Press releases
13 Jul 2020
Smallest town sees market return but stick with social distancing
Suffolk’s smallest town will welcome people back to its monthly market this Saturday with visitors asked to stick with social distancing to combat COVID-19.
10 Jul 2020
Leisure centres set to re-open
With the Government go ahead for re-opening, West Suffolk leisure centres are adding the final touches to their plans to welcome users back safely.
07 Jul 2020
Popular farmers markets to resume this week
The hugely popular farmers market in Bury will return on Sunday after an enforced break due to COVID. Fully refreshed and packed with local produce, the market will help to bring buzz back to the high street.
07 Jul 2020
Businesses to get help with licence to serve
Businesses across Suffolk are being given help as new licensing laws are due to be debated by Government to make it easier for cafés, pubs and restaurants to open.
07 Jul 2020
Popular West Suffolk destinations set to re-open
Popular cultural destinations are to reopen next week, but West Suffolk residents are being warned to stick with it, to beat coronavirus.
03 Jul 2020
Clap your hands this NHS birthday weekend
It’s the 72nd birthday of the NHS this weekend - and people across Suffolk and north east Essex are invited to join in the national ‘thank you’ celebrations – aimed at thanking not only NHS and other key workers but all those who have volunteered or helped keep services and community networks working well.
01 Jul 2020
Consultation on renewal of Bury St Edmunds alcohol licensing policy
Residents and alcohol licence holders in the centre of Bury St Edmunds are being asked if they wish to retain a policy designed to help businesses while reducing the impact of any antisocial behaviour on the town centre
01 Jul 2020
Don't lose your voice
Electors in West Suffolk are being urged not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by checking their electoral register details are up to date.
24 Jun 2020
Abbey tennis courts serves up an ace
New public tennis courts are to open in the Abbey Gardens from 1 July marking the completion of the first physical project by the Abbey of St Edmund Heritage Partnership.
22 Jun 2020
Final few days for small businesses to apply for grant
The owners of small businesses that occupy shared premises in West Suffolk, have just one week left to apply for a £10,000 grant.