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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...

The Melton Wombles will be out litter picking on Sunday 21st April. Meet at Honey & Harvey, Riduna Park, Station Road at 10am. Some litter grabbers will be available for use and bags will be...

Melton Parish Council meeting - Wednesday 17th April 2024 - 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT Annual Parish Meeting - Wednesday 24th April 2024 - 7.30pm at the Burness Parish...

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED AND NOTICE OF POLL The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as Police and Crime Commissioner for the Suffolk Police Area. Tim...

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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...

Beresford Drive Play Park After months of planning, you may have noticed that the Beresford Drive Play Park has been redeveloped.  The Parish Council has been working hard raising funds through...

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...

Suffolk County Council Highways are planning to carry out carriageway resurfacing and surface dressing works along Orford Road, Bromeswell, Wilford Bridge Road, Melton/Bromeswell, and Sutton Road,...

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...

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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...

New Councillors After a successful open evening in December, I’m pleased to say that we received 3 nominations to join Melton Parish Council. At the Full Council meeting in January, Councillors...

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,...

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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....

Suffolk County Council is proposing to introduce a 30mph speed limit on Wilford Bridge Road (A1152). It is proposed to remove the section of derestricted carriageway, between the existing...

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...

Over Christmas and New Year there will be changes to refuse collections as shown in the table...

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Suffolk County Council has invited local Town and Parish Councils to submit bids for funding to support enhancements to the current passenger transport network. Melton Parish Council and Woodbridge...

The gas main replacement on the A12 is progressing well and 560 metres out of the 760 metre replacement has been completed so far. Unfortunately in order to complete the works some overnight closures...

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...

Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 13th December at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

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...

Financial aid for flood-affected properties in Suffolk imminent as number of reports hits 750 Suffolk residents who experienced exceptional property flooding during Storm Babet will start...

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...

A new storm is set to bring a period of wet and windy weather to Suffolk overnight Wednesday 1st November and throughout Thursday 2nd November 2023. Weather warnings Get the latest weather...

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...

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

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Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 18th October at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

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....

There has been a lot of discussion about the Love Woodbridge and Melton Project recently on social media. The comments suggest that the purpose of the project remains unclear and residents are...

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...

The first monthly newsletter from the Suffolk County Council project team has just been published: LWM Newsletter - September 2023 You can sign up to receive future newsletters by email using...

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...

St Audry's Lane will be closed on the 18th-19th September for vegetation removal to take place. Road closure location: U3632 St Audry's Lane, Melton Date/Time: 18 – 19 September 2023 (9.30am...

There has been a lot of discussion about the Love Woodbridge and Melton Project recently on social media. The comments suggest that the purpose of the project remains unclear and residents are...

Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 13th September at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

Being nearly September already, I am still looking forward to the summer!  The wet weather has meant the grass has never stopped growing.  Good in some ways as it means the newly sown grass on...

The 5th stage of the cycling event, the Tour of Britain, will be passing through Melton at around 2.30pm on Thursday 7th September. The route comes up Wilford Bridge and along Melton Road before...

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...

Due to the resignation of Councillor William Banks, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if ten electors for the...

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...

Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 19th July at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

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,...

Farewell from Alan In last month’s Melton Messenger you were promised a few words from me to say farewell.  A lot has happened in the last month.  Firstly we had a very well-attended Annual...

Could you be a digital champion volunteer? Communities Together East Anglia are look for volunteers to joining the scheme supporting others in the local community who would like to learn basic...

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Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 14th June at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group invite you to join them for an Evening Nightingale Walk on Friday 19th May, starting from 7pm. “We will be starting the walk from Melton Picnic...

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Declaration of Election Result for Melton Rachel Smith-Lyte was re-elected as the District Councillor for...

Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

At the Annual Parish Meeting on the 26th April 2023, the Melton Award was presented to three Melton residents in recognition of the service they give to the village. Carol and John Duce for...

The Annual Parish Meeting is taking place on Wednesday 26th April at The Melton Pavilion. Starting at 7.30pm, there will be a short report from the Chair of the Parish Council followed by reports...

Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 19th April at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

Because of the Local Elections on the 4th May, Councillors are not allowed to write directly on behalf of a Council in the period leading up to the election.  Therefore, Melton Parish Council has...

There will not be a contested poll for Melton Parish Council at the forthcoming local elections as only thirteen people stood for the fifteen seats. Therefore there will be two vacancies on the...

Melton - Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations Melton - Notice of Election...

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Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out footway repairs along C317 Bredfield Road, Melton (from Woods Lane to Woolnough Road). The works are programmed to take place between 17 and 19 April 2023....

The Melton Pavilion Open Afternoon will take place on Saturday 25th March from 2pm until 5pm. Everyone is welcome to come and look round the Pavilion. You can find out what’s already happening at...

On 22nd February 2022 the ESC Planning Committee South turned down a planning application to build houses on land off St Andrew's with vehicle access through the estate. At that meeting Melton Parish...

Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 22nd March at 7pm at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda and papers are in...

East Suffolk Council Election of District Councillors to Melton District Ward 1. An election is to be held for Councillors for the Melton District Ward. 2. The number of Councillors to be...

East Suffolk Council Election of Parish Councillors to Melton Parish Council 1. An election is to be held for Councillors for Melton Parish Council. 2. The number of Councillors to be elected is...

East Suffolk Council, in collaboration with East Suffolk Community Partnerships, are working to re-introduce the Katch bus service due to the public response following the pilot scheme. They aim...

There will be chance to find out more about amphibians and reptiles when John Baker gives a talk on the subject at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, IP12 4AU on Thursday 16th March at 7.30...

From 1st April 2023 bus operator High Suffolk CT is increasing the service on the number 10 bus which is the Kenton -  Framlingham - Woodbridge route. The service will be increased from 1st...

Quite Lanes After years of waiting Lodge Farm Lane and St Audry’s Lane have been designated as Quiet Lanes.  There is no enforcement, but the signs just ask road users to be a bit more...

Young people in Suffolk and Essex aged between 13-18 are encouraged to take part in hands-on conservation work as part of a popular volunteering scheme. The Coast & Vale Youth Rangers is a...

Transition Woodbridge are inviting anyone with a wildlife patch in their garden to open it up for the people of Woodbridge and Melton to visit at an open day on May 27th. Transition Woodbridge...

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New Islands have reduced speeding Melton Road was set up as a monitored speeding site by the Police, but a few months ago it was downgraded from a green site to a black site. This means it will...

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A Melton litter pick is taking place on Sunday 29th January as part of the Preventing Plastic Pollution project fronted by the Essex and Suffolk Rivers Trust. Please meet at the Melton Riverside...

The next Planning & Transport Committee meeting is on Wednesday 25th January at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT commencing at 7pm. The agenda and papers are available on...

Update - due to the inclement weather this work has been postponed until the 17th January. A section of the path that runs from Pytches Road to Saxon Way (along the back of Saxon Way) will be...

The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be taking place at 17 Riduna Park on Wednesday 11th January at 7pm. The agenda and papers can be found in the Recreation section of the...

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🎄 Christmas and New Year Bin Collections 🎄 Bins will not be collected on Monday 26th December (Boxing Day) and collections will restart on Tuesday 27th December. During that...