The Council met on 22 February The Councillors were joined by District Councillor Clive Arthey, County Councillor Robert Lindsay, eight members of the public and the Clerk Doug Reed. County Councillor Lindsay answered questions from councillors who were angry and disappointed at the very poor performance of Suffolk Highways in the village. Basic services were […]
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Community Council News, February 2018
Community Council Dances. The Community Council Programme for 2018 got off to a brilliant start on the 3rd February when 101 people attended the February Dance. Kevin Barry, wowed the audience with a mixture of C&W and memorable songs from the 1950’s to the 1970’s . The March Dance on the 3rd is more Country […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, January 2018
The Council met on 28 January 2018 The Councillors were joined by District Councillor Clive Arthey, three members of the public and the Clerk Doug Reed. County Counciilor Lindsay had sent his apologies but in his written report said in direct relation to Cockfield: Lavenham Road pavement near Horseshoes After threatening to do this work […]
Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter Feb 2018
Over the three-months to the end of 2017, 230 incidents were reported to Suffolk Police of power tools being stolen from vehicles. Consequently, Police are asking residents to remove tools from any vehicles left on driveways overnight and also to review the security of their sheds and garages. Here is some simple advice that can […]
Annual Parish Meeting
You’re invited to the Village Hall – Thursday 12 April – 7.30pm start So what is an Annual Parish Meeting? A chance for the Parish Council to explain what it has been doing in the last year and what’s planned for the next 12 months or so. Also it’s an opportunity for representatives from local […]
Plastics Recycling
Over the last few months there have been various reports in the national press about recycling of different plastics, including stories of China no longer accepting shipments. These have been further highlighted by concerns about plastics in the world’s oceans. During 2017 China announced that from January 2018 it would no longer accept mixed plastics […]
Cockfield Memories – Sequel?
In November 2016, a group of long time Cockfield residents published a collection of their memories of life in Cockfield from the end of the First World War until 1960 which attracted much interest. 500 copies were printed and except for a very few have been sold. Now it has been suggested that a further […]
Community Council News, January 2018
2018 got off to an active start with the Hangover Hike on the morning of the 1st January. About 60 walkers joined in for a refreshing amble around Cockfield’s footpaths. February 3rd sees the start of the Country & Western Dances when probably our most popular entertainer, Kevin Barry, will be back with us Tickets […]
Clean Up Cockfield 2018
The annual litter pick of public areas, verges and public footpathson the weekend of 17th and 18th March was affected by poor weather. So a number of vounteers intend to litter pick their area(s) during the follwoing week. Volunteers are sought to help with the clean up effort over the 2 days. To help to […]
4th Annual Cockfield Community Council Art Show – Intent to Exhibit
The 4th Annual Cockfield Community Council Art Show takes place on Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th May 2018 at Cockfield Village Hall (IP30 0LA) 10-4pm daily Handing in date for entries is Friday 25th May from 2.30-5pm (Please avoid 3.10 – 3.30 pm when the school uses the car park) You are invited […]
