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Suffolk County Council is proposing to expand and improve Foxhall Recycling Centre.  Please view their plans and provide your feedback. The consultation runs from Monday 29 June – Monday 20 July 2020.

Details the new opening hours for the library from Tuesday 7th July.

Oak Meadow will re-open on Saturday 4 July 2020. Please read the following guidance.

Cafe 66 is NOW OPEN FOR TAKEAWAY ORDERS every Tuesday from June 2nd 2020.

Please order whole cakes by the preceding Sunday, snack boxes  on the preceding Monday. Thank you.

The Parish Walks providing circular walks around Kesgrave and neighbouring parishes have been updated to reflect changes in footpaths and access.

Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do after 4 July

Suffolk Constabulary is warning pet owners to take extra care after seeing a number of dog thefts this year. 

- Keeping Buses Moving
- Concessionary Travel Passes
- Covid-19 Passeneger Information
- Cycling and Walking in Suffolk
- School Travel Application Process

A letter to residents covering covid health advice, household finances and business advice, helping vulnerable people and important local news.

We are very pleased to announce that Kesgrave Library will be reopening on Tuesday 7th July.

Suffolk Libraries has been following government advice and carefully planning the reopening of library branches. As I’m sure everyone will understand, the wellbeing and safety of our customers and staff is our priority, so our services will look a little different initially:

Our wellbeing service offers virtual and phone based councelling to young people aged 16-25 in Suffolk who need someone to talk to.

Active Suffolk has secured £50,000 from Sport England to help reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 and widening of the inequalities in sport and physical activity.

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England.

With more and more people taking advantage of the good weather and the priority being given to cyclists at the moment, now is the perfect time to review the security of your bicycle. 

We are planning to carry out overnight road resurfacing works on Foxhall Road, Rushmere St Andrew / Kesgrave from the descent into the dip before Nuffield Hospital (o/s No.827)  to just past the Bell Lane / Monument Farm Lane Crossroads. The works are due to be carried out between 22 and 27 June during the hours of 7pm and 5am. We estimate that the works will take approximately 5 nights to complete. This will require a temporary road closure (from Broadlands Way to Dobbs Lane) so that we can carry out our works safely.

East Suffolk has designed some lessons for home schooling. Lessons include problems of plastic pollution  and engagement on the importance of clean air .

These lessons can be found on the  East Suffolk webpage click read more.

The England Illegal Money Lending Team are concerned that loan sharks may be preying on people with increasing pressure during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Police are reminding residents to review the security of their sheds, garages & outbuildings following a number of burglaries in the county over recent weeks, that have included within and around the Woodbridge area.

East Suffolk Council is now processing the discretionary business grants for local businesses provided by the Government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

A letter to residents covering covid health advice, household finances and business advice, helping vulnerable people, sizewell C and emergency planning powers.

Suffolk people are being asked to continue their great efforts, which are successfully reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Now, more than ever, those affected by crime need to be able to access support services remotely. And for those made vulnerable to abuse by self-isolating with their partner or family members, discrete access to practical and emotional help, at whatever time of the day or night they are able to reach out for it, is vitally important.

East Suffolk Council has set a date for the resumption of its garden waste collection service.

Operations will restart on Bank Holiday Monday May 25, following an earlier suspension due to the impact of COVID-19, and all subscribers will receive their first collection during the subsequent fortnight.

During the current situation with the coronavirus outbreak, you may need to reconsider your business security. You may have goods which are in short supply and these could be at risk. Also you may be in the unfortunate position that you may be considering temporary closure of your business. Either way you should ensure that your premises is secure.

If you are interested in your child having a place at our school, please contact us as soon as possible.

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner is today reminding all victims and survivors of domestic abuse that they are not alone during these challenging times.

Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the coronavirus outbreak, including: Using public transport, Driving private vehicles - cars, vans, motorbikes, Bus and lorry drivers, Freight, bus and road transport businesses, Transport workers, Maritime and shipping, Aviation and flying and Overseas travel

The UK Government has a list of tailored advice for different scenarios as an example of how social distancing and other measures might be implemented by employers in England to help protect their workforce and customers from coronavirus while still continuing to trade.

The attached leaflet has information on what everyone must do to help stop the spread of coronavirus. There is also information on spotting the symptoms, advice for vulnerable groups, and information about government support for businesses and workers.

There are reports from Suffolk businesses who've been contacted by a company offering to "assist them in obtaining their Government Grant, for a small one-off fixed fee of £99". This is a scam.

If you receive a call, hang up. Report all scams to us via 0808 223 1133.

East Suffolk Council is now processing the payment of grants for local businesses provided by the government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Eligible businesses are being asked to complete a straightforward online form which will capture the data required by central government and allow the Council to make payment to each eligible business as soon as possible. 

Kesgrave Library will be posting on Facebook most days, coming up with ideas and activities for the children to do at home, as well as posting a short quiz each morning (Mon-Fri) with the answers each evening. It will also try and live stream a Wordplay session and some stories/craft ideas.

All play area in Kesgrave are closed in Kesgrav euntil further notice.

With so much information being shared on the COVID-19 coronavirus we should all be using government advice to inform decisions and be checking that advice regularly. Please refer to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus for official guidance.

Suffolk Constabulary is issuing advice on social media channels to combat unscrupulous individuals who look to exploit the vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak.

Many are concerned about the ongoing Coronavirus public health issue. As the company responsible for distributing power to over 8.3 million properties across London, the South East and East of England, we know how important it is to keep electricity flowing to your home or business, especially during these uncertain times.

We have put into place a number of well-rehearsed contingency plans and precautions to ensure we maintain a good level of service, with high numbers of engineers and call centre staff available to support the ongoing situation.

Police are urging residents to be vigilant after an elderly woman was targeted by telephone scammers. The incident was reported to police on Tuesday 10 March, by a bank in Bury St Edmunds, after a woman, aged in her 80s, from a nearby village, was persuaded to transfer a large sum of money by telephone scammers pretending to be from the fraud department.

Due to concerns over the spreading of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the UK the Town Council have decided to postpone all Council events and suspend future council meetings until further notice. The Town Council office is also closed to the public.

Roadworks in Kesgrave plus other local roadworks in Martlesham, Ipswich, Rushmere St Andrew, Foxhall etc

Please click Read More to see further details.

Brought to you by Kesgrave Town Council, East Suffolk District Council and Icons Entertainment.

Events Further Afield

The section below list events that have been supplied by organisations outside of Kesgrave.

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A new exhibition by Suffolk Artist Hannah Aria runs between July 22nd and July 28th at the Carousel Art Gallery in Framlingham. The exhibition will be open 10am-5pm on weekdays and Saturday and 11am-3pm on Sunday. Admission is free.  

“Embellish” features a wide selection of Aria’s emotive Resin and Impasto works. All of the 30cm x 30cm signature style framed pieces will be priced at only £200 in accordance with the global Artist Support Pledge movement. This aims to help revive the creative economy in the wake of the pandemic.The concept is simple: Each time an artist secures £1,000 in sales they then pledge to purchase £200 of work from another artist using the hashtag #artistsupportpledge on Instagram.

The works on show at the exhibition include atmospheric abstracts inspired by the local landscape, personal works driven by emotive universal themes and poignant portraits depicting NHS key workers.