Lowestoft Town Council | Our vision for Lowestoft

Established in 2017, Lowestoft Town Council is dedicated to putting the town first.

In October 2025, Lowestoft Town Council adopted a new Business Plan which sets the focus for the Town Council for the period October 2025 – March 2029.

This is a time of major transition for the Council as it moves its base from rented premises at Hamilton House into the Council owned and managed, restored and refurbished historic Town Hall located in the heart of the town centre. The Plan includes the Council’s objectives and actions that will deliver either directly or by working with partners.

Maintain and improve all our assets and deliver our services in an environmentally sustainable manner, in keeping with our declared climate and ecological emergency, for the benefit of current and future generations

Where we are:

Delivering major Capital Projects, including the Town Hall and Marina Theatre;
Maintaining and refurbishing assets as required;
Delivering a programme of play area inspections and refurbishments alongside Parks and Open Spaces maintenance and improvements;
Providing allotments to the Lowestoft and District Allotments Association;
Delivering a Bulky Waste Collection Scheme

Where we are heading:

Integration of Town Hall asset maintenance programme within the wider Lowestoft Town Council budget;
Further development of longer term maintenance and refurbishment programme for all assets to monitor reduction in reactive spend based on improved maintenance;
Consideration of longer term operation for the Marina Theatre

Support Lowestoft residents through events, activities and grants programmes aimed at building community cohesion; improving social wellbeing and civic pride; and addressing our declared health emergency

Where we are:

Delivering free to access sports classes and fitness activities
Securing funding and delivery partners as required to expand sport and fitness programme
Providing an annual programme of events – both those led by the Town Council and those led by third-party partners
Delivering a regular programme of markets
Providing grants and sponsorship to community groups
Promoting civic pride by ensuring the Mayor attends relevant events and openings

Where we are heading:

Expansion of annual sporting events
Consideration of an annual Mayor’s event to fund raise for Lowestoft Town Council grants and/or supporting charities

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Ensure Lowestoft Town Council is well managed and governed, delivering value for money for local residents and communities

Where we are:

Ensuring well executed staff management, including training and development for officers and councillors
Ensuring all Council and Committee meetings are well run and procedurally compliant
Ensuring robust financial management
Promoting Lowestoft Town Council through an effective and efficient communications strategy
Ensuring Lowestoft Town Council has an efficient and resilient IT programme
Managing risk and deliver manage assets in a legally compliant manner

Where we are heading:

Development and integration of all Town Hall functions into Lowestoft Town Council annual financial plan
Consideration of disability confident employer status
Implementation of a training and development programme for Grounds Maintenance Team
Preparation and adoption of a Council wide Climate and Ecological Emergency Action Plan

Join us!

As the most easterly town in England, Lowestoft is a place where new beginnings and exciting possibilities are born. Together, let’s make Lowestoft a beacon of opportunity and a place where everyone feels at home.