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Suffolk Highways Upcoming Works A1117 Cotmer Road Lowestoft 12 August 2020

27 July 2020

Suffolk Highways is planning to carry out road repairs on A1117 Cotmer Road, Lowestoft from A146 to the roundabout with Colville Road. The works are due to take place between 8pm and 11pm on 12 August 2020. This will require a temporary road closure for the duration of the works to ensure that works are carried out safely. Traffic cones may also be placed to prevent on-street parking, so the work site is unobstructed.
 
For the duration of the road closure, traffic will be diverted via Colville Road, B1537, A1117, A146 and vice versa.
 
As roadworks are planned in advance, extra days are scheduled to allow for bad weather or other delays beyond Suffolk Highways' control. The on-site information signs should be updated if there will be any major changes to the work dates.
 
When a road is closed and a diversion put in place, the route needs to be accessible to vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Diversions are made as clear as possible by placing appropriate signing along the route. The latest updates on Suffolk Highways' works can be found on their website at "Temporary road closures for Suffolk Highways roadworks” and on One.Network website.
 
There may be times that essential emergency works are required to take place on the highway network without advanced notice – you can follow Suffolk Highways on Twitter for the latest emergency roadwork updates.
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MonsterHero Safari 2020 - Making Lowestoft Safe and Playful, Whilst Supporting the NHS

27 July 2020

Discover Lowestoft, on behalf of Lowestoft Vision, is providing a new experience for families to enjoy throughout the summer - a ‘Monster Hero Safari’, a story-trail.

 

Launching on Monday 28 July, visitors to our town will be invited to search the streets for 10 cute and colourful MonsterHeroes. Using only smartphones, the Safari allows you to learn each of the MonsterHero’s name, story, and superpowers. Once all 10 MonsterHeroes are found, a free e-book, that tells the story of their first team-up, will be unlocked.  There will be a £2 entrance fee to take part, and proceeds will go toward NHS Charities Together. Safari works by utilising contactless NFC technology and QR codes, without the need for players to download or sign up to anything, they simply need to tap or scan to play.

 

Over 100 Business Improvement Districts and councils across the UK are taking part in the MonsterHero Safari project, which has been sponsored by Wild in Art, with the aim of raising over £100k for NHS Charities Together. In times of great stress, this project aims to provide the local community with a memorable experience that will bring a smile to the community of Lowestoft.

 

Amie Mullen, Lowestoft Vision BID Manager said: “We have organised a number of summer trails in our town and we know they are loved by visitors and residents alike. Therefore we are delighted to be involved in this extra special trail this year, to help raise money for a wonderful cause.

“It’s a safe and enjoyable way for families to enjoy a day out in Lowestoft.”

 

Coordinating the national project is Martin Blackwell, former CEO of ATCM and the Charity Retail Association who said “When I heard about the concept it just resonated with me and I knew I had to support it. I loved the idea of heroes; the idea of a “safari on the high street”!  I just thought, if something fun like this can help make families feel good about going back out onto the high street and raise money for such a worthy cause then let’s go for it.”

 

To learn more about the story-trail please go to www.monsterherosafari.com

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Road Works Mutford Lock 27th July to 31st July

23 July 2020

Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out bridge maintenance work to Mutford Lock Bridge, on A1117 Bridge Road, Lowestoft. The work is programmed to take place from 27 July and will continue for 5 nights, working between 8pm and 6am each night. A temporary overnight road closure will be required from Saltwater Way to Commodore Road roundabout during this time, to ensure the safety of their team and the travelling public.

The work will involve maintenance painting to sections of the bridge deck where the existing paint system has failed. 

For the duration of the road closure, traffic will be diverted via, Victoria Road, Waveney Drive, A12, A47, Peto Way, Normanston Drive and vice versa.

If we need to make major changes to our work dates, due to bad weather or other delays beyond our control, Suffolk Highways will update the information signs on site.

A plan showing the diversion route for these works is available on their website. When they close the road and put a diversion in place, the route needs to be accessible to vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Suffolk Highways make their diversions as clear as possible by placing appropriate signing along the route. The latest updates on our works can be found on their website at"Temporary road closures for Suffolk Highways roadworks” and on One.Network website.

There may be times that essential emergency works are required to take place on the highway network without advanced notice – you can follow Suffolk Highways on Twitter for the latest emergency roadwork updates.

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Tender - Business Plan and Audience Development, Lowestoft Town Hall, Suffolk, NR32 1HS

17 July 2020

Full details can be obtained from us by contacting admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk or 0330 053 6019. All bids to be received by noon 14 August 2020. Details of the contract are available through Contract Finder: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abf3258-0237-46f2-97e1-84b7032abf3f

Town Hall tender

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