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Melton Recreation Ground car park will be closed on Thursday 8th May from 4pm-10.30pm due to VE day...

Could you help Farlingaye High School? Farlingaye High School is looking for a couple of new school governors. This is a really interesting role and incredibly rewarding opportunity in the...

Free compost on offer at ‘Shovel It Yourself’ event Green-fingered residents are being invited to grab a shovel and help themselves to some free compost made from garden waste collected from...

A Fun Dog Show for all the family  Fun and competition for families and their four legged friends is on offer when local charity The Wardens Trust host a Family Fun Dog Show at Wardens Hall,...

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A reminder of our upcoming events Thursday 3rd April 7-9pm Climate Café Conversation  A welcoming space to talk about the emotional impact of the ecological crisis on our well-being,...

Our next Planning Meeting is at the British Legion, Thoroughfare Woodbridge from 7pm on Friday April 11th 2025.  Everyone is welcome. Planning Business 1.    Winter planting - Thoroughfare...

We have several events coming up that Transition is either taking part in or organising.   We'd love to see you at them all: Saturday 22nd March 2-6pm Ambient Music will be hosting a festival...

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New Preschool Building at Melton Primary School  Melton Parish Council have today received the plans for a new Preschool building at Melton Primary School. The councillors viewed the plans at the...

Transition Woodbridge welcomes you to our next  Climate Café Conversation   Thursday 3 April 2025, 7-9pm   A welcoming space to talk about the emotional impact of...

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Overgrown vegetation from properties often restricts the width of the pavement causing problems for pedestrians and other pavement users. These types of overgrowth, hedging, low branches, weeds etc....

Celebrating the National Landscape heroes Each year, the David Wood National Landscape Award is presented to an individual, organisation or community group that has made an outstanding...

  Friday 7 March: Woodbridge - talk: Life beneath the surface, and fragile nature, 19:00-21:00 A lecture by Professor Peter Hobson exploring some of the functional diversity of life...

First Floor, 17 Riduna Park We were sorry to receive the news that our former tenants, who moved into the upstairs offices in 2020, were vacating the space due to them no longer needing such a large...

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Wild spaces return to support nature across East Suffolk A conservation scheme which will create over 100 spaces for the benefit of wildlife is returning for another year, with a new name and a...

Otley Neighbourhood Plan Otley Parish Council has submitted their Neighbourhood Plan to East Suffolk Council ahead of it being submitted for independent examination. East Suffolk Council is...

  Friday 28 February: Woodbridge - talk: “The Landscape Approach to River Catchments” 19:00-21:00 at the Methodist Church Talk by Professor Peter Hobson of University Anglia Ruskin...

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Dear member of the Greenprint Forum, We are aware of some current consultations, two from East Suffolk Council, one from Ipswich Borough Council, and four from Central Government, that may be of...

Good Morning, From the impact that Storm Babet had on communities, East Suffolk Council set funds aside to fund my role as ‘Resilience Coordinator’ to assist communities on building local...

Tuesday 18 February: Lowestoft - Eco Crafts and Information Session at East Point Pavilion at 11:00. Suffolk Beach Cleans are back for their regular school holiday event at the Pavilion to talk...

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The announcement today by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to cancel May’s local elections in Suffolk is very disappointing.   We support the principle of devolution which should mean...

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February is when Parish Councils put forward their requests for funding via the Precept, which comes as part of your Council Tax charge each year.  As a former Government Auditor who worked closely...

Neighbourhood Plan Guidance – Draft Documents East Suffolk Council are developing two guidance documents for neighbourhood planning groups to assist them in producing planning policies when...

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Transition Woodbridge welcomes you to our next  Climate Café Conversation  Thursday 30 January 2025, 7-9pm   A welcoming space to talk about the emotional impact of...

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Anyone in Suffolk can receive a 50% discount off their purchase of 200mm or 370mm wide insulation rolls (up to £200) with free delivery, from High Loft, the UK's leading eco loft insulation...

Temporary Closure of Bredfield Road as Full Fibre Rollout Works Near Completion CityFibre is delivering a government contract to provide a full fibre broadband network to mainly rural areas across...

The Community Action Team are delighted to be able to invite you to a wonderful series of nine webinars arrange through this coming year. The schedule is attached to enable you to promote and plan...

Planning Meeting AGENDA Tuesday 28th January 2025 at British Legion at 7pm  Planning Business Scattered Orchards Planting and Maintenance Winter planting - Pat Williams Tree, Old...

Saturday 11 January, Lowestoft - group litter pick and survey Join Suffolk Beach Cleans and Lowestoft Time Bank for a group beach clean and survey of the marine litter found. Meet at the car...

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Happy New Year everyone.  I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year. Thank you to all those residents who responded to our survey about the Neighbourhood Plan.  We received 257 responses,...

Sunday 12 January: Southwold - Bicycle drop off point Blyth Valley Rotary is hosting a used bike collection on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Southwold Putting...

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According to The Energy Saving Trust, an uninsulated home loses a quarter of its heat through its roof. For the second year in a row, help to afford eco-friendly loft insulation is now available...

Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 5pm Tue:   9am - 6:30pm Wed:  9am - 5:30pm Thu:   9am - 5:30pm Fri:     9am - 7pm Sat:    9am - 5pm Sun:  10am - 4pm   The...

The Active Travel Woodbridge Consultation Report is now available on the Way to Go website. The report summarises the feedback received about the plans and explains how the plans have been updated...

There is a chance to learn more about the wonderful world of moths when Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group open a Moth Trap in Fen Meadow, Woodbridge at 8am on Saturday 27...

Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 5pm Tue:   9am - 6:30pm Wed:  9am - 5:30pm Thu:   9am - 5:30pm Fri:     9am - 7pm Sat:    9am - 5pm Sun:  10am - 4pm   The...

At Full Council in May, I was re-elected as the Chair of Melton Parish Council for another year.  We had one member of the public attend who raised concerns about the speed and volume of traffic on...

Melton Parish Council would like to say thank you to everyone who supported the fete last weekend. It was a great success and couldn't have happened without all the volunteers, sponsors and...

The Melton Fete is taking place this Saturday from 11am to 3pm at the Recreation Ground on Melton Road.  Entry is free and there is a fantastic line up this year with dog shows and classes from Paws...

Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 5pm Tue:   9am - 6:30pm Wed:  9am - 5:30pm Thu:   9am - 5:30pm Fri:     9am - 7pm Sat:    9am - 5pm Sun:  10am - 4pm   The...

We will be lighting the Beacon at the Melton Recreation Ground to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy. The National Address will be read by Revd Paul Hambling and...

The primary school is holding their next open morning on the 11th June from 9.30 to 11.30am. Email admin@melton.suffolk.sch.uk to...

If Dementia is having an impact, in any way in your life and you want to understand more about what it means to live with Dementia then please join us on May 20th and spend 15 minutes of your time in...

At the Annual Parish Meeting on the 24th April 2024, the Melton Award was presented to Peter James in recognition of the service they give to the village.  Peter does a phenomenal amount of...

Opening Hours:   Mon: 10am - 5pm   Tue:   9am - 6:30pm  Wed:  9am - 5:30pm   Thu:   9am - 5:30pm   Fri:     9am - 7pm  Sat:    9am - 5pm   Sun:  10am - 4pm     The...

Saturday 20th April 10am-4pm Whisstocks Place, Woodbridge Celebrating Earth Day 2024 Local Food Producers – Live Ambient Music – Films –Environmental Groups – Art Activities –...

Transport East is running a survey to better understand how you travel across Suffolk. The data provided will help shape decisions on future transport investment in the local area. Whether you...

East Suffolk residents are being encouraged to grow their own this spring with the return of a successful programme offering free growing kits. Following the success of East Suffolk Council’s...

Most of the work on Beresford Drive Play Park has been carried out. There is some final snagging to be carried out next week. As a result the Play Park remains closed but we are hoping it will be...

Election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for the Suffolk Police Area 1. An election is to be held for a Police and Crime Commissioner for the Suffolk Police Area. 2. Nomination papers can be...

Save the date in your diary but better still, why not get in touch with Transition Woodbridge to offer your garden for the event? You only need a tiny patch to show how easy it is for wildlife to sit...

Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 5pm Tue:   9am - 6:30pm Wed:  9am - 5:30pm Thu:   9am - 5:30pm Fri:     9am - 7pm Sat:    9am - 5pm Sun:  10am - 4pm   The...

Melton Old Church is looking for helpers on Saturday 9th March to help clean and tidy the grounds. 10am - 12.30pm with time for refreshments. Please bring rake and loppers if you have...

Suffolk County Council (SCC) is in the process of updating the local transport plan. This is a statutory document that sets out the transport needs, challenges and priorities for Suffolk in the...

In 2022, Suffolk County Council (SCC) secured funding from Active Travel England to look at how active travel could be encouraged in Woodbridge by improving the local infrastructure. Then, in 2023,...

Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 5pm Tue:   9am - 6:30pm Wed:  9am - 5:30pm Thu:   9am - 5:30pm Fri:     9am - 7pm Sat:    9am - 5pm Sun:  10am - 4pm   The...

The first litter pick of 2024 is taking place on Sunday 11th February. Meet at Honey and Harvey, Riduna Park at 10am. There will be some litter grabbers available to use and bags will be...

From Suffolk County Council's Creating the Greenest County Team: Suffolk’s Public Sector Leaders have teamed up with Travis Perkins to offer Suffolk residents a great deal on loft insulation....

I know it’s February but as it’s my first column of the year let me start by wishing you a very Happy New Year. The Council has a busy few months coming up, starting this month with the...

This is the last week to apply for a Reception Year school place via Suffolk County Council for September. If you would like to visit Melton Primary school this week, they have a few last minute...

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has launched his annual survey to gauge public views on his draft proposal for the policing element for the council tax precept for the next...

Recycle your real Christmas tree - simply donate to support your local hospices! St Elizabeth's Hospice is proud to be working together again with East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) for...

With the unprecedented flooding around Suffolk in recent months, I feel grateful that Melton came off relatively lightly compared to places like Framlingham, Wickham Market and Martlesham.  I...

On Wednesday 22nd November, all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes, including two in Suffolk and Essex. The Suffolk Coast...

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor James Crawford, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be...

As we move to the end of the calendar year, I am sitting here, reflecting on the amount of work Melton Parish Council must get through in the rest of this financial year and beyond.  Engagement with...

Interim figures show more than 200 properties in Suffolk were flooded by Storm Babet. The number of flooded premises, including businesses and homes, is expected to be higher as Suffolk councils and...

If you need advice regarding housing, waste clearing or street cleansing, please call 0333 016 2000 during normal working hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm). If you are faced with an emergency...

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   The Friends of Woodbridge...

Statement from Melton Parish Council: The decision to cancel the next two events was taken by the Suffolk County Council Love Woodbridge and Melton Project Team, not Woodbridge TC or Melton PC....

A statement from Suffolk County Council’s Love Woodbridge and Melton project team regarding the cancellation of the engagement event - It is with regret that we will be cancelling the proposed...

Please note: The library will be closed from Monday 16th October until Friday 20th October for essential building work. Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 4pm Tue: 9am - 7:30pm Wed: 9am -...

Melton Old Church is a Grade II* medieval village church, declared redundant in 1977. The Melton Old Church Society was formed in December 1980 to preserve the building and its history for future...

Suffolk County Council's Love Woodbridge and Melton project team will be holding further engagement events in the area in September. Thursday 7th September - Whisstocks Place, Woodbridge - 1pm to...

Melton Parish Council is aware that garden waste is being deposited on land owned by the council. We would like to remind residents that the unauthorised disposal of garden waste on someone else’s...

Please note: The library will be closed from Monday 4th September until Sunday 10th September inclusive for essential building work. Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 4pm Tue: 9am - 7:30pm Wed:...

Melton Parish Council gives small grants to local organisations each year. We have a small fund available this year and invite organisations and charities in Melton, or those that provide a service...

Suffolk County Council's Love Woodbridge and Melton team held an engagement event in Woodbridge last week. We understand that many of you were disappointed by the event and there is a great deal of...

The Parish Council is hoping to install a small pump/bike track (eg 15m x 15m), made from natural materials, at the Recreation Ground near the zip wire/synthetic football pitch. We’d love local...

Wow my first month as Chair of the Parish Council is already over and what a busy month it’s been getting about in the community and meeting so many residents. Last month, I introduced myself...

What are you doing on Thursday 10th August between 10am and 2pm? In Partnership with East Suffolk Council, Woodbridge Town Council and Melton Parish Council, Suffolk County Council (SCC) wants to...

Since the formation of Citizens Advice East Suffolk our services have been reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of the people in our communities.  Below is an update on our new contact details,...