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June 2006

 

  • Haverhill multiplex wins backing Wednesday, June 28, 2006

  • A five-screen multiplex cinema funded by St Edmundsbury Borough Council has moved a step closer after the scheme proposed for Haverhill won backing from both full council and the board of leading UK operator Cineworld. [More...]
     
  • Exercising the Freedom of the Borough Tuesday, June 27, 2006

  • The 202 (Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry) Battery Royal Artillery, which was handed the Freedom of the Borough of St Edmundsbury in 1967, will exercise its right to march through the town at a special ceremony in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday. [More...]
     
  • New taxi rank Friday, June 23, 2006

  • A new overnight taxi rank providing space for four vehicles is to be introduced on Station Hill in Bury St Edmunds.  [More...]
     
  • Tesco plan to be reviewed - but work continues Friday, June 23, 2006

  • The plan for a new Tesco store at Station Yard in Haverhill will be reconsidered by St Edmundsbury's Development Control Committee following the deletion of retail allocations in the Local Plan by the Planning Inspector. [More...]
     
  • Here come the Crucial Crew Thursday, June 22, 2006

  • More than 1,000 children will learn how to keep themselves safe in a range of situations when they take part in this year's Crucial Crew event, organised by St Edmundsbury Borough Council.  [More...]
     
  • Carnival road closure Tuesday, June 20, 2006

  • Due to the Carnival in Bury St Edmunds on 8 July, the entire car parking area on Angel Hill will be closed from 6pm Friday 7 July, till 4pm Saturday 8 July. During this period, no traffic shall be allowed to enter or stay in this area.  [More...]
     
  • Preserving Haverhill's elms Monday, June 19, 2006

  • Work will soon start on a row of elms, which form an important part of Haverhill's landscape, following a survey showing some had problems with decay. [More...]
     
  • Recognition for services after four years as chief exec Monday, June 19, 2006

  • Just four years after becoming Chief Executive of a borough council Deborah Cadman has been recognised for her services to local government with the award of an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, announced on Saturday (17 June). [More...]
     
  • Parky to the rescue Monday, June 19, 2006

  • A see-through sticky wallet which fixes to windscreens and takes car park tickets and permits is now available. Some people have said they don’t like the sticky mess left on their windscreens from car park tickets, so a see-through wallet, called a ‘Parky’, puts an end to this.  [More...]
     
  • New councillor elected for Kedington Friday, June 16, 2006

  • Marion Rushbrook has been elected to represent the Kedington ward on St Edmundsbury Borough Council following a by-election held yesterday (Thursday, 15 June). [More...]
     
  • Prospect Row closure Friday, June 16, 2006

  • Prospect Row in Bury St Edmunds is to close to traffic for three weeks while work takes place to lay electricity cables. [More...]
     
  • Multiplex cinema hopes for Haverhill Tuesday, June 13, 2006

  • Proposals for a £9.25 million investment by St Edmundsbury Borough Council in a five-screen multiplex cinema in Haverhill will be discussed by the Cabinet next week. [More...]
     
  • Unique homes take shape Friday, June 9, 2006

  • The protective scaffolding has been removed and the historic West Front building is now well on its way to becoming some of the most sought-after homes in Bury St Edmunds. [More...]
     
  • Heritage Services - moving on Thursday, June 8, 2006

  • St Edmundsbury has agreed to continue improving its overall heritage services throughout the borough after a steering group has been unable to provide a viable financial plan to keep the Manor House building open as a museum. [More...]
     
  • Join the fun at Nowton Park Country Fair! Thursday, June 8, 2006

  • Daredevils walking blindfolded around the ‘double wheel of death’ and a chainsaw carver creating a unique sculpture from a hunk of wood will be amongst the entertainments at the fun-packed Nowton Park Country Fair. [More...]
     
  • Vital scheme gets even better! Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  • A vital scheme which gives scores of people the independence to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bury St Edmunds has just got even better.  [More...]
     
  • National recognition for cash savings Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  • St Edmundsbury’s success in saving its Council Tax payers millions of pounds has been highlighted in national achievement awards designed to celebrate excellence in local government. [More...]
     
  • Uncover the borough’s architectural gems Tuesday, June 6, 2006

  • A series of special events exploring the best in contemporary architecture throughout St Edmundsbury has been arranged to mark national Architecture Week, which runs from 16 to 25 June. [More...]