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A note from your Clerk – National Moment of Reflection
Today the public have been invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy…
Her Majesty The Queen
Statement from the Chair of West Suffolk Council on the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen…
A note from your Clerk…Anglian Water – new water pipeline
I’ve received information from Anglian Water regarding their planned new pipeline for development in 2023…
Your Police Your Say – public meeting dates announced for 2022
Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore’s office have just advised dates for a series of public meetings…
A note from your clerk… Planting Autumn Bulbs
PLEASE NOTE – unfortunately we have had to postpone the bulb planting due to supply issues with the bulbs – a new date will be arranged…
A note from your Clerk – August 2022
It has been a busy spring and summer for all of us at the Parish Council, with work on all our on-going projects, our regular Parish Council and Estate meetings, Annual Meetings and Community Engagement Events at both the Queen’s Jubilee Picnic and the Wickhambrook Fete and Flower Show. I can’t believe summer is almost over, and I’m sure we’re all looking forward to cooler weather and some rain for the garden!
Stradishall Resettlement Camp
Fifty years ago from September to November, President Idi Amin, expelled all the Asians living in Uganda. More than twenty-eight thousand, mostly British Citizens applied for visas to come here. They had to sell anything they could to pay for their air fares. They were allowed to bring just £50 per family and one suitcase, or items they could carry on board…
The Members Take Over
Once a year the monthly meeting is handed over to the members with the idea being to give the committee a break from organising and running the meeting. This can sometimes be a foolhardy undertaking as we never know what to expect! In the event this year’s Members Meeting turned out to be a decorous affair…
2022 recipient of the Biscuit Barrel Award
In 2022, the Parish Council unanimously agreed that the Biscuit Barrel be awarded to Mrs Sandy Wood, Secretary and Trustee of Wickhambrook Memorial Social Centre…
A note from your Clerk… Work to Culvert at Coltsfoot Green
In April the Estates Committee approved work to the banks of the culvert between the pond and the bridge to improve the structure of the banks. The contractor hopes to start week commencing 15th August, and is likely to be on site for one or two days…
A note from your clerk – Cost of Living Crisis
I recently came across information about a new one-stop online platform that allows people in need to receive grants and other support from charities and local authorities…
Information recently received from Gocompare
According to the Environment Agency, over five million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs…
Job Vacancy – Rowe Build and Development Ltd
Rowe Build is a local building contractor based in Wickhambrook. A position has become available for a part time bookkeeper/administrator…
A note from your clerk – Information from West Suffolk Council on the 2022 Annual Canvass
The Electoral Registration Officer at West Suffolk Council has a duty to carry out an annual canvass to update the electoral register and to ensure that all individuals in a household, who are eligible to vote, are registered to do so in any forthcoming elections or referendums…
Headway Suffolk bike ride and walk
Suffolk Headway are holding a Sponsored Walk and Cycle ride to raise money to support adults with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions through an extensive range of high-quality services…
A note from your clerk – Information from Suffolk Police
You may see an increased police presence in the area. Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Clare Post Office…
A short circuit of Stansfield
This 3 mile walk should take about 75 minutes but includes a few hills and as a result several rewarding views. It could be suitable for a summer’s evening…
A message from Cllr Broughton, West Suffolk Council: Council Tax Rebate Grant scheme
We are launching our second Council Tax Rebate Grant discretionary scheme. This is offering financial support to some of the West Suffolk households who weren’t eligible for the main Government scheme, to help towards the costs of increased energy bills this winter…
A Note from your clerk: – West Suffolk Consultation on Preferred Options for Local Plan
Don’t forget that this consultation closes at 5pm on Tuesday 26th July…
Is it real? Is it fake?
You wouldn’t let a thief enter your home, but what if the thief were masquerading as someone familiar, such as a postal worker, and tricked you into opening the door? Phishing works in a similar way…
Heat Health Alert 4
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Heat-Health Level 4 – Red alert for some parts of West and Central Suffolk for the period between 0000 hrs Monday and 0000 hrs Wednesday, other parts of Suffolk will remain at Heath Health Level 3. Its anticipated that the temperature is likely in the high 30c in some places and may reach as far as 40c…
Horticultural Society – Flower Show 2022
The Show was very successful this year, we still have unclaimed raffle prizes…
A note from your Clerk… 40 new homes for Wickhambrook
On behalf of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group, I would like to thank everyone who popped to see us on Saturday at the Flower Show, and to remind you that the online survey 40 New Homes for Wickhambrook by 2040 will be closing on Wednesday Night. Please share your opinion if you haven’t already done so.
Wickhambrook WI Literary Lunch – Juliet Blaxland
Our guest speaker this year was Juliet Blaxland who has written about life on the edge of a cliff in Suffolk and how climate change is affecting us all…
A message from your clerk…
Don’t forget to pop along to the Wickhambrook Fete and Flower Show on Saturday 9th July. Parish Councillors and the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group will be in the Parish Gazebo, with displays and updates on progress in preparing the Neighbourhood Plan. Drop in for a chat to find out more and take part in further surveys of your opinions!
Wickhambrook Scene July-August 2022
We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of The Wickhambrook Scene is now published…
Barrow Walk
This Barrow walk has sweeping views in all directions and a choice of distances between 4.5 miles and 7 miles…
A message from your clerk… Important dates for your diary
On Thursday 7th July there will be an Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council to consider a parish council response to West Suffolk District Council’s consultation on Preferred Options for the Local Plan…
History Society tour of the Elveden Estate and church
For our first outing in a very long time, members of the History Society were privileged to have a tour of the Elveden Estate and church…
A message from your Parish Clerk – Surviving Winter Home Heating Fuel Grant Support Scheme
West Suffolk Council have forwarded information about the Surviving Winter Home Heating Fuel Grant Support Scheme…
Wickhambrook W.I. Ladies Bowled Over!
For our June meeting members were asked to meet at the Wickhambrook Bowling Green at 7-00pm…
Message from your clerk – Bridge at Junction of Byway 31 and Footpath 42 Damaged – PLEASE DO NOT USE
Hello, our Footpaths Officer has reported to Suffolk Public Rights of Way that the bridge at the Junction of Byway 31 and Footpath 42 has been damaged. Suffolk Rights of Way had taped this bridge off and put a notice up, but these have been removed. They will be replaced as soon as possible, and PROW will be scheduling work to bring the bridge back into use. In the meantime, PLEASE DON’T USE THE BRIDGE!
A message from Cllr Glossop, Cabinet Member for Growth, West Suffolk Council
West Suffolk Council is reopening the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF) to a second phase of applications with over £1.4million available…
A message from the Developing Skills Team
We can offer the opportunity to complete fully funded accredited units from level 1 to 4, also functional skills…
A Neighbourhood Plan for Wickhambrook
A questionnaire was sent to every home in the parish asking you for your views – this is what you said…
Wickhambrook Neighbourhood Plan’s Online Survey on West Suffolk’s Preferred Options for the Local Plan
Wickhambrook’s Neighbourhood Plan working group is interested in your views about West Suffolk’s proposal for 40 new homes to be built in Wickhambrook – together with Cambridgeshire Acre’s proposal for affordable homes… complete the online survey here
Wickhambrook Carnival 2022
The ‘walking procession’ will leave Wickhambrook Primary Academy playground at 12.30 led by the Bury St Edmunds Sea Cadets Marching Band. This will take a short route through the village, approx 1.2 miles, and back to the MSC recreation ground. Those not wishing to walk the full route can join the procession at The Greyhound. Please come along and join in the fun…
Stradishall Church Revitalisation Project Presents: A PASSAGE TO ENGLAND with MADHAV SHARMA
July 9th 2022 at 7.30pm at St Margaret of Antioch Church, Stradishall. Do not delay – LIMITED AVAILABILITY
A Message from your clerk and the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group – West Suffolk Local Plan: Preferred Options Consultation
Hello, you may already have seen a post about the West Suffolk Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Options, which opened on 26th May, and runs until 26th July…
West Suffolk Local Plan – Preferred Options Consultation
Until 26th July, residents across West Suffolk can now have their say and shape the future of where new homes can be built and where employment growth may take place…
Suffolk Highways – Upcoming works – A143 Bury Road, Depden and A143 Bury Road, Wickhambrook
For your information, we are planning to carry out pre surface dressing road repairs, surface dressing and the re-installation of road markings and road studs, along A143 Bury Road, Depden and A143 Bury Road, Wickhambrook (from Bury Road, Depden to Giffords Lane, Wickhambrook)…
A note from your clerk – West Suffolk Council Consultation on preferred options for Local Plan
West Suffolk Council is running an online virtual exhibition, open to anyone to join and read through information, ask the project team questions and provide feedback via an online form…
Skirt the grounds of Denston Hall
This is a shorter walk than normal and has the added advantages of being local and has no stiles. Total distance is 3 miles and at gentle pace it is unlikely to take longer than 2 hours. Maybe an outing for a summer’s evening?
W.I. AGM 2022
It was decided to hold our usual monthly meeting first and get the normal business out of the way…
There are a lot of exciting things happening at the Wickhambrook Bowls Club in 2022
Extensive work has taken place on the green to give it the look that deserves…
Wickhambrook Scene May 2022
Please see the May issue of The Scene which includes news from the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group, The Tennis Club, The Women’s Institute, The Bowls Club, The Horticultural Society and The History Society. Also local walks and events and notification of the Wickhambrook Fete…
A note from your clerk – BuzzyBee is back!
Hello, I’m so pleased to tell you that when Fenland Leisure were carrying out work in the play park at Cemetery Road last Friday, they were able to make repairs to BuzzyBee Springer and he is now back in use…
Building of Timber Framed Houses Carpentry of the 14 – 16 C – Local History Society Meeting
Rick Lewis, a carpenter with 35 years experience of working on the timber framed buildings of Suffolk , gave us a very erudite and all-encompassing talk on his craft at the May meeting…
West Suffolk Council – Community Governance review
West Suffolk have published recommendations as part of their Community Governance Review, which include a change to the parish boundary at Wickham Street…
Update from your County Councillor, Bobby Bennett – SCC support for individuals and families fleeing conflict in Ukraine
The Homes for Ukraine Scheme Homes for Ukraine – Homes for Ukraine – Local Sponsorship Scheme for Ukraine (campaign.gov.uk) was launched on Monday 14 March to allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the UK…