Please see the promotional material for the FREE Adventure Days programme which has spaces available at several venues during the Easter Break…
FREE Adventure Days over Easter 2021
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General News
Watch out for scams related to Census 2021
Census Day is coming! Households across the UK are currently receiving letters which include a unique 16-digit code to access the census online. Criminals may try to use this as opportunity to send phishing emails or texts…
2020 Recorder Report
I have been History Recorder since 1996 and one of my tasks is to submit an annual report about the village. In the past I have been able to use the Scene, What’s On, newspaper articles and the village website to keep up with what is going on but I am finding more and more that Facebook is the place for information, although it is very fleeting!
Vaccine Information Poster
A vaccine information poster developed by the West Suffolk Alliance for your information and to share with your contacts. The aim of this poster is to get clear information about the COVID-19 vaccine out to our communities and point people toward different resources which may be useful…
Online East Anglia Arthritis Action Groups
Join us on zoom to meet others, share hints and tips and learn about self-management techniques…
Wickhambrook United Reformed Church formally closed
On 1st February 2021, sadly, Wickhambrook United Reformed Church was formally closed. With the congregation’s agreement, this decision was taken by the Eastern Synod of the United Reformed Church…
Doorstep Covid-19 Scammer reported in Suffolk
We received a report that a Capel St Mary resident had a knock on the door on Tuesday 26th. The caller said he was from “the doctors surgery” and that he was there to give her the Covid-19 vaccination…
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination scam emails
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination scam emails. We have become aware of two that have been received across the County. They purport to be from the NHS, inviting you for your vaccination. We can confirm that they are bogus and that the links take you to a website that asks for financial details to pay for the vaccine…
Bogus Lockdown Grant Text Messages
Beware of these bogus text messages that state you are entitled to a grant due to the current lockdown. These texts have been sent by criminals who have created fake websites. The websites that the text links to has been created to look similar to the government website, with the same branding, layout and font choices…
Advice from the Clerk – Letter received from West Suffolk about an additional business grant
A new business grant that we are launching today for those customer facing businesses that remain open but have seen their takings severely impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions…
News from the Clerk
News about Vaccination updates, Keep Suffolk Moving, Discover Suffolk and new recycling campaign aims to get Suffolk’s recycling right…
Covid Vaccination Transport
We provide Connecting Communities, Community Transport across West Suffolk. We would just like to highlight that our service are available for anyone who is struggling to find transport in order to attend a vaccination appointment…
Wickhambrook Coronavirus Support Group
The volunteers are available to assist and support with food shopping, collection of medications or just a chat…
Pet Fraud Warning
Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic we have seen a rise in reports of fake pet sales, in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via social media and online pet sale platforms…
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
The Covid vaccination programme will start at the end of week commencing 11 January. The GP Federation is working with 28 practices to deliver the programme for patients who can travel to one of the centres. The Federation is owned by the GP practices in Suffolk…
Coronavirus rapid testing centre opens at University of Suffolk
A new Covid-19 rapid testing centre for people without symptoms in Suffolk and which can take nearly 700 samples per day has begun operation…
NHS Suffolk – virtual community event – COVID
NHS Suffolk are hosting a virtual community event about COVID – so that your community can put their questions about the COVID-19 pandemic to a panel of experts from local health and care services and community leaders…
To Stop Fraud – Stop. Challenge. Protect.
Britain’s departure from the EU will provide criminals with an opportunity to target you with fraud and scams. Stay ahead of the criminals by always taking a moment to Stop and Challenge any requests for your personal/financial information or money…
Protect your Identity
Keep on top of your finances by regularly requesting a copy of your credit report from a credit reference agency. This will alert you to any entries you don’t recognise or fraudulent claims that may have been made in your name…
Message from Cllr John Griffiths, Leader of West Suffolk Council, to Town & Parish Councils : Business Grants
A message from the leader of West Suffolk Council… I’m writing to let you know about the latest business grants available…
Message from Mary Evans, Suffolk County and West Suffolk District Councillor
Here is a list of helpful phone numbers where you can get help and support during lockdown – do please share these number…
Suffolk County Council consultation on shaping guidance for new housing developments in suffolk
Wickhambrook Parish Council has been approached through its County Association about a Suffolk County Council consultation on shaping street guidance for new developments. This is a consultation on an update of their existing guidance on design of streets for all users. This consultation is open to all members of the public…
Suffolk Coronawatch Bulletin
Welcome to the Coronawatch Bulletin. This bulletin provides an update on the current Covid-19 situation in Suffolk along with updates on the work being carried out as part of Suffolk’s Local Outbreak Control Plan…
Fake Text re Covid-19 Test
Please be aware there are scammers at work trying to capitalise on our fears over catching Covid and our keenness to be vaccinated and a fake text is being circulated. Do not reply…
Business Support Helpline
During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that you and your businesses can get to the right support as quickly as possible. That’s where the government Business Support Helpline comes in…
PCC’s proposals for the policing element of the council tax
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…
Beware of Covid-19 Vaccination Scams
We are hearing reports across the Country of people being contacted out of the blue with offers of a coronavirus vaccination. The approaches have been made by text and from a recorded voice message on the telephone. Criminals are exploiting the current situation to attempt to steal personal details and your money…
If 2020 was a lager
Today (10th December) is Lager Day! But do you know if you are getting a full pint? The Weights and Measures Act 1985 controls the prescribed quantities that draught beers should be sold in, but there has always been a grey area over whether the head should be included as part of the pint…
New Job Scam
Finding a new job can be stressful, and often what looks like the dream role may in fact be a scam. If you’re asked to make an up-front payment for DBS checks, CV writing or improvement services, training programs or job applications, Take Five…
DPD Delivery Scam
We’ve received numerous reports of fake DPD emails, all of which suggest that you have missed a delivery…