Think Lowestoft

27/05/2026

👀 the works at the Town Hall are really shining through in this gorgeous summer sun we’re experiencing! We can’t wait to visit!

27/05/2026

An exciting opportunity to run the new Town Hall catering facilities has arisen!

If you’re looking for a new business venture, read more details below 👇

Business Opportunity - Please Share !

We are very excited to have reached a point in the project where we want to engage with potential business partners to operate the Catering Facilities within the re-generated Town Hall.

With a daily opening Cafe and Events Space that has the potential to build a vibrant business in partnership with the Town Hall team this presents an amazing opportunity to a hospitality professional looking to expand their existing business or embark on something new.

If you think you and your business are top notch, and you want to work on an exciting project with some really great people in the Town Hall team, click the link below for more details & information on how to let us know you would like to work with us:
https://lowestofttc-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/townhallmanager_lowestofttowncouncil_gov_uk/IQAIgRNJhViqQocOMg3WBdmwAWV8mX9OWizYCX-NaZWbcLw?e=fECGs4

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Historic England East Suffolk Council Think Lowestoft Discover Lowestoft Lowestoft Town Council

27/05/2026

🌊 Lowestoft and Kessingland: Award-winning coastline! 🏆

Lowestoft’s South Beach (south of Claremont Pier) and Kessingland (non-bathing water) have both received a Seaside Award from Keep Britain Tidy 🙌

The Seaside Award is a nationally recognised standard, celebrating beaches that are clean, safe and well-managed, even if they’re not traditional bathing waters.

To achieve this, beaches are assessed against high standards, including:
✅ Cleanliness and litter management
✅ Safety measures and first aid provision
✅ Strong day-to-day management

This recognition highlights our coastline as one of the best-managed in England and reinforces Lowestoft’s reputation as a fantastic place to visit and enjoy the seaside 💙

Why not plan your next beach day with us? 🌞

27/05/2026

We're excited to be share this video that highlights the changes taking place at the Former Lowestoft Post Office, which is being led by East Suffolk Council.

26/05/2026

The Lowestoft Place Board brings together partners from the public, private and third sectors to drive the long-term vision for the town, coordinating action, investment and delivery through the Town Investment Plan.

At today’s meeting, hosted by Paul Padda at Lowestoft Sixth Form College, partners focused on a key shared priority: tackling health inequalities.

We heard from Nicole Rickard (East Suffolk Council), who shared insights from the Marmot Place report for Lowestoft, highlighting the need to address the root causes of inequality through a coordinated, place-based approach.

Key insights included:
🔎 An ageing population alongside a shrinking workforce, increasing pressure on services
📍 Clear pockets of deprivation linked to poorer health outcomes
🏠 Ongoing cost-of-living pressures, including fuel poverty and housing affordability
🏚️ The strong link between housing quality and health
🎓 Persistent gaps in education and employment outcomes
🚭 Higher smoking rates in routine and manual occupations

As a recognised Marmot Place, partners are working together to take a long-term, joined-up approach to reducing inequality.
Importantly, the conversation focused on action, with priorities including:
📣 Championing a positive narrative for Lowestoft as a Marmot Place
💼 Connecting local people to employment opportunities
🌍 Learning from best practice, including Thanet
🗣️ Strengthening collective influence across partners
🤝 Exploring future funding and partnership opportunities

We also heard updates from the Coastal Navigators Network, Jess Asato for Lowestoft MP on Pride in Place, Lowestoft Town Council, and East Suffolk Council on regeneration projects.

A constructive and forward-looking discussion, with a shared commitment to creating a healthier, fairer and more resilient Lowestoft.

25/05/2026

From close encounters at Africa Alive 🦁 to thrilling rides at Pleasurewood Hills 🎢, step back in time at the East Anglian Transport Museum 🚋, or explore the beauty of Carlton Marshes 🌿 - Lowestoft is full of family-friendly adventures.

So why not this half term?

22/05/2026

From your first wobble on a paddleboard or discovering local history in Lowestoft Museum, to relaxing in Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad is packed with family-friendly moments, and great local cafés to refuel in between.

11/05/2026

We were delighted to see The Sun once again recognising Lowestoft as a great seaside destination. In its Travel section on 3 May, the paper shone a spotlight on the town’s current “glow‑up”, highlighting significant investment across the town centre and seafront, alongside improvements at nearby holiday parks.

From upgraded accommodation and new family‑friendly facilities at Park Holidays Pakefield to the near‑complete Jubilee Parade Leisure Complex, the striking Eastern Edge beach huts, the refurbished East Point Pavilion and the forthcoming Post Office gallery, The Sun highlighted Lowestoft’s visible transformation through the eyes of a visitor. Add to that new rides at Pleasurewood Hills and national attention on Lowestoft as the UK’s first place to see the sunrise, and it’s easy to see why The Sun concluded that there really is a new dawn for the town - and we couldn’t agree more.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/38993547/englands-easterly-town-makeover-theme-parks-holiday-resorts/

08/05/2026

Exciting progress on the transformation of Lowestoft’s former Post Office building, with the lift core now successfully in place. This marks a key step in opening up the building for future use, improving accessibility and bringing this iconic space back into the heart of the town.

It’s fantastic to see this regeneration project, delivered by East Suffolk Council, taking shape – with each milestone bringing it closer to becoming a vibrant, accessible space for everyone.

East Suffolk Council
Messums East, Messums Creative
Arts Council England
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Barnes Construction
Chaplin Farrant Ltd

22/04/2026

Not long now!

You’re invited to a special public engagement event for the restoration of Lowestoft Post Office.

📅Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
🕜Sessions: 11:00am and 1:30pm
📍Location: Britten Room, Lowestoft Library (Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR)

What to expect on the day:
- Project vision and concept designs
- Heritage and restoration approach
- Q&A with the project team

Why join us?
Your input matters. By coming along, you can:
- Learn about the project and its positive impact for the town
- Meet the team behind the restoration and ask questions

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lowestoft-post-office-public-engagement-event-11am-1pm-or-130pm-330pm-tickets-1985518909507?aff=oddtdtcreator

East Suffolk Council Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Arts Council England Chaplin Farrant Ltd Jess Asato for Lowestoft