Suffolk Chamber News
The Suffolk Chamber is committed to serving the business community. We provide business information and news for our members and the local business community as one of the many ways we support business.
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John Dugmore, chief executive:
“Suffolk Chamber of Commerce remains a positive supporter of the Upper Orwell Crossings project as it would improve the freer flow of traffic movement around and through the town both on a day-to-day basis and as an additional diversion route when the Orwell Bridge is shut.
“At the same time, we appreciate Suffolk County Council’s financial prudence in reviewing the project at this stage and the additional two months granted during which they will look to address the over-spend and source new funding.
“Suffolk Chamber stands ready to continue to assist in this endeavour by offering its lobbying and campaigning experience and networks and engaging our members to do likewise.”
Lowestoft Sixth Form College has confirmed it will merge with East Coast College to create a larger, more financially resilient organisation while maintaining high quality sixth form provision for students in the town.
This year’s East of England Energy Group (EEEGR)’s Southern North Sea Conference on 28 February will see ABP showcase the broad range of business development opportunities available at the Port of Lowestoft as East of England’s new Energy Hub.
A contract was awarded Friday (15th) for the latest phase of expansion at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe.
Suffolk County Council are running a public consultation between Monday 4th September to Monday 16th October 2017 seeking the views on a new crossing over Lake Lothing.
Highways England will be hosting a series of roadshows to engage with road users and local communities about upcoming road maintenance and minor improvement works beginning in autumn 2017.
The roadshows will take place during the week commencing 14th August 2017.
Waveney District Council are proposing to implement a local business rates relief scheme for those businesses affected by the recent rates revaluation. They are looking for input and views to help shape the eligibility criteria being proposed and the process for assessing any applications for those businesses looking for relief.
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce in Lowestoft & Waveney Business Awards gives you the opportunity to enter your business for an award or nominate another business or individual that you feel deserves the recognition. There are a wide variety of categories to choose from and you can enter as many as you like, for free!
“On behalf of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce in Lowestoft & Waveney, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Cllr Colin Law at the news of his passing.
The leading voice of business in Suffolk’s county town and the areas surrounding it has announced three new board members – all from major businesses in the area.