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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 - 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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Declaration of Full Results - Suffolk Police...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We have the opportunity for volunteers to join the International Youth Volunteering Programme (IYVP) in Iceland and Portugal from September 2021. As part of the European Solidarity Corps scheme, we...

Woodbridge Library is reopening for browsing on 13th April. A limited number of people is allowed to enter the library at any one time, everyone should wear a mask and adhere to the one-way system,...

You can send a message of condolence using the online form. A selection of messages will be passed onto members of the Royal Family, and may be held in the Royal Archives for...

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...

East Suffolk Council is preparing to process the new one-off Restart Grants to help businesses as they look to re-open. The Restart Grant scheme, announced as part of the Chancellor’s budget,...

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...

From the 12th April, the 800 Park and Ride bus service (Martlesham  – Ipswich Town Centre – London Road) will restart. Pre-covid timetable will be reinstated:...

The next meeting of the Recreation Committee will be taking place via Zoom on Wednesday 24th March at 7pm. The agenda and papers can be found in the Recreation section of the website. To join...

The tennis court fencing is being replaced at the end of March. As a result, we are having to close the car park from 8pm on the 23rd March until 7am on 30th March If the construction finishes...

The Melton Tree Crew carried out some tree planting and protection at the Melton Road playing field and Burkes Wood at the weekend. The magnificent oak at the entrance to Burkes Wood was in need of...

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...

Cleansing of the drainage system will be taking place along the A12 between Grove Road and Woods Lane from the 3rd to 5th March. There will be lane closures which could result in some delays during...

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...

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...

Message from East Suffolk Council regarding garden waste collections Following the recent severe weather this has led to the cancellation of all refuse collections in the district. East Suffolk...

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...

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...

Update - 12/2/21 https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/news/refuse-collections-to-resume/ Refuse collections to resume on Monday 15th February Following this week’s severe weather,...

The public consultation about the A12 improvements (A14 Seven Hills to A1152 Woods Lane) is running until the 19th March 2021. The works proposed by the A12 Scheme will help to support economic and...

If your nearest grit bin needs refilling please contact the office at finance@melton-suffolk-pc.gov.uk. Only parish/town councils, rather than residents, can request Highways to refill grit...

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...

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,...

Wilford Bridge Road will be closed between Station Road and Brick Kiln Lane (the stretch over the railway crossing) between 8 and 9pm on the 28th January.  This is to carry out emergency repairs to...

From the 25th January, the 800 Park and Ride bus service (Martlesham  - Ipswich Town Centre - London Road) will be temporarily suspended until further...

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 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...

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...

Since the close of consultation in December, team members and contractors reviewed the responses and this informed the submission of proposed changes. This is now complete and has been submitted to...

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...

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 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...

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...

EDF’s latest consultation proposals introduce a large modal shift in the movement of heavy construction materials, from road transport to rail & sea transport. The extent of the increased and...

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...

East Suffolk Council continues to put the environment first as it approves new guidance which tackles the impact development can have on the environment. The aim of the Environmental Guidance...

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...

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...

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...

On 30 September the pre-examination stage of the Sizewell C Planning Process concluded. Hundreds of residents, community organisations and stakeholders like Natural England and the Environment Agency...

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...

[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...

Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Barrington, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. 1.A by-election to fill the vacancy will be...

The East Suffolk Council - Suffolk Coastal Local Plan was adopted by East Suffolk Council on 23rd September 2020. The Suffolk Coastal Local Plan covers the former Suffolk Coastal district. The Local...

Melton Parish Council has registered as an “Interested Party” and our “Relevant Representation” statement has been submitted. Our statement is also accompanied by a supporting evidence...

The next meeting of Melton Parish Council will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 16th September commencing at 7pm. This meeting is held in public and all residents of Melton are very welcome. The...

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...

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...

As you know if you are reading this then you are probably reading it via the St Andrews website or off our own Melton Parish Council pages.  I don’t think many people are bothering to look online...

East Suffolk Council have issued the following statement regarding the foul odour: We have recently visited Mr Clarke to discuss the changes that he has recently made in response to my request....

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...

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....

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...

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...