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Council to consider new Cabinet style of decision-making
Published on Wednesday 14th March 2012
Forest Heath councillors will next week consider whether to set up a new Leader and Cabinet style of decision-making to replace the current committee system.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Published on Monday 27th February 2012
To mark 60 years of The Queen's reign, Forest Heath District Council is creating a Diamond Jubilee Celebrations event guide for community events across the district.
Absent Voters
Published on Monday 23rd 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.
Help to stay warm in Forest Heath
Published on Thursday 12th January 2012
Forest Heath District Council is working with Suffolk County Council and other partners across the county to tackle winter fuel poverty with a £265,000 grant from the Department of Health’s ‘Warm Homes, Healthy People’ fund.
Fantastical creatures from a fairy tale?
Published on Tuesday 6th December 2011
The Brush-thighed Seedeater, the Wormwood Moonshiner, The Set-aside Downy all sound like fantastical creatures from a fairy tale. However they are ground breaking ground beetles.
So what did you think of Street Jam?
Published on Tuesday 8th November 2011
Street Jam participants are being asked to give their feedback through Facebook to Forest Heath District Council.
Public toilets closing
Published on Tuesday 8th November 2011
The public toilets in Wings Road, Lakenheath, will permanently close on 18 November 2011.
Forest Heath residents among best recyclers
Published on Tuesday 8th November 2011
Suffolk residents are tackling the challenge of creating the greenest county by continuing to recycle more of their household waste.
Autumn Fun
Published on Wednesday 19th October 2011
Forest Heath District Council has organised some free countryside themed arts and craft sessions, to include making a bird feeder to take home to your own garden and some outdoor games to enjoy.
Family Bulb Planting Event
Published on Wednesday 19th October 2011
Come and spend a couple of hours meeting local people, helping us to plant some bulbs under the trees along College Heath Road and Girton Close in Mildenhall, at 10am, Saturday 29 October 2011.
Be part of “The Big Draw”
Published on Wednesday 19th October 2011
The National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket Wednesday 26 October 2011 10am – 1pm
Music of Dreams
Published on Friday 7th October 2011
A long-term music project for young children begins in the Newmarket area
Tour of Parliament
Published on Friday 7th October 2011
Matthews Hancock MP has offered an exclusive opportunity for a group of young people to receive an exciting tour of the Houses of Parliament.
Have your say on Council’s priorities
Published on Friday 7th October 2011
A stronger economy, meeting housing needs, supporting stronger, more active communities and value for money are the basis for Forest Heath District Council’s new Strategic Plan 2012–2016, being presented to councillors for approval next month.
Council shortlisted for award
Published on Friday 2nd September 2011
Council shortlisted for an award for its work on the Census.
New look Brandon Leisure Centre
Published on Friday 2nd September 2011
£500,000 refurbishment of Brandon Leisure Centre
Mildenhall Cycling Club
Published on Wednesday 31st August 2011
Richard Meadows (Pendragon) is this year’s British Cycling’s National 8km Grass-Track Champion. He outfought a high-class field at the Mildenhall Cycling Rally on Sunday, to take the gold medal ahead
Lark in the Park a hit!
Published on Monday 25th July 2011
Families from across the district turned out in their droves on Saturday for Forest Heath District Council’s fun day on Mildenhall’s Jubilee Fields.
Chairman's charity
Published on Monday 25th July 2011
Forest Heath District Council Chairman Roger Dicker is hoping to boost Niamh Henry's Fairy Wish Fund during his term of office.
Brandon Braderie
Published on Thursday 14th July 2011
The very successful Brandon Braderie, is back for a second year on Sunday, 11 September 2011.
Champions appointed
Published on Tuesday 28th June 2011
Eight Forest Heath Councillors are to specialise in different areas of the Council's work.
New sport at Paralympic Day on 2 July
Published on Tuesday 28th June 2011
This is the second Paralympic Day to be run at Newmarket Leisure Centre.
Just the Job
Published on Monday 23rd May 2011
Forest Heath District Council and Job Centre Plus are holding a Job Fair in Newmarket on Wednesday 8 June 2011, 10am - 2pm offering information about job vacancies, starting your own business and accessing work.
Suffolk Youth Games
Published on Wednesday 27th April 2011
Young people needed to train for the Suffolk Youth Games in July
Celebrating sporting success
Published on Wednesday 13th April 2011
A call for nominations for the 2010/11 Forest Heath Sports Awards.
OLYMPIC OPPORTUNITIES
Published on Thursday 7th April 2011
ALL communities, clubs, schools, businesses and organisations have the opportunity to make the most of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Easter Fun - Lakenheath
Published on Thursday 7th April 2011
Come and Join the fun with Forest Heath District Council Play Rangers for a Free Easter event on Wednesday 20 April, at 11am-3pm on the playing field at Lakenheath.
Five Bells, Newmarket
Published on Friday 1st April 2011
AN interim order to suspend the sale of alcohol at the Five Bells in St Mary's Square, Newmarket has been agreed by Forest Heath District Council, under its powers as the licensing authority.
Sports Awards
Published on Thursday 31st March 2011
The money has been given to The New Astley Club, Suffolk Polo Club, Newmarket Triathlon Club, Newmarket Cricket Club and Newmarket Joggers. Jenny Grimwood from Newmarket Joggers who received a £500 pledge to their long jump appeal said: “This is a real boost to our £10,000 appeal to renovate the long jump for use by our members.”
Shopping made easier in Newmarket
Published on Tuesday 29th March 2011
SHOPPERS in Newmarket can take advantage of a new Shopmobility Scheme starting on Monday (4 April). This free service is designed to help people with mobility difficulties who want to shop in Newmarket.
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