Lowestoft Town Council
The Town Mayor – Cllr Alice Taylor – and Inspector Elizabeth Casey from Suffolk Constabulary were among those present this morning to see the Red Ensign flown at Lowestoft Police Station, to commemorate Merchant Navy Day. Cllr Taylor gave an address, speaking of the important work of the Merchant Navy during both World Wars and since.
It's not too late for traders to register for the new Market Plain Town Market! Please visit our website or contact us for more information.
Advance warning of work starting in February, affecting local train services:
Read more on Update from Network Rail: Norwich Yarmouth Lowestoft Re-Signalling Project
The timetable for the Harbour and Normanston Bye-Election can be viewed below
There is a Councillor Vacancy in the Harbour and Normanston Ward of the Council
Lowestoft Town Council is delighted to hear of the success of East Coast Hospice's Bubble Rush event, which took place in Normanston Park on 22 June. Almost 700 people took part and it was clear that a great time was had by all. You can see a short film documenting the fun here: https://vimeo.com/344581495
Investigation work for the Lowestoft Flood Risk Management Project starts on the 1st July 2019 and will last a few weeks. This important work will take place across a few locations around Lowestoft and will cause some disruptions which are detailed below.
Read more on Lowestoft Flood Risk Management Investigation Works
At the Full Council meeting of on 25 June, the Lowestoft Town Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration puts in to policy what the council has been doing all along, which is to make choices which are eco-friendly. We understand as a council that small choices by individuals can add up to big changes and so everyday actions by the council will be to recycle, use carbon-neutral energy choices, and manage our parks and open spaces in as environmentally responsible way as we can. More information can be found at https://climateemergency.uk
At the meeting it was also agreed to trial free WiFi in Sparrows Nest. If successful, the Town Council will consider a roll out free WiFi in all its parks in the Town. The first trial will be developed in partnership with East Point Business Services. Nightingale Road Play Park will be the next one of our open spaces to be refurbished with new play equipment with £35,000 funding agreed at the meeting.
A new robe is needed for the Town Mayor. The Town Council is open to design suggestions. Do you have the skills to design, cut and create a new robe? We would be thrilled if the Mayor of Lowestoft could be clothed in a robe made in the town. Please contact the email address below to make an expression of interest.
To contact the Town Council email admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone 0330 053 6019.
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Lowestoft Town Council is pleased to have supported the First Light Festival - fantastic to see so many people enjoying the event and celebrating our town.
Photo copyright 2019, Rob Howarth
