Introduction: It has been another busy year for the Parish Council with it nine members. Parish Council meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month with the exception of August and December due to holidays. Members of the Public are reminded that during the meetings, formal business is suspended during “open forum” so […]
Category: Archive
Community Council News, July 2017
Well Summer’s here again and the holidays are upon us. This means that things quieten down a bit for the Community Council and we have a chance to recharge our batteries through August. Not everything stops and, as shown below, the Cockfield Community Cinema has a special treat in store (mainly for the children….) at […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, May 2017
The Parish Council met on Thursday 18th May 2017 This was the meeting when the Parish Council holds its annual election of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and appoints members of working groups and committees. Derek Southgate was re-elected as Chairman with Carl Brinkley as Vice Chairman – both were unopposed. The working groups and committees were […]
Community Council News, June 2017
Grand Car Boot Sale – Great Green – Sunday 2nd July!! On Sunday 2nd July we’re holding a Car Boot Sale on Great Green. The sale will run from midday to 3 pm and admission will be free to all buyers. Selling pitches will be available from 11.30am and will cost £5 per pitch. Refreshments […]
Cockfield Charities
In the 17th Century there was virtually no support for people who had little or no income, and pensions, certainly for old age, did not exist. Any support for those in dire straits was basic and by today’s standards, harsh. However a few wealthy individuals were very concerned about those who struggled to survive and […]
Housing Project: Mackenzie Place
Following the recent public consultation event the feedback from residents, which was warmly welcomed, has fed into the project and work is in hand at revising relevant aspects of the initial plans. The project group dealing with the development is to meet again in July to review the amended drawings and layout, and to ensure […]
Cockfield ‘Big Day Out’ Video
This video is a compilation from the Big Day Out on June 18th organised by St Peter’s Church and the Congregational Church. It features the local Rock Choir. […]
Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter May 2017
Following the recent ‘ransomware’ attack the National Cyber Security Centre is advising home users and small businesses to take the following steps to protect themselves by: – Install system and application updates on all devices as soon as they become available. – Make sure your antivirus software is up to date and run a scan. […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, April 2017
The Parish Council met on Thursday 27th April 2017. Our County Councillor, Jenny Antill, confirmed that she will not be standing for re-election on 4th May. She offered a brief overview of the last four years and thanked the Parish Council for its support and help. The Chairman, in reply, expressed the gratitude of […]
Cockfield Community Council News May 2017
Cockfield Under the Hammer turned out to be a most entertaining evening. Over 100 lots were sold by our guest professional auctioneer who kept the evening rolling along almost without stopping for breath. A successful evening with some people asking when the next one will be!!! Minibus As most of you will have heard, Cockfield […]
