However the redevelopment of Jubilee Parade on Lowestoft's seafront is now expected to cost £6m instead of £4.9m amid increased costs and will not be completed in time for a major town festival.

Works continuing as part of the redevelopment of Jubilee Parade on Lowestoft's seafront. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) And after delays in the tendering process for the second phase - which saw the project start construction works later than expected last year - it is now due to be completed "later this year."

An artist's impression of what the new look Jubilee Parade cafe complex on Lowestoft's South Beach. Picture: East Suffolk Council (Image: East Suffolk Council)

With the new complex set to "greatly improve the facilities on offer" on Lowestoft's south beach, it will see an "exciting" new two-storey restaurant and café complex being built at Jubilee Parade on the seafront, with three new leisure concession units on the ground floor, new toilets and a Changing Places facility.

Works continuing as part of the redevelopment of Jubilee Parade on Lowestoft's seafront. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) A lift and staircase between the Esplanade, restaurant and Lower Promenade levels will also feature - providing improved access to the seafront for all.

The redevelopment of Jubilee Parade on Lowestoft's seafront came after

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