Today, I have launched the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan which sets out how we will continue to improve our environment here in the UK and around the world.
Therese met representatives from the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, including Leader of the Council, Cllr Steve Gallant, at the Port of Felixstowe recently.
Last Friday, Therese hosted a roundtable on how to tackle roadside litter, with representatives of the Port of Felixstowe, National Highways, the haulage industry, East Suffolk Council and Litter Free Felixstowe all coming together to work on solutions to clean up the A14.
Therese said: “Littering
Therese said: "A great start to 2023 for East Suffolk with the final approval by the government of Freeport East, a collaboration between the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich, with up to £25m investment for our area.
It is with great sadness that I pay tribute to Graham Newman, the County Councillor for Felixstowe Coastal, who died just after Christmas following a short illness. My sympathies and prayers are with his wife and family.
I will always remember with great fondness Graham’s kindness and charisma.
Over 40,000 people have illegally crossed the Channel in small boats this year, putting pressure on local public services. Many originate from safe countries and travel through safe countries.
Statement from Thérèse:
"National Tree Week marks the beginning of another crucial planting season and offers a moment for us to reflect on the importance of the trees, woodlands and forests at the heart of our natural landscapes.
Therese has reacted with fury after representatives from BEIS, National Grid ESO and the Environment Agency have refused to attend her public meeting to discuss energy connections along the Suffolk Coast.
Therese said: “I had asked for representatives to attend in order for constituents to hear fro
