With the National Grid warning of possible 3 hour planned power cuts this winter due to the international energy crisis, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, this is a good time to think about being prepared for the occasions when we might experience a loss in electricity supply. During Storm Eunice in February […]
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The Cockfield Contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy
The Parish Council have honoured the initiative promoted by HM Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate her accession to the throne 70 years ago by planting a Walnut Tree at Earls Meadow. You may be interested to know the source of the tree and the significance of the site. Earls Meadow was created for the village […]
United Charities of Cockfield: Important – help required
It has been a difficult two years during the covid 19 pandemic. Although there is some cause for optimism, many people are facing higher household bills due to increases in costs for power and other essentials and for some these will be difficult to manage or afford. For people living in the Parish of Cockfield […]
Tommy Statue on Parsonage Green
In 2021 the Royal British Legion are marking 100 years since the Nation’s collective Remembrance tradition was first brought together. To support this the Parish Council purchased a Tommy Statue which has been installed on Parsonage Green as a permanent feature. The Tommy stands beside our village sign and is there to highlight all aspects […]
COVID 19 AND ‘FLU Vaccinations Autumn 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE To All Residents registered with The Long Melford Practice In compliance with the advice issued by the NHS, The Long Melford Practice will be calling you to make an appointment for you to receive your annual winter flu jab. Everyone eligible will also be offered a Covid 19 booster vaccine to be given […]
Jeffreys Green Update
AFFORDABLE BUNGALOWS COMPLETED By the time you read this we will have handed over the keys of three completed affordable rented bungalows. We are very pleased to have been able to assist Babergh District Council in building new Council homes. SHARED OWNERSHIP HOMES At the time of writing, we have sales agreed on all the […]
Cockfield Community Council; Chairman’s Report May 2021
At one point during these past months the only light that shone in the darkness was from a Christmas Tree up on Great Green. These have been harrowing times but the community has won through and better times are ahead. Last year, when restrictions allowed, the Community Council rose to the challenge and put on […]
Jeffreys Green Housing Development, Update April 2021
Affordable Rented Housing Update There is still time to apply for new affordable rented housing at Jeffreys Green, near Mackenzie Place, Cockfield. Properties will be advertised on Gateway to Homechoice (www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk) this week, with shortlists being made by 23rd April. Priority will be given to people with a connection to Cockfield followed by the villages […]
Covid Vaccine Fraud
Sadly but inevitably fraud and other crimes have emerged as the Covd-19 vaccine rollout begins. This poster describes the common scams and advises on the actions we should take to spot them and deal with them. […]
Quiet Lanes Proposal for Cockfield
The following information concerns our participation in the Quiet Lanes Suffolk initiative and seeks support from the community. Please contact the Parish Clerk should you require any further information or have any questions. The Parish Council has decided to take part in the Quiet Lanes Suffolk initiative and has completed the expression of interest in […]
