 | - Growth area bonus for St Edmundsbury Friday, December 19, 2008
St Edmundsbury's success in promoting prosperity within the borough has been recognised with an extra award of just under £1 million of Government funding to support growth in the area. [More...]
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| - Business event on gearing up for the downturn Friday, December 19, 2008
There is an opportunity for St Edmundsbury businesses to pick up useful advice on weathering the credit crunch at ‘Gearing Up for the Downturn’, the annual business rate payers consultation meeting to be held at the Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds at 6pm on Wednesday 7 January 2009. [More...]
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| - Helping to 'crunch' the recession Monday, December 15, 2008
Following a summit of all Suffolk's councils to look at ways of beating the 'credit crunch' St Edmundsbury Borough Council has shared the work it is already doing by highlighting the support it gives to local businesses and low income households. [More...]
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| - Council Christmas opening times Thursday, December 11, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council offices in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday 24 December 2008 and re-open at 9am on Friday 2 January 2009. [More...]
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| - Christmas and New Year bin collections Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Many residents in St Edmundsbury will find that their normal bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period. [More...]
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| - Boundary Committee must listen to people of Suffolk Friday, December 5, 2008
The Boundary Committee has been urged to keep its promise to listen to the people of Suffolk before deciding on the future shape of the county. [More...]
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| - Council Tax freeze Friday, December 5, 2008
The Leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council has proposed a council tax freeze for next year and has called upon other Suffolk councils to do the same if they possibly can. [More...]
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| - Bury Town relocation set for discussion Wednesday, November 26, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council is set to discuss giving financial support to an ambitious project which would see Bury Town Football Club relocate to a new ground and a new community football facility created for Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Moreton Hall’s ‘green lane’ officially opens Tuesday, November 25, 2008
A natural lane providing a variety of habitat for wildlife with a sheltered route for migration has been created in Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Street closures for Haverhill Christmas celebrations Monday, November 24, 2008
There will be a number of street closures in Haverhill over the weekend of the 5, 6 and 7 December to allow a programme of family Christmas events to take place. [More...]
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| - Brown bin waste helps historic crops thrive Monday, November 24, 2008
Heritage experts at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village are taking a step back in time by growing ancient crop varieties – with the help of compostable waste thrown into St Edmundsbury’s brown bins. [More...]
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| - Temporary road closure – Bury St Edmunds Monday, November 24, 2008
Woolhall Street in Bury St Edmunds is to temporarily close overnight as work takes place to resurface the road. [More...]
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| - Students investigate forgotten legacies Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Students at King Edward VI School are to explore the Suffolk Regiment’s diverse experiences of World War One during a special day designed to bring history alive. [More...]
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| - Winter tales at Moyse’s Hall Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Chills and thrills are on the menu at Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds as visitors are invited to join a Victorian gentleman to hear two classic ghost stories. [More...]
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| - Christmas Fayre set to be the best yet! Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Shoppers searching for that perfect present can take advantage of a feast of fine foods and gifts when the annual Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre opens its doors during the last weekend of November. [More...]
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| - Christmas Fayre road closures Tuesday, November 18, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council is giving advanced warning that several roads in Bury St Edmunds are to temporarily close while the fifth annual Christmas Fayre takes place. [More...]
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| - Head-Full crowned champs of BurySOUND 2008 Monday, November 17, 2008
Head-Full have been crowned overall winners of the 2008 BurySOUND competition in front of a sell out crowd at the Corn Exchange in Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Green credentials win a silver Monday, November 17, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council has earned praise for its green credentials after winning a coveted silver rating in recognition of its environmental performance. [More...]
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| - St Edmundsbury washes and squashes paper cartons Friday, November 14, 2008
Pupils at Great Whelnetham CEVCP School have been leading the way in collecting used paper cartons, (such as those made by Tetra Pak) and the pupil who collected the most will be rewarded with a voucher for a night out at Bury Bowl. [More...]
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| - £70,000 play facility for Mildenhall Road Estate Friday, November 14, 2008
Mildenhall Road Estate in Bury St Edmunds is soon to gain a high-quality safe space for children and young people to play, thanks to a successful bid for a £50,000 Play Builder grant and £20,000 funding from St Edmundsbury Borough Council. [More...]
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| - Historical market comes to Moyse’s Hall Thursday, November 13, 2008
Moyse’s Hall Museum is to throw open its doors for free as it hosts a special historical Christmas market for the second year running. [More...]
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| - Beat the credit crunch and support your local market! Thursday, November 13, 2008
Residents in St Edmundsbury can get great value for money by doing their weekly shop at their local market, new research has shown. [More...]
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| - New machines for Bury’s car parks Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Aging pay and display machines in car parks across Bury St Edmunds are to be replaced with new ‘intelligent’ models which will use the latest technology to improve the service given to drivers [More...]
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| - Celebrate St Edmund Day for free at Moyse’s Hall Monday, November 10, 2008
How important was Edmund to Bury St Edmunds, why was he killed and when was he patron saint of England? Come along to Moyse’s Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds to find out the answers and much more on Sunday 23 November. [More...]
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| - Gearing up for the big switch on! Monday, November 10, 2008
Bury St Edmunds is gearing up for the festive period as the town counts down to the annual Christmas lights switch on. [More...]
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| - Yule Fest: free seasonal enjoyment at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Friday, November 7, 2008
The ever-popular Yule Fest returns to West Stow Country Park on Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 November, with Christmas shopping, live music and free entry to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. [More...]
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| - Haverhill remembers its war heroes Friday, November 7, 2008
A special remembrance service paying tribute to servicemen who have lost their lives through war and conflict is to take place in Haverhill on Sunday (9 November). [More...]
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| - Bury St Edmunds remembers its war heroes Friday, November 7, 2008
Two special remembrance services paying tribute to servicemen who have lost their lives through war and conflict are to take place in Bury St Edmunds this weekend (8 and 9 November) [More...]
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| - Council gives £1.5 million boost to local businesses Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Businesses across St Edmundsbury will be benefiting from over £1.5million that St Edmundsbury Borough Council (SEBC) intends to re-invest in the local economy over the next two years. [More...]
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| - How should St Edmundsbury grow? Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Local residents are being invited to give their views on the second stage of consultation for the Council’s Local Development Framework which will shape how St Edmundsbury will develop over the next 23 years. [More...]
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| - Bury audience challenged and charmed Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Fifty children from Rougham Primary School helped to launch African History Month in St Edmundsbury, with a gospel singing workshop, led by gospel tutor, Sandra McCalla, who taught the year 3 and 4 pupils seven songs with actions. [More...]
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| - Temporary road closure, Blomfield Street and Bishops Road, Bury St Edmunds Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Blomfield Street and Bishops Road in Bury St Edmunds will be closed for five days during week commencing Monday 6 October 2008, to allow crane erection of timber frame two storey dwellings. [More...]
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| - Cartoon workshop to commemorate the war Thursday, October 16, 2008
Young people aged 10 and upwards will be able to get a new take on World War One through a cartoon workshop being held at Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds during half term week. [More...]
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| - Halloween happenings at Moyse’s Hall Thursday, October 16, 2008
Those who enjoy spine-chilling shivers can test their nerve at an atmospheric ‘after lights out’ evening tour of Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds this Halloween. [More...]
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| - St Edmundsbury hosts Nia Memorial Lecture Friday, October 3, 2008
The launch of African History Month in Suffolk will be held in Bury St Edmunds on 29 September, when the Nia Memorial Lecture is given at the Athenaeum. [More...]
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| - Landlord prosecuted Friday, October 3, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council has successfully prosecuted the manager of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for failing to carry out fire proofing and heating work. [More...]
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| - Free swimming for over 60s Friday, October 3, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council has secured a £33,000 two-year grant to give people over 60 years old free swimming in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill. [More...]
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| - BurySOUND tickets on sale Friday, October 3, 2008
Tickets for the best-ever BurySOUND go on sale this Friday, (19 September), and demand looks like being hot. [More...]
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| - Benefits fraud prosecution - Barton Friday, October 3, 2008
Magistrates have found a Bury St Edmunds woman guilty of benefits fraud. Sandra Barton, who pleaded guilty, was given a two year conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £150 contribution to costs. [More...]
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| - Benefits fraud prosecution – Whitworth Friday, October 3, 2008
Magistrates have found a Haverhill man guilty of benefits fraud. Simon Whitworth, who pleaded guilty, was given a two year conditional discharge and ordered to pay full costs of £218.75 [More...]
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| - Warfare and woodworking, a week of historical discovery at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Friday, October 3, 2008
A week of historical discovery at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village begins when the People of Eoferwic get kitted out for battle, Anglo-Saxon style, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October. [More...]
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| - Beowulf experienced Friday, October 3, 2008
An enthralling evening of saga, firelight, food and waes hael is being held at West Stow, on Friday 24 October, with a telling of Beowulf. [More...]
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| - Ram Meadow car park closes overnight Friday, October 3, 2008
The long stay car park at Ram Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, is to close overnight from 10.30pm to 5.30am, beginning from the evening of Monday 29 September 2008. [More...]
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| - Chance for Suffolk residents to tell the world what's special about their local areas Thursday, October 2, 2008
Forest Heath, St Edmundsbury and Waveney residents have the opportunity to put forward their views through a new website – www.keepuslocal.net – which informs and updates residents interested in safeguarding their part of Suffolk. [More...]
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| - Three councils will save around £30 million a year Friday, September 26, 2008
Separate councils covering East Suffolk, West Suffolk and North Haven will save Council Tax payers around £30 million a year between them, once the setting-up costs have been paid. [More...]
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| - Survey on the place we live Thursday, September 25, 2008
Next week residents across St Edmundsbury will be receiving a new government survey, asking for their opinions about life in the local area. [More...]
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| - Local call for investment to cut fuel bills Monday, September 8, 2008
The Leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council has written to Suffolk MPs asking them to back a call for a massive investment programme to help people to insulate their homes and cut their fuel bills. [More...]
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| - Flying the flag for the Paralympic athletes Monday, September 8, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council is supporting its athletes taking part in the Paralympic Games in Beijing by flying Union flags over its offices in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill throughout the event (6-17 September). [More...]
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| - ‘WOS UP’ youth project out and about in villages Monday, September 8, 2008
The WOS UP Warrior truck, taking entertainment and activities to young people in St Edmundsbury’s villages this summer and autumn, has gathered an enthusiastic following of 13 to 20 year old users since it hit the road four weeks ago. [More...]
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| - Alliance looks to safeguard Suffolk's future
"Keep us local" Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Council leaders are fighting off attempts to take the 'local' out of local government in the county and have joined forces to propose three unitary councils covering East Suffolk, West Suffolk and North Haven. [More...]
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| - Olympic flag raised over Bury St Edmunds Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Olympic flag will be raised over Bury St Edmunds at 2pm on Sunday 24 August, at the West Suffolk Athletics Arena at Western Way [More...]
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| - Borough in big tidy Wednesday, August 27, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Forest Heath District Council will be at the forefront of the biggest tidy up ever in England this autumn, offering specialist equipment, advice and support to individuals, groups, schools and businesses to organise local clean ups. [More...]
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| - Zebra crossing, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The safety of children crossing the road to school will be improved by the introduction of a new zebra crossing in Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Council improves driving standards to save on fuel Wednesday, August 27, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council is piloting a scheme for its operators to ensure safe driving standards and make fuel savings. [More...]
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| - Visit the past with Heritage Open Days Wednesday, August 27, 2008
A celebration of the borough’s cultural and architectural heritage will see over 25 of
St Edmundsbury’s most fascinating historic buildings throw open their doors to visitors for free.
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| - Suffolk’s young people need your support Wednesday, August 27, 2008
ouseholds with a spare room and an understanding of the difficulties faced by young people are needed to provide accommodation and a listening ear for 16 and 17 year olds, as part of a Supported Lodgings scheme in Waveney and St Edmundsbury. [More...]
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| - Council staff send shoeboxes to Albania Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Council workers have clubbed together with other local people in a mammoth effort to help children and families in Albania. [More...]
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| - Haverhill Bus Station having a spruce up Wednesday, August 27, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council’s Haverhill Area Working Party has arranged for Haverhill’s bus station to be given an intensive summer clean up. [More...]
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| - Counterfeit Spar Brand Imperial Vodka with high levels of methanol Friday, August 22, 2008
Environmental Health and Trading Standards Departments have been made aware that counterfeit Spar brand Imperial vodka has been discovered on sale in Northumberland and North London [More...]
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| - Haverhill Road closures for free music events Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Camps Road (Peas Hill) in Haverhill will be closed during the evenings of 16 and 23 August to allow for some free outdoor music events on Haverhill Market Square. [More...]
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| - Mobile youth club tours villages by text Friday, August 1, 2008
Young people in rural areas will be able to get together at a roaming youth facility which will be touring the villages of St Edmundsbury this summer in response to demand from texts. [More...]
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| - East Town Park wins prestigious Green Flag Friday, August 1, 2008
The 30-acre East Town Park at Haverhill has been judged one of the best in the country [More...]
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| - Peckham Street, Bury St Edmunds, road closure Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Peckham Street in Bury St Edmunds will be closed for two days, weather permitting, from Monday 11 August, for resurfacing of the carriageway. [More...]
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| - Nowton Park needs Friends! Wednesday, July 30, 2008
More than 300,000 people visit Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds each year – but would you like to become one of its official ‘friends’? [More...]
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| - New ‘green’ council depot opens for work Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Fifty refuse, cleansing and landscapes staff will be starting work from a new environmentally-friendly base when the council depot on Homefield Road, Haverhill opens this Friday. [More...]
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| - Fast track fishing permits Wednesday, July 30, 2008
With the fishing season now in full flow, keen and amateur anglers can purchase a permit in just five minutes. [More...]
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| - New crazy golf in the Abbey Gardens Friday, July 25, 2008
Sports fans will have new ways to test their skills – and patience – this summer with a new crazy golf course in the Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Summer Sizzler 2008 Friday, July 25, 2008
Climbing wall, circus skills and music workshops will take centre stage at the first Summer Sizzler event for young people in Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - International male voice concert raises money for local charities Friday, July 18, 2008
Two outstanding male voice choirs are coming together to celebrate 70 years of making glorious music when they perform in the Mayor of St Edmundsbury’s Charity Concert at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds, at 7.30pm on Saturday 2 August. [More...]
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| - Hatter Street temporary road closure Friday, July 18, 2008
Hatter Street in Bury St Edmunds will be temporarily closed for one day on Monday 28 July to replace water services. [More...]
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| - Rub shoulders with orcs and warriors Friday, July 18, 2008
The ‘Born of Hope’ film crew are coming to West Stow Anglo Saxon Village from 14 to 20 July to make a ‘Lord of the Rings’ inspired film, giving visitors a chance to see “behind the scenes” of a film production. [More...]
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| - Skate Jam 2008 Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Flips, grinds, scratching and street art will take centre stage at a special event organised to give young people the chance to showcase their talents. [More...]
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| - Hands on exploration of the history of the market Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A day of free holiday activities brings TV living history presenters to Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds on Saturday 2 August, bringing to life the skills and activities which would have been found in the market in past times. [More...]
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| - St Edmund holiday workshop Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Families with primary school age children are invited to create a souvenir of St Edmund at a free drop-in art workshop from 10am to 3.30pm on Wednesday 6 August at the St John’s Centre in St John’s Street, Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Summer road works planned for St Andrews Street South Friday, July 11, 2008
Enhancements to St Andrews Street South, the road between the historic core of Bury St Edmunds and the new town centre development, mean that it will be closed to traffic from
21 July until November. [More...]
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| - Kings Road officially reopens Friday, July 11, 2008
Kings Road in Bury St Edmunds is open for business after a 12 week closure for a £167,000 make over. [More...]
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| - New junctions for Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds Friday, July 11, 2008
Work begins on Monday 7 July at the Tassel Road and Appledown Drive junctions with Mount Road in Bury St Edmunds, aimed at reducing the number of accidents that occur there. [More...]
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| - Emergency road closure, Bury St Edmunds Friday, July 11, 2008
Emergency road closure, Bury St Edmunds [More...]
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| - Boundary Committee proposals 'surprising' Monday, July 7, 2008
St Edmundsbury's Cabinet and senior managers say they are "extremely surprised" by the proposals put forward by the Boundary Committee for England today. [More...]
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| - Cakes and Ale – medieval ceremony in the 21st century Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Cakes and Ale – medieval ceremony in the 21st century [More...]
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| - Consultation on phone box closures Thursday, June 26, 2008
Residents in St Edmundsbury are being asked for their views on the removal of 42 Public pay phones in the borough, mainly in rural locations. [More...]
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| - Recommendation for new Chief Executive Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Following a national search and rigorous two-day selection process Geoff Rivers is being recommended by St Edmundsbury's Officer Appointments Committee as the borough council's new chief executive. Full council will be asked to approve the recommendation at its meeting on 1 July. [More...]
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| - Free family workshops for ‘The Market’ Friday, June 20, 2008
Families of all ages are being invited to try a series of free drop-in art workshops being held from 9am to midday at Cornhill Walk on the next three Saturdays, as part of ‘The Market’ exhibition at Moyses Hall Museum. [More...]
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| - Wings over Westley Friday, June 20, 2008
The story of Bury St Edmunds’ first and only municipal aerodrome is revealed in a surprising book by local author and flying enthusiast Frank Whitnall. [More...]
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| - Crown Court – benefits fraud case Friday, June 20, 2008
The following case is up for sentencing at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 19 June 2008 [More...]
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| - Prosecution for fly tipping Monday, June 16, 2008
Two workmen who accepted payment for disposing of building waste and then dumped it in a local beauty spot will be prosecuted at Bury St Edmunds Magistrates Court at 10am on Friday 13 June 2008. [More...]
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| - New play equipment for Great Saxham Monday, June 16, 2008
Great Saxham children will be enjoying brand new play equipment for the first time, at a shared picnic for the village between 3 and 5pm on Saturday 14 June 2008. [More...]
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| - Ixworth residents consulted on new housing Friday, June 6, 2008
Ixworth residents are being asked for their views on development plans for future housing and recreational space in their area. [More...]
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| - Free advice at the St Edmundsbury Historic Homes Show Friday, June 6, 2008
Historic home owners across Suffolk can pick up free expert advice at St Edmundsbury Borough Council’s Historic Homes Show, being held from 10am to 4pm at the Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on Saturday 14 June. [More...]
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| - Strong support for a West Suffolk unitary Friday, June 6, 2008
Individuals and organisations throughout St Edmundsbury are showing their support for a local government structure which focuses on the priorities and needs of West Suffolk. [More...]
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| - Historic round house to be rebuilt at the Museum of East Anglian Life Friday, June 6, 2008
The historic round house that stood on the cattle market in Bury St Edmunds will be restored and re-erected at the Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket. [More...]
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| - Cleaner greener west suffolk Friday, June 6, 2008
A ground-breaking council initiative will see waste and street scene services delivered in a much more joined-up way across west Suffolk. [More...]
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| - Lighting the way for World Environment Day Friday, June 6, 2008
Free light bulbs are being given away to St Edmundsbury residents to mark World Environment Day on 5 June 2008. [More...]
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| - Abbeygate Street traffic barriers unveiled Friday, June 6, 2008
A street in the historic core of Bury St Edmunds is being given a new feature aimed at assisting with traffic control. Instead of using regulation red and white signs and cones to close the Abbeygate Street to traffic, from 10am on Tuesday 20 May, high quality metal barriers and bollards will now be used. [More...]
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| - Family fun at Nowton Park Country Fair Friday, June 6, 2008
A brilliant way to spend Fathers’ Day, the Nowton Park Country Fair combines awesome arena events with traditional country pastimes and the opportunity for a little light shopping in a beautiful setting. [More...]
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| - Celebrating 1000 years of Bury St Edmunds Market Friday, June 6, 2008
Living history will be celebrated on Saturday 17 May as traders in one of the country’s oldest markets are invited to take part in an exhibition exploring over 1000 years of its history. [More...]
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| - Launch of BurySOUND08 Friday, June 6, 2008
BurySOUND is back in style for an eleventh year, bigger and better than ever. BurySOUND08 will be launched at a must-go party on Friday 16 May at the Lounge, Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds with exclusive live performances from their debut album by BurySOUND07 winners ‘Student’ supported by Kocapelli. [More...]
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| - Roads closed for resurfacing Friday, June 6, 2008
Southgate Street and Tayfen Road in Bury St Edmunds will each be temporarily closed for two nights, for re-surfacing work. [More...]
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| - Shovel it yourself Friday, June 6, 2008
Free soil improver is available at a ‘shovel-it-yourself’ event, being held from 8am on Saturday 10 May at Rougham Hill Household Waste Recycling Centre in Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Gardeners’ master class in the Abbey Gardens Friday, June 6, 2008
A gardener’s dream team will be holding a gardening clinic in the internationally renowned Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds from 10am to 12.30pm this Friday, 9 May, including composting consultations. [More...]
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| - Tour of St Edmundsbury working mills Friday, June 6, 2008
A coach trip to three famous working mills in St Edmundsbury has been arranged for Sunday 11 May, as part of National Mills Weekend. [More...]
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| - Artwork unveiled for Public Service Village site Friday, June 6, 2008
Local students will be unveiling their display of artwork around West Suffolk House (the first phase of the Public Service Village) on Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, before putting on hard hats to see the building under construction. [More...]
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| - World class hanging basket workshops Friday, June 6, 2008
Professional secrets for creating world class hanging baskets will be passed on at special workshops every Tuesday evening in May. [More...]
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| - Work begins on Rougham Road shared cycle path Friday, June 6, 2008
Work to complete an important cycle link is due to start on Rougham Road, Bury St Edmunds, on Wednesday 23 April. The work is expected to take between ten and twelve weeks [More...]
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| - Big enough to work, small enough to connect Friday, June 6, 2008
The future shape of local government in Suffolk could be changing and councils across the county have been submitting their views to the Boundary Committee, who will be putting forward options for consultation later this year. [More...]
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| - Guided walks through Clare's history Friday, June 6, 2008
Regular guided historical walks, giving a chance to discover the fascinating past of Suffolk’s smallest town, will take place on the first Saturday of each month from 3 May until October. [More...]
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| - New town centre manager for Haverhill Friday, June 6, 2008
A new town centre manager has been appointed for Haverhill. Tina Hanks, currently Town Centre Manager for Tottenham, in London, will take up her post on 3 June 2008 [More...]
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| - Event road closures Friday, May 16, 2008
Road closures will take place in Bury St Edmunds on three dates in the near future. [More...]
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| - Second Food market at West Stow Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The return of the popular food market to West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village from 11am to 3pm next Sunday 18 May gives visitors the chance to sample a wide range of delicious produce from East Anglian producers, many of whom come from West Suffolk. [More...]
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| - Mediaeval trades come to life at Moyse’s Hall Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Mediaeval trades come to life at Moyse’s Hall [More...]
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| - A closer look at renewable energy Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Residents from across St Edmundsbury will get the chance to find out more about renewable energy at an event being held at the borough council’s offices on Monday. [More...]
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| - Barningham children play again Friday, April 11, 2008
Hard work by a parish council and a gift from St Edmundsbury Borough Council have transformed a previously under-used and unloved play area into a magnificent new amenity for potentially 300 local children to enjoy. [More...]
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| - St Edmundsbury honours Land Army girls Friday, April 11, 2008
The crucial contribution made by Land Army girls in the last world war is being recognised by the Borough of St Edmundsbury in a ceremony at 10 am on Sunday 27 April, including a lap of honour in restored military vehicles. [More...]
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| - Cooking up a culinary treat! Friday, April 11, 2008
Culinary hot shots from across the borough will take to the kitchens on Tuesday to battle it out in a charity contest to find the best dish created from local produce. [More...]
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| - Food for free Friday, April 4, 2008
West Stow will be offering an intriguing and informative walk on the wild side with bush craft expert Rob Bevington, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 19 April. [More...]
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| - Council to look at what's "Best for the West" Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A concept which looks at setting up West and East Suffolk unitary authorities – single organisations which deliver all current council services – is to be discussed next week. [More...]
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| - A taste of the continent comes to Haverhill Monday, March 31, 2008
Residents in Haverhill will get the chance to sample a taste of the continent next weekend when the hugely popular continental market returns to the town for the third year. [More...]
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| - Share your views on Clare and Haverhill’s conservation areas Monday, March 31, 2008
St Edmundsbury Borough Council is asking for people’s views on three draft documents which will be used to help protect the special nature of the conservation areas in Clare and Haverhill. [More...]
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| - Help us plan for the future Friday, March 28, 2008
Two special workshops designed to give residents the chance to help shape the borough’s future growth over the next twenty years have been organised in Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Temporary road closure – Bury St Edmunds Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Kings Road in Bury St Edmunds is to close temporarily while work takes place to widen pavements and resurface the carriageway. [More...]
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| - Bus passes extended Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Local bus passes set for renewal this month have been extended for an extra month, to ensure that passengers can make all their planned journeys. [More...]
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| - A really bright idea! Monday, March 17, 2008
St Edmundsbury is offering residents the chance to take simple steps towards going green by swapping their traditional light bulbs for energy saving alternatives – for free. [More...]
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| - Heritage Fayre and games at West Stow Monday, March 17, 2008
A unique Heritage Fayre and hugely popular Dark Ages Games will take place at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village this Easter. [More...]
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| - Children’s Easter activities at Moyse’s Hall Monday, March 17, 2008
With Easter and springtime approaching, Moyse’s Hall Museum will be holding two workshops to keep children entertained during the school break. [More...]
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| - Free entry to special Anglo-Saxon experience Thursday, March 6, 2008
One of the region’s most popular visitor attractions will be throwing open its doors for free for two days designed to give an insight into Anglo-Saxon life. [More...]
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| - £3.5m for new affordable homes in St Edmundsbury Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Housing providers working with St Edmundsbury Borough Council have successfully secured £3.5 million for 161 new affordable homes to be built over the next three years – while another 74 are also in the pipeline. [More...]
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| - Businesses go green Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Businesses from across St Edmundsbury have been challenged to reduce the waste they produce by taking part in a borough council initiative to minimise the amount going to landfill. [More...]
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| - Clare goes plastic bag free Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Shops and business in Clare will be showing their support for St Edmundsbury’s Zero Waste Week initiative by dropping plastic bags in favour of more environmentally friendly alternatives. [More...]
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| - Bury St Edmunds Olympics training tie-up Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Bury St Edmunds may be welcoming Olympic teams from around the world, thanks to being listed in an important handbook of recommended training locations. [More...]
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| - How low can you go? Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Residents from across St Edmundsbury have been challenged to take their recycling efforts to the next level by reducing their black bin rubbish to nothing while taking part in Zero Waste Week. [More...]
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| - By-election: Haverhill North ward Monday, February 25, 2008
A by-election to fill a vacant seat on St Edmundsbury Borough Council will take place in Haverhill on 20 March. [More...]
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| - Book now for special costume day Wednesday, February 20, 2008
There are still spaces left for the special costume day event on Saturday 8 March at Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
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| - Shopmobility open day in Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Shopmobility centres in Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds are holding their first open day from 10am to 2pm on Friday 29 February, giving St Edmundsbury residents the opportunity to test drive the various mobility vehicles that can be borrowed to get around the towns. [More...]
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| - Cabinet recommends below inflation rise Tuesday, February 19, 2008
St Edmundsbury’s Cabinet last night recommended a Council Tax rise of 3.4 percent, which is half a percent below both the cost of living and the rise given to people who receive state pensions and many benefits. [More...]
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| - More choice about where to live Monday, February 18, 2008
People across St Edmundsbury will have more choice about where they live thanks to a new choice-based lettings scheme introduced this month.
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| - Best of the best – a passion for excellence Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Effective community leadership and top quality services, plus staff and councillors with a 'passion' for their work have not only helped St Edmundsbury Borough Council to be rated as 'excellent' by a national watchdog but has also put it top in the country. [More...]
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| - Young people Mix and Blend Monday, February 11, 2008
Young people in St Edmundsbury are putting on a night of live music and entertainment called Mix and Blend at the Corn Exchange in Bury St Edmunds from 7pm to 11.30pm on Friday 15 February. [More...]
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| - Planning for the borough’s future Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Early drafts of vital document which will help shape the borough’s future growth are to be discussed at a special meeting of St Edmundsbury’s Sustainable Development Panel next week. [More...]
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| - Does my bum look big in this? Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Questions on this theme will be answered in a lecture at Moyse’s Hall Museum at 2pm on Sunday 24 February 2008, looking at the fashionable female shapes of the twentieth century. [More...]
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| - Market continues to thrive Monday, February 4, 2008
The popular market in Bury St Edmunds looks set to thrive for years to come after St Edmundsbury Borough Council worked with traders to negotiate a new deal on rents. [More...]
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| - Haverhill Leisure Centre – open day Monday, February 4, 2008
Multi-million pound plans for the refurbishment and improvement project at Haverhill Leisure Centre will be unveiled during a special open day taking place next week. [More...]
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| - Changes made to proposed parking charges Thursday, January 24, 2008
Following consultation with business representatives in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, St Edmundsbury's Cabinet has agreed that changes are made to proposals for the annual increase in car parking charges. [More...]
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| - Local author lectures at Moyse’s Hall Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Local author Dr David Dougan, a former journalist and broadcaster, will be giving two lectures at Moyse’s Hall in February. Both have a connection with his recent publication To Return a King, which looks at the period from Oliver Cromwell to Charles II. [More...]
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| - Free weekend at Moyse’s Hall Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The doors of Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds are being thrown open free for a full programme of activities on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 February. [More...]
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| - Haverhill cashiers' office closes Friday, January 18, 2008
Changes have been made to the way people can pay their Council Tax bills, with outlets at local shops and post offices. [More...]
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| - Children show Mayor model buildings Friday, January 18, 2008
Children from years three and four at Abbots Green Community Primary School are displaying their beautifully-made models of Bury St Edmunds landmarks in buildings around the town. [More...]
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| - Borough Offices – best deal for Council Tax payer Thursday, January 17, 2008
Following a decision by St Edmundsbury Borough Council last year to sell its offices on Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, councillors will now be looking at how to get the best deal for the Council Tax payer. [More...]
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| - New Ouida display at Moyse’s Hall Thursday, January 17, 2008
A special display commemorating a renowned Victorian novelist is to be unveiled at Moyse’s Hall Museum one hundred years after her death. [More...]
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| - Get the ‘hobbit habit’ at West Stow Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Families looking for fun-filled activities to enjoy during half-term can journey to Middle Earth and take part in Ring Quest, an exciting challenge event for fans of Lord of the Rings. [More...]
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| - Invitation to the 2008 Holocaust memorial service Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Mayor of St Edmundsbury, Cllr Margaret Charlesworth, and Canon Peter Barham, of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, will be joined by councillors, children from two Bury St Edmunds schools and representatives from religious groups at a special service at 10.30am on Monday 28 January to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. [More...]
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| - Great reasons to visit west Suffolk Wednesday, January 9, 2008
A handy guide listing great reasons to visit west Suffolk will soon be available in tourist information centres across the country to encourage even more people to travel to the area. [More...]
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| - artheads at the Athenaeum Wednesday, January 9, 2008
The perception that addiction is self-inflicted will be exploded in a community-based arts project which challenges myths about drug and alcohol problems. [More...]
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| - First step on housing ladder Wednesday, January 9, 2008
People looking to get onto the first step of the housing ladder are being offered up to the minute advice and options at the St Edmundsbury Affordable Housing Day. [More...] |
