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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...

Suffolk Constabulary have commenced the Summer Operation to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and criminality in parks and open spaces in your area. Operation Lolworth is a local Policing...

The play park and play equipment at Melton Playing Fields will be open by Friday 17th July 2020. PLEASE NOTE THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT REGULARLY CLEANED, AND ACCESS IS NOT MANAGED IN ANY...

We have had a request from a research student at the University of Manchester for help with his dissertation on Neighbourhood Planning: Background Over the last few years communities have been...

BT's current program of proposed public payphone removals includes the payphone located outside Winifred Fison House. If you have any comments about the proposed removal please email the clerk on...

The footpath running along the river from near the Deben sailing club towards Kyson point will be closed to allow for emergency footway repairs to be carried out. Map showing closed footpath Start...

The application for Development Consent Order has been accepted by the Planning Inspectorate on 24 June 2020. The Parish Council has been sent details of the planning application for Sizewell C. ...

Following latest Government guidance about the reopening of outdoor play parks from the 4th July, the play park and play equipment at Melton Playing Fields will remain CLOSED until further notice. We...

The next Interim Management Committee (IMC) meeting will take place via teleconference, as part of the Council’s response to COVID-19, on the 17th June at 2pm. The agenda and papers will be...

Fire Safety  Representatives of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and East Suffolk Council Building Control met in March 2020 to consider Suffolk's response to the first phase of the Grenfell Tower...

Playpark Maintenance As the playpark has been closed due to the restrictions, we have taken the opportunity to give some of the equipment a fresh coat of paint and it looks really great...

East Suffolk Council is now processing the discretionary business grants for local businesses provided by the Government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. On 2nd May 2020, the Government...

From Sunday 24th May, the gate to the car park will be locked between 8pm and 7am until further notice. This is following police advice after recent antisocial behaviour. Apologies for any...

In response to a letter to EDF (dated 9 April) from Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council concerning its Development Consent Order (DCO) application for Sizewell C, a joint letter from 54...

Following the latest Government advice, the tennis courts are available for hire from the 13th May 2020. You can play tennis with members of your household, or one other person while staying 2...

Message from East Suffolk Council: Following the suspension of the Garden Waste Service, due to the impact of COVID-19, we are now pleased to confirm that the service will resume on Bank Holiday...

The Covid-19 Lockdown I must admit I have been a bit slow in starting this month’s Melton Messenger article, time has been passing in a most strange way for us all in these unprecedented times. ...

Two new dog poo bins have recently been installed in Melton, one at Wilford Bridge and the other at Old Malting Approach/New Quay Lane. We are aware that someone has cut through the metal straps...

On 3 April 2020, EDF wrote to Parish Councils confirming its decision to defer, by a few weeks, the submission of its application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to build Sizewell C. EDF says...

As of 27 March 2020, East Suffolk Council has temporarily suspended the collection of green bins, until further notice.  This is in response to the COVID-19 emergency and aims to protect crew safety...

East Suffolk Council is now processing the payment of grants for local businesses provided by the government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Eligible businesses are being asked to complete a...

A new Suffolk-focused community service has been set up to support people who need help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The telephone line is for those in need who can seek information on support with...

The Melton Good Neighbour Scheme is collecting prescriptions from the pharmacies in Woodbridge and delivering them to your door. Please think about using this service rather than collecting your own...

The play park, equipment and tennis courts at Melton Playing Fields are closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The woods and playing field are currently open. We encourage you to...

Melton Produce (formerly Springside) on Melton Road will be reopening on Monday 23rd March at 10am. The refurb isn't quite finished but please bear with them. They will be only be accepting cash...

A number of local businesses are offering new delivery and takeaway services during the C-19 outbreak. This page will be updated with new services as we hear about them. Cake Shop Bakery To our...

Coronavirus/Covid-19 Current government advice is for everyone to try and stop unnecessary contact with other people – 'social distancing'. We have decided to cancel all meetings that are...

You are all aware of the rapidly developing and changing situation surrounding Covid-19. Melton Parish Council has suspended all forthcoming public meetings. The office will also be closed to members...

The Melton Litter picks that were scheduled to take place in March and April have been postponed until later in the...

From the 6th April the 71 bus will depart from Orford at 07:00, 10 minutes earlier than the current timetable, in order to reach the final destination on time. The full timetable can be seen on the...

In the middle of January I walked from Melton Station and then down Melton Road with a delightful lady from Suffolk County Council Highways and David Steptoe who is a friend of the council and a...

Old Church Road/Lower Road in Ufford will be closed from the 2nd to 6th March due to works being carried out by Anglian...

Update 24th February 2020 - The Street will remain closed until the 28th February due to a delay in receiving the Loss Adjuster's report. It is hoped that once this is received the closure will be...

If you were unable to attend the Open Consultation Events, you can complete the online survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/meltonnp/ For anyone unable to complete it online, paper copies...

We are holding two Open Consultation Events at our office for Melton residents to give their views on updates to our Neighbourhood Plan (NP), which is now 2 years old.  There will be more...

Christmas and New Year are over and now for the long struggle through January where for many there is too much month left at the end of the money, although I get the feeling that people have not been...

The Tree Warden has now planted some saplings along the boundary hedge of Melton Road where tree safety works were carried out. A  lime has been added to complement the others that border the park...

Further to Cllr Porter's article in the December/January edition of the the Melton Messenger, full details regarding the divestment of land from East Suffolk Council (ESC) can be found in the Latest...

On Remembrance Day, the Book Behind the Name was finally published. Thanks to all involved and I hope everyone has had a chance to see the results. There is one in Woodbridge Library available for...

The tree warden has planted some new trees at Orchard Close. Three wild cherries and one rowan have been planted  at the end of the close, parallel to the bollards separating the close from Bury...