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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...

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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....

Please note, Wilford Bridge Road, over the Melton Rail crossing, will be closed between 11.00pm and 6.00am on 11th to 14th...

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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...

Help shape the Air Quality Strategy for East Suffolk Following revocation of the last Air Quality Management Area within East Suffolk at the end of 2024, East Suffolk Council is looking to update...

  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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Please note that Wilford Bridge Road will be closed between 11.00pm and 6.00am 25th, 26th and 27th February. The official diversion is via Rendlesham, Tunstall, Campsea Ashe and...

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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A press release from Suffolk County Council... Ministers wants Suffolk at the front of the queue Suffolk’s county, borough and district councils to be abolished Work starts on...

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...

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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...

Melton Parish Council has been contacted by Christchurch Land and Estates (Melton) Limited, regarding their intention to put forward plans for a Care Village along Yarmouth Road in Melton. The...

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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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Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group invite you to journey up to the Arctic Svalbard and learn about the birds, wild flowers and mammals that can be found there when Chris Parfitt...

Please be aware that Wilford Bridge Road will be closed tonight and tomorrow night, between 11.00pm and 6.30am, for works to the Rail crossing. The crossing between Bromeswell and Ufford will also be...

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Thursday 5 December – Carbon Charter Networking Event, Ipswich At Neutral Territory, Claydon Court, Ipswich, at 1000. Join other SMEs for this free event to make connections and find out what...

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...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all residents from all the Councillors and Staff of Melton Parish Council. I am sure 2025 will bring about many challenges but I know that with the support...

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On the following days, there will be no Greater Anglia passenger rail services between Ipswich and Saxmundham: Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December ...

News from East Suffolk Council... There have been a couple of incidents reported nearby recently where fake tradespeople have been offering works to houses at the doorstep in return for cash....

I took a short break in September but the work of the council never stops! I mentioned last month that we had managed to appoint a new Assistant Clerk, Kelly Thomas.  By way of introduction, Kelly...

In the spirit of being together, Transition Woodbridge welcomes you to our next Climate Cafe, a time to talk about the emotional impact of the environmental crisis on our well-being, our families and...

Just a reminder there are only 3 days left to complete the Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire. Living, working or just a visitor to Melton you will know what a wonderful village this is. We have...

Essential Tree works will be taking place in Saxon Way and Love Lane on the 7th and 8th November 2024. The foot path highlighted in red, will be closed due to essential tree works being carried...

  In the interests of public safety, the Bridleway Melton 10 is closed due to a dangerous tree that is weak and unstable. It is closed between Melton Footpath 12 and Melton Footpath 6,...

A new exhibition is taking place throughout November and December at rail stations across Suffolk and Essex to celebrate the area’s National Landscapes, thanks to support from The National Lottery...

TRANSITION WOODBRIDGE EVENTS This Friday 8 November is our AGM/Planning meeting at the British Legion in the Thoroughfare at 7pm.  Please do join us if you want to know what we're up to. We...

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LOOK OUT YOUR REPAIRS!! Monday 4th November is the Woodbridge Repair Cafe at St Johns Church 10-12 noon.  Our volunteers can tackle electrical, mechanical, sewing, leatherwork items and are...

The Nature First small grants fund is provided by East Suffolk Council on behalf of the East Suffolk Greenprint Forum and is available for projects that specifically contribute to the enhancement of...

Please be aware that City Fibre will be working in Woods Lane, Melton, between 25th October and 14th November 2024. These works will be controlled by Traffic Lights but may cause congestion in the...

We are looking forward to hearing from local man Jason Alexander, founder of The Vintage Litter Museum and the Rubbish Walks website as pictured above with Scruff the Plastic Dragon. With years...

Snorkeller Nicola Crockford will be talking about her experiences snorkelling in local rivers when she gives a talk entitled “East Anglia’s Rivers and Coasts – from snorkelling to World...

Please be aware that bridleway Melton 010 is closed due to unsafe trees. Suffolk County Council Public Rights of Way Team have authorised works to take place on 23rd October...

Well, what an amazing summer this has been.  Having successfully recruited a new Clerk, we have also made an appointment of Assistant Clerk.  Judi Hallett is our new Clerk and introduces herself...

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For your awareness, Suffolk Highways is in the process of applying for a road closure to enable further pothole repairs to be carried out along Wilford Bridge Road, Melton tomorrow night, Friday 20...

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It’s been a busy summer.   Councillors have been preparing for the departure of our Clerk, Pip who has found a new role.  Unfortunately, our Assistant Clerk, Fliss, has also given in her notice...

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The Melton Level Crossing (Wilford Bridge Road) will be closed overnight from 10pm on Sunday 11th August until 5am on Monday 12th...

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...

Some survey works will be carried out in the coming weeks as part of the railway infrastructure for Sizewell C across the region. Surveys will be carried out at Melton Level Crossing on the...

Carriageway repairs in preparation for surface dressing, followed by surface dressing works along A12, Woodbridge, between the Ipswich Road and Grundisburgh Road roundabouts will take place between...

CityFibre will be carrying out further works in Melton which will mean temporary traffic lights will be in operation. Two-way lights will be in operation on the Wilford Bridge Road from 31st July...

Anglian Water will be carrying out works on The Street in Melton on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th July. They have provided the following update: Works to repair a leak on The Street is being...

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...

The next meeting of Melton Parish Council is taking place on Wednesday 17th July at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The...

Declaration of Result of Poll Suffolk Coastal...

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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...

Each year the smaller authority’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The...

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...

Tree Surgery will be taking place on overhanging trees on Woods Lane. Two-way lights will be in operation which may cause some...

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The following documents detail the candidates standing for election on the 4th July and the polling station locations: Notice of Election Agent - Suffolk Coastal Statement of Persons...

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...

Thursday 13th June 2024  at 7:00pm St John's Church Woodbridge IP12 1HS An opportunity to hear the candidates standing for Suffolk Coastal in the General Election. Doors open...

Notice of Election for the Election of a Member of Parliament for the Suffolk Coastal Constituency on Thursday 4 July 2024. Notice of Election - Member of Parliament - Suffolk Coastal...

What a busy few months we’ve had.  Full Council, the Annual Parish Meeting, and the Beresford Drive Play Park Opening were just some of the key events at a time which is also our financial year...

CityFibre will be carrying out further works in Melton which will mean temporary traffic lights will be in operation. 4th to 6th June - Woods Lane 5th to 7th June – Bredfield Road The...

CityFibre will be carrying out works in Melton in the next two weeks which will mean temporary traffic lights will be in operation. 21st -23rd May - Melton Hill/Old Maltings Approach 23rd -...

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...

The next meeting of Melton Parish Council is taking place on Wednesday 15th May at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The...

The planned works by CityFibre at Old Maltings Approach/Melton Hill, which were planned to start on the 8th May, have been delayed due to engineering difficulties. No new date has been received as...

The results of the PCC election can be found here: Suffolk-PCC-Declaration-of-Result Local Count totals - East...