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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 5h
Last week we hosted the last jobs and skills fair of the year in Bury St Edmunds - supporting local people to access training and employment and helping employers engage with the local workforce.

Dates for 2026 will be announced soon!
Attendees and recruiters at jobs and skills fair Attendees and recruiters at jobs and skills fair Attendees and recruiters at jobs and skills fair
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 9h
Spend a Saturday in Clare at our monthly market this weekend! Browse the market, grab a coffee and explore Clare Castle Country Park just around the corner.

📆 Saturday 18 October 2025
⏰ 8.30am to 1.30pm

#WestSuffolk #MarketsMatter #ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusinesses
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 1d
Go For It with our new 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/UuudY #GoForItWestSuffolk #GoForItgrants #UKSPF
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 1d
Pick up all your essentials at your local market!

- 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 18 Oct 8.30am-1.30pm
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 1d
Have your property let with guaranteed rent, higher deposit, regular property inspections and no fee.
Contact West Suffolk Lettings Partnership
📞01284 757637
📩[email protected]

#BrandonSuffolk #ClareSuffolk #BuryStEdmunds #Haverhill #Mildenhall #Newmarket
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 2d
Anita managed to stop smoking for good after 40 years of smoking and you could too!
With the support of the specialist stop smoking advisors at Feel Good Suffolk you are 3 times more likely to successfully stop smoking.
Learn more #Stoptober at https://orlo.uk/DxcZl
Stoptober NHS - I quit so I could be here for as long as possible for my grandkids. Make it 28 days smoke free and you're five time as likely to quit for good. Feel Good Suffolk - Lets quit smoking together
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 4d
Looking for your next career move? Check out the new and exciting opportunities available in our Strategic Planning team!

- Landscape Architect
- Urban Design Officer
- Senior Landscape and Ecology Officer

Make sure you apply before Sunday 9 November 2025.

Visit: https://orlo.uk/14gIg
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 4d
💚 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, head outside to get some fresh air and clear your mind (as well as getting your steps in)!

Find your nearest West Suffolk park and enjoy the beautiful scenery our district has to offer 🍃

#WestSuffolk #WorldMentalHeathDay2025
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 4d
Join us at the makers market in Newmarket this weekend! Enjoy the fantastic selection of goods offered by talented local traders.

👉 Bury St Edmunds makers market - Saturday 11 October, 9am to 3pm

#WestSuffolk #MarketsMatter #ShopLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 5d
The earlier issue with Microsoft Azure that was impacting our contact centre software and our ability to receive calls has now been resolved.
Technical issue with our phones is now resolved
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 5d
We are currently experiencing issues with our phones.
If you need to contact us, instead of calling please email us on [email protected]
We are experiencing a technical issue with our phones
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 6d
Not only can you save lots of money when stopping smoking, but your health will improve too – almost instantly!
Take the leap today by discovering how the Feel Good Suffolk service can support you to successfully stop smoking for good this #Stoptober
Visit https://orlo.uk/1BCvK
Stoptober - NHS - I'm not coughing and spluttering like I used to. Feel Good Suffolk - Let's quit smoking together
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 6d
GRANTS - Building Resilience And Nutrition fund open to community, voluntary, faith groups, charities and social enterprises tackling #FoodPoverty, improving #Nutrition and reducing #FoodWaste in #WestSuffolk - email [email protected] to enquire
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 8d
Pick up all your essentials at your local market!

- 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 - 18 October 8.30am-1.30pm
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 8d
Join us this Wednesday for the Bury St Edmunds Jobs and Skills Fair in the Apex from 10am - 12.30pm.

Meet local employers with live vacancies in a variety of sectors and speak to expert training and skills advisors!

Free to attend – come along and take your next step!
Bury St Edmunds jobs and skills fair. The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. Wednesday 08 October 2025, 10am-12:30pm.
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 10d
Victoria from Suffolk had attempt to stop smoking alone in the past, but it was only once she discovered the Feel Good Suffolk that she successfully stopped smoking for good!

Find out more about how you can stop smoking this #Stoptober at https://orlo.uk/Np0xu
Stoptober NHS - When I tried to quit on my own it was horrible but joining a group meant I finally quit after 40 years. Join millions of people who have quit smoking with Stoptober - Feel Good Suffolk
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 11d
Please note that the Bury St Edmunds makers market on Sunday 5 October has been cancelled due to the weather warning.

There will also be a limited number of stalls across all regular markets on Saturday, and the Haverhill makers market on Saturday has been cancelled.
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 11d
⚠️ Please note that the Haverhill makers market on Saturday 4 October has been cancelled due to the weather warning.

There will also be a limited number of stalls across all markets on Saturday.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

#WestSuffolk #MarketsMatter #ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusinesses
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 12d
It is never too late to stop smoking and with the support of a specialist service like Feel Good Suffolk you are three times more likely to succeed – just like Steven from Suffolk.
Find out more about how you can stop smoking with Feel Good Suffolk this #Stoptober at https://orlo.uk/34rFg
Finally smoke free after 60 years - Stoptober NHS - Feel Good Suffolk Let's quit smoking together
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 12d
GRANTS - Building Resilience And Nutrition fund open to community, voluntary, faith groups, charities and social enterprises tackling #FoodPoverty, improving #Nutrition and reducing #FoodWaste in #WestSuffolk - email [email protected] to enquire
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 12d
It was great to see so many people attend the Haverhill Jobs and Skills Fair yesterday! Missed out? Attend the Bury fair next Wednesday in the Apex, 10am - 12.30pm

The event was part of the West Suffolk Business Festival which supports, showcases and celebrates West Suffolk businesses.
Attendees at the Haverhill Jobs and Skills Fair Attendees at the Haverhill Jobs and Skills Fair Attendees at the Haverhill Jobs and Skills Fair
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 12d
Go For It with our new 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/epXyV #GoForItWestSuffolk #GoForItgrants #UKSPF
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 13d
Received a message from us about the electoral register? All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in upcoming elections!

For more information about annual canvassing, please visit: https://orlo.uk/CbtRJ

#WestSuffolk #AnnualCanvassing
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westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 13d
Yesterday we were delighted to be back at the launch event for the 15th West Suffolk Business Festival!

Thanks to MENTA for a fantastic start to the festival.

Over the next two weeks there are plenty of opportunities to build a thriving future for West Suffolk!
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social
westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social · 13d
💡 It's Energy Efficiency Day! Reduce your bills and carbon emissions by improving your home energy efficiency.

Find out more about government initiatives available to support home insulation and renewable energy installations: https://orlo.uk/ApvOr

#WestSuffolk #Environment #EnergyEfficiencyDay
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