Waste and Recycling Collection Issues

Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council is aware of the ongoing issues being experienced by residents following the introduction of the new waste and recycling collection service and has formally raised concerns with East Suffolk Council. The Town Council appreciates that introducing a new service can involve challenges, but the number of reports being received regarding missed food … Read more

You are invited to come and meet your Town Council

Residents have the opportunity to meet members of the Town Council to discuss local improvements, concerns, community activities and any support they may need. The first of these informal sessions will take place on Saturday 25th July at the White Horse Hotel, Leiston. Further dates are planned for: Saturday 17th October 2026 Saturday 9th January … Read more

New Mayor appointed in Leiston-cum-Sizewell

Following a heartfelt farewell to long-serving Mayor and Councillor Lesley Hill, the Council has elected Cllr Nicky Corbett as the new Mayor. Cllr Hill’s dedication and many years of service to Leiston have been widely recognised, and the Council extends its sincere thanks for her outstanding contribution to the town. As the Council looks ahead, … Read more

Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council seeks future Town Clerk through new Deputy appointment

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Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council is recruiting a Deputy Town Clerk (Designate) as part of a planned leadership succession programme ahead of the retirement of its current Town Clerk in May 2027. The full-time permanent position offers an annual salary of £39,152 (SCP28), subject to National Joint Council pay awards, with an increase of around three per … Read more

Annual report from Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP for Suffolk Coastal

The annual report from Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP, Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal, presented to Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The report outlines her work over the past year both in Parliament and across the local constituency, highlighting key issues affecting the area such as energy infrastructure, rural services, transport, education, … Read more

Scottish Power Renewables drop-in Public Information Day

Cable Route Construction Community Engagement Event Scottish Power Renewables is holding a drop-in Public Information Day ahead of East Anglia TWO and ONE North’s upcoming works on their underground cable route. Following pre-construction works and the installation of temporary accesses and compounds, main construction works are soon to increase along our onshore cable route. A … Read more