East Suffolk Conservative motion to support local hare populations passes!
East Suffolk Council has formally approved the "Hare Motion," a new strategic commitment aimed at enhancing the protection of brown hares and their natural habitats across the district.
East Suffolk Conservatives table motion asking for a new strategic commitment aimed at enhancing the protection of brown hares and their natural habitats across the district.
Watch the Full Council meeting live on Wednesday: https://t.co/jvl6ieXHfj
Cllr James Mallinder, ward member for Deben visited the war memorial in Hollesley to pay his respects to the servicemen and women in the two world wars.
He and fellow bellringers rang the church bells at the 11am Remembrance service to mark the occasion.
Councillor Debbie McCallum, ward member for Kesgrave attended the 11am Remembrance Sunday service at Legion Green, Kesgrave yesterday to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of the servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
Funding helps growth of Hollesley gardening club🌿
Cllr Mallinder, ward member for Deben recently met with the Hollesley gardening club to present a cheque for £500 from his Enabling Communities Budget.
The club has been integral to combating isolation & loneliness in Hollesley
Cllr Debbie McCallum, ward member for Kesgrave recently funded the Kesgrave Kestrels under 10’s football team.
Funding has supported the purchase of kits, new sports equipment, and training courses for 20 young players allowing the boys to play regularly and enjoy the fresh air
Cllrs Myles Scrancher & Letitia Smith, ward members for Carlton Colville used £2,402 from their budgets to setup a new Men’s Shed.
Their contributions have supported the opening and running of the new initiative with the aim for it to be self-funding going forward.
Cllr Mallinder, ward member for Deben recently met with the local WI group in Shottisham to discuss their much-needed kitchen upgrade.
Through his Enabling Community Budget, he has donated £3,000.
The village hall is the heart of the community and is used by many local groups
Cllr James Mallinder, ward member for Deben and bellringer joined his fellow ringers to ring the bells at Hollesley parish church at 6.30pm along with other churches across the UK for half an hour to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Cllr Mark Jepson, was delighted to attend the annual Global Food and Pita Festival at Suffolk New College in May.
Cllr Jepson has forged a strong working relationship with BSC Multicultural Services over the years recognising how hard they work to support different communities.
Cllr James Mallinder, ward member for Deben Peninsula was on hand to ring church bells on the 8th of May at Hollesley to celebrate VE80.
He was also delighted to use part of his enabling community budget to support the Hollesley Village VE80 party celebrations.
Thursday, 8 May 2025 marked the 80th anniversaries of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.
East Suffolk Conservative Cllr Robert Cawley attended VE Day representing Rushmere and St Andrews in remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Cllr James Mallinder, Ward member for Deben recently visited and gave his support to the Rural Coffee Caravan at Hollesley and also met with local volunteers to discuss and plan the establishment of a Men’s Shed.
Civic pride: Bromeswell village bus shelter project benefits from Conservative funding.
Earlier this year, Cllr Mallinder used part of the enabling community budget to support his local village, Bromeswell on their bus shelter project.
Local Scout group benefits from communities funding!
Conservative Councillor Myles Scrancher recently used his enabling communities’ budget to fund hard landscaping at the 2nd Carlton Colville Scout Group.
Cllr Mark Jepson, Ward member for Eastern Felixstowe visited the Brook Lane Dental surgery in Felixstowe where he met the owner, dentist Dr Varsha Tulse to learn about the surgery’s Tooth Fairy days for children which he contributed to through his Enabling Communities budget