Brandeston Girls Maintain Astonishing Sporting Record

With health and safety experts about to carry out a series of inspections across the district, there could not be a better time for local warehouse and transport companies to get some free

To celebrate ?Compost Awareness Week 2008,? Waveney District Council will be offering residents the chance to pick up some free compost

Tourism chiefs are delighted that the excellent Bank Holiday weather saw residents and visitors alike enjoying the very best that Waveney has to offer

Suffolk’s first Glitter Ball for people with disabilities takes place this Saturday (10th May)

More than 1,800 motorists were caught speeding in Suffolk during a week-long campaign in the county between Monday 21 and Sunday 27 April. Despite publicity...

Local retailers are still selling alcohol to children despite warnings and campaigns by the West Suffolk Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) and Suffolk...

The Haverhill town centre alcohol ban aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour will come into effect on Thursday 8 May. The ban follows extensive co...

Around 100 members of Suffolk?s Special Constabulary are taking part in a training weekend at Wattisham Airfield on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May ...

The first Dispersal Order in Haverhill will be put into place from Friday 9th May 2008, as part of community efforts to tackle incidents of anti-social...

Two more boats will be moving through the countyin May. One will be moving from the A14 Cambs border at about 9am on Fri 2nd May,2008 and the second...

With Composting Awareness Week starting on Sunday, what better time is there for people to sign up for their own compost bin and join Suffolk Coastal?s massive home composting green army?

Suffolk Coastal is reminding town and parish councils that they have until May 15 to give their views and help shape the Council?s response to the plans to alter the way aircraft are directed to fly in eastern England.

Suffolk Coastal has stated its commitment to carry on working in partnership with the community to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags in the district but is also now calling on the Government to take urgent action.

Suffolk Coastal is looking for sporty youngsters to represent their district at the county's own festival of sport - the Suffolk Youth Games which is being held in Ipswich on Sunday, July 6.

Suffolk Coastal has pledged to give the growing number of volunteer litter pickers in the district its full support following the success of the annual Suffolk Spring Clean.

A new local way for people to resolve any problems or complaints they have about their councillors will be on offer from next week.

Waveney District Council confirms that Ms Sally Spore has stepped down from her role as Mayor of Lowestoft.

Large boats will be on the move through the county on May 11th, 14th, 18th and 25th May. The details are as follows: May 11th On 11th May a yacht will...

A new national programme called Extending Activity aimed at increasing sporting opportunities for "semi sporty" children & young people

LSP Uncovers Underage Alcohol Sales

Volunteers are being sought to back Suffolk?s top athletes and help them compete on the national, international and world stage

Suffolk?s top young sporting stars are being invited to bid for scholarships to help fund their training

To celebrate Lowestoft Town FC?s FA Vase campaign, Waveney District Council will be hosting a parade and civic reception...

As a priority this year, Suffolk Constabulary is focussing on reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on the county?s roads. Suffolk...

Suffolk Constabulary is reminding motorists, particularly motorcyclists to stay safe on Suffolk?s roads this bank holiday weekend. With the weather...

East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival attracts record entry!

Abbey Transport are moving another big boat through Suffolk on Friday, 2nd May 2008 and it will be escorted by Suffolk police officers. It will be 5.60m...

Performances of the popular Scambusters and Trickster musicals will be taking place across Suffolk next week. Both shows are aimed at raising people?s...

Crime in Suffolk has fallen, according to the latest annual performance figures. And, during the same period, the number of crimes solved by Suffolk...

Drivers in Hadleigh are being urged to comply with the parking regulations in the town, to ensure that traffic flows freely through the town centre, and...

Crime has fallen in the west of Suffolk over the past year, according to the latest performance figures released by the force. 629 fewer offences were...

Crime in Suffolk has fallen, according to the latest annual performance figures. And, during the same period, the number of crimes solved by Suffolk...

Suffolk Police are issuing advice to help keep heating oil safe and secure, following a series of thefts across the west of the county. Between 1st January...

Town Pastors will be taking to the streets of Bury St Edmunds from May 2nd, offering guidance, assistance and support to people on a night out in the town...

The swimming pool at Leiston Leisure Centre will reopen from 7am tomorrow morning (Friday April 25) following repairs to the gas supply at the pool.

Paddle Power to Hit New High at Stradbroke Pool

Outstanding acts of bravery and dedication were recognised on Wednesday 12th March at the Suffolk Constabulary Awards Ceremony. More than 30 awards were...

A stretch of the promenade around the Felixstowe Sea Road area will be closed today (Monday) following the discovery of a suspected Second World War bomb on the shore which is believed to have been blown onto the beach following rough seas over the weekend.

Suffolk Police?s latest Operation Guardian day of action on the roads in the west of the county has been hailed a success. On Friday 18th April officers...

A detailed survey carried out last year has put the spotlight on the key concerns and issues facing over 4,000 local businesses in Suffolk Coastal and its findings will be used to ensure they get more of the support they want and need.

Suffolk Coastal has today (Friday) confirmed that the appointment of its Chief Executive Stephen Baker to a shared role with Waveney District Council will immediately save each authority around ?40,000.

Members of the North West Ipswich Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will be even more visible from now on, thanks to generous support from a local company...

Parents in Suffolk Coastal can help save the earth by using real nappies, with a special offer of some free sets being offered on loan from the Council?s recycling team.

Two large boats will be moving through Suffolk this month and will be escorted by Suffolk Police. On Saturday, April 12th, the first boat to move will...

Speeding motorists in Suffolk are to be targeted as part of a Europe-wide enforcement campaign between Monday 21 and Sunday 27 April, 2008. Although...

A joint submission has been submitted arguing the case for a new East Suffolk Unitary Council to be set up as part of the Boundary Committee?s review of local government in Suffolk.

Ipswich Police together with Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) are jointly implementing the ?One 2 Many? Responsible Alcohol Sales Campaign. The campaign,...

Waveney District Council is delighted to confirm the visit of the magnificent Tall Ship, The Mercedes to Lowestoft from May 1 to May 4

Ipswich Police are appealing to both Ipswich and Norwich supporters to enjoy the local derby this weekend, Sunday 13th April 2008 but to behave respectfully...

Suffolk Police Authority has appointed a new Assistant Chief Constable. Gary Kitching, who is currently a Chief Superintendent with Hertfordshire ...

One of the original centrepieces of the Felixstowe seaside experience is set to be demolished for safety reasons and replaced with a new peaceful paved area.

Residents hoping to pop in for a swim at Leiston Leisure Centre are being advised to try one of the district?s other pools because a gas supply problem means that the pools at Leiston will be closed from 5.30pm today (Tuesday).

How Adult Learners can make a Splash this Summer

Drivers in Bury St Edmunds are continuing to flout parking regulations in the town centre, despite a campaign of education and enforcement by the Bury...

Ipswich Police are appealing to both Ipswich and Cardiff supporters to enjoy the game this season, which is due to take place on Wednesday 9th April 2008...

Suffolk Police are issuing advice to help keep your property safe, as the evenings get lighter now the clocks have gone forward and the weather improves....

To ensure its continued success and long-term future the Marina Theatre will present a professional pantomime production this year

New national regulations, which come into force on 6th April 2008, will mean that Suffolk Constabulary will no longer be able to take in stray dogs at...

Nearly 20,000 free bus passes are now in the post to people in the Suffolk Coastal area who are entitled to the new national scheme which will give them the chance to travel free across the whole of England.

Waveney District Council has launched a scheme that will revolutionise the way tenants are allocated a home in the District.

Waveney District Council has taken a firm line on Environmental crimes, in partnership with Suffolk police

New fitness initiative for disabled people launches in West Suffolk

The multi-million pound expansion plans for the Port of Felixstowe have been given an urgent green light by Suffolk Coastal after councillors agreed to allow the works to be phased, rather than done all at once.

Heavy snowfall overnight has forced the cancellation of refuse collections on Monday 24 March

During the first two months of 2008, over 1200 motorists have been caught speeding, using their mobile phone or found to be not wearing their seatbelt,...

WDC has been working in partnership with Oulton Broad in Bloom to prepare Nicholas Everitt Park and its surroundings ready for the summer...

Next month will see another 6,000 homes getting the improved recycling service that means they can recycle paper, cans, foil, cardboard and plastic containers in their new blue-lidded bin every fortnight.

Waveney District Council would like to make residents aware that there are NO changes to waste collections over the Easter holidays.

Suffolk Coastal has announced a later closing date for comments on the broad areas where new homes could be built in the areas east of Ipswich, and in Felixstowe, Walton and the Trimley villages, as the latest stage of its Local Development Framework (LDF).

Local people wanting an affordable home to rent or buy have received a big boost with the news that the district is set to receive nearly ?4 million from the Housing Corporation that will help build 147 new homes.

An experienced and independent panel is recommending that the allowances payable to Suffolk Coastal?s councillors should be raised by over ?1,000 to take account of their additional responsibilities and bring them closer into line with other councils.

Suffolk Coastal?s mobile skatepark will be touring the district this Easter giving young people the chance to hone their skills.

Suffolk Constabulary and its partners have celebrated a year of success for Safer Neighbourhood Teams in West Suffolk, with a reception at the Athenaeum...

Suffolk Police are renewing their appeal for information about a car involved in a robbery in Mildenhall on Monday 10th March. A security van was delivering...

A survey of residents last year gave Suffolk Coastal top marks in the county for cleanliness, and placed it third out of 56 districts across the country, but the Council now wants help to make the area even cleaner and greener.

A special Family Fun Day on Thursday, March 27 is being organised by the Suffolk Coastal Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) at Yoxford?s primary school and village hall from 10am to 3pm.

A rich and varied crop of artistic work will go on show this weekend when the year-long Art Farming project comes to fruition at Easton Farm Park.

Work has been scheduled to repair damage to parts of the timber fender at the seaward end of the North Southwold Harbour?s North Pier

A five week course to encourage people back into the swing of golf is available at Ufford Park Hotel Golf Course during the Spring.

Waveney District Council is celebrating a magic milestone having broken through the 50% figure for its recycling performance

Police in Suffolk are urging members of the public and landowners to report any suspicious activities during the Easter break and into the summer period,...

Wanted young people aged 10-14 who just love to dance! Spotlight on Suffolk as the search starts for East of England’s budding Billy Elliots and desperate Darcey Bussells....

The Ipswich Disability Sport Forum (IDSF) is holding a disability sport information and demonstration event at Ipswich Town Hall on Thursday 3rd April.

Ninety-one motorcyclists were killed or seriously injured on Suffolk?s roads in 2007. As part of a commitment to reduce the numbers of motorcycle related...

Improvements to a vulnerable 200m length of seawall at South Beach in Lowestoft, were substantially completed on 4 March 2008

The call has gone out to people and organisations in the district to help Suffolk Coastal draw up its next annual report and make it even more informative and relevant.

Suffolk Police have this afternoon, Friday 14th March, recovered the car used in a robbery in Mildenhall on Monday 10th March. A security van was delivering...

Suffolk Police are renewing their appeal for information following a robbery in Mildenhall on Monday 10th March. A security van was delivering cash to...

Police in Bury St Edmunds have recovered a number of small electrical items and are appealing for their owners to come forward. They are ? 2 Tom Tom sat...

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has authorised the compulsory purchase order of land to build the Waveney Campus.

From 1st April 2008 the Concessionary Fares scheme will change to enable travel across the country rather than just within Suffolk.

After a year in the headlines and national acclaim for its handling of major incidents, a new chair of the Suffolk Resilience Forum is taking up his p...

Visitors and residents wanting to find out more about places to eat in the area can visit Suffolk Coastal?s website where the 2008 edition of the 'Eating Out in Suffolk Coastal' guide is available at a touch of a button.

Mildenhall Museum consultation Forest Heath District Council

The decision has been taken to close Nicholas Everitt Park to ensure public safety

Waveney District Council is seeking nominations for the Waveney round of the Suffolk Village of the Year Awards 2008

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Mildenhall last night, Monday 10th March. A security van was delivering cash to the Nationwide...

Commercial property owners have been given a final reminder of a significant Government change that will leave them with a bigger rates bill if their premises have been empty for three months or more on April 1.

WDC have had to deal with a number of incidents resulting from the severe weather this morning

Severe weather warning for Monday 10 March 2008

New gentle, short walks are being introduced for people living in the Felixstowe area who find that they cannot manage walking long distances but would still like to walk to keep fit.

Comedy Club Celebrates 1st Anniversary

Last week?s announcement by the Environment Agency giving the go-ahead to the sea defence works at Felixstowe South means that contractors are already on site to get the work completed this summer.

Safer Neighbourhood Team Police Officers, Special Constables and Community Support Officers from across Suffolk are going back to the classroom and onto...

Disability Awareness Course at Optua

It will be a glittering occasion thanks to funding boost!

Suffolk Coastal has agreed that it should have consulted the local community again about the recent proposals by Parham Windfarm Ltd to use wind turbines with smaller blades at their approved wind farm site at Parham.

Suffolk Coastal has agreed a budget at last night?s (Thursday) Full Council meeting which pegs its Council Tax increase to only 10 pence a week on the average Band D house.

Suffolk Coastal?s drive to establish partnerships to increase its and other councils? efficiencies has gone up another gear after its Full Council agreed last night (Thursday) to an innovative initiative that will see its Chief Executive hold the same role at Waveney District Council.

Suffolk Constabulary?s Director of Human Resources, Rob Allan met with regional representatives from JobCentre Plus yesterday on 25th February, to sign...

Demolition experts are moving in next week to start knocking down three empty cottages that form part of the Felixstowe South Seafront site that is earmarked for a major regeneration project.

People wanting to get back into sport and who would like to try their hand at golf have the chance to play for an hour for free at Ufford Park Golf Course.

The sporting spotlight shone on Suffolk Coastal?s outstanding talents at the GreenThumb Sports Awards held at the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge last Sunday (February 24).

Fairtrade principles ensure that people around the world are paid a fair price for the things they make and grow

Suffolk Coastal has welcomed the official confirmation that funding is in place for work to begin next month on the long-awaited ?10 million South Felixstowe flood protection scheme.

A ground-breaking initiative is helping to give local small and medium sized businesses free advice on how they can play their part in reducing the county?s carbon footprint while cutting business costs and enhancing their reputation.

A Sudbury Police Community Support Officer is spending next month in Australia with Rotary International, to learn all about life down under and to share...

Suffolk Police Authority has today (Friday, 22nd February) agreed a 9% increase in the Council Tax precept for 2008/2009. This increase means that...

Suffolk Coastal wants to hear from any local mobile caterer who would be ready and willing to help cater for lorries parked on the old A45 as part of Operation Stack.

An Easter Party and trip to Minsmere for Disabled People in March

At Ipswich Crown Court today, Steve Wright was convicted of the murders of Tania Nicol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicho...

Suffolk Constabulary?s campaign to make drivers take greater responsibility for their behaviour on the counties roads is now in its second month. Police...

Bikes for Lucky Swimmers in Stowmarket and Stradbroke

Would you leave your TV in the garden? Your laptop on the driveway? Or your wallet in the street? Because if you leave your house, car, shed or garage...

Suffolk Police and the Stowmarket and Sudbury branch of the National Farmers Union are encouraging people living and working in rural areas to join up...

Subject to the ratification of Full Council, Stephen Baker is to be appointed joint Chief Executive of Waveney and Suffolk Coastal District Councils

The latest move in Suffolk Coastal?s drive to establish partnerships to increase its and other councils? efficiencies has seen an innovative initiative being announced that could see the Council?s Chief Executive hold the same role at Waveney District Council.

Suffolk Coastal?s policy, design and conservation team want local residents to help them appraise the Woodbridge and Aldeburgh Conservation Areas as they evaluate and record the special interest of the Areas.

The Stepping Out guided walks offer exercise for people who want to get fit, who are recovering from an illness or who just enjoy walking with other people.

Nominations are invited from across the district for the Waveney Sports Awards 2007

The latest annual assessment by the independent local government watchdog of how local councils are managing their finances has rated Suffolk Coastal as the best in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Stowmarket Golf Centre has teamed up with disability charity Optua to provide weekly sessions where disabled people can come along and try golf.

Motorists and passengers who continue to flout the law by not wearing a seatbelt are being urged by Suffolk Police to ask themselves ?is it really worth...

A new programme of workshops is being offered to members of Suffolk Coastal?s arts community that will provide help and advice on putting on arts events and training in comedy theatre, performance and direction and costume design.

The tension is beginning to build up for all those in the running to scoop a prize at the GreenThumb Suffolk Coastal Sports Awards 2008, a scheme that celebrates sporting achievements in Suffolk Coastal.

The 20-year-old man who died following a road traffic collision on the A1120 at Badingham on Saturday, 9 February, has been named as Angus Lewis, from...

The invitation has gone out to local voluntary and community groups to take a free stand to promote what they do at a special Yoxford Family Fun Day on Thursday, March 27 being organised by the Suffolk Coastal Local Strategic Partnership (LSP).

From Humble beginnings .... to Humble Boy

Suffolk Coastal?s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services have been brought back in-house in a move that will save the Council nearly ?300,000 next year and allow it to offer even better services.

Suffolk Coastal?s Cabinet has agreed to recommend a budget that will go before Full Council on February 28 which proposes pegging the Council Tax increase to only 10 pence a week on the average Band D house.

The Police are set to be given the powers later in this year to control anti-social drinking in three more parts of the district that are worried about the impact of alcohol-fuelled behaviour.

Mark Bee speaks out on proposals for unitary structures

The ultimate endurance challenge is just months away for one Bury St Edmunds police officer, as he prepares to take part in Ultraman Canada. PC Simon...

The district?s own website for young people www.sctv.org.uk has just reinvented itself in a deliberate move to make sure that more young people can visit their site and keep up to date with what matters to them in Suffolk Coastal.

As part of its ongoing commitment to become a greener and more efficient Council, Suffolk Coastal has carried out a review of its use of water at its main buildings.

Suffolk Coastal is asking for views on where new homes could be built in the areas east of Ipswich, and in Felixstowe, Walton and the Trimley villages, as the latest stage of its Local Development Framework (LDF).

Can you help to make it a magical day?

Former Teacher of the Year Inspires Suffolk’s Lifesavers

Suffolk Coastal has called in the experts to help make sure that its website is as accessible as possible to all parts of its community and the initial signs are that it is well on its way to gaining independent accreditation for its efforts.

Suffolk Police are today issuing a new appeal to try and trace missing Hollesley man Luke Durbin after a number of potential sightings of him in the...

An unexpected vacancy has given Suffolk Coastal?s Leader the opportunity to reshuffle the responsibilities of his streamlined team to help the Council become even more efficient.

Ipswich Police are appealing to both Ipswich and Cardiff supporters to enjoy the game this season, which is due to take place on Saturday 8th March 2008...

Police Authority news item about Police Property Regulations.

From April 1, any resident wanting to pay cash to Suffolk Coastal will no longer have to visit its Woodbridge offices and will instead be able to make their payment at any of the district?s post offices.

A 50 year-old woman from Wickham Market has the threat of an eight month prison sentence hanging over her after pleading guilty yesterday (Tuesday) at Ipswich Crown Court to having stolen over ?27,000 in benefits.

A second man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A145 at Henham this morning, Wednesday 23 January...

The two men who died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the A145 at Henham yesterday, Wednesday 23 January, have been named as...

Extra police patrols in key areas of West Suffolk helped deter violent crime across Christmas and the New Year. Hotspot areas in Newmarket, Haverhill,...

This Friday (January 25) sees the official launch of the Suffolk Coastal Holiday Guide at Sutton Hoo, whose legendary helmet is featured on its front cover and is helping to spearhead a new hi-tech campaign to attract tourists.

Partnership Working - Older People have a say in future planning in Suffolk Coastal Area

Police are appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision on the A145 at Henham this morning, Wednesday 23 January...

Drivers in Bury St Edmunds are being urged to comply with the parking regulations, to ensure that traffic flows freely through the town centre, and pedestrians...

Figures released today show that motorists in Suffolk are continuing to flout the law, putting their own lives and others at risk...

Suffolk Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A1065 near Mildenhall on Sunday 20th January...

Police in Forest Heath are asking the public to be on their guard, following reports that stolen goods are being offered for sale in the Brandon area...

Suffolk Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A1071 at Newton on Saturday 19th January...

Contractors called in by Suffolk Coastal are busy strengthening some of Felixstowe?s groynes in an urgent move to protect beach levels after the storms last November.

Suffolk Coastal has joined the chorus of protests against the proposal by the Arts Council England East (ACE East) to stop supporting the Eastern Angles theatre group which plays a key role in bringing theatre to rural areas.

A special meeting of Suffolk Coastal?s North Area Development Control Sub-Committee due to be held on Monday, January 28 has now been cancelled after the applicants withdrew their proposals for Debach Airfield at Clopton.

The results of Suffolk Police?s Christmas drink-drive campaign for 2007 show that a smaller percentage of people took the risk of drinking and driving...

Nearly ?250,000 was given by Suffolk Coastal from its outdoor play space fund (OPSF) in 2007 to help 23 different projects across the district, and the fund will shortly break the half-million pound barrier since its launch five years ago.

Local councils have joined together to hold two special sessions next week aimed at private landlords with three experts on hand to explain how the new Local Housing Allowance (LHA) system will work.

A fascinating spotlight will be shone on the history of the Alde and Ore on Tuesday, January 22 when a local expert will be using maps to show how the landscape around the estuary has changed over the last 500 years.

Kids urged to keep fit with dance

Have your say on disability issues in Forest Heath

Senior councillors at Suffolk Coastal are repeating their calls on the Government to ensure that there is a commitment that local impacts should be fully considered as part of any future planning processes that deal with new nuclear power stations.

The finishing flag is about to be waved on the nominations for the 2008 GreenThumb Suffolk Coastal Sports Awards with suggestions wanted by no later than Monday, January 14.

Police from the South East Ipswich Safer Neighbourhood Team have spent a small amount of money making a huge difference to car crime figures in their ...

Mustard Theatre Company February Tour

A range of projects that would help regenerate Felixstowe?s town centre and seafront have been given the broad backing of Suffolk Coastal?s Cabinet which has already agreed to support the initiatives with over ?300,000.

Bogus callers are claiming to be canvassing for the Electoral Roll

The Government has given an official stamp of approval to Suffolk Coastal?s efforts to improve the air quality around a busy road junction in Woodbridge.

Festive period opening for the first time in almost 20 years proved a huge benefit to residents

A 68 year-old local resident is nearly a ?100 a week better off thanks to a leaflet he received from Suffolk Coastal that has helped him claim the pension to which he was entitled.

Suffolk Coastal has called on its residents to make an extra effort to go greener and recycle more in 2008 and so help the district save the earth.

WDC is offering residents in Southwold and Walberswick the opportunity to have their say on future plans for the area

The latest example of Suffolk councils working together has seen a saving of ?76,000 generated in the costs that four of them have to pay their bankers.

Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies have signalled their intention to establish a closer working partnership in the future in a move aimed to deliver more...

Suffolk Coastal?s recent success in attracting additional economic investment has seen it gain an additional ?385,000 grant from the Government, the bulk of which the Council will now use to help regenerate Felixstowe?s town centre and seafront.

As part of an ongoing review of the way the Council operates, Louise Jordan-Hall is retiring from her role as Strategic Director

People who love walking and who would like to use their enthusiasm to encourage others to take up the exercise are being sought to help set up local health walks.

Special walk to mark the awarding of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics to London

With the winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award having been announced, it is high time to put the focus on local talent again, with nomination now open for the 2008 GreenThumb Suffolk Coastal Sports Awards.

With one of the country?s main attractions on its front cover, the 2008 edition of the Suffolk Coast Holiday Guide is about to start dropping through letterboxes across the country.

The usual timetable for waste collections will be altered, to ensure that every household receives a collection over the holiday period

A planning application to demolish a house in Bredfield Road, Melton and replace it with five detached four and five-bed homes has been refused by councillors at the South Area Development Control Sub-Committee.

From next April, the Government is introducing a new type of housing benefit, the Local Housing Allowance, which all councils will be paying to people eligible for assistance to help pay their rent to private landlords.

Suffolk Police and Pubwatch are saying no to alcohol-fuelled disorder in Mid Suffolk this Christmas, with a number of schemes to promote responsible drinking...

A prominent former vicarage in the conservation area of Felixstowe is set to be renovated and converted into seven new homes, two of which will be affordable.

For the first time, Waveney District Council offices will be open during the Christmas holidays

Anyone who missed out on this month?s musical extravaganza in Woodbridge organized by Soundwaves can still discover the best of the district?s young local talent by buying a copy of the Sounds of the East Coast CD.

Three exciting projects that will give new opportunities for fun to local children and teenagers have won over ?200,000 funding from the BIG Lottery Fund after a successful application by Suffolk Coastal.

WDC has secured over a quarter of a million pounds in funding from the Big Lottery to support the development of new play facilities in the district

A large local stud business is set for planning permission to build a new indoor equestrian building that will help ensure the financial viability of the nationally-important stud business.

Suffolk Coastal, in association with the award winning BroadSol self-build solar water heating project, is offering residents the opportunity to spend a weekend learning how to assemble and install their own system.

Three local villages are set to see 18 more much-needed affordable homes built thanks to a successful partnership of Suffolk Coastal, parish councils and Hastoe Housing Association.

Victims of domestic violence and hate crime in west Suffolk are getting a lifeline this Christmas, with the help of Suffolk Police?s Victim Care Centre...

Waveney District Council has officially launched a brand new Customer Service call centre

The Government has decided that the plans for three sets of homes to be built to help fund vital coastal protection works at East Lane, Bawdsey can go ahead as there were no grounds for it to interfere in the decision.

Watch out for changes to the recycling and refuse collection services during this year?s Christmas and New Year period is the message to Suffolk Coastal residents as there will be no collections on any of the bank holidays.

Despite the Christmas break, many of Suffolk Coastal?s services, including online payments for Council Tax, Business Rates, car park excess charge notices, housing benefit invoices and other general invoices will be available around the clock by visiting www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk Anyone wanting to make a payment to the Council who does not have access to the web can use the automated telephone payment system on 0845 880 1312.

Waveney District Council has opened a new Customer Service Centre in Southwold, on the site of its Tourist Information facility

Subject to approval, WDC is pleased to confirm that Deborah Cadman is to be appointed the authority?s interim Chief Executive from January 7th 2008.

Suffolk Police is asking members of the public to send in nominations for the Constabulary?s top award. The Sheepshanks Trophy is awarded annually for...

strong commitment re-affirmed, following the recent announcement from central government about the future of local council provision

Senior Management Team support provided whille the authority seeks a replacement to its departed Chief Executive

WDC is looking to review the way it currently provides financial assistance to voluntary and community sector organisations