The Town Council was delighted that so many people turned out on 7 October to support the WW1 Centenary Maritime Commemoration at Belle Vue Park, attended by active troops and veterans. Our own Mayor Cllr Ian Graham, Lady Clare Countess of Euston Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, and Vice Admiral Sir Jonathan Woodcock, were among those who gave moving tributes and recognised the devastating impact of the War on the town and its people. The Royal Hospital School band and young people of the Combined Cadet Forces helped provide a focus for remembering the past as well as helping us to think about hope and future generations.
If you could not attend, a large number of photos from the event are available here. If you are able to, take a stroll down to Belle Vue Park and see the beautiful poppy Memorial Garden that the Town Council designed and had made to help us remember those who lost their lives and fought for our freedom. An area for peaceful reflection, currently enhanced by about 3000 knitted poppies, provided by the Poppies by the Sea Group. The poppies will remain in place until after Remembrance Day on 11 November, when they will be available to buy from the local branch of the Royal British Legion with proceeds supporting their work.
Remembrance Day has an extra significance this year, as it is also Armistice Day and 100 years since the end of World War 1. Help us to mark this occasion, starting at 6.00 am at England’s most easterly point, Ness Point, when a bagpiper will pipe out Battles O’er. A Remembrance Service will take place at 10.45 am at Royal Plain and finally, from 6.30 to 7.30 pm at Sparrows Nest, a beacon will be lit, church bells will ring out and a band will play.
Lowestoft Town Council's Macmillan Coffee Morning today was a huge success and we raised a fantastic £301.91! A massive thank you to everyone who supported the event, it was wonderful to welcome so many of you to our new offices and a great time was had by all, whilst raising funds for such an important cause. Below is an image of the tasty treats that were on offer!
A public meeting is being held to discuss Lowestoft's 2018/19 Winter Crisis Service, further details below:
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Please see below the latest progress update from Pathways Care Farm on the wonderful work they have been completing for the community:
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The Heritage Open Day events which took place across the town earlier this month were hugely successful and gave a large number of visitors and local people a wonderful opportunity to explore Lowestoft's heritage. Over 70 free events were offered; which is a significant increase on previous years. Lowestoft Town Council is proud to have participated, and saw 500 visitors flock to the historic, Grade 2 listed Town Hall to explore informative displays about local heritage and significant female politicians. As you can see, our Councillors really entered into the spirit of the occasion with their fantastic costumes! Lowestoft Town Council would like to congratulate all those involved with making the Heritage Open Day events the big success they were, and hopes that this initiative will continue to strengthen year on year.
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Anglian Water will be undertaking emergency repair work to a damaged sewer on Station Square, Lowestoft.
The work will begin on 1 October and will last approximately 5 weeks. A southbound lane closure will be in place on Station Square which will see traffic approaching from Denmark Road diverted via Katwijk Way/A12. Access for the emergency services will be maintained throughout the duration of the repair.
Further repair work will also need to be carried out on Commercial Road up to the A47 Junction which will last for 10 weeks, and will begin once the Station Square works have been completed. The road will be closed but a full diversion will be in place.
More information regarding these works can be found here: https://media.anglianwater.co.uk/anglian-water-begins-work-to-repair-a-damaged-sewer-in-lowestoft/
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The public consultation regarding the future record office service in Lowestoft is now live. This will be a six-week consultation, running from Friday 21 September to Thursday 1 November inclusive.
Suffolk County Council are seeking your views on:
This is your chance to have your say and help to shape the future service. You can do this by visiting www.suffolk.gov.uk/LROconsultation or downloading a hard copy from Suffolk County Council's website and returning it to: Suffolk County Council - Lowestoft Record Office Consultation, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX.
Lowestoft Town Council's statement on the threatened closure of the Records Office, as published in February, can be viewed here.
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Hamilton Dock to Belle Vue Park Lowestoft 13:30 - 16:00 on the 7th October. Please join us to observe the parade to the Royal Navy Patrol Service Memorial, dedication of the new Poppy Garden in Belle Vue Park and Service of Commemoration of the vast maritime effort undertaken by the men and women of Suffolk during WWI.
Event Schedule:
A Parade will form up in Hamilton Road at 1300hrs departing at 1330hrs for a march along Whapload Road and up Cart Score before entering Belle Vue Park.
The Parade and guests will form up around the area of the Poppy Memorial Garden in order to undertake a Dedication Ceremony.
Following the Dedication of the Memorial Garden guests and the Parade will move to surround the Memorial. The Formal Parade will then be inspected by Vice Admiral Sir Jonathan Woodcock KCB and this will be followed by Service of Commemoration including a 2 minute silence and wreaths will be laid.
It is anticipated that the event will be completed by 1600hrs.
A Parade will form up in Hamilton Road at 1300hrs departing at 1330hrs for a march along Whapload Road and up Cart Score before entering Belle Vue Park.
The Parade and guests will form up around the area of the Poppy Memorial Garden in order to undertake a Dedication Ceremony.
Following the Dedication of the Memorial Garden guests and the Parade will move to surround the Memorial. The Formal Parade will then be inspected by Vice Admiral Sir Jonathan Woodcock KCB and this will be followed by Service of Commemoration including a 2 minute silence and wreaths will be laid.
It is anticipated that the event will be completed by 1600hrs.
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