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Community
Rendlesham Revealed Community Archaeology Project
Summer 2021 saw the first season of archaeological excavation, as part of the Rendlesham Revealed community archaeology project. Archaeologists and volunteers uncovered evidence of settlement and...
Women’s Tour – 9th October
The Women's Tour cycling event will be taking place in Suffolk on the 9th October. The attached document details the route and timings. Road Closures - A rolling road closure will be enforced....
Woodbridge Library – October News
Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 4pm Tue: 9am - 7:30pm Wed: 9am - 5:30pm Thu: 9am - 5:30pm Fri: 9am - 7pm Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 10am - 4pm Sunday Book Group - 3rd October...
Hall Farm Road Sports Ground Consultation – Sat 25th Sept – 2-4pm
Melton Parish Council is holding an open event on Saturday 25th September from 2pm-4pm at the Hall Farm Road Sports Ground. Please come along to share your thoughts and ideas for the area. If you...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – September 2021
Vacancies for Parish Councillors We still have two vacancies for Parish Councillors. Perhaps now that the Melton Messenger will be delivered from September some new volunteers will emerge. So I...
Abandoned bicycles
On Sunday 29th August two pedal cycles were found apparently abandoned in Saddlemaker’s Lane, Melton. One is a green ‘Carrera Subway’ by Halfords. The other is a blue ‘Majestic...
Suffolk Historic Churches Ride and Stride – 11th September 2021
The Annual Sponsored Ride and Stride is a national event, and every second Saturday in September cyclists and walkers all round the country are out making money for their local county Churches Trust...
Burkes Wood Pond – please keep dogs out
PLEASE KEEP DOGS OUT OF THE POND IN THE WOODS A survey carried out on the pond at Burkes Wood in May 2021 revealed that a non-native invasive plant species is growing in the pond. New Zealand...
Deben Summer Festival 2021 – 7th to 15th August
Co-ordinated by the River Deben Association, the Deben Summer Festival is an opportunity for clubs, businesses, organisations and individuals to showcase what they do best and have fun with the...
Local Food Project Leaflet
Transition Woodbridge has produced a guide to local producers, retailers and eateries around Woodbridge and Melton. A copy is being delivered to all residents in Melton and Woodbridge but you can...
Flat Work – Art Exhibition at Solid Haus
Flat Work - an art exhibition at Solid Haus, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, IP12 1PP Opening Saturday 7th August 12:00 - 17:00 Runs 7th August to 12th September 2021 Thursdays, Fridays and...
Hall Farm Road Sports Ground – Get Involved
Melton Parish Council took ownership of the Hall Farm Road Sports Ground earlier this year. The Council wishes to consult with residents about how they want this land to be maintained and potentially...
NHS Thank you day Monday 5th July 2021
Melton Parish Council and invited guests participated in the national commemorations to thank the NHS on their 73rd birthday. On this day, Monday 5th July 2021, Her Majesty the Queen awarded the...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – July 2021
We held our first council meeting face to face at the end of May, this was a meeting of the Recreation Committee. I must admit it makes a refreshing change from all those Zoom meetings. The...
NHS Thank You Day – Monday 5th July
Raising the NHS Rainbow Flag and Two Minute Silence on Monday 5th July - Melton Road Recreation Ground We had hoped that members of the public would be able to participate, however Melton Parish...
An evening walk for nightjars and glow worms
Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Woodbridge Wildlife Group invite you to join them on an evening walk at Blaxhall Heath and Common on Friday 25 June at 9.15 pm. Phil Smith, chair of the SWT Woodbridge...
Melton Road Crossings – Update
Further to the consultation that was carried out by Melton Parish Council earlier this year, Highways were asked to look at an alternative crossing point on Melton Road. This was because some...
Melton Primary School – New Nursery Opening in September
MELTON PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY The Governing Body is delighted to announce that Melton Primary School will be opening a nursery class in September 2021. The nursery provision will be for...
Walk in the footsteps of Anglo-Saxon Kings on new Suffolk countryside trail
A seven-mile walking trail just steps away from the county’s famous Sutton Hoo site, has been created in Suffolk’s Deben Valley revealing the hidden archaeological secrets of the area. Walkers...
Great British Spring Clean – Melton events
The great British Spring Clean is fast approaching and Cllr James is looking for volunteers to carry out litter picks in Melton on the following dates: 4th June - 10am- Riverside Car Park (meet in...
Public Consultation regarding review of Suffolk County Council Wards
The Local Boundary Commission has opened an additional phase of public consultation in our review of Suffolk County Council's electoral arrangements. The proposals involve 18 revised divisions in...
St Elizabeth Hospice – appeal for volunteers
St Elizabeth Hospice shops are urgently looking for volunteers for their shops. If you would be interested in volunteering please contact the volunteer team on 01473 707939 or email...
Plants for Wildlife on your Doorstep
Suffolk Wildlife Trust “Plants for Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 May 2021 “We usually hold our popular Plant Sale at Foxburrow Farm, Melton at the beginning of May, but...
Reporting Anti-Social Behaviour
East Suffolk Council and police work together with other services to stop anti-social behaviour in your area. If anti-social behaviour is affecting your quality of life - REPORT IT! You can...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – April 2021
Sizewell C (SZC) The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Preliminary Meeting for its “examination in public” of EDF’s planning application for SZC is scheduled for 23 March 2021. A second...
Easter weekend holiday health care advice
Please be prepared and know what to do if you or a family member feels unwell over the Easter holiday weekend - If you use repeat prescription medicine please check you'll have enough to last over...
Woodbridge Library – March news
Woodbridge Library is open for the return of items and the collection of reserved items on Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Items can be returned to Woodbridge Library outside opening hours via the book...
ESC Greenprint Forum Event – Nature First
The Greenprint Forum has a vision for an East Suffolk where Nature’s value is recognised, visitors are attracted because of it and everyone actively cares for it. Join our online Forum to hear...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – March 2021
England Coast Path Melton Parish Council has submitted a response to the consultation on the Felixstowe to Bawdsey stretch of the England Coast Path, which runs through Melton along the river...
Melton Road Crossings Consultation
Melton Parish Council has carried out several consultations with Melton residents on how money received from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) should be spent. The request for road crossings along...
Forgotten your NHS number?
You're not the only one! A new service is now live to help find your NHS number. This service is for anyone living in England and can also be used on behalf of someone else where the name, date of...
Have your say and help shape the future of open spaces in East Suffolk
East Suffolk Council is currently carrying out research to help shape the future of open spaces and sports facilities in the District. This includes parks, play areas, allotments, cemeteries, playing...
Melton Messenger – a Note from Alan – February 2021
Firstly a Happy New Year to all my readers. Clearly, I am reaching a larger audience than just writing in the Melton Messenger now that a slightly shorter version appears in the In Touch with Melton,...
Laptop Crisis Appeal
We are a group of parents from the local schools. Our aim is to give all pupils in need access to either a used or new laptop computer or notebook as soon as possible. Every day that passes means a...
The Melton Trust – help for those in need
The Melton Trust was created from bequests by Richard Cook in 1539, Richard Halifax in 1699 and a gentleman named Histed (date unknown). It was established as a charity in 1897 as the Poor's Estate...
Appeal from Melton Primary School for internet enabled devices
Message from the headteacher of Melton Primary School: In this period of school closure for most children, teachers are working hard to provide remote learning for all the pupils that are learning...
Survey regarding policing element of your council tax
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore has just published his proposals for the policing element of the council tax precept for the next financial year. More officers and better...
New Pavilion – design available for comment
Following a number of public consultations, a design has been created for a new Pavilion to replace the existing building at the Melton Road Recreation Ground. The current building is no longer fit...
Melton Parish Council Grants – closing date is 31st Dec 2020
Melton Parish Council gives small grants to local organisations each year. We have a small fund available this year and invite organisations in Melton, or those that provide a service to the...
Beacon Shield
The Beacon at the Melton Road playing fields , which was installed as part of the centenary commemorations of the end of WW1, has now been augmented with a shield depicting the Melton emblem (also...
Melton Messenger – a Note from Alan – December 2020
Melton Messenger Currently there will be no paper copies delivered and this may not resume until the current Covid-19 crisis has been resolved one way or another. At Melton Parish Council we are...
Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society
Households across Melton will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England...
Behind the Name website has launched
It was during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in 2008 that an invisible thread of curiosity, somehow contrived to connect certain individuals gathered there in the churchyard on that bleak November...
VJ and VE Day Roundels installed on the Beacon
Simon Benton has produced two new roundels to commemorate those of Melton who fought in World War II. These plaques commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE day (Victory in Europe) & VJ Day...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – November 2020
Melton Playing Fields In order to keep the field in good condition we have spent some money on the grassed areas. The lower field was becoming very weedy and patchy following the dry spell that...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – October 2020
[caption id="attachment_3164" align="alignright" width="232"] John Hargreaves receiving his award[/caption] Melton Award I was hoping to present the 2020 Melton Award at the Annual Parish meeting...
Premises Licence Application by HMS Vale
Name of Applicant: Deben Bar Ltd Name of Premises: HMS Vale Postal Address of Premises: Melton Boatyard, Dock Lane, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1PE During the current...
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Philip Groom, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. 1.A by-election to fill the vacancy will be...
TV Licence for over 75s
If you are over 75 years of age, you may have received a letter in the post recently about buying a TV Licence. After 31st July, TV licences will no longer be free for the over 75s. There is a...
Dog Thefts – Update from Suffolk Police
Suffolk Constabulary is conscious of dog owners naturally being concerned following four separate dog theft incidents. Owners should be reassured that enquiries are ongoing to locate the offenders....
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – July 2020
Tennis Court Vandalism At the end of May we suffered a spate of vandalism on the tennis courts; the wire was cut in several places allowing people to gain access without a key. Maybe this was to...
Foul Odour at the Knacker’s Yard, Valley Farm Road
It has been brought to the Parish Council’s attention that a number of Melton residents have recently had reason to complaint to East Suffolk Council about an increase in foul smells from the...
Reporting Anti-Social Behaviour
Suffolk Constabulary have commenced the Summer Operation to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and criminality in parks and open spaces in your area. Operation Lolworth is a local Policing...
Melton Playing Field Play Park and Play Equipment
The play park and play equipment at Melton Playing Fields will be open by Friday 17th July 2020. PLEASE NOTE THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT REGULARLY CLEANED, AND ACCESS IS NOT MANAGED IN ANY...
Survey on Neighbourhood Planning
We have had a request from a research student at the University of Manchester for help with his dissertation on Neighbourhood Planning: Background Over the last few years communities have been...
Removal of Melton’s BT Payphone
BT's current program of proposed public payphone removals includes the payphone located outside Winifred Fison House. If you have any comments about the proposed removal please email the clerk on...
Woodbridge River Path partially closed 13th -14th July
The footpath running along the river from near the Deben sailing club towards Kyson point will be closed to allow for emergency footway repairs to be carried out. Map showing closed footpath Start...
Melton Playing Field Play Park
Following latest Government guidance about the reopening of outdoor play parks from the 4th July, the play park and play equipment at Melton Playing Fields will remain CLOSED until further notice. We...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – June 2020
Playpark Maintenance As the playpark has been closed due to the restrictions, we have taken the opportunity to give some of the equipment a fresh coat of paint and it looks really great...
Melton Road Park/Playing Field Car Park – Gates to be locked overnight
From Sunday 24th May, the gate to the car park will be locked between 8pm and 7am until further notice. This is following police advice after recent antisocial behaviour. Apologies for any...
Tennis Courts to re-open at Melton Playing Field
Following the latest Government advice, the tennis courts are available for hire from the 13th May 2020. You can play tennis with members of your household, or one other person while staying 2...
Melton Messenger – A note from Alan – May 2020
The Covid-19 Lockdown I must admit I have been a bit slow in starting this month’s Melton Messenger article, time has been passing in a most strange way for us all in these unprecedented times. ...
Home, but not alone
A new Suffolk-focused community service has been set up to support people who need help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The telephone line is for those in need who can seek information on support with...
Melton Good Neighbour Scheme – Collecting Prescriptions
The Melton Good Neighbour Scheme is collecting prescriptions from the pharmacies in Woodbridge and delivering them to your door. Please think about using this service rather than collecting your own...
Melton Play Park and Tennis Courts – closed
The play park, equipment and tennis courts at Melton Playing Fields are closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The woods and playing field are currently open. We encourage you to...
Melton Produce (formerly Springside) reopening
Melton Produce (formerly Springside) on Melton Road will be reopening on Monday 23rd March at 10am. The refurb isn't quite finished but please bear with them. They will be only be accepting cash...
Local Food Deliveries and Takeaways
A number of local businesses are offering new delivery and takeaway services during the C-19 outbreak. This page will be updated with new services as we hear about them. Cake Shop Bakery To our...
Covid-19 Response
You are all aware of the rapidly developing and changing situation surrounding Covid-19. Melton Parish Council has suspended all forthcoming public meetings. The office will also be closed to members...
Melton Litter Picks – The Great British Spring Clean – postponed
The Melton Litter picks that were scheduled to take place in March and April have been postponed until later in the...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – March 2020
In the middle of January I walked from Melton Station and then down Melton Road with a delightful lady from Suffolk County Council Highways and David Steptoe who is a friend of the council and a...
Neighbourhood Plan Refresh and CIL Survey
If you were unable to attend the Open Consultation Events, you can complete the online survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/meltonnp/ For anyone unable to complete it online, paper copies...
Neighbourhood Plan and CIL Project Consultation Events
We are holding two Open Consultation Events at our office for Melton residents to give their views on updates to our Neighbourhood Plan (NP), which is now 2 years old. There will be more...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – February 2020
Christmas and New Year are over and now for the long struggle through January where for many there is too much month left at the end of the money, although I get the feeling that people have not been...
Tree Planting at Melton Playing Fields
The Tree Warden has now planted some saplings along the boundary hedge of Melton Road where tree safety works were carried out. A lime has been added to complement the others that border the park...
Land Divestment from East Suffolk Council
Further to Cllr Porter's article in the December/January edition of the the Melton Messenger, full details regarding the divestment of land from East Suffolk Council (ESC) can be found in the Latest...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – December 2019
On Remembrance Day, the Book Behind the Name was finally published. Thanks to all involved and I hope everyone has had a chance to see the results. There is one in Woodbridge Library available for...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – November 2019
The Melton Messenger editorial team were mortified that they had failed to spot the words “oops late again” that had been printed at the top of my article last month. It certainly was not typed...
Footpath between Saddlemakers Lane and Valley Farm Road has been cleared
Thanks to a group of Ramblers Association volunteers, footpath 22 - which runs between Saddlemakers Lane and Valley Farm Road - has been cleared and is now passable. They spent the day clearing...
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Carter Warburg Application withdrawn
The Carter Warburg application (DC/19/2558/OUT) for development behind St Andrew’s Place has been withdrawn. We hope to work with the Developer in respect of any new applications which will...
Flying of Drones or other Aerial Devices
For reasons of public safety, Recreation Committee at its meeting on 7 March 2018 adopted the following policy in relation to the flying of Drones or other Aerial Devices (including model aircraft on...
Melton Parish Council website
We have completely revamped the website and hope you like the new look and feel. Let us know what you...
