It is a town that has faced huge challenges in recent years.
But as a conference held this week looked at the future of the Lowestoft, today we ask: is the UK's most easterly point now on the rise?
Many community leaders, including Phil Aves - change manager for Lowestoft Rising, an organisation set up to improve quality of life in the area - believe the town is 'turning the corner' because public and voluntary sector organisations are collaborating in a way they were not before.
But visitors to the event still expressed concerns over a lack of infrastructure and opportunities for young people.
Lowestoft Rising is urging people to share their opinions of the town, good or bad - and today The Journal is encouraging you to write in with your views.
See today's Journal for a special report - and a chance to have your say.
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