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Safeguarding children guidance
We want to ensure that suppliers, contractors working with this council are aware of their roles and responsibilities in this regard when delivering their services to the council.

Safety, maintenance and insurance of memorials
The grave owner is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the memorial. If a memorial becomes dangerous, we may take whatever action is necessary to make it safe.

Schemes proposals
Details of road improvement scheme proposals

School pond
School pond in Nowton Park

Scrap metal
To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with your local authority.

Seasonal parking and park and ride
Our seasonal park and ride service in bury St Edmunds begins with the Christmas Fayre at the end of November and runs on the Saturdays leading up to Christmas.

Self sufficiency in an emergency
Suffolk is one of the safest counties in the UK but unexpected circumstances can put a lot of pressure on communities and compromise safety.

Sensory garden
Sensory garden, Abbey Gardens

Sex establishments
To run a sex shop or to run a venue where explicit films are shown to members of the public you will need a licence from the local authority.

Sheltered and retirement housing
Details of sheltered and retirement housing to rent or buy within St Edmundsbury.

Shopmobility
AS part of our commitment to providing accessible shopping environments in our towns we run a Shopmobility Scheme in Bury and Haverhill.

Shopping - Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds has every sort of store from the large high street names to family-run businesses, and fascinating small gift shops

Shopping - Haverhill
Haverhill has a busy, part pedestrianised, town centre with major high street retailers

Shopping and parking
Shopping and parking in the borough

Shopping and parking - Clare
Clare has a lovely selection of shops, including gift shops, antique shops, coffee shops and traditional businesses.

Shops, post office and public houses grant
A grant up to £2000 is available to grocery shops, post offices and public houses in St Edmundsbury villages which can demonstrate sustainable economic and community benefits.

Site submissions
At the start of the Local Development Framework process (LDF) (now known as Local Plan process) the borough council sought the submission of sites that would be available for development from agents, developers and landowners. This process has continued during the consultation stages that have occurred since then.

Skin piercing registration
Anyone carrying out ear piercing, tattooing, acupuncture or electrolysis in the borough must be registered with the council.

Skin piercing, tattooing and acupuncture
Anyone carrying out ear piercing, tattooing, acupuncture or electrolysis in the borough must be registered with the council.

Snooker and 10 pin bowling
Snooker and 10 pin bowling clubs here in the borough

Social media
Sign up to Facebook and Twitter feeds for our main website or some of our other websites

Society lottery registrations
A lottery is a distribution of prizes by lot or chance where there is no degree of skill involved, and the chance of winning is secured by a payment.

Specimen trees
The Hardwick specimen tree collection was started by Sir John Cullum and continued by his brother Sir Thomas Gery Cullum.

Sport and leisure activities
information about sport and leisure activities

Squirrels
Squirrels can cause considerable damage, especially within a property. They can enter roof spaces/loft areas by climbing walls or jumping from nearby trees or fences.

St Edmundsbury Borough Council - Election notices
Details of Election notices for the 2011 Borough council elections

St Edmundsbury Borough Council - Election Results 2011
Election Results for the Borough Council 2011 elections

St Edmundsbury Borough Council land for sale
From time to time we may sell plots of land.

St Edmundsbury Borough councillors and wards
Residents of St Edmundsbury are represented by 45 borough councillors in 31 wards.

St Edmundsbury Halls
Find out information on how to hire the apex and the Athenaeum.

Stable yard
Stable yard in East Town Park

Starting a new business
If you are planning to start a new business there is lots to learn, but there is also help and support available.

Statement of Community Involvement
This document sets out the council's policy for involving the community in the preparation of local development documents and in the consideration of planning applications.

Statistics
Websites with statistical information about the St Edmundsbury area

Strategies, policies and plans
Housing strategies, policies and plans

Stray dogs
Any dog found straying, will be collected and taken to kennels where it will be held for seven days.

Stray, lost and dangerous dogs
We have a responsibility for the collection of stray dogs, the investigation of dog fouling and barking complaints.

Street banners
Advertise your event at our town centre locations in Cornhill and Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds and High Street, Haverhill.

Street cleaning standards
St Edmundsbury Borough Council has a duty to keep their relevant land clear of litter and refuse so far as is practicable.

Street Collection Permits
Charitable organisations who are planning to hold a collection of money or sale of articles need to apply for a street collection permit.

Street lights
Report a problem with a street light.

Street naming and numbering
Both adopted and unadopted highways are named in a formal process by the council.

Street parties
We have produced this simple step by step guide to how to hold a community event in your local area

Street party frequently asked questions
Do you need insurance, risk assessments, alcohol licence and more

Street scene
The Street Scene service is responsible for looking after public spaces and making sure they are clean, tidy and attractive.

Street trading
You need a licence to trade from a stall on the street.

Street vending and street cafes
You need a licence to place tables, chairs or other temporary furniture on the pavement.

Sturmer Meadow
East Town Park - Sturmer Meadow is being managed to benefit common lizards and slow-worms.

Submit your Building Regulations Application online
There are three different ways to apply for Building Regulations, these are by Full Plans Application, Building Notice Application and Regularisation Application

Suffolk County councillors
Residents of St Edmundsbury are represented by 11 county councillors in nine divisions.

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner
Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner

Suffolk resilience
Emergency planning in Suffolk is organised into a joint unit incorporating the emergency planning personnel from all the councils.

Summer Club
Nowton Park Summer Club runs every Monday and Wednesday during the summer holidays

Supplementary planning documents
Supplementary planning documents

Supporting people
Supporting People in Suffolk is apartnership of local government and other organisations helping vunerable people.

Sustainability for suppliers
As a council, we wish to buy in a responsible manner

Swine Flu
Suffolk Emergency Planners have prepared plans for the possibility of a pandemic flu event as a result of a Swine Flu alert.

Contact information
Customer Services
Phone: 01284 763233
Out of hours: 01284 763252
If the phones are busy email us with your query:
stedmundsbury@stedsbc.gov.uk
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