Lowestoft Town Council
On the 20th December Lowestoft Town Council held a Christmas Market at the Triangle Market. If you would like to see a regular market there, let us know by emailing admin@lowestofttowncouncil.uk
North Lowestoft has been chosen as one of the country’s latest Heritage Action Zones, John Glen, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, today announced in a speech.
Read more on North Lowestoft awarded Heritage Action Zone status to revive its historic heart
There is a vacancy for a Councillor to serve the Pakefield Ward, which will be filled through Co-option at the Full Council meeting on the 10th November 2017.
Kensington Road will be closed between 6th November 2017 and 4th June 2018 to accommodate the CEFAS development. The notice of closure can be found here.
Three free events are being offered by Waveney District Council over the half term. More details can be found on Waveney District Council's website.
Bridge Road in Oulton Broad will be closed southbound between 23rd October 2017 and 10th November 2017 for gas main replacement works. More details can be found on the Oulton Broad Parish Council Website.
By-elections for the Kirkley and St. Margarets Wards of Waveney District Council have been called for Thursday, 16th November 2017.
Lowestoft Town Council is in the process of developing its internal structures and recruiting the staff to enable to council to carry out its duties for the people of Lowestoft. The first two key people that we are looking for are a Town Clerk and a Deputy Town Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer. The Town Clerk will be the senior member of council staff and the Deputy will be mainly responsible for the council’s finance as well as covering for the Town Clerk as required. Both of these roles will be instrumental in the development of this brand new council and helping the elected councillors serve, promote and work for Lowestoft.
The 1st of October is Silver Sunday. This is a national initiative that is described (on their website) as an opportunity to ‘pause and think about older people and celebrate their contribution to society’ with the aim of drawing attention to the problem of loneliness amongst older people. Past events – all of which have been free of charge to participants – have included a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Silver circuit training, Zumba classes, cricket, ballet, martial arts and tea dances. Other ideas include dance lessons, theatre trips, museum tours, coffee mornings or intergenerational activities organised in conjunction with schools – anything goes as long as it brings older residents together. You can find out more at https://silversunday.org.uk/.
A rare chance to view the inside of Lowestoft Town Hall. The newly formed Town Council has agreed to open the building for guided tours during Heritage Open Days on the 9th and 10th of September. The Town Hall is an iconic building on the High Street that features a council chamber with stained glass windows, and the town’s clock and curfew bell that still sounds to this day.
