A range of investment projects have begun, and others are continuing while funding bids are also being progressed for schemes across Lowestoft in 2022.
Flood defence schemes are being reviewed and developed as Coastal Partnership East - the coastal management team for East Suffolk Council - works with local communities.
New market kiosks look to be unveiled in a town's historic market area after plans were given the green light.
Four wooden market stalls/kiosks planned to install for traders with temporary fixings at the Triangle Market on the High Street in Lowestoft were lodged with East Suffolk Council in March to add to the existing two stalls.
Another increase in interest rates by the bank of England affects many homeowners and mortgage payers, meaning now is a good time to make sure your finances are in order.
The Bank of England has raised its base rate by 0.5 percentage points, the biggest in 27 years. It takes the base rate to 1.75%, its highest level since 2008. This latest interest rate hike reflects the Bank’s efforts to control rampant inflation amid the cost of living crisis in the UK.
Work is currently under way on 11 properties across the North Lowestoft Heritage Action Zone with more than £350,000 of funding being awarded to a series of renovation projects in Lowestoft this year including the town's historic High Street and the original main medieval settlement.
Former property of the week, The Globe Inn on the High Street, Lowestoft is being turned into an exciting new music venue after being let by Steel & Co. to new owners Ben Hampton and Ben stone. Between them, the duo plan to reopen the historic High Street pub this week with a new vision in mind.
