Visit Mildenhall Market this Friday (9am-2.30pm) and discover local produce, delicious food and friendly Suffolk traders! Just a short drive from RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath, it's an easy way to experience a little bit of local life while supporting small businesses.

Due to the August Bank Holiday weekend, there will be changes to bin collection days. You can see which of your bins are due to be emptied by entering your postcode here: https://orlo.uk/PijU1 Please be a #Binfluencer and make sure your bins are out early to help encourage others!

Our annual canvassing emails and texts are rolling out! We'll be reaching out to ensure your details on the electoral register are correct so keep an eye on your email inbox or phone for a message from us! The easiest way to register to vote is online: https://orlo.uk/1H3Lp

Government has launched The Big Conversation on Care, and you are invited to share your views on adult social care. Whether you use care services, care for someone else, work in the sector, or have opinions on how care should work in the future - have your say caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversat...

Thanks to the council's Solar for Business scheme and the Decarbonisation Initiative Fund, new solar panels and battery installed at Whepstead Community Centre will help cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and make the building more resilient for the future. Read more: https://orlo.uk/35HoG

A report published today showcases a year of delivering ambitious plans and high quality services for the communities and businesses of West Suffolk. West Suffolk Council’s Annual Report for 2025–2026 reflects our commitment to deliver a thriving West Suffolk www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/.../thriving....

Take the time to visit your local market this week! Visit: • Brandon – Thurs, 8.30am-1.30pm • Bury St Edmunds – Wed/Sat, 9am-4pm • Haverhill – Fri/Sat, 9am-3pm • Mildenhall – Fri, 9am-3pm • Newmarket – Tues/Sat, 9am-3pm • Clare – Sat 15 Aug, 9am-3pm

👋 If you're heading to Newmarket market tomorrow, be sure to stop by our stall and say hello to our friendly interns! They'll be on hand to offer free energy advice for both residents and landlords. Visit their market stall from 9am to 3pm!

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Brody Olson from @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Rising Star Award. Hear from Brody and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/okGi50Zsghy

A huge congratulations to all our winners and highly commended young traders who are now off to the national finals of the National Market Traders Federation #YoungTraderOfTheYear competition. A few of them are pictured here but you can see a full list at www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/news/pr20260...

Barton Mills Parish Council’s draft submission Neighbourhood Plan is open for public consultation. The deadline for comments is 10am Tuesday 4 August 2026. View and comment online at https://orlo.uk/Qfa4C - hard copies are available to view at West Suffolk House and Mildenhall Hub.

It's #LoveParks week and we're celebrating the brilliant parks that we manage in #WestSuffolk. Today we bring you #AspalCloseNatureReserve in #BeckRow. Great for a walk to exercise the body and mind. Part of our work supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and nature and biodiversity.

If you're visiting the market, come and meet our friendly interns at our energy advice stall at Mildenhall market tomorrow from 9am to 2.30pm. They're offering free advice for residents and landlords on reducing energy bills and improving home energy efficiency.

It's #LoveParks week and each day we're featuring one of our wonderful West Suffolk parks. Today's it's #WestStowCountryPark and within it the brilliant #WestStowAngloSaxonVillage. So much to explore👇

We work closely with Turning Point in Bury St Edmunds as part of our work preventing and reducing homelessness. Turning Point is holding a careers fair on Saturday 15 August from 10am to 1pm at 14 Woolhall Street. Bring a CV and explore jobs opportunities.

💚 Looking for energy advice? Come and chat with us at the market! Our friendly interns will be at Brandon market tomorrow (Thursday 30 July) from 9am to 1pm offering free energy advice to both residents and landlords.

Our new mobile bar opens at #TheApex #BuryStEdmunds on Friday. People can shop, stop for hot or soft drink from #TheApexCoffeeHouse or a beer including no-alcohol options from the mobile bar, and relax before they carry on shopping. Our thanks to @greeneking.bsky.social 👉 https://orlo.uk/wHoc7

t’s #LoveParksWeek and we're celebrating our wonderful parks in #WestSuffolk. Today we are bringing you brilliant #NowtonPark Part of our work supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents, and nature and biodiversity. #LoveParks #LoveParks2026

The regional final of the Young Trader Competition is today from 9am to 4pm! Pop down to Bury St Edmunds town centre and support our young entrepreneurs whilst discovering one-of-a-kind products.

👋 If you're heading to the Bury St Edmunds market tomorrow (9am-4pm), say hello to our friendly interns! They'll be on hand to offer free energy advice for both residents and landlord, helping you save money on energy bills, improve your home's energy efficiency and learn about available grants.

It’s #LoveParksWeek and we're celebrating our wonderful parks in #WestSuffolk. Today we're featuring the fantastic #EastTownPark in #Haverhill, a great place to explore and enjoy. it's part of our work supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents, and nature and biodiversity.

Have you seen our upgraded litter bins along main 'A' roads in West Suffolk? These bright, easy-to-spot bins have been installed to help keep our streets clean and encourage the responsible disposal of litter. Litter placed in a bin helps protect our environment and keeps our roads safer!

Support the next generation of young business creatives as they compete in the regional final of the Young Trader Competition. 📅 Wednesday 29 July, 9am to 4pm, Bury St Edmunds town centre

You may have received a message from us about your details on the electoral register! All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in upcoming elections. Register to vote online: https://orlo.uk/2zQw7 For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/8ZQzg

Last day to tell us what is important to you in the first stage of a new West Suffolk Local Plan covering to the year 2045. #ShapeTomorrowTogether by getting involved. Take part before 5pm at https://orlo.uk/Lsw0t #WSLP2045

It’s #LoveParksWeek and we're celebrating our wonderful parks in #WestSuffolk. Relax at the amazing #AbbeyGardens in #BuryStEdmunds with its history, heritage, nature and biodiversity including wildflower labyrinth. Part of our work supporting both the health and wellbeing of our residents.

Take a stroll through our weekly West Suffolk markets! • Brandon – Thursday, 8.30am to 1.30pm • Bury St Edmunds – Wednesday and Saturday, 9am to 4pm • Haverhill – Friday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm • Mildenhall – Friday, 9am to 3pm • Newmarket – Tuesday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm

Tomorrow is the last day that you can tell us what is important to you in the first stage of a new West Suffolk Local Plan covering to the year 2045. Take part and #ShapeTomorrowTogether at https://orlo.uk/exirw #WSLP2045

West Suffolk Council has written to the Home Office to set out why it believes the RAF Barnham site is both unsuitable and unlawful for use as asylum seeker accommodation.👇

☀️Our interns have been at Haverhill market today, helping residents and landlords make informed choices about saving energy and reducing costs. If you can't missed them at their stall, please take a few minutes to complete our survey: https://orlo.uk/G3aSP