Lowestoft Town Council
The Met Office have put out further Amber Weather Warnings across the UK this week from Thursday 11th August.
With the continued hot weather predicted, it is important that we keep cool and hydrated.
The NHS recommend that we all:
Although there are currently no plans to enforce a hosepipe ban in the Lowestoft/Suffolk area, it is still important that we conserve water. This not only protects our water supplies and our environment but can also save you money!
Essex & Suffolk Water have put together some handy guides for how you could save water - from turning off your taps (saving 6litres per minute) to taking showers instead of baths.
They also have a FREE water saving kit that you can order to help with your water economy.
Work on installing new play equipment at St Margaret's Plain is scheduled to start on Monday 1st August. The new equipment will give a nod to the site's history of being a Goose Market whilst the equipment is also environmentally friendly in its construction.
We are looking forward to when this site is completed. Please keep an eye on our social media and website for further updates for when the site is ready for use.
An artists impressions of how the play area will look once the work has been completed
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Today is the start of #LoveParks week, a national initiative set up by 'Keep Britain Tidy'. Next week we will be looking at some of our parks, celebrating their history and showing you how we are caring for them. You can follow these updates on our Social Media or read them at the end of the week on our website.
Lowestoft Town Council are responsible for a number of parks in Lowestoft with each one having its own unique history and character. As a Council, we take great pride in our parks and open spaces as we endeavour to make them freely accessible to everyone. We can all do our little bit to look after our parks by:
- Caring for the wildlife and nature around us
- Clearing up our litter
- Respecting the equipment
By doing our part, we can all benefit from the parks and open spaces around us.
Why not join in with the week by downloading this bingo sheet to see what you can find in our parks?
After three long years, friends from Plaisir and Lowestoft were able to meet up again recently. The Plaisirois arrived after their 12 hour long journey to be met by their hosts for the next five days.
Their first day was spent with their families which ended with a show at the Seagull Theatre which had been arranged especially for them. They were entertained by different acts including FABBA and “My Choir Rocks”, which included some of the children that had visited Plaisir on our last Twinning trip.
A visit to Kensington Gardens during its 100 year anniversary was followed by a very interesting visit to the site of the construction of the Gull Wing Bridge; they had a presentation and afterwards were shown the site. Visits were also made to Sutton Hoo where a guide explained that the Saxon word Hoo is believed to mean a spur of land and to Carlton Marshes. Our friends in Beccles Twinning welcomed the Plaisirois to their town and guided them on a tour of the Town and the Church Tower after which refreshments were enjoyed.
The final evening was spent dining together at the Masonic Hall. We were pleased to have the Mayor of Lowestoft and his wife dining with us and receiving gifts sent from the Mayor of Plaisir; gifts were also exchanged between the Chairs of the Lowestoft Twinning and Plaisir Twinning Associations.
The following morning, at an early hour, the Plaisirois were waved off by their hosts, following the usual group photograph taken with the coach.
A coach will be leaving Lowestoft during the first week of the school Easter holidays in 2023. If anyone would like to travel with our group or join in local activities, please do email lowestoftplaisirtwin@hotmail.co.uk or telephone Richard on 01502 723648.
The first night included evening entertainment from FABBA and other acts
Kensington Gardens was also visited to celebrate its centenary year
A visit and presentation about the construction of the Gull Wing Bridge was enjoyed by all
The final evening included a speech by Cllr Alan Green, Mayor of Lowestoft (centre right) and the receiving of gifts
The visit ended with the traditional photo in front of the coach before departure
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Lowestoft Town Council is in the process of bringing forward the Lowestoft Neighbourhood Development Plan.
A Stakeholder Consultation version of the Local Green Spaces document can be found here.
As explained on page 6 of the document, under para 101 of the National Planning Policy Framework a Neighbourhood Development Plan can safeguard areas of local green space. Other policies within the Plan will also offer protection to recreation and park land.
The document sets out the proposed designation of areas of open space within Lowestoft. The Town Council welcomes your opinion. Please respond to our Stakeholder Consultation by 5.00 pm on Friday 5 August 2022 by submitting comments to planning@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Climate Emergency and Ecological Committee are planning some exciting things over the next few months and beyond and would love to have members of the public involved! One public representative has already been appointed but the Committee would love to add another public voice from interested parties.
The Committee, which meets on the first Tuesday of every month, are welcoming expressions of interest from members of the public to join the Committee and be a voice for Lowestoft as the Town Council looks at how we can work towards being carbon-neutral and raise awareness of climate change.
As part of the Committee, you’ll be helping to plan the Town Council’s upcoming “Great Big Green Weekend” – a festival taking place in Sparrows Nest at the end of September promoting eco-initiatives, discussion and practices – discuss ways of promoting and supporting environmentally-friendly initiatives in Lowestoft, and exploring actions that the Town Council can take in line with our Climate Declaration.
If you would like to be a part of this important Committee, expressions of interest including reasons why the role interests you should be submitted to us at admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk. The full Terms of Reference are available to view here.
Expressions of interest are welcomed by Friday 26th August ready for discussion at the Committee’s meeting on Tuesday 6th September. We look forward to hearing from you!
Read more on Add your VOICE to the Climate Emergency & Ecological Committee
Kensington Gardens Bowls Club are inviting you to their home games throughout July. There are even opportunities to enjoy taking part in some informal games, free of charge!
Come along and enjoy an afternoon or evening in Kensington Gardens to watch the bowls and enjoy the excellent Cafe.
Benacre League - Mondays starting 6.45pm
4th July v's Sole Bay
11th July v's Beccles Caxton
25th July v's Blundeston
Lowestoft & District League - Tuesdays starting 6.45pm
5th July v's Lowestoft Railway
B. E. Men's Triple League - Wednesdays starting 6.30pm
6th July v's Lowestoft Railway
13th July v's Waveney
20th July v's Bungay
Sunshine League - Thursdays starting 2pm
7th July v's Wrentham Green
21st July v's Brampton
28th July v's Thurlton
Come along & enjoy an afternoon or evening in Kensington Gardens, watching the bowls.
Kensington Garden Bowls Club invites all bowlers of any age, to come along on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm or Sunday mornings at 10am for our informal games, free of charge.
For any further information contact Peter Browne, e-mail peter.browne7@outlook.com, answer phone 01493 303158
