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Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act 1981 Notice
Notice of intention to remove tombstones, monuments, human remains & memorials from the Wickhambrook United Reformed Church burial ground…
Welcome to Britain
Were you in West Suffolk in 1972? Do you remember the Ugandan Asians who came to Stradishall, fleeing from Idi Amin? You may be able to help with an exciting new project!
Long Covid
Today’s infographic provides information about long Covid…
Reporting Problems in Wickhambrook
Don’t forget that if you have any concerns regarding highways or footpaths and byeways (for example, hedgecutting, pot holes and flooding), you can log these with Suffolk County Council, who are responsible for these function, through their report a problem page…
Tales and Songs of the Countryside
What a marvellous evening we had with Neil Catchpole! His talk was billed as ‘Tales and Songs of the Countryside’ but it was so much more than that…
Free to a good home
The old white waterbutts are tucked just inside the cemetery entrance next to the lock down bin. If anyone would like to recycle them, they are going free to a good home…
Anglian Water strategic water network programme – route planning in our area
An update on the work Anglian Water are doing on the proposed pipeline between Bexwell and Bury St Edmunds since their last correspondence in August 2021…
Artistry in Cocoa
With a title including references to chocolate it was not surprising to see a large turnout of members for this month’s meeting! Cheryl began by telling us about how Artistry in Cocoa came into being…
Notice of Conclusion of audit 2021
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2021.
Co-Option of Parish Councillors
Wickhambrook has two vacancies on its parish council which can now be filled by co-option. If you would like to become a councillor, have a look at some of the sources of information we’ve put together here, and chat with our Councillors to find out more about what it involves!
Update on Housing Needs Survey in Wickhambrook
The parish council has carefully considered the agreement proposed by Community Action Suffolk (CAS), the provider of the survey and subsequent summary and full report…
Grass Cutting
Information about the grass cutting programme from West Suffolk Council Operations…
Vehicle Security
We are getting lots of vehicle crime in villages and in Haverhill. Please see the vehicle security leaflet…
History Society AGM 2021
The society held its AGM this month, 18 months late because of the pandemic…
RIDE Service Update
Following his resignation as a councillor, Wickhambrook parish council would like to extend its thanks to Mr John Barton, who has been a councillor since May 2015…
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Following his resignation as a councillor, Wickhambrook parish council would like to extend its thanks to Mr John Barton, who has been a councillor since May 2015…
Anglian Water strategic water network programme – route planning in our area
We wanted to get in touch to update you on the strategic water network programme from Bury to Haverhill that we previously wrote to you about in February 2021…
Wickhambrook Women’s Institute
Finally! After what seems like a lifetime Wickhambrook WI were able to hold a meeting in the WI Hall last Tuesday. It was officially our AGM which should have been held in May but as one member said it felt more like a reunion…
Would you like to become a Parish Councillor?
Wickhambrook has a vacancy on its parish council which can now be filled by co-option. . If you would like to become a councillor, have a look at some of the sources of information we’ve put together here, and chat with our Councillors to find out more about what it involves! Our next meeting is at 7pm on Thursday 30th September in the Dulcie Smith Room at Wickhambrook Memorial Social Centre, and we’ll be looking to co-opt at this meeting…
A note from your Clerk – Quiet Lanes
One of the key issues raised by local residents in response to planning issues has been the need for affordable housing for Wickhambrook residents…
A note from your Clerk – Housing Needs Survey
One of the key issues raised by local residents in response to planning issues has been the need for affordable housing for Wickhambrook residents…
A note from your Clerk – Neighbourhood Development Plan
The Community Engagement Day on 3rd July at the Memorial Social Centre was well supported, with over sixty people attending and looking at the displays…
Updates on work around the parish over the next week or so
Hello All, a few updates on work around the parish over the next week or so. Tomorrow (Wednesday 11th) we have a working party on the Recreation Ground to take down the damaged boarding surrounding the Multi-Use Games Area…
W.I. AGM
After two successful tea parties – held outdoors and socially distanced – we now feel ready to start holding meetings for all our members. On Tuesday 10th August 2021 we will be holding our AGM, postponed from May…
A note from your Clerk – MUGA & Skate Park
At the Community Engagement Day on 3rd July there were a number of requests for smaller football goals with nets, which could be achieved if the seating was taken out and new boundary fencing installed..
West Suffolk Council Community Chest now open to funding applications
Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in West Suffolk can now apply for Community Chest funding for 2020/21. West Suffolk Council is to make more than £350,000 available as it looks to invest in community projects to improve the lives of local residents. Money is available to local projects that can help strengthen families and empower communities so that they can better support themselves…
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Following his resignation as a councillor, Wickhambrook parish council would like to extend its thanks to Mr John Norton, who has served on the parish council since June 2019, and will be continuing his work as a lay member with responsibilities for the cemetery, churchyard and village greens…
Easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021
Today’s infographic provides information about easing of lockdown rule changes that came into effect from 19 July 2021…
A note from your Clerk
Hello, it was lovely to meet so many of you at our recent shared community engagement day on 3rd July at the Memorial Social Centre. Thank you to everyone who dropped in and stayed to chat, look at the displays, and give us important feedback on our upcoming projects…
A Message from your District Councillor, Sarah Pugh
News on development of the Western Way site in Bury St Edmunds and the Local Plan…
Anglian Water strategic water network programme – route planning
We wanted to get in touch to update you on the strategic water network programme from Bury to Haverhill that we previously wrote to you about in February 2021…
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
You may be aware that West Suffolk Council declared a climate change emergency in 2019 and Cabinet agreed an ambitious environmental action plan in July 2020, that included establishing more Electric Vehicle infrastructure to support residents and businesses in switching to EVs…
Information from West Suffolk Council
Part of our work in housing is help support vulnerable people so they can carry on living in their own home and not have to go into hospital or care. Together with Suffolk’s other district councils and the County Council, set up the Independent Living in Suffolk service (ILS) back in December to replace an outside service whose contract had come to an end…
Willow Heart added to the Parish Sign
The parish council commissioned Louis Goody of Elms Forge and Fabrication to fabricate an ornamental metal heart to celebrate and commemorate the kindness of residents of Wickhambrook towards one another during the pandemic in 2020…
2021 Recipient of the Alf Hicks Biscuit Barrel Award
The recipient of the Biscuit Barrel in 2021 for services to Wickhambrook is Julie Little. During the lockdown willow hearts were made by Julie Little, bringing happiness to people around the village…
Change of Parish Council Meeting date
The Parish Council meeting due to take place on the 29th of July, has been brought forward to the 22nd of July…
West Suffolk Hospital Trust outlining details of its consultation including drop in events and a virtual meeting
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) is launching the first phase of engagement for its proposed hospital site and is inviting members of the local community to share their views…
Wickhambrook Stores Job Opportunity
Looking for people who are fit, friendly and flexible. We are looking for permanent members of staff who are able to work between 6-15 hours a week…
Multi-Use Games Area
Our Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) suffered some damage in the storms over the May Bank Holiday. We are looking at options to either repair or replace it. It may also be an opportunity to look at upgrading the games surface…
Road safety project in our village – THE UPDATE!
In response to a road traffic accident in 2018 and heightened concerns of residents, the school and villagers, Wickhambrook Parish Council set up a road safety working group, just over a year ago, to explore all the options for road safety specifically in the vicinity of Wickhambrook Primary Academy. The working party includes local villagers, a school governor, the head teacher and a representative from the Parish Council…
Quiet Lanes Consultation
Wickhambrook Parish Council Quiet Lanes Consultation…
Housing Needs Survey for Wickhambrook
Last Autumn West Suffolk Council consulted on Issues and Options for a new local plan. One of the key concerns many residents raised with the parish council, was the need for affordable housing for Wickhambrook residents. For this reason, we have decided to carry out a more detailed survey to try and get a better understanding of future housing need for the village…
Latest VAS data for B1063
Infographic on the speeds recorded on B1063 near Wickhambrook School…
A Joint Parish Council & Memorial Social Centre Open Day
The Parish Council and MSC work hard to promote, respond to and improve a wide range of issues in Wickhambrook. The last year has been difficult for everyone with the pandemic, and we wanted to create an opportunity to celebrate some of our achievements over the past year, and to look forward to some ongoing and new projects in the parish, working more closely as a team…
RIDE service to WSH
We operate from Haverhill to West Suffolk Hospital, Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm…
Public Notice of Rights of Inspection 2020-2021
The public notice and rights, and documents relating to the 2020 – 2021 Annual Audit can be found under Financial Documents and Audit 2020-21…
What to do if you have had a first dose, but not second dose, of the Covid-19 vaccination
Today’s infographic provides information about what to do if you have had the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination, but not yet had a second dose….
High Sherriff Visit to The Voluntary Network
The Voluntary Network were honoured by the visit of The High Sherriff of Suffolk on Tuesday 1st June. During his visit, The High Sherriff presented The Suffolk Award to The Voluntary Network for its outstanding service to the community in Suffolk during the Covid 19…
Support for vulnerable people to carry on living in their own home
Hundreds of vulnerable people across West Suffolk will be able to receive support to carry on living in their own homes rather than having to go into hospital or care thanks to record funding. Independent Living in Suffolk (ILS) has received £1.5 million for its work in West Suffolk from the Government’s Better Care Fund…
Repairs to the verges on Cemetery Road
The Parish Council have just heard from Logan Homes that they’re expecting the repairs to the verges to be done next week, but not later than the end of May…