East Suffolk Services

14/08/2026

Due to the persistent hot temperatures across the past few days and the significant impact these have had on our operational teams working outdoors, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend some waste collection services in parts of the district today.

The welfare and safety of our staff will always be our priority when weather conditions present significant challenges for crews.

This suspension primarily affects rounds in the south of the district, including Kesgrave, Nacton, Woodbridge, Kirton, Martlesham, Little Bealings, Rushmere St Andrew, Bucklesham, Purdis Farm and Foxhall.

Households that do not receive a collection in these locations today are advised to leave their bins on the kerbside and crews will endeavour to catch up tomorrow and on Monday.

Priority will be given to general and garden waste collections; therefore, if your recycling containers are not emptied by close of play on Monday, please store for collection on your next scheduled date.

Food waste collections which are not completed will also take place on the next scheduled date and households are advised to either place this waste in your residual bin, or store in your large caddy, with the handle locked up, until your next collection.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

14/08/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors!

Ahead of the East Suffolk Services Staff Awards on the 8th of October, we'd like to say thanks to our category sponsors, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, for their support of this year's awards.

This year Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring our ‘Team of the Year’ category.

Founded in 1884, Suffolk Chamber is the county’s leading independent business organisation, representing over 6,500 businesses across Suffolk. From delivering training and events to championing local investment and economic growth, they ensure the voice of local business is heard loud and clear!

Along with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, this year Enterprise is sponsoring our welcome drinks!

Enterprise Flex-e-rent provides flexible, cost-effective vehicle and fleet solutions tailored to UK businesses. Backed by the trusted Enterprise brand, they focus on exceptional service, reliability, and modern vehicles to keep organisations moving - short-term or long-term.

This sponsorship helps us recognise and celebrate the dedication, hard work and achievements of our fantastic staff. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership and ongoing support.

13/08/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors!

Ahead of the East Suffolk Services Staff Awards on the 8th of October, we'd like to say thanks to our category sponsors, TREST and UNISON, for their support of this year's awards.

This year TREST is sponsoring our ‘Positive Impact’ category.

TREST delivers trusted food and refuse vehicle solutions—including rental, sales, and refurbishment. Known for their customer-first service and attention to detail, they always go above and beyond to keep fleets moving across the waste industry.

Along with TREST, this year Unison is back to sponsor our ‘Trust’ category.

As the UK’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members, UNISON protects workplace rights, pay, pensions, and public services. Here at ESSL, the UNISON East Suffolk branch champions local workers through elected reps and works alongside leadership to actively support staff wellbeing.

This sponsorship helps us recognise and celebrate the dedication, hard work and achievements of our fantastic staff. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership and ongoing support.

12/08/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors!

We would like to say thanks to our category sponsors, Hales Jobs and Anglia Electrical & Security Ltd for their support of this year's awards.

For the third year running Hales Jobs is sponsoring our ‘Positive Impact’ category.

A division of Hales Group, Hales Jobs has been delivering tailored staffing solutions across East Anglia since 1999. Fully accredited by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, Investors in People, ISO 9001, and SafeContractor, they are committed to providing ethical, high-quality recruitment partnerships.

Along with Hales Jobs, we also gratefully welcome back Anglia Electrical & Security as sponsor of our ‘Unity’ category.

Powering and protecting the Eastern Region since 2002, Anglia Electrical and Security is a fast-growing, local, family-run business. Covering Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex, they deliver professional design, installation, and maintenance across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors.

This sponsorship helps us recognise and celebrate the dedication, hard work and achievements of our fantastic staff. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership and ongoing support.

11/08/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors!

Ahead of the East Suffolk Services Staff Awards on the 8th October, we'd like to say thanks to our category sponsors, Dennis Eagle Ltd and APW Training for their support.

This year Dennis Eagle is sponsoring our ‘Environment’ category.

United by a vision of innovative refuse collection vehicles for safer, cleaner communities, Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK are leaders in the waste and recycling industry. Together, they combine world-class design, specialist recycling vehicles, and exceptional engineering to deliver lasting value to our communities.

We are also delighted to welcome back our returning Wellbeing category sponsor APW Training for the 3rd year running.

APW is a local training provider specialising in Adult and Paediatric First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Su***de First Aid, and Health & Safety. Their experienced team delivers quality, regulated training to build safer, healthier workplaces.

This sponsorship helps us recognise and celebrate the dedication, hard work and achievements of our fantastic staff. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership and ongoing support.

10/08/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors!

Ahead of the East Suffolk Services Staff Awards on the 8th of October, we'd like to say thanks to our category sponsors, Richard Wills Training Services Ltd and Evotix, for their support of this year's awards.

For the third year in a row, Richard Wills Training Associates is sponsoring our 'Learning is Power' category.

RWTA Ltd is a leading UK workforce training and development provider, offering everything from leadership development and customer service training to wellbeing initiatives and one-to-one coaching.

Along with Richard Wills, we’re welcoming back Evotix as sponsor of our ‘Keeping us Safe’ category.

Evotix is a global provider of EHS & ESG software, supporting over 800 organisations worldwide to build safer, more sustainable workplaces. Their platform helps mid-size and enterprise teams streamline frontline safety, manage risks, and simplify reporting.

This sponsorship helps us recognise and celebrate the dedication, hard work and achievements of our fantastic staff. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership and ongoing support.

05/08/2026

We're proud to share that East Suffolk Services has achieved the ICCM Silver Certificate under the Charter for the Bereaved.

This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering sensitive, professional and compassionate support to families during some of life's most difficult moments.

We would like to thank our Bereavement Services team for their dedication, professionalism and care, which have helped make this achievement possible.

Find out more about our bereavement services and how we can support you: https://www.eastsuffolkservices.co.uk/services/bereavement-services/

04/08/2026

We are excited to see this new bike rack in place at Carlton Colville Community Centre!

A huge thank you to our team for their hard work in getting it installed.

We're always proud to work alongside East Suffolk Council, town and parish councils, and local community organisations to support projects that make a real difference and respond to local needs.

To find out more about our facilities management services, visit our website: https://www.eastsuffolkservices.co.uk/services/facilities-management/

New cycle rack at Carlton Colville Community Centre thanks to a grant from East Suffolk Council and East Suffolk Services for the excellent installation 🚲🚲🚲

31/07/2026

A big thank you to our street cleansing teams, who have recommenced washing the areas most affected by kittiwake guano in Lowestoft this week.

Their efforts help improve the local environment for residents, businesses and visitors while supporting the council's approach during the nesting season.

We're pleased to announce that we have recommenced washing areas impacted by kittiwake guano in Lowestoft.

This week, our street cleansing teams have been focusing on the locations most impacted by mess. Our full programme of washing all public areas affected by kittiwake guano will be running again next week, including twice-daily weekday cleans and weekend cleaning in the most impacted areas.

The pressure washing service is one of our commitments to supporting residents, businesses and visitors to coexist with Lowestoft’s rare colony of kittiwakes. Kittiwakes are red-listed species, classed as vulnerable to extinction. Lowestoft is home to one of the UK's most significant urban nesting populations.

We'd also like to thank local organisations, businesses and residents for the additional cleaning efforts they have been making to help manage the gap in service.

31/07/2026

We're sharing this important advice from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service regarding the ongoing wildfire at Dunwich Heath.

Please take a moment to read and follow the guidance to help reduce the risk of further fires and protect our local communities, wildlife and countryside.

We'd also like to thank all those involved in the response, and we're proud of the East Suffolk Services colleagues who have stepped forward to support local fire crews during this incident.

The work is demanding and often behind the scenes, but it makes a real difference.

Thank you to everyone working to keep Suffolk safe.

Due to the ongoing nature and seriousness of the fire at Dunwich Heath, we are strongly urging the public to avoid visiting Dunwich Beach and the surrounding areas.

We understand that the warm weather makes a trip to the coast very appealing, but for everyone's safety we are asking people to stay away from the area at this time.

It is essential that the area and surrounding roads are kept clear to allow emergency services to carry out their work safely and effectively, and to help protect members of the public.

When out enjoying Suffolk's beautiful countryside, please continue to follow our safety advice and help us by:

🚭 Disposing of ci******es and matches safely and never throwing them from a vehicle.
🚗 Avoiding parking on dry grass, as hot exhausts can quickly ignite vegetation.
🔥 Not using disposable barbecues unless they are permitted in a designated area, and ensuring they are fully extinguished after use.
❌ Not lighting fires in the countryside or other unsuitable locations. Bonfires can wait, and fire pits are best avoided during these dry conditions.

If you see a fire in the open:

📞 Get to a safe distance and call 999.
📍 Use the free what3words app to provide an accurate location to the emergency services.

A few simple precautions can make a huge difference in protecting Suffolk's countryside, communities and wildlife.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.