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Warmer Greener Homes DIY
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Forest Heath residents can obtain free home energy efficiency materials when they attend special Warmer Greener Home DIY event in Mildenhall.
A New date has been set for Craft Market
Tuesday 21st February 2012
The Craft Market on Market Square, Newmarket will be on Saturday 3 March.
New groundwater flood alert service
Tuesday 21st February 2012
From Wednesday 29 February the Environment Agency is extending its free flood warning service to homes and businesses in Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Fornham St Martin that are at risk of groundwater flooding.
Check out what the competitions up to…
Monday 20th February 2012
Forest Heath District Council is working in partnership with Newmarket and District Chambers of Commerce and Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce to bring the Two Counties Business Exhibition to Newmarket at the Millennium Grandstand, Rowley Mile Racecourse on Wednesday 29 February, 11am – 4pm.
Payments
Friday 17th February 2012
Due to routine updates the payment system will be unavailable on Tuesday 21 February 2012.
Joint Chief Executive appointed
Thursday 16th February 2012
A wealth of experience, allied to business skills and enthusiasm for challenge, has led two councils to approve the appointment of a new joint Chief Executive.
Safer Neighbourhood Teams to set priorities
Monday 13th February 2012
Safer Neighbourhood Teams will be holding community meetings across the district during February, giving residents the opportunity to raise any community safety issues affecting their neighbourhood.
Apprenticeship Agreement
Friday 10th February 2012
On Friday 10 February a ground breaking agreement was signed at West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds.
Have you ever thought about starting a business and becoming your own boss?
Tuesday 7th February 2012
Anyone in the Forest Heath area who is considering starting their own business can receive free advice and training.
Swift move nets council extra £214,000
Monday 6th February 2012
A special meeting of Forest Heath’s Planning Committee meant Council Tax payers will benefit from an extra £214,000 over the next 25 years.
Newmarket's history to be aired on national TV
Monday 6th February 2012
A national television programme focussing on the history of Newmarket, the royal palace of King Charles II and the origins of horseracing is to be aired this week.
Twilight Business Workshops
Friday 3rd February 2012
Forest Heath District Council's Economic Development Department are delighted to be working in partnership with West Suffolk College to offer a variety of business workshops covering a range of topics
Watershed for councils and Chief Executives
Wednesday 1st February 2012
The Chief Executives of Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council have both decided not to apply for the newly-created Joint Chief Executive post. The closing date for applications was noon yesterday, with an appointment due to be confirmed by meetings of both councils on 15 February.
Warm Homes Healthy People
Tuesday 31st January 2012
A one-off grant to help vulnerable people survive low winter temperatures is available now to Forest Heath residents.
Email Scam
Friday 27th January 2012
We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson.
Better Broadband for Suffolk survey
Friday 27th January 2012
Better Broadband for Suffolk is the official campaign to bring superfast broadband to the whole county.
Absent Voters
Thursday 26th January 2012
Forest Heath District Council's Electoral Services team will be sending forms out to people on the electoral register, who have a proxy or postal vote whose signature on the personal identifiers record is more than five years old.
Mildenhall Woods closures
Wednesday 25th January 2012
Forestry work is being undertaken in Mildenhall Woods over the next two months as part of the Forestry Commission’s routine forest management plan for the area.
Two Counties Business Exhibition
Monday 23rd January 2012
The Two Counties Business Exhibition will take place on Wednesday, February 29, 11am - 4pm at, Millennium Grandstand, Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket.
New look Brandon Leisure Centre
Wednesday 18th January 2012
The newly refurbished Brandon Leisure Centre officially opened By Matthew Hancock MP and Forest Heath District Council’s Chairman, Councillor Roger Dicker, on 13 January 2012.
Cage football comes to Brandon
Tuesday 17th January 2012
An adrenaline-fuelled fast form of football is coming to Tesco’s Car park, London Road, Brandon, on Friday 20 January between 8pm and 10pm.
Time to shape the future – joint CEO recruitment
Tuesday 10th January 2012
This week sees start of the recruitment process for a joint Chief Executive of two councils to help shape the future in West Suffolk.
Budding Politicians
Tuesday 20th December 2011
On Monday 19 December, Forest Heath District Council arranged for a group of 30 children and young people to spend the day in London learning about democracy. The young people are budding politicians.
Top Floor Open for Shoppers
Monday 19th December 2011
The top floor of the Guineas multi-storey car park will be open from Saturday, 4 December for short stay parking until 29 January 2012, in recognition of demand for shopper’s parking spaces in the lead up to Christmas.
Festive leisure in Forest Heath
Monday 19th December 2011
Forest Heath residents will have no excuse for letting their exercise programme slip over the festive season as Anglia Community Leisure will be opening their leisure centres and swimming pools every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Bin collections
Monday 19th December 2011
Household bin collections over the Christmas and New Year period will be one day later than normal.
Local businesses rally to help doorstep nature
Wednesday 14th December 2011
Volunteers from local businesses on the Mildenhall Industrial Estate are helping manage some rare wildlife right on their doorstep. A Roadside Nature Reserve on the industrial estate is home to the rare Sand Catchfly.
Stay Safe
Wednesday 14th December 2011
The SOS Bus, with the Police and the Kiss FM Street Team will be on Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket’s streets on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 December urging party revellers to stay safe.
Last few days to give your views!
Monday 5th December 2011
There are only a few days left to give your views on the Council's intentions for the district. Consultation on our draft Strategic Plan ends on Friday 9 December.
Gift Appeal
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
As you prepare to buy presents for friends and family, please will you consider one extra gift this Christmas?
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