Welcome to Wickhambrook
Wickhambrook is one of the parishes of West Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council
Our Neighbourhood Plan is nearing completion. Each week, we will be featuring a policy in the plan, explaining how our Community Actions link to the policy, and some of the work which the parish has already done towards supporting each Community Action. This week, we’ll be looking at Services and Facilities.
I am pleased to send you the link to West Suffolk Council’s Annual Report for 2024–2025…
Did you know that topping up your loft insulation helps to keep your home cool?
This is to inform you of a new grant scheme that is being launched today by West Suffolk Council. The new Go For It grants are part of the delivery of the council’s ambition for a thriving West Suffolk.
Please take a look at the August Bank Holiday bin collection changes…
Our Neighbourhood Plan is nearing completion. It provides a planning framework for the parish for the next 16 years. When finished, it will be used by West Suffolk Council when deciding planning applications in the Parish. But before that, it needs to be the subject of a Parish Referendum.
Hello, there are currently two online surveys asking residents for their views on the future shape of councils and public services across Suffolk…
Have your say! Suffolk County Council launch consultation about council reorganisation…
On Friday 11th July the Suffolk Fire & Rescue Services activated it’s Extreme Heat Business Continuity Plan following the Yellow Heat-Health Alert issued. They are taking coordinated, proactive steps to ensure they’re fully prepared to respond to emergencies during this period of increased risk…
Our Neighbourhood Plan is nearing completion. It provides a planning framework for the parish for the next 16 years. When finished, it will be used by West Suffolk Council when deciding planning applications in the Parish. But before that, it needs to be the subject of a Parish Referendum…
Warm Homes Suffolk is now accepting applications from residents…
Report from SC Cllr Bobby Bennett…
We have a volunteer morning planned for this Wednesday, 2nd July, meeting at the Chapel of Rest in the Cemetery at 10:30 until 1pm…
Please pick up after your dog when they do a poop – don’t leave it for the next person along to tread in. There really is no such thing as a Dog Pooh Fairy!!
At its January meeting the parish council agreed to award the Biscuit Barrel to the Warm Winter Wednesday team of volunteers for all their work over past two years. They reach so many people, have forged strong connections with Wickhambrook Primary Academy and have been able to support other local charities their fundraising…
I’ve just received a message on behalf of Cllr Gerald Kelly, Cabinet Member for Governance, Regulatory and Environment, who has advised that… The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) that will be switched off permanently on Monday 30 June 2025.
We’ve recently learned of the sad death of Robert Everitt, one of our former parish councillors and a district and county councillor. Robert was a faithful public servant for many years and will be sadly missed by a huge number of people in all our communities. He did so much for Wickhambrook, working tirelessly for our community and supporting the parish council in a wide range of projects for the benefit of Wickhambrook Residents…
We had a busy morning in Wickhambrook Cemetery on 2nd April with thanks to our regular volunteers, Mary Jolland, Cllrs Andrea and Kevin Grimes and Cllr Lavelle…
The Wickhambrook Neighbourhood Plan Submission consultation (Regulation 16) will commence from Tuesday 8 April (9am) to Friday 23 May (5pm) 2025…
Information from West Suffolk Council about a new service being launched today to help house and support vulnerable people and to further West Suffolk Council’s work in preventing and reducing homelessness…
Please see information from West Suffolk about Easter and Spring Bank Holiday Bin Collection Changes…
Information from West Suffolk Council as the grass cutting season gets underway…
We have now had confirmation from West Suffolk Council that they have registered receipt of submission of our Draft Neighbourhood Plan on 13th March…
Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out carriageway improvements in preparation for surface dressing along New England Lane, Cowlinge, and Attleton Green, Wickhambrook…
In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper. This setout plans to move power out of Westminster and back to local communities, ensuring that every part of England is covered by devolution…
Spring bulbs are starting to appear, and if you’re walking past the cemetery, you’ll see that the Cherry Trees planted two years ago now have their first blossom appearing. It’s still cold though, so don’t forget the Warm Winter Wednesdays…
Report from SC Cllr Bobby Bennett…
Wickhambrook Parish Council are offering you a free thermal imaging survey of your home between 13th and 25th March 2025…
You will recall that earlier in the year West Suffolk wrote to street traders, business groups, town and parish councils, as well as posts across our social media channels and in the local media to encourage people to help shape a new street trading policy for West Suffolk…
Hello, I hope you are all keeping safe and well. The trees have coloured up, the nights are drawing in – winter is coming!