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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...

The Melton Messenger editorial team were mortified that they had failed to spot the words “oops late again” that had been printed at the top of my article last month. It certainly was not typed...

Thanks to a group of Ramblers Association volunteers, footpath 22 - which runs between Saddlemakers Lane and Valley Farm Road - has been cleared and is now passable. They spent the day clearing...

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There are two tennis courts available to hire at the Melton Playing fields. The hire cost is £6 per hour per court. To book a court please contact the Spar shop at the John Grose garage on Melton...

The Carter Warburg application (DC/19/2558/OUT) for development behind St Andrew’s Place has been withdrawn. We hope to work with the Developer in respect of any new applications which will...

EDF Energy will now be running a Stage 4 public consultation exercise starting on 18 July 2019 and running until 27 September 2019. This will include a drop-in session at Woodbridge Community Hall on...

For reasons of public safety, Recreation Committee at its meeting on 7 March 2018 adopted the following policy in relation to the flying of Drones or other Aerial Devices (including model aircraft on...

Changes to Bus Services Many of you will have heard that significant changes to First Eastern Counties’ services in the Ipswich area taking effect from Sunday 1st September. This is an extract...

We have completely revamped the website and hope you like the new look and feel. Let us know what you...