Environment and planning news

Meeting venue change

Published on 4th April 2013

Details of a venue change for a forthcoming Waveney Committee meeting.

Blueprint for Lowestoft

Published on 15th March 2013

Public and private sector partners have today launched a comprehensive blueprint, to help deliver transport and infrastructure improvements in Lowestoft.

Don't let your food hygiene rating go off!

Published on 7th February 2013

Advice on how to maintain the highest possible food hygiene ratings is once more being given to businesses by food safety officers in Suffolk Coastal and Waveney.

Historic agreement for greener future

Published on 4th February 2013

A historic agreement details how we will work with local partners to further protect the environment, go even greener and also better prepare for events caused by environmental change.

Animal neglect prosecution

Published on 4th January 2013

The owners of Pets Corner at Oulton Broad have been prosecuted by Waveney following investigations which revealed serious animal neglect and poor welfare arrangements.

Lowestoft Seawall Improvement Scheme

Published on 4th January 2013

In response to low beach levels, improvement work will begin on Lowestoft South Beach between the lifeguard station and the Hatfield Hotel, to ensure that the Old Flint Seawall remains stable.

Prom closure as project looks to future

Published on 3rd January 2013

Following the cliff slippage earlier this week and the prospect of further movement, a decision has been taken to temporarily close all of Corton Promenade, running from Bakers Score to Cliff House.

Corton path closure

Published on 2nd January 2013

A cliff slip has blocked the seawall promenade at a point midway between Tibbehams Score and Cliff House, in Corton.

Tramways Hotel Public House

Published on 7th December 2012

Yesterday, December 6 2012, in relation to proposals by Tesco, Waveney Planning Officers completed preliminary investigations regarding the Tramways Hotel Public House in Pakefield

Council responds to Town Hall concerns

Published on 26th October 2012

Questions have been raised about Waveney District Council's plans for the future of the Town Hall and other related issues.

Landmark gathering to seek Reydon solutions

Published on 26th October 2012

A date has been set for a landmark gathering which will see members of the Reydon community and affected property owners meet with officials from the Waveney Pathfinder project.

Your views wanted on exciting Lowestoft plans

Published on 5th October 2012

A public exhibition is taking place, seeking views on the proposals for an initial phase of improvement works around the Station Square area

Refreshed and collaborative approach

Published on 1st October 2012

The Waveney Pathfinder Board is pleased that representatives of Reydon's community have welcomed a 'refreshed & collaborative approach' to relocation plans for properties at risk from coastal erosion.

Shared office plan to cut costs by millions

Published on 5th September 2012

Plans to bring staff from two Suffolk Councils together under one roof will reduce the cost to taxpayers by three million pounds over 10 years should they get the go ahead later this month.

Seeking views on relocation plan

Published on 20th July 2012

Residents of Southwold and Reydon are being asked for their thoughts on a scheme which seeks to replace nine dwellings at risk from coastal erosion

New era for Planning services

Published on 25th May 2012

The first phase in a major restructure of planning services at Waveney & Suffolk Coastal has been completed to deliver a modern customer focused service saving over three-quarters of a million pounds

Helping the grass roots go greener

Published on 16th February 2012

A special one day conference has been organised next month which will give tree wardens, parish councillors and volunteers all the advice and help they could need to make their area even greener.

Southwold Ladies Walk plans on public display

Published on 15th February 2012

After discussions with Southwold Town Council, Waveney has agreed to put its plans for new enhanced pathways at Ladies Walk on public display for a few weeks.

Have your say on Waterfront plans

Published on 10th February 2012

An important leap forward in the transformation of Lowestoft is being taken this week with the revealing of exciting plans for the Kirkley Waterfront Area.

Seeking views on Southwold plans

Published on 25th January 2012

Following site investigations into the cause of the cliff slippage at Ladies Walk in Southwold, a consultation meeting has been arranged to seek views on two proposals for new enhanced pathways

Rural businesses: saving energy

Published on 13th January 2012

A project is underway that will help rural businesses to identify where Energy savings can be made in their business

Planning for success

Published on 13th January 2012

The go-ahead was given this week by the Cabinets of Suffolk Coastal and Waveney to proposals to radically modernise the planning service of the two Councils.

Views sought on key Planning Proposals