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Later Life Community Connect

2 March 2022

Later Life Community Connect is a single point of access telephone support line for people aged 65+, between 10am – 2pm, seven days a week. Tel: 01284 334516.  With a real person at the end of the phone, we are here to support, inform and advise on any issues around later life in Suffolk.  Through a warm handover process using both the Suffolk Information Partnership and more localised, place-based referrals, we will ensure that the caller receives regular follow up calls to check on progress.  

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East Suffolk Review of Parishes- Important

4 February 2022

 

East Suffolk Council is undertaking a Community Governance Review (CGR) covering the East Suffolk district.

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Befriending Service

19 January 2022

We have been contacted by BSEVC Community at Heart who are trying to establish which villages have or need befriending services, whether face-to-face or on the telephone.

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Damaged Bridge, Main Road Parham

10 January 2022

Parham Parish Council is continuing to chase progress on repairs to the bridge near The Pound. 

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30 households in Parham to take part in Green Canopy Scheme

10 November 2021

The Parish Council's plans to provide residents with fruit trees for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee have been very popular. 30 houses have signed up to join the scheme. Each tree will be registered under the Queen's Green Canopy scheme. 

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East Suffolk Council Consultations

1 November 2021

Draft Sustainable Construction Supplementary Planning Document, Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document and Draft Cycling and Walking Strategy

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Police and Crime Commissioner Consultation

1 November 2021

PCC consultation on new Police & Crime plan  

Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore is inviting Suffolk residents and businesses to have their say on the direction of policing in the county and the activity which will be taken forward by his office over the next three year.

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Compost Processing Plant Closing

1 November 2021

We have now heard that the Biogen processing plant at Silverlace Green will be permanently closed from 12th November. The EA permit has been surrendered. The site is undergoing a deep clean and is now up for sale. 

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Latest Greenprint Forum Publication

1 November 2021

Please click here to view the latest Greenprint Forum newsletter about local eco initiatives and inspiration.  If you are interested in joining the forum please email greenissues@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

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Keeping Well This Winter

1 November 2021

Please click here to see the latest infographic advice from the Message Cascaders 

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