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Furlough Extended to March

To give people certainty over the winter, the government has today announced that the furlough scheme will not just be extended for one month – it will be extended until the end of March.

Statement from Therese on new Covid-19 Restrictions

"This is a challenging time for us all and the Prime Minister has not taken the decision to introduce these new national measures lightly.   What has come home clearly in trying to stop the spread of Covid-19 is that reducing social interactions is key to reducing transmission if we want

Suffolk Advice and Support Service

Our councils and voluntary sector partners have come together to create a 'one-stop shop' to help Suffolk through coronavirus. If you or anyone you know needs any additional help or support then please call the Suffolk Advice Line.

A Further £393K for Suffolk Coastal Culture

The government’s Culture Recovery Fund continues to help arts, theatre and music groups here in Suffolk Coastal with the impact of Coronavirus. 1DegreeEast, the Aldeburgh Jubliee Hall, FolkEast, the HighTide Festival, the Pro Corda Trust and Team Audio have received a combined total of £393k.

£1.7m Arts Boost for Suffolk Coastal

Suffolk Coastal is set to receive a £1.7m million boost from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund as both Snape Maltings and the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe have bagged money distributed via the Arts Council.

Government Commitment Could Lead to Freeport for Felixstowe

Therese has welcomed the government’s response to the Freeports consultation, which commits to ‘revitalising port regions through an ambitious Freeport policy’. The Government consulted earlier this year on developing a UK freeport model based on successful freeports around the world.

Thérèse Backs Sizewell C but Demands Changes from EDF

Therese has today backed the construction of Sizewell C but in her Development Consent Order submission says that EDF need to make some significant changes to their planning application in order for it to get consent. Therese said: “Tackling climate change and ensuring we have enough electricity as

Care Quality Commission Inspects Ambulance Trust

The Care Quality Commission has today published a hugely concerning report on the East of England Ambulance Service following an inspection it carried out earlier this summer.