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Grants for Flood Relief

15 November 2023

Following the recent Government announcement of grants and council tax reductions through the Flood Recovery Framework, Councils in Suffolk have received 750 reports of internal flooding to homes or businesses, and this number is expected to increase.
Suffolk County Council is working in partnership with Babergh and Mid-Suffolk, East Suffolk, Ipswich and West Suffolk Councils to ensure these discounts and payments start during November.

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Insurance for Properties at Risk of Flooding

12 November 2023

Flood Re is a new way to help people who live in flood risk areas get affordable home insurance. It launched on April 4th 2016.
Flood Re is not a home insurer itself – instead it works behind the scenes with existing insurance companies.

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Citizens Advice Bureau

9 November 2023

A MESSAGE FROM CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - East Suffolk

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Storm advice and information, and how to report flood damage

1 November 2023

Storm Ciarán is expected to bring strong winds and rain on Thursday which may affect large parts of the country including Suffolk. Please see the following information from East Suffolk Council:

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Flooding Support for Residents

28 October 2023

Please click here to read a letter from Dr Dan Poulter MP. 

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Emergency Accommodation & Assistance

21 October 2023

Anyone affected by the flooding and needs emergency housing can call East Suffolk Council's Out of Hours service for urgent enquiries at: 0800 440 2516

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Have you been affected by the flooding?

20 October 2023

Have you been affected by the extreme flooding in the village today? Do you need any help? 

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Is your house losing heat?

28 September 2023

Saxtead Parish Council would like to offer to the Residents of Saxtead Parish the opportunity to have a complimentary thermal imaging survey.  We would like to help you save money and stay warm and healthy this winter, but you will also be helping Suffolk reach its target of Net Zero by 2030.

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Ultrafast Broadband Info

18 September 2023

Please see the letter the Parish Council has recently received regarding ultrafast broadband in the village. Please contact Andrew if you would be interested or would like any more information on the scheme.

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