Lowestoft Town Council
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Jacqueline Hardie, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council.
Notice of Vacancy Kirkley (23.07.2021)
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Message Cascaders latest infographic provides information about the easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021. Find out how to stay safe and help prevent the spread of coronavirus on the GOV.UK website.
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A new generation of traffic sensors are being installed across a number of locations in the County. The Vivacity sensor is intended to capture the number of pedestrian, cycle and vehicle movements all year round, to get a better understanding of the current numbers and seasonal trends.
There will be a total of 20 sensors across Suffolk installed, which together will enable Suffolk County Council Transport Strategy Team to better judge the success or need for any future transport related schemes in the area. In Lowestoft two censors will be installed, one on Dell Road and the second on Bridge Road.
The system is fully GDPR compliant as it does not actually store any personal information, just summary information with no pictures.
The locations as below:
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Town |
Street |
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Haverhill |
High St |
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Bury St Edmunds |
Looms Lane |
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Sudbury |
Croft Rd |
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Ipswich |
Bridge St |
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Ipswich |
Neptune Quay |
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Bury St Edmunds |
Out Risbygate |
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Stowmarket |
St Marys Road |
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Bury St Edmunds |
Eastgate St |
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Lowestoft |
Dell Rd |
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Stowmarket |
Ipswich St |
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Kesgrave |
Main Rd |
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Ipswich |
Digby Rd |
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Ipswich |
Nacton Rd |
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Ipswich |
Upper Brook St |
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Bury St Edmunds |
Tollgate Lane |
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Felixstowe |
Hamilton Rd |
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Ipswich |
Princes St |
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Claydon |
Church lane |
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Woodbridge |
Hasketon Rd |
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Lowestoft |
Bridge Rd |
Image Credit: Vivacity Labs
Following from the vandalism that occurred earlier this month, the Town Council is encouraging any incidents of crime to be reported to Suffolk Police. Crimes can be reported swiftly on the Suffolk Constabulary website through their online forms or call 101. In an emergency, dial 999.
Image credit: Ken Chambu
Lowestoft Town Council had one vacancy for a Town Councillor for Elmtree ward, which has now been filled after the elections held on Thursday 8 July 2021. The Town Council looks forward to welcoming Elise Youngman. The Town Council now has 20 councillors in office.
This declaration is also displayed on East Suffolk Council’s website.
Read more on Election of a Town Councillor for the Lowestoft Elmtree Parish Ward
On Sunday, 4 July, volunteers from the Lowestoft Rubbish Friends spent the afternoon collecting over 20 bin bags of litter by East Coast College, targeting the worst of these areas. The Town Council thanks the Lowestoft Rubbish Friends for their time and efforts in making Lowestoft a clear and safe environment for all.
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Analysis from public health at Suffolk County Council shows that in the 20-49 age groups, 75% of eligible females have had their first vaccine dose and 42% have had their second dose. However, in the same age range, 66% of eligible males have had their first vaccine dose and just 27% have had their second.
To book a vaccination or call NHS 119.
The Pakefield Post Office, located at NR33 0JT, will restore its services on Thursday 15 July 2021.
The branch closed temporarily in September 2020, following the resignation of the temporary agent who had been operating this branch on their behalf. The new service will be operated from the same premises by a new postmaster and will offer a wide range of Post Office products and services.
For further information please visit the Consultation Hub. Customer information materials will also be available in branch.
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On Saturday 19 June 2021, Mayor of Lowestoft, Cllr Alan Green attended, ‘Lowestoft 1945: The Year the Lights Came Back On’, to make a surprise announcement to local historian Christopher Brooks that he had been awarded Freedom of the Town of Lowestoft. Nominated by the Lowestoft Evacuee Association, the award recognises Mr Brooks’ dedicated contribution to the Association over the past 30 years. Fittingly, this was also the first live event held at the Marina Theatre since the pandemic. The Town Council would like to thank all at the Marina Theatre and the Evacuee Association for making the evening such a success.
The award will formally be bestowed on Mr Brooks, and two other recipients, later this summer.
Image credit: Phil Mummery. Pictured below, Left to Right: Mayor of Lowestoft, Cllr Alan Green, Mary Draper (former evacuee and current Treasurer of the Lowestoft Evacuee Association), Christopher Brooks, Sandra Delf (co-author with Clive Capps of ‘A Long Way From Home: Evacuee Memories 80 Years On’) and her husband.
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