This Spring, families in over 100 communities across the UK will be able to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and have a great day out with this augmented reality story-trail. As part of national...
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Pedestrian Island Crossings – Melton Hill & Melton Road
The works to create pedestrian island crossings on Melton Hill and Melton Road has been scheduled to take place from 11th - 25th...
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Bryony Abbott, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. 1. A by-election to fill the vacancy will...
Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has joined the Local Government Association (LGA) in endorsing a statement from the political leadership of the Council of European Municipalities...
Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch Association
The Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch Association (SNWA) encourages and invites neighbourhoods to set up Watch schemes - which helps foster community spirit and brings neighbours closer together,...
Citizens Advice Leiston, Saxmundham & District – Update
Citizens Advice Leiston, Saxmundham & District will merge with Citizens Advice Felixstowe and Citizens Advice North East Suffolk. The transfer will take effect from 1st April 2022 when the new...
Woodbridge Swifts – Latest News
Preparing to welcome the return of swifts in May 2022 A window into the hidden world of the swift nest box Woodbridge Swifts has been recording swift nest sites and installing nest boxes in...
Planning & Transport Meeting – 9th March – 7pm
The next Planning & Transport Committee meeting is on Wednesday 9th March at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT commencing at 7pm. The agenda and papers are available on the...
Community Governance Review
East Suffolk Council (ESC) is carrying out a Community Governance Review (CGR). District-CGR-Terms-of-Reference.pdf (eastsuffolk.gov.uk) A CGR involves asking the public and other interested...
Garden Waste Collections
Garden waste collections have now resumed – please put your garden waste bin out as scheduled and crews will collect as normal. Customers who did not receive their scheduled garden waste...
Planning Inquiry – Land off Yarmouth Road – AP/21/0039/REFUSE
A Planning Inquiry has been arranged, starting at 10.00am (on the first day) on 15th March until 18th March 2022 and then reconvening 24th and 25th Match 2022, regarding the land off Yarmouth...
Lord Deben on Climate Change – Waldringfield Village Hall – 4th March 2022
Lord Deben on Climate Change – It is the symptom, not the disease 4 March 2022 at 17:00, Waldringfield Village Hall. Adults £4 – under 18s and students free It is three years...
Special Full Council Meeting – 2nd March – 7pm
Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 2nd 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 the...
Melton Messenger – A note from Alan – March 2022
Melton Parish Council - A Note from the Chair - Alan Porter Precept increase for 2022 Regular readers of my column will know that MPC has an active programme for investing in Melton’s...
Melton Good Neighbour Scheme – Coffee Mornings
Melton Good Neighbours Coffee Morning 09.00am - 12:30pm We are starting a monthly coffee morning the first Friday of every month for chat, enquiries, and volunteering at the Burness Rooms, 38 The...
Woodbridge Library – Events in March 2022
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...
UK Power Networks: Storm Eunice
As a result of Storm Eunice, heavy rain and high winds are due to arrive on Friday 18th February. UK Power Networks has extra field engineers and call centre staff on hand to support any customers...
Cedar Tree Removal – Bury Hill – 22nd and 23rd February
We are very sorry but this once lovely Cedar tree, located on Bury Hill, will be removed on the 22nd and 23rd February due to it being diseased. A number of Atlas Cedars and Cedar of Lebanon...
News From Citizens Advice Leiston & Saxmundham
Citizens Advice Leiston & Saxmundham is very grateful to the East of England Coop’s Community Cares Fund which has awarded us a grant of £2,000. The grant will go towards supporting...
Talk on Project Owl – Secrets of the Night
Project Owl – Secrets of the night There is an opportunity to learn more about Owls when Dr Hugh Hanmer from the British Trust for Ornithology gives a talk on the subject at Woodbridge...
FERM Meeting – 9th February – 7pm
The next meeting of the Finance, Employment and Risk Management Committee is on Wednesday 9th February at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT, commencing at 7pm. All members of the...
Wilford Bridge Road – Roadworks 4th February 10am-3pm – Delays Likely
Wilford Bridge Road will have multiway signals operating between 10am and 3pm on Friday 4th February to allow repairs to over head...
Melton Messenger – A note from Alan – February 2022
Melton Parish Council - A Note from the Chair - Alan Porter Happy New Year Well 2022 is upon us and the Christmas decorations are back in the loft. Meetings started in earnest on the 12th...
Planning & Transport Meeting – 26th January – 7pm
The next Planning & Transport Committee meeting is on Wednesday 26th January at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT commencing at 7pm. The agenda and papers are available on the...
Woodbridge Library – Events in February 2022
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 Woodbridge Writers Group - 2nd and...
Full Council Meeting -19th January – 7pm
Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 19th January 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 the...
Talk entitled A walk around Suffolk – 20th January
There is a chance to take a walk around our lovely county when Pam Evans gives a talk entitled “A walk around Suffolk – from Lowestoft to Lowestoft” at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road,...
Bus Timetable Update
SuffolkOnBoard has a revised timetable including changed departure times from London Road Park and Ride and adjusted timings for all journeys. A full list of all upcoming bus timetable...
Recreation Meeting – 12th January – 7pm
The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be taking place at 17 Riduna Park on Wednesday 12th January at 7pm. The agenda and papers can be found in the Recreation section of the...
Rendlesham Revealed: Anglo-Saxon Life in South-East Suffolk
Message from Archaeology News - Behind the Scenes: Post-Excavation Processing Having finished the first season of excavations at Rendlesham this summer, our volunteers have started the...
Wilford Bridge Road Closure – 7th January – 7.30pm-11pm
Wilford Bridge Road is due to be closed on the 7th January from 7.30pm to 11pm to fix the pothole at the railway...
Citizen’s Advice Services
From our offices in Leiston, we are still running with face-to-face appointments only. Our phone lines are open so please do ring on 01728 832193 (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-2pm) or email...
Free bus and taxi services across Suffolk for all those travelling for a vaccination
People in Suffolk can today take advantage of free bus and taxi rides to get to their vaccination appointment or to a vaccine drop-in clinic. The offer is open to anyone in the county who needs help...
Bus Timetable Changes over the Festive Season
Over the festive period, bus companies operate different times from normal. SuffolkOnBoard has created a comprehensive guide to services across Suffolk over Christmas and New...
Woodbridge Library – Events in January 2022
Please note that the library will be closed on the following days in January: Saturday 1st January 2022 (New Year's Day) Monday 3rd January 2022 (Bank Holiday) Opening Hours: Mon: 10am -...
Yarmouth Road Care Home Planning Public Enquiry Postponed
Message from Philip Ridley, Head of Planning & Coastal Management at East Suffolk Council Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Appeal Under Section 78 Appeal...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – December 2021
Melton Parish Council - A Note from the Chair - Alan Porter Vacancies for Parish Councillors Despite previous pleas we still have one vacancy on the parish council. If you’d like to find out...
Planning & Transport Meeting – 1st December – 7pm
The next Planning & Transport Committee meeting is on Wednesday 1st December at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT commencing at 7pm. The agenda and papers are available on the...
Avian Influenza Update
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into...
Woodbridge Library – Events in December
Please note that the library will be closed on the following days in December: Saturday 25th December (Christmas Day) Sunday 26th December (Boxing Day) Monday 27th December (Bank...
Full Council Meeting – 17th November – 7pm
Melton Parish Council is meeting on Wednesday 17th November 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 the...
Landscape & Conservation Day at Melton Reedbed – 7th December 2021
Come along and help to improve this important landscape for wildlife! Melton Parish Council and Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be making a start to create safe...
Improve Air Quality in Your Home this Winter
Burning seasoned firewood at home this winter helps to reduce air pollution and improve your health. Making small changes can make a huge difference to the efficiency of your fire and improve air...
Capturing the changing river one photo at a time
A PhotoPost has been placed on the riverbank near the Melton Boatyard, just after the cafe on the boat as you walk towards Woodbridge. When you are next passing take a photo and post it on the...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – November 2021
Vacancies for Parish Councillors Councillor Mark Packard was co-opted on 22nd September at Full Council. That means we still have one vacancy. If you’d like to find out more information please...
Woodbridge Library – November 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 Woodbridge Writers Group - 3rd & 17th...
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...
FERM Meeting – 13th October – 7pm
The next meeting of the Finance, Employment and Risk Management Committee is on Wednesday 13th October at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT, commencing at 7pm. All members of the public...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – October 2021
Vacancies for Parish Councillors It looks like my request for volunteers has borne fruit and one new person has stepped forward and he was co-opted on 22nd September at Full Council. That means we...
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....
Full Council Meeting -22nd September – 7pm
The next meeting of Melton Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 22nd September at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT commencing at 7pm. This meeting is held in public and all...
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...
Recreation Meeting – 15th September – 7pm
The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be taking place at 17 Riduna Park on Wednesday 15th September at 7pm. The agenda and papers can be found in the Recreation section of the...
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...
Migrant birds morning walk at Hazlewood Marshes near Aldeburgh – 19th September
Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group, invite you to join them on a morning walk around the Wildlife Trust’s Hazlewood Marshes reserve on Sunday 19 September starting at 9 am. Phil...
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...
Woodbridge Library – September 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 Writers Group - 1st September & 15th September 10am -...
Moth Trap Event – Fen Meadow – 28th August
Moth trap at Fen Meadow, Woodbridge Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife Group are giving people the chance to learn more about the wonderful world of moths when the group hold a moth trap...
Anti-Covid Posters Warning
Message from East Suffolk Council: Allegations have been received that some anti-Covid posters have been found with razor blades placed in or under them in a way that will pose a risk of injury to...
Safer Home Visit
You can have a free home visit by a specialist Prevention Practitioner, Community Fire Volunteer or Operational crew Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Prevention team and Firefighters are dedicated...
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...
Sizewell C: Construction Water Supply Consultation – 3rd to 27th August 2021
SZC Co. has identified a potential change to the construction Water Supply Strategy. Before submitting a request to the Examining Authority for this change to the application to be accepted for...
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...
Bats and Deer Walk – 6th August
Looking for bats and deer in Captain’s Wood... There is a chance to visit a lovely woodland reserve on the evening of Friday 6 August when Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Wildlife...
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...
Woodbridge Library – August News
PLEASE NOTE THAT WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 30TH OF AUGUST New Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 4pm Tue: 9am - 7:30pm Wed: 9am - 5:30pm Thu: 9am -...
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...
Woodbridge Library – July News
Suffolk Libraries is a charity. Please support your library service and consider making a regular or one-off donation, for details please visit www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/donate It is planned that...
Full Council Meeting – Wednesday 16th June – 7pm – St Andrew’s Church
The next meeting of Melton Parish Council is taking place on Wednesday 16th June at 7pm at St Andrew's Church, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1PX. The change of venue is to enable social...
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Joanna Rowles, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. 1. A by-election to fill the vacancy will...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – June 2021
Our first Full Council meeting in May is effectively our AGM. This is where all the roles are allocated to councillors such as chairs, vice-chairs and representatives to outside bodies. We also...
Planning & Transport Meeting – 9th June 2021 – 7pm
The Planning & Transport Committee meeting is taking place on Wednesday 9th June at 17 Riduna Park, Station Road, Melton, IP12 1QT starting at 7pm. Attendance at the meeting room is limited to...
Older Persons Housing Strategy Survey
East Suffolk Council is conducting research to better understand the issues, barriers and challenges that guide the decisions residents make about their housing needs when they reach retirement...
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...
Woods Lane – Roadworks – 21st May
The manhole covers on Woods Lane are due to be replaced on the 21st May between 7pm and 11pm. Temporary two-way traffic lights will be in operation. Hopefully this will reduce the noise from the...
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...
Circular Walks in Melton Leaflet
Together with Suffolk County Council, Melton Parish Council has created a circular walks of Melton leaflet. It features three walks, ranging in length from 1 mile to 4.5 miles, and gives an insight...
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...
Declaration of Results – Suffolk County Councillor – Wickham Division
Declaration of Result...
Declaration of Results – Police and Crime Commissioner
Declaration of Full Results - Suffolk Police...
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Jan Hosking, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. 1. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be...
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...
Woodbridge Library – June news
Woodbridge library is now open on Mondays and Sundays again! Our opening hours are 10am-4pm on Mondays, 9.30am to 5pm on Tuesdays, 9am to 5pm Wednesdays to Saturdays and 10am-1pm on Sundays. A...
Melton Messenger – A Note from Alan – May 2021
The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed that a version of this article appears in the In-Touch magazine. From next month a shorter version will also appear in the Flyer. This while...
Suffolk HOPE Awards
The HOPE Awards are a new opportunity for us to celebrate the contribution young people make within our community. Set up in partnership by Suffolk Constabulary and Suffolk County Council during...
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...
Melton Road Playing Field Car Park
We are having work carried out on the car park at the playing fields from the 26th April. This will result in a slightly larger car park with a new surface and marked out parking bays. We hope this...
Change to Bus Routes 64 and 65 when Yarmouth Road is closed
Yarmouth Road, just beyond Station Road will be closed from Monday 26th April to Sunday 16th May 2021 to allow for work on the mains sewers. This will impact on service 64 and will also...
Woodbridge Swifts – Latest News
Looking back to 2020Around the town, swifts in Woodbridge surpassed our expectations last summer. Despite the slow start, by July we were able to see and hear screaming parties at a variety of sites...
Yarmouth Road Closure – 26th April
Anglian Water need to close Yarmouth Road from the junction of St Audrys Lane to the junction of Station Road to carry out essential repair works on the sewers. The road will be closed from 9am on...
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...