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May 2026
Never miss a collection with the new East Suffolk app!
A new app has been launched to help East Suffolk residents with the changes to recycling which begin in June.
The new app will help residents quickly see which bin is due for collection each week and will help people check what can be put into each bin, to help people recycle even more.
There is also the option to receive reminders ahead of bin collection day and receive alerts if a scheduled bin collection has been delayed through bad weather or a traffic issue.
The new app also enables people to find nearby council-owned car parks, leisure centres and public toilets, as well as local places to eat and their associated food hygiene rating.
Cllr Paul Ashton, East Suffolk’s Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Corporate Services said: "The new East Suffolk app will help residents adjust to the changes to recycling services which are being introduced across the county on 1 June, making it even easier for people to check their collection day, the colour of bin being collected and check what items can go into each bin.
“In addition to recycling information, our new app also enables people to find nearby council-owned facilities such as car parks and public toilets, report issues directly using our online forms and check the food hygiene ratings of local places to eat, with more services to come in due course.”
The new app is available for Apple and Android in the app store (search for East Suffolk) or via www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/councilapp
The new Better Recycling service launches in Suffolk from 1 June and from this date, residents will be able to recycle more items, including glass and soft plastic, through their recycling bins at home. The collections will be as follows:
- A weekly food waste collection (grey food container)
- A three-weekly general rubbish collection (black lid bin)
- A three-weekly recycling collection for glass, plastics, metal and cartons (blue lid bin)
- A three-weekly recycling collection for paper and card (green lid bin)
By the end of this month, all households will have received their additional green lidded recycling bin and grey food waste container, as well as a smaller caddy to collect food waste indoors.
To help residents recycle even more, the new East Suffolk app has a handy recycling search tool to check whether an item can be recycled. There is also an AI powered image search which enables residents to take a photo of an item and check whether it can be recycled, and in which bin.
The new app is fully accessible and is voice reader compatible.
Karla Supple | Assistant Communications and Marketing Manager
East Suffolk Council
07500 223084
Shared Ownership Homes – Advance Notice
Six shared ownership homes will soon be available as Section 106 properties and applicants with a local connection to East Suffolk and nearby parishes will be given priority.
For further information, please see the attached poster.
February 2026
New Play Equipment for Rumburgh Pleasure Ground
As you may already know Rumburgh Parish Council has ambitions to replace the play equipment and goal posts at the Pleasure Ground.
Good quality replacements won't come cheap, but we firmly believe local children deserve a safe place to play in the heart of the village.
Fortunately there are Charitable Trusts that we hope we can persuade to support our cause.
This is where we need your help.
Funders want to know what you think, not simply what we tell them. You would be helping our community if you could take five minutes to complete our questionnaire. If enough people respond, there is a good chance we can raise the money.
We have tried to make this work for everyone
If you live in Rumburgh we will drop a questionnaire in your letter box - simply fill it in and drop it back to the address on the form or pass it to one of the Parish Councillors
OR
Click this link to be taken straight through to an online version of the questionnaire. LINK to Questionnaire
OR
Pop over to our Website https://rumburgh-pc.gov.uk/ and complete the questionnaire on our Home Page
Thank you for your support.
January 2026
Help Keep an Older Person Safer in 2026
Did you know? While cold calling itself is allowed, traders must respect "No Cold Callers" notices - it's actually against the law if they don't! As a dedicated home care provider since 1980, we've made it our mission to help protect older and disabled people in our community. We're proud to have distributed over 250,000 of these protective stickers since 2019.
Do you know of someone who would like to receive one of these? If so, simply reply to this email or call us on 01603 764567. Rest assured, we keep privacy in mind - we don't store any personal information or share it with others. If you have a Newsletter, Magazine or FB page and would like to mention this offer, we are happy for you to do so.
With warm wishes from Able Community Care your live-in care specialists, based in Norfolk, but supporting families across the UK since 1980.
Chris Cook email: chris@ablecommunitycare.com
March 2025
Three Saints Parish Council would like to thank everyone who took part in our Litter Pick last weekend. A total of 15 bags of rubbish were collected, with more disposed of directly into volunteers’ own bins.
Our vigilant dog walkers continue to be everyday heroes, helping to keep 'The Saints' tidy. Unfortunately, some dog owners are still leaving poo bags and fouling throughout the parish – please be aware that we are monitoring this.
Our thanks also go to East Suffolk Services for collecting the bags.
'Doubly Thankful' villages in St. Michael South Elmham
The "Doubly Thankful" clip, now available on ITVX (Monday 4th November 5:39 pm), tells the remarkable story of St. Michael South Elmham, a village where all soldiers returned safely from both World Wars. This unique and uplifting story reflects the community’s deep gratitude and resilience. Watch the clip here on ITVX.
TSPC has had the oak benches in All Saints, St. Nicholas, St. Michael, and St. Peter's refurbished. We hope you enjoy them!
