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Covid-19 Vaccine Scam

7 January 2021

A new scam is currently being circulated, a text seemingly from the NHS stating that the receiver is eligible to apply for the new vaccine. Including a link which directs to a believable NHS webpage, requesting for personal details and bank details.

Please remain vigilant in these uncertain times and protect others by reporting incidents like these. If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by this fraud or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 1232040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk

For more details on this scam from Neighbourhood Watch: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/news/scam-text-about-covid-19-vaccine 

Fake vaccine infographic

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National Lockdown - Jan 2021

5 January 2021

Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.

For detailed guidance on the national lockdown: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

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Coronavirus Latest Information

23 December 2020

For the latest information on coronavirus and how this is affecting your area, head to https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions

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Lowestoft Heritage Memorial Plaques Trail

23 December 2020

Enjoy the outdoors this winter in the parks and open spaces in Lowestoft and why not delve into the town’s vast history with the Town Council’s Heritage Memorial Plaques Trail. This trail is suitable for the use of all ages, starting at Lowestoft Railway Station and ending in Sparrow’s Nest Park, discovering Lowestoft’s oldest house to the original name of Crown Score.

The trail PDF can be found here and can be printed or downloaded for use.

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A Green Christmas Competition Winner Announcement

23 December 2020

Thank you to those who submitted to our A Green Christmas Competition, we received some superb entries. Congratulations to our competition winners, Jane and Amy, for their wonderful window display using recyclable items only. Their window display was created from a combination of scrap paper, magazines and leaflets, making a whimsical winter scene in the heart of Lowestoft.

Lowestoft Town Council wishes everyone in Lowestoft a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Entry 1 .2  Entry 1 .4

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North of Lowestoft Garden Village Development

22 December 2020

Suffolk County Council (Corporate Property) invites you to view their virtual public exhibition regarding the production of a Masterplan that will guide future development of land known as the North of Lowestoft Garden Village.

This is a first consultation seeking views before the production of a Masterplan for the land North of Lowestoft Garden Village. This concerns a site allocated in the adopted Local Plan for mixed use development. In light of current restrictions, the consultation period will run for six weeks between the 4th January 2021 and the 15th February 2021, so ensure that all feedback is received by 5pm on the 15th February 2021, when the consultation will close.


To provide feedback, the several ways to do this are listed within the attached leaflet.

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Town Hall Development Survey

21 December 2020

Lowestoft Town Council is requesting that the public share their thoughts on how a restored Town Hall in Lowestoft could be used; an online survey has been created to gather these ideas. The information provided will help decide the detailed plans that will go forward in funding applications, the significance of the community’s engagement will affect this historical space’s future. Participation will be anonymous, and will take about five minutes to complete.

This survey is open until the end of January 2021 and is accessible through the link below, or by scanning the QR code, which will direct to this survey on Survey Monkey.

Do share this link across this platform; the more responses the better to establish the desired development of this historical space.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LowestoftTownHall

Town Hall Development Poster 

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Christmas Bin Collection Schedule 2020

14 December 2020

With Christmas around the corner, see the changes in collection dates of bins for your guidance.

For any questions or queries, please contact East Suffolk Norse on 0345 040 2020 or email esn.info@ncsgrp.co.uk

bin rules updated

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Important Road Access Notice

9 December 2020

Please note that the Jubilee Bridge from Belle Vue Park over The Ravine, and The Ravine road and footway are closed until further notice. This is for safety reasons and is unavoidable.

If you have questions about the closures, please contact East Suffolk Council who are managing the Bridge repairs. Call: 0333 016 2000 or email: customerservices@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

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Lowestoft High Street Late Night Christmas Shopping

9 December 2020

For one night only, late-night shopping on the Historic High Street, down to the Triangle, and onto London Road North is happening on Thursday 10th December until 8 pm.

Look out for Santa at Uncle Sid's Zero Waste Store, there is bound to be a little something for everyone. Special events and offers up and down the High Street, including a free ball of wool when you spend over £5 at A Wool Shop. A raffle in House of Hair to win a £200 hamper, all proceeds going to The Warren School. JoJo's, The Spice Den, and Door to the Cosmos will be open for business, with festive goodness and hearty food available. Art and Craft in Wood and newest additions to the High Street, Paper-Works Books & Prints, and The Art Gallery will keep their doors open for the evening.

This is just a small selection of the shops that will be open. Shop Local this Christmas in these independent stores, located in the heart of Lowestoft.

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