Free Virtual Training to Support Vulnerable People

East Suffolk Council has funded a range of new online training sessions which will be taking place this month as part of a pilot scheme to provide local groups and councils with the knowledge and confidence needed to continue their work to support vulnerable people in...

Leaders Earmark Major Investment As Part of Suffolk Taking Its First Steps On Road To Covid Recovery

This money will be used to increase the offer for young people and families, to improve access to housing, to help local businesses get back on track, to address the climate emergency commitment and to drive future public engagement plans.  Combined with investments...

Public Consultation Launched for Proposed Infant and Junior School Merger in Felixstowe

The Seckford Education Trust (SET) has announced it is considering whether or not to merge SET Maidstone and SET Causton Schools in Felixstowe to form one all-through primary school for September 2022.  A public consultation launched on Monday...

New Grant Scheme Puts Nature First

East Suffolk Council has launched the Nature First Small Grants Scheme on behalf of the East Suffolk Greenprint Forum.  The aim of the scheme is to support the Council’s environmental vision in building the right environment for East Suffolk by funding projects...

Supporting Deaf People In East Suffolk

Supported by East Suffolk Council’s Hidden Needs Grant Programme, the Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) has launched Deaf Friends Suffolk which aims to reduce social isolation and improve mental wellbeing in deaf people aged over 55 years old. Deaf Friends...