Fire at Felixstowe South Seafront caused £10,000 worth of damage
The historic shelter was only recently restored as part of a £150,000 project
The Leader of East Suffolk Council and the Mayor of Felixstowe have condemned the actions of the offenders responsible for starting a fire causing £10,000 worth of damage to a historic shelter on Felixstowe's South Seafront.
East Suffolk Council recently confirmed the cost of the damage to the shelter, which was only recently restored in a £150,000 project.
Cllr Steve Gallant, Leader of East Suffolk Council and also a local ward councillor, said: “This appears to be a deliberate act of vandalism which is completely unacceptable and puts unnecessary pressure on our fire service at what is already a difficult time.
“The shelter was only recently restored to its former glory, meaning it could once again be enjoyed by local people and visitors alike. I have no doubt that they will be just as disappointed as me by this meaningless act.
“I want to make it very clear that this was not a victimless act – public money and time was spent on the restoration and will need to be spent on the repairs. That is the taxpayer’s money which could be spent elsewhere so it has an impact on everyone, especially at a time when services are already being stretched due to Covid-19.
“We are determined to clamp down on this type of anti-social behaviour and would urge anyone with any information to contact the police so that investigations into the act can lead to the necessary action being taken.”0