Bungay Town Council

02/06/2026

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29/05/2026

We're delighted to announce the launch of a new community energy programme!

East Suffolk's Community Energy Programme will support delivery of community-owned and led renewable energy projects – empowering communities to take control of their energy future and contribute to a more sustainable energy system, alongside offering local benefits.

Following a competitive bidding process, a consortium led by the Centre for Sustainable Energy has been chosen to deliver the project alongside Community Energy England and Ashden climate change charity.

As well as bringing experience in the community energy space, the three organisations include locally-based partners with a number of connections to existing groups across the district.

The Centre for Sustainable Energy consortium will support existing community groups in East Suffolk, as well as identifying and encouraging new groups through its ‘Future Energy Landscapes’ and ‘Community Energy Go’ pathways. These will help progress projects through the technical feasibility stage to submitting grant bids and ultimately installing community-owned energy assets.

East Suffolk Council will be working with the Centre for Sustainable Energy, Community Energy England and Ashden on the next steps for the programme, starting with engaging the existing groups. These will be triaged and provided with tailored support to allow the community energy projects to move forward.

We're inviting community energy groups to attend a free evening event to celebrate the launch of the programme, at East Suffolk House, Melton, IP12 1RT, from 5.30pm-8.30pm on Friday 29 May.

For more on the event, how to get involved in the programme, and other news from East Suffolk, follow the link in the comments.

27/05/2026

🌟 Janet Blowers O’Neill elected Mayor of Bungay for 2026–27 🌟

Bungay Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Janet Blowers O’Neill has been elected Mayor of Bungay for the 2026–27 civic year.

A lifelong resident of Bungay, Janet was born at All Hallows Hospital in Ditchingham and has served on the Town Council since 2000, with the exception of a four-year break. Before entering public service, she worked in information technology for the Civil Service, specialising in relational databases and secure software.

Speaking after her election, Mayor Blowers O’Neill said: “After my career in the Civil Service, I wanted to give something back, and serving as a councillor in the town where I have lived all my life has allowed me to do that.

"As Mayor, I want to make sure the council delivers the best value it can for the people of Bungay. I also want to strengthen partnerships across the town and improve accessibility, so that people of all ages and abilities, including those pushing a pram, can enjoy everything Bungay has to offer.”

Councillor Ben Crickmore was also elected Deputy Mayor at the same meeting.

Congratulations to both Janet and Ben on their appointments. We wish them every success for the year ahead.
— Bungay Town Council

19/05/2026