Art students from West Suffolk College enjoyed a sneak preview of the Faces exhibition. which opens at Moyse's Hall museum this weekend. It includes portraits of internationally acclaimed and local artists, from the 17th century to the present day and will also display work by over 80 art students

Faces: The people behind our portraits - a new exhibition looking at the story behind the portraits of internationally acclaimed and local artists, from the 17th century through to the present day, opens this weekend at #MoysesHallMuseum Discover more at https://orlo.uk/fNjBY

Early mornings, long days on the market and plenty of stories along the way… here’s a little glimpse into Sarah’s life as a market trader!   #WestSuffolk #Markets #ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusinesses

💜 International Women’s Day might have been yesterday, but the stories and impact of women deserve to be heard every day!   We spoke to Melody, from Miss Marsh Melody, about her experience working as a female market trader.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, make sure to visit our local markets to choose some wonderful gifts. Visit: Brandon market - Thurs 8.30am-1.30pm Bury St Edmunds market - Wed & Sat 9am-4pm Haverhill market - Fri & Sat 9am-3pm Mildenhall market - Fri 9am-3pm Newmarket market - Tues & Sat 9am-3pm

✅ This week is #WelcomeToYourVoteWeek, the perfect time to build your understanding of why voting matters and how to take part in our democracy. We are encouraging young people to find out more, sign up and spread the word! Resources for young people 👇 https://orlo.uk/Kf9Gq#WelcomeToYourVoteWeek

🍎 Don’t forget the makers markets are back, so make sure to stop by to check out the variety of products they have to offer! Haverhill makers market - Saturday 7 March, from 9am to 3pm #WestSuffolk #MakersMarket #MarketsMatter #ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusinesses

💜 This weekend we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and the amazing women behind our West Suffolk markets! We spoke to Louise, owner of Emerald Coffee Co, about her journey. #InternationalWomensDay #SupportLocal #WomenInBusiness #ShopSmall #marketsmatter

We’re paying out #GetBackIntoSport grants to 41 grassroots clubs, groups and organisations in #WestSuffolk - designed to increase participation, activity and fun, helping residents’ physical and mental health. Funded with #UKSPF - Read more at https://orlo.uk/oxUs0#GetBackIntoSport

💜 Did you know it is #InternationalWomensDay on Sunday? We caught up with Annette, co-founder of Harper Jewellery, who shared her words of wisdom to women who are considering starting their own business/stall. #WestSuffolk #Markets #ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusinesses

➡️ We are sending out Business Rates bills for 2026/27 this month. If you have signed up for paperless billing, please remember to check your junk folder! https://orlo.uk/GEd5G

Great work at Provincial House #Haverhill supporting #AdultEducation and skills for personal or professional development. We own the high street building and invested £2m in the property ahead of #HaverhillLearningCentre opening in November 2024. For courses 👇 www.wsc.ac.uk/adult-learne...

The application for the solar photovoltaic (PV) canopies in the main car park at Mildenhall Hub was agreed by the council's Development Control Committee today. Read more: https://orlo.uk/UpCla

➡️ Coming soon to your inbox! The 2026/27 Council Tax bills are being prepared. Customers that are signed up for paperless bills will receive their annual bill by email in March. Please remember to check your junk folder! https://orlo.uk/VPTVz

The #RentersRights Act will become law on 1 May with changes to management of tenancies and rents and hefty fines for breaches If you’re a landlord with properties in #WestSuffolk, our #WestSuffolkLettingsPartnership can help you. Visit https://orlo.uk/BUrtX#RentersRights

Show your appreciation this Mother's Day (15 Mar) by picking up a gift from one of our markets! Visit: - Brandon market - Thurs 8.30am-1.30pm - Bury St Edmunds market - Wed & Sat 9am-4pm - Haverhill market - Fri & Sat 9am-3pm - Mildenhall market - Fri 9am-3pm - Newmarket market - Tues & Sat 9am-3pm

Go For It with our small grant scheme to support communities in #WestSuffolk Up to £300 start-up funding available to help not for profit groups get their bright ideas off the ground to benefit residents in their area. More at https://orlo.uk/L0PS3#WestSuffolk#GoForItWestSuffolk #GoForItgrants #UKSPF

Visit our regular West Suffolk markets this week! - Brandon market - Thurs 8.30am-1.30pm - Bury St Edmunds market - Wed & Sat 9am-4pm - Haverhill market - Fri & Sat 9am-3pm - Mildenhall market - Fri 9am-3pm - Newmarket market - Tues & Sat 9am-3pm - Clare monthly market - Sat 21 Mar 8.30am-1.30pm

The first makers market will be held in Bury St Edmunds this weekend, so make sure to visit the many stalls offering a wide range of products, gifts and more! 📆 Sunday 1 March, 10am to 3pm #WestSuffolk #ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusinesses

🌺 Whilst out and about this week, our parks team have spotted the first signs of spring - beautiful blooming flowers! Now that the sun is finally shining and the weather is getting warmer, it is the perfect time to head outside and enjoy our West Suffolk Parks! Visit: https://orlo.uk/q08sP

Go For It with our small grant scheme to support communities in #WestSuffolk Up to £300 start-up funding available to help not for profit groups get their bright ideas off the ground to benefit residents in their area. More at https://orlo.uk/bxUH2#WestSuffolk#GoForItWestSuffolk #GoForItgrants #UKSPF

GRANTS available under the Building Resilience And Nutrition fund to support community, voluntary, faith groups, charities and social enterprises in tackling #FoodPoverty, improving #Nutrition and reducing #FoodWaste in #WestSuffolk - email [email protected] to enquire

A huge thanks to all our West Suffolk landlords who came along to our event today for professional support and guidance on the changes that are coming into effect through The #RentersRightsAct - part of our work with landlords supporting them and their tenants and improving housing standards

Renting is changing. As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at https://orlo.uk/6jmxI

For National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to Cameron, Jemima and Eva about how apprenticeships help you earn while you learn, gain real experience, and build skills for long-term careers. #NAW2026 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

We’re celebrating #NationalApprenticeshipWeek and the impact apprenticeships have on building lasting careers. Savannah and Bradley both joined as apprentices and have continued to grow within the council, proving that apprenticeships are a pathway for the future.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, our apprentices hosted a charity bake sale in support of the Chair Cllr Phil Wittam's chosen charities - Suffolk Accident and Emergency Service (SARS) and Gatehouse. A big thank you to everyone who baked, donated, and supported the cause.

Huge praise to Evan and the volunteers at #NewmarketCommunityPantryShop We have supported the pantry shop at The Racing Centre #Newmarket including with #UKSPF funding. In its first year it has worked with 140 households helping around 350 people. Read more at https://orlo.uk/VRbpD#NewmarketCommunityPantryShop#Newmarket

This week, we’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and the people who make them such a success. We’re incredibly proud of Carmen and Brody, who both joined us as apprentices and have continued to grow their careers within our organisation. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2026

The #RentersRights Act will become law on 1 May with changes to management of tenancies and rents and hefty fines for breaches If you’re a landlord with properties in #WestSuffolk, our #WestSuffolkLettingsPartnership can help you. Visit https://orlo.uk/CHYSV#RentersRights

🌎 As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, our apprentices volunteered their time today to litter pick! It’s great to see them taking pride not only in their work, but in the community around them. A brilliant effort from everyone involved! #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW

GRANTS available under the Building Resilience And Nutrition fund to support community, voluntary, faith groups, charities and social enterprises in tackling #FoodPoverty, improving #Nutrition and reducing #FoodWaste in #WestSuffolk - email [email protected] to enquire

🛍️ Visit our West Suffolk markets this week! - Brandon market - Thurs, 8.30am-1.30pm - Bury St Edmunds market - Wed & Sat, 9am-4pm - Haverhill market - Fri & Sat, 9am-3pm - Mildenhall market - Fri, 9am-3pm - Newmarket market - Tues & Sat, 9am-3pm - Clare market - Sat 21 Feb, 8.30am-1.30pm

Renting is changing. As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. These changes will affect how you manage your tenancies. They are easy to stay on top of, read the guidance at https://orlo.uk/zMqjv

We’re investing close to £275,000 from our #ThrivingCommunitiesFund into 38 projects by community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations to benefit residents across #WestSuffolk including with #costofliving and #healthandwellbeing More at www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/news/pr20260...

Go For It with our small grant scheme to support communities in #WestSuffolk Up to £300 start-up funding available to help not for profit groups get their bright ideas off the ground to benefit residents in their area. More at https://orlo.uk/KUqhj#WestSuffolk#GoForItWestSuffolk #GoForItgrants #UKSPF

Keep the heat in this winter! Residents are being offered the opportunity to use thermal imaging cameras for FREE to help identify and reduce heat loss in their homes. To take up this offer, visit: https://orlo.uk/qlwiJ

Suffolk County Council will be at Mildenhall Hub demonstrating their new Autonomous Shuttle this weekend! Take a ride on the passenger-carrying, self-driving shuttle bus on Saturday 7 February, from 9.30am to 2pm. For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/rJ15V

Spend your summer as an intern at West Suffolk Council and gain valuable experience for your future career! We have 12 week paid placements in several departments - for more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/DXDbZ #WestSuffolk #Internship #BuildYourFuture

You may have seen in the news the Government has announced the Warm Home Discount will continue for five more years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedw468e50wo Our own #CostOfLiving webpages details other help available to households in #WestSuffolk. Visit www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/cost-of-living

GRANTS available under the Building Resilience And Nutrition fund to support community, voluntary, faith groups, charities and social enterprises in tackling #FoodPoverty, improving #Nutrition and reducing #FoodWaste in #WestSuffolk - email [email protected] to enquire

Final call - #GetBackIntoSport fund closes 3 February 2026. It’s open to community sports clubs and others to increase participation and activity, helping residents’ physical and mental health. Funded with #UKSPF - subject to criteria. Email [email protected] for an application form.

Voting for the Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Planning Referendum is now open (7am-10pm)! Polling station: Barrow Village Hall, The Street, Barrow, IP29 5AN To check if you are eligible to vote, contact Customer Services on 01284 763233 or email: [email protected] https://orlo.uk/LFs29

Two year balanced budget proposals to protect services and include an additional £4.5 million investment in the physical, mental, economic and environmental health of West Suffolk communities and businesses - due to be discussed by Cabinet Find out more 📣 www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/news/pr20260...

Go For It with our small grant scheme to support communities in #WestSuffolk Up to £300 start-up funding available to help not for profit groups get their bright ideas off the ground to benefit residents in their area. More at https://orlo.uk/Mx0D1#WestSuffolk#GoForItWestSuffolk #GoForItgrants #UKSPF

DEADLINE 3 FEBRUARY 2026 - #GetBackIntoSport grants to support community sports clubs, recreation ground committees and more in West Suffolk to boost participation, increase activity and helping residents’ physical and mental health. Email [email protected] for an application form.

As part of our internship programme, university students can meet new people, develop skills and explore the variety of careers available at West Suffolk Council! We offer 12-week summer placements across a diverse range of service areas. Closing date: Sun 1 Feb 2026 Visit: https://orlo.uk/G5f1H

GRANTS available under the Building Resilience And Nutrition fund to support community, voluntary, faith groups, charities and social enterprises in tackling #FoodPoverty, improving #Nutrition and reducing #FoodWaste in #WestSuffolk - email [email protected] to enquire

🗣️ Calling all university undergraduate students... make the most of your summer and join the West Suffolk Council internship programme! We offer 12-week summer placements across a diverse range of service areas. For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/olL42

A huge thank you to Amy, Kieran and Oscar from Newmarket Academy for their designs for the Newmarket Together project which brings together police, councils, health, housing organisations and voluntary sector to make the town a safer and better place to live. Read more at https://orlo.uk/VHJ9q