Saturday, February 26, 2005
Council Tax Levels Set
Last week saw the various authorities set their council tax levels for the next financial year. The increases are as follows:
Suffolk County Council 2.5%
St Edmundsbury Borough Council 3.9%
Suffolk Police Authority 4.5%
The average increase is about 3%
Last week saw the various authorities set their council tax levels for the next financial year. The increases are as follows:
Suffolk County Council 2.5%
St Edmundsbury Borough Council 3.9%
Suffolk Police Authority 4.5%
The average increase is about 3%
Thursday, February 24, 2005
£10 Million Investment In Haverhill
St Edmundsbury have announced a £10million investment in the Haverhill Masterplan. This money is available to support improvements in the town centre and to encouage retailers and other businesses to locate to the town centre.
St Edmundsbury have announced a £10million investment in the Haverhill Masterplan. This money is available to support improvements in the town centre and to encouage retailers and other businesses to locate to the town centre.
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
County Council Tax Set
Suffolk County Council yesterday (Tuesday 22 February) set its lowest ever council tax increase of just 2.5%.
Speaking at the council's budget meeting, Councillor David Rowe, portfolio holder for strategic and financial planning, told councillors the increase would be one of the lowest in the region and the country, and included more than £10million in savings, with £7million of that total being reinvested in frontline services.
Councillor Rowe said: "This year's budget will make a real investment in the frontline services the people of Suffolk tell us they want.
"Due to our prudent financial management, we can do this and set our lowest council tax increase ever of 2.5%.
"The people of Suffolk deserve the best. This budget delivers the best of both worlds, low council tax and investment in improved frontline services."
Suffolk County Council yesterday (Tuesday 22 February) set its lowest ever council tax increase of just 2.5%.
Speaking at the council's budget meeting, Councillor David Rowe, portfolio holder for strategic and financial planning, told councillors the increase would be one of the lowest in the region and the country, and included more than £10million in savings, with £7million of that total being reinvested in frontline services.
Councillor Rowe said: "This year's budget will make a real investment in the frontline services the people of Suffolk tell us they want.
"Due to our prudent financial management, we can do this and set our lowest council tax increase ever of 2.5%.
"The people of Suffolk deserve the best. This budget delivers the best of both worlds, low council tax and investment in improved frontline services."
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed
The Dial-a-Ride service urgently need volunteer drivers and escorts, if you do have any time to spare please email gerry@cb9.co.uk with your name and phone number.
The Dial-a-Ride service urgently need volunteer drivers and escorts, if you do have any time to spare please email gerry@cb9.co.uk with your name and phone number.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Are you ready for the new licensing laws?
Pubs, clubs, parish councils, take-aways, scouts, guides and a whole range of other community groups and charities, are being reminded that they may not be able to run their usual events unless they get the correct licence following recent changes to licensing laws.
The new Licensing Act 2003 will change the way that licenses will be given to sell alcohol and late night refreshments as well as providing public entertainment facilities. It means there will be a single system for licensing and St Edmundsbury Borough Council will be responsible for dealing with licensing functions for different activities.
Organisations that carry out any of the following activities may be affected by the new laws:
§ Retail sale and supply of alcohol (including occasional licences and permissions);
Performance of a play;
Exhibition of a film;
Indoor sporting events;
Boxing or wrestling events;
Performing live music;
Dancing;
Providing facilities for making music or dancing; and
Supplying hot food or drink after 11pm until 5am.
To find out how these changes could affect your events or for advice on whether you need to convert your existing licence(s), such as Late Night Refreshment, Club Registration or Theatre Licence, to a new licence please call the Licensing Team on 01284 757103, or e-mail licensing@stedsbc.gov.uk.
A copy of the Licensing Statement of Policy can be found on the Council’s website at
www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk (under A Fine Place to Live/Licensing and Hiring/Licensing Act 2003) or at public libraries and council offices in the Borough. Alternatively, a printed copy will be sent on request.
Pubs, clubs, parish councils, take-aways, scouts, guides and a whole range of other community groups and charities, are being reminded that they may not be able to run their usual events unless they get the correct licence following recent changes to licensing laws.
The new Licensing Act 2003 will change the way that licenses will be given to sell alcohol and late night refreshments as well as providing public entertainment facilities. It means there will be a single system for licensing and St Edmundsbury Borough Council will be responsible for dealing with licensing functions for different activities.
Organisations that carry out any of the following activities may be affected by the new laws:
§ Retail sale and supply of alcohol (including occasional licences and permissions);
Performance of a play;
Exhibition of a film;
Indoor sporting events;
Boxing or wrestling events;
Performing live music;
Dancing;
Providing facilities for making music or dancing; and
Supplying hot food or drink after 11pm until 5am.
To find out how these changes could affect your events or for advice on whether you need to convert your existing licence(s), such as Late Night Refreshment, Club Registration or Theatre Licence, to a new licence please call the Licensing Team on 01284 757103, or e-mail licensing@stedsbc.gov.uk.
A copy of the Licensing Statement of Policy can be found on the Council’s website at
www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk (under A Fine Place to Live/Licensing and Hiring/Licensing Act 2003) or at public libraries and council offices in the Borough. Alternatively, a printed copy will be sent on request.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Business Meetings In Haverhill
Controversial topics have been on the agenda for a number of Haverhill business meetings about the town centre masterplan - and there's still time to make sure your voice is heard.
Up for discussion among the businesses that have attended so far have been issues such as whether all estate agents and fast food establishments should move out of the town centre, whether compulsory purchase orders are good or bad for Haverhill and if Tesco will benefit the town centre. Then there's topics such as apathy and the lack of interest in their town among some businesses, "blue collar" workers, the Bury St Edmunds influence . . . these and many more issues have cropped up during the evening events designed to help Haverhill businesses develop and get involved in the town centre masterplanning process. Issues have also included business management principles, how to develop a positive image for the town and getting acriss the message that if Haverhill town centre prospers then so does its businesses.
There are two more meetings planned - for 7 and 21 February - when particular attention will be paid to proposals relating to Haverhill’s planned future appearance, set out in the borough council's masterplan. The ideas and observations made so far will be used at these events which will provide local businesses with the opportunity to have a direct influence upon the shape of tomorrows Haverhill and their future.
Representatives from St Edmundsbury will be there to explain the thinking behind the masterplan so far and get the views of those who will be among those most diretcly affected - local businesses. Your views and ideas could influence the shape of Haverhill and how it impacts upon your business, don’t take the gamble of letting other people speak for you, be there – and speak for yourself!
To make attendance as easy as possible, the venue is changing. The events are on the Monday evenings of 7 and 21 February at Barclays Bank, 39 High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AE. Light refreshments will be available from 6pm, with a start at 6.30pm and finishing at 9pm.
Controversial topics have been on the agenda for a number of Haverhill business meetings about the town centre masterplan - and there's still time to make sure your voice is heard.
Up for discussion among the businesses that have attended so far have been issues such as whether all estate agents and fast food establishments should move out of the town centre, whether compulsory purchase orders are good or bad for Haverhill and if Tesco will benefit the town centre. Then there's topics such as apathy and the lack of interest in their town among some businesses, "blue collar" workers, the Bury St Edmunds influence . . . these and many more issues have cropped up during the evening events designed to help Haverhill businesses develop and get involved in the town centre masterplanning process. Issues have also included business management principles, how to develop a positive image for the town and getting acriss the message that if Haverhill town centre prospers then so does its businesses.
There are two more meetings planned - for 7 and 21 February - when particular attention will be paid to proposals relating to Haverhill’s planned future appearance, set out in the borough council's masterplan. The ideas and observations made so far will be used at these events which will provide local businesses with the opportunity to have a direct influence upon the shape of tomorrows Haverhill and their future.
Representatives from St Edmundsbury will be there to explain the thinking behind the masterplan so far and get the views of those who will be among those most diretcly affected - local businesses. Your views and ideas could influence the shape of Haverhill and how it impacts upon your business, don’t take the gamble of letting other people speak for you, be there – and speak for yourself!
To make attendance as easy as possible, the venue is changing. The events are on the Monday evenings of 7 and 21 February at Barclays Bank, 39 High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AE. Light refreshments will be available from 6pm, with a start at 6.30pm and finishing at 9pm.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Haverhill Council Tax Increase
Haverhill Town Council's share of the council tax looks set to rise by a record amount for the second year running. After the town councils history of tax rises being near to inflation the last two years will have seen much higher increases. This years rise could be as much as 55%. Part of the reason is lack of clear leadership. No alternatives to the budget were moved by any councillors.
Haverhill Town Council's share of the council tax looks set to rise by a record amount for the second year running. After the town councils history of tax rises being near to inflation the last two years will have seen much higher increases. This years rise could be as much as 55%. Part of the reason is lack of clear leadership. No alternatives to the budget were moved by any councillors.
