The Council met on 26th April 2018. The Councillors were joined by the District and County Councillors, three members of the public, former Clerk Doug Reed and Parish Clark Steve Ball. County Councillor Robert Lindsay in his report said that the School bus cuts proposal, which he strongly opposed, was to be decided by cabinet […]
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Cockfield Cinema – A Success!
The Community Council’s Cockfield Cinema began in January 2017 in the village hall with a screening of Florence Foster Jenkins. Since then it has gone from strengh to strength – in fact last month over 70 people watched Paddington 2. Each month, usually on the 4th Friday, a popular fim is shown. During the interval […]
Notice of Change to Speed Limit in Cockfield from 2nd May 2018
The existing 40 mph speed limit (in both directions) on the A1141 Lavenham Road, which starts at the cottages east of the Horseshoes Public House and ends approximately 110 metres past McKenzie Place, is on the 2nd May 2018, being extended (in both directions) for a total distance of approximately 220 metres, ending approximately 42 metres past […]
Mackenzie Place Development
The Planning Application for 42 homes and 9 self-build plots was approved at Babergh District Council Planning Committee on 21st March 2018. The Parish Council is pleased with the result as this is going to provide a mixed development to help satisfy the housing needs for the residents of Cockfield. After working with Suffolk County […]
Chairman’s report for the Annual Parish Meeting 12th April 2018
Cockfield Parish Council Chairman’s report for the Annual Parish Meeting 12th April 2018 1. We welcome our new Clerk Steve Ball who took up post on the 1st April and thank Doug Read for his excellent efforts in keeping us on course with procedures and robust administration for the past three years. We wish Doug […]
Police Connect
Police Connect is a messaging service connecting you to the very latest policing news for your area via e-mail, text or phone. We already re-broadcast selected Police Connect messages to the Cockfield distribution list, but you can also sign up to receive the messages direct. There is no charge for this service – all messages […]
Parish Council Meeting Schedule, 2017-18
Cockfield Parish Council meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the last Thursday of the month (except August and December). Members of the public are very welcome to attend and to speak on any matters which concern them. Normally, both the County Councillor (Cllr Robert Lindsay) and District Councillor (Cllr Clive Arthey) are also […]
