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February 2005

 
  • Splash out at Haverhill Leisure Centre Monday, February 28, 2005

    • Local swimmers are being encouraged to dive in and make waves at Haverhill Leisure Centre between 19-27 March, to help raise money for NCH, the children’s charity and the Swimathon Foundation as part of Butlins Swimathon 2005. [More...]
     
  • Ring Quest winners strike lucky at west Stow Monday, February 28, 2005

    • Local children from Bury St Edmunds were the triumphant winners of this year’s Ring Quest - A Lord of the Rings themed event which took place at West Stow Country Park near Bury St Edmunds, during February half-term – beating off competition from over 220 other families who also took part in this popular challenge event. [More...]
     
  • Free the past at West Stow! Friday, February 25, 2005

    • Local historical site, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, will be throwing open its doors to history enthusiasts and families on two special open days in March; Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 March.   [More...]
     
  • £10 million for Haverhill and new Council Tax charges Friday, February 25, 2005

    • Last night, councillors formally approved setting aside £10 million funding for Haverhill town centre projects, as recommended by Cabinet earlier this month. They also agreed a rise of 3.9% in Council Tax [More...]
     
  • Council tackles foul play by dog owners Tuesday, February 22, 2005

    • St Edmundsbury Borough Council's animal wardens are on the prowl for anyone who lets their dog foul in public and doesn't clean it up. [More...]
     
  • Meeting to move forward local economic agenda Tuesday, February 22, 2005

    • Key influencers of the local economy are getting together on Friday 25 February to brainstorm the best way forward for businesses in St Edmundsbury. [More...]
     
  • New CCTV scheme to be launched Tuesday, February 22, 2005

    • St Edmundsbury is set to invest over £340,000 to improve and extend the CCTV scheme in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill. [More...]
     
  • Fire at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Tuesday, February 22, 2005

    • Fire-fighters were called to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village in the early hours of Saturday 19 February, when a serious fire started in one of the reconstructed houses. The fire was first spotted by a motorist on Icklingham Road who alerted the emergency services, but the house which was constructed entirely of wood and thatch, could not be saved by the fire crew. [More...]
     
  • Protecting the Abbey Gate in Bury St Edmunds Thursday, February 17, 2005

    • English Heritage has been working closely with St Edmundsbury Borough Council to protect and maintain the Abbey Gate in Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
     
  • Cabinet looks at Council Tax rise of 3.9% Thursday, February 10, 2005

    • A Council Tax rise of 8p a week for the average household in St Edmundsbury is being proposed in a report due to be considered by Cabinet on 17 February. [More...]
     
  • "Putting our money where our mouth is . . . " Thursday, February 10, 2005

    • Details of £10 million funding to be set aside for Haverhill town centre projects will be announced by St Edmundsbury Borough Council's Leader on Wednesday evening (9 February). Cllr John Griffiths is set to announce that Cabinet will be asking full Council for the go-ahead for £10 million to be put in the council's capital programme to help turn the Haverhill town centre masterplan into reality.  [More...]
     
  • Are you ready for the new licensing laws? Wednesday, February 2, 2005

    • Pubs, clubs, parish councils, take-aways, scouts, guides and a whole range of other community groups and charities, are being reminded that they may not be able to run their usual events unless they get the correct licence following recent changes to licensing laws. [More...]
     
  • BurySOUND Weekender taps into wealth of local talent Wednesday, February 2, 2005

    • The BURYSOUND All Dayer just got bigger! With such an abundance of local talent to fit into this annual event, we’ll be celebrating the variety of the local music scene over an entire weekend in February making it the biggest event yet.  [More...]
     
  • Don't stay away - have your say! Tuesday, February 1, 2005

    • Controversial topics have been on the agenda for a number of Haverhill business meetings about the town centre masterplan - and there's still time to make sure your voice is heard. [More...]