Report Fraud is urging the public to protect their online accounts after the amount stolen from email and social media hacking surged by 417 per cent in the last year.

If you own or know about land which could be suitable for development, we want to hear from you.

We are preparing a new local plan that will guide how the area grows and develops up to 2045. The Local Plan will set out where new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and community facilities should be located. The local plan timetable sets out the key stages and dates for preparing the local plan. The timetable was initially published 29 May 2026.

Suffolk Constabulary and Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner are hosting a series of public meetings this autumn to talk about local policing and answer questions from the public.

Join other Suffolk residents in replacing your gas, LPG, or oil boiler heating with a modern heat pump through the Switch Together scheme. Take advantage of the scheme to save money off a heat pump installation through group-buying. Register for free and without obligation to get a Personal Offer

This year, across the region we have experienced five heatwaves, the driest month ever recorded (July) and one of the driest overall spring and summer periods on record. Whilst recent rain is good news, it will take months for our rivers, reservoirs and groundwater sources to return to normal.

Events and notices for Oct 2026.

Martlesham Parish Council have received confirmation that the purchase of the 11.37 acres of Portal Woodlands has completed, and they are the new owner.

If you've ever Googled "Is this menopause?" at 2am... This group is for you. A safe space to learn, connect and feel supported. No pressure. No judgement. 6-Week Pilot Starting Thursday 10th September 2026, 6.30pm - 8.00pm, Refreshments Included, £5 per Session

Events and notices for September.

Martlesham Parish Council is actively fundraising with a view to purchase Portal Woodlands, (adjacent to Police Headquarters and the A1214). You can support the Parish Council with this challenge: If you haven’t already done so, please pledge* or donate* towards our fundraising campaign to Save Portal Woodlands

Over the coming months you may notice a change to how we deliver 2nd Class letters. It’s part of our effort to offer a more reliable and sustainable service shaped around how our customers send today.

A new app has been launched to help East Suffolk residents with the changes to recycling which begin in June.