Welcome to Wickhambrook
Wickhambrook is one of the parishes of West Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council
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…
The volunteers are available to assist and support with food shopping, collection of medications or just a chat…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
A message from the leader of West Suffolk Council… I’m writing to let you know about the latest business grants available…
Here is a list of helpful phone numbers where you can get help and support during lockdown – do please share these number…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We’ve received numerous reports of fake DPD emails, all of which suggest that you have missed a delivery…
Preparations are in hand for the 2021 Census, the national exercise held every ten years which provides information for Government use in making decisions, for example in funding of services. The Census will be held on Sunday 21 March 2021…
At its November meeting Wickhambrook Parish Council agreed a response to West Suffolk’s consultation on Issues and Options—the first stage in its developing a new local plan…
Hartest is one of these ‘ideal’ villages with a church, mansion, pub and cottages all huddled round a green and a brook. This five mile circuit goes from the village centre to Boxted then back offering impressive views over the valley and surrounding countryside. The whole distance will take between 2.5 and 3 hours to complete. At most times of the year surfaces underfoot are reasonable but it is best to avoid too strong a wind. The map needed is Ordnance Survey Explorer 211 (Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)…
Please see the messaging from the Suffolk & North East Essex ICS, regarding the Coronavirus Vaccine Volunteer Opportunities
We have already been paying out grants to businesses that have been required by Government to close during these current national restrictions. This is being paid out under the Government’s scheme and the Government’s criteria and we are continuing to encourage businesses to apply…
On Friday the Local Outbreak Engagement Board had an update about Suffolk’s roll-out of the vaccines programme and also mass-testing…
There is a new project being launched to help small to medium local businesses apply for innovation grants…
At Active Suffolk we are currently working to revise our offer to Children and Young People across the county by revising our five year plan. As part of this work, we have teamed up with Healthwatch Suffolk to carry out some research…
On Wednesday 11 November 2020, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer declared a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) covering all of England to reduce the risk of the disease spreading…
Boxing Day this year falls on a Saturday, which means Monday 28 December is being taken as a substitute bank holiday and all bin collections will be later than usual. Please check the chart below to see when your collection is due…
As part of its national restriction measures, the Government has announced grant funding to be paid out by councils to businesses that have, as a result, been told to close…