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 […]
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Lockdown Rules
With all parts of the UK now in lockdown, the following information sets out the rules legally applicable in England. The full text of the restrictions can be found at National lockdown: Stay at Home – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The poster can also be viewed or downloaded here: […]
Community Council Chairman’s Report, 20th November 2020
2020 has been a very strange year but, despite pandemic and lockdown and all the changes in rules and regulations, it has been good to see everybody working together to serve the community. We would like to thank Andrea Hartshorne who is standing down from the CC for all of her work whilst a trustee. […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, 26th November 2020
Summary report of the Ordinary Parish Council meeting held on held on 26th November 2020 held by Skype Video Conference The Chairman welcomed Andrew Golding to the Council who had been co-opted Cutting Grass alongside footpaths: Suffolk County Cllr Lindsay advised he has now secured some commitment to progress this from Highways. Noticeboards: A quotation […]
Cockfield United FC December Report
It Never Rains But It Pours!! Firstly all of us at the club would wish you all a happy and prosperous new year and hope you had a nice time over the festive period. After over a month off the excitement among the players grew when it was announced the season would restart on the […]
Cancelled – Hangover Hike
Each New Year’s Day the Community Council organises the Hangover Hike. This is a gentle stroll round the Cockfield countryside, ending with some warming refreshments. This year is different of course, so due to the pandemic unfortunately we have had to cancel the walk. […]
Cockfield Minibus
To the Residents of Cockfield, As you are no doubt aware the village has had a minibus in excess of forty years. We are now on our fourth vehicle, a 2012 14seat Transit style vehicle, that can be driven on a car licence. This valuable asset is owned by the Parish Council and operated collaboratively […]
Christmas Tree Recycling Guide
If you have a garden waste (brown) bin – During January you can leave your real Christmas tree* with all decorations removed beside your brown bin on collection day. If you don’t have a brown bin you can recycle your real Christmas tree with all decorations removed at a Babergh collection point. The Cockfield collection […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, 29th October 2020
Summary report of the Ordinary Parish Council meeting held on held on 29th October 2020 held by Skype Video Conference Mackenzie Place Bus Shelter Action: The CIL Working Group had investigated what repairs are required to the Bus Shelter at MacKenzie Place. This has concluded it is beyond economic repair. The Working Group would report […]
Community Council News December 2020
First of all a big thank you to the teams who participated in the Virtual Speed Quiz on Saturday 14 Nov. The feedback received on the evening was very positive about how to use the Speed Quiz App and a fun evening it was for all. We are all grateful to Neil Ashton for arranging […]
