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Value of Visitors to the AONBs
Research findings have shown that the visitor economy in the AONBs has been hit hard by the pandemic, but is starting to rebound. The impact on the visitor economy for 2021 is summarised as: Up 40% in the Coast & Heaths AONB on 2020, but still 27% below the 2019 levels Up 52% in the…
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Successful first guided beach comb
The first of our programme of guided beach combs took place at Old Felixstowe Beach on Monday 22nd August, delivered by Kate Osborne of Beach Bonkers and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). We were delighted to welcome Karibu African Women’s Support Group to the first session, where we searched the shoreline…
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Search for ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ begins
Two wildlife charities are asking members of the public to link their gardens this summer in a bid to help hedgehogs and find ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s Trust for Endangered Species, who together run nationwide campaign Hedgehog Street, are urging people to connect as many gardens in their area as possible.…
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More than £300,000 awarded to improve accessibility and inclusivity
Some of Suffolk’s most loved, historic landmarks as well as projects that will improve accessibility and inclusivity are among ten organisations to receive more than £15,000 in grant funding, bringing the total to more than £300,000. The Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Amenity and Accessibility Fund aims to improve the environment and…
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Funding provides significant boost for Leiston and its community
The Leiston Community Land Trust is celebrating after receiving a £2,000 grant from the Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to help regenerate a redundant piece of land in the heart of Leiston. The funding was awarded through the AONB’s Galloper Wind Farm Fund, which support projects that contribute to the appearance,…