New Parish Clerk for East Bergholt

We are delighted to welcome Graham White from the 30th September 2019 as our new Parish Clerk.

Graham will work with Susan during week commencing the 30th September 2019 until the 4th October 2019. Susan has stepped down as she wishes to reduce her hours of work as she also works for another Parish Council.

Graham's contact details are appended below;

Tel. 07801 368283

1 Ridgeway, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9UW

JUDICIAL REVIEW APPEAL PROCESS

The East Bergholt Parish Council v Babergh District Council appeal against the Judicial Review decision was heard in the Court of Appeal by three Lord Justices on 18th July 2019. A decision is not expected until later in 2019/early 2020.

Susan Clements

Parish Clerk

On behalf of the Parish Council's Internal and External Legal Teams

East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan

In April we told you the East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Committee had been reformed to update our Plan. We also informed you Babergh District Council was working with Mid-Suffolk District Council to produce a new Joint Local Plan. In planning terms, the most up-to-date Plan is given greater weight, making it important Babergh’s Plan reflects your views as expressed in our Neighbourhood Plan.

It is now time to make your views known to Babergh.

The draft Joint Local Plan has now been published for consultation. Use this link to download a copy of the draft Plan.

Comments need to be submitted before the end of September.

The Neighbourhood Plan Committee will be reviewing this document and feeding back their comments. Help would be most welcome. Contact the Committee if you are able to offer your help.

Since April, the Neighbourhood Plan Committee have been busy re-visiting the housing needs, design criteria and seeking grants to cover the cost of specialist services. The Neighbourhood Plan remains an important document; enabling the East Bergholt residents to influence future village developments.

We would really like you to become involved. Come along to one of the monthly meetings and have your say. You will be made most welcome. The dates are published on here and on the Parish Council notice boards.

Also, do not forget to submit your comments on Babergh’s draft Joint Local Plan.

East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Committee

Use it or lose it!

Suffolk County Council (SCC) are withdrawing bus subsidies at the end of September. This means a number of services will disappear and East Bergholt will wave goodbye to the 796 and 94A.

This comes on top of SCC withdrawing free bus passes for new students at East Bergholt High School. Consequently, even more cars will enter the village daily.

There is a faint chance that there may be a last minute review where passenger numbers increase. Please look on line at the timetables and 'spread the word'.

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Manningtree station 6.25am---East Bergholt 6.33am Manningtree station 18.35pm--- East Bergholt 18.46pm

East Bergholt Lambe school 6.05am---Station 6.14am East Bergholt Lambe school 18.17pm---Station 18.26pm

94A

Ipswich (Cattle Market) 17.55pm---East Bergholt L.S. 18.35pm

BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS MEDIA RELEASE 

RESIDENTS INVITED TO QUIZ COUNCILS ON DRAFT JOINT LOCAL PLAN 

Babergh and Mid Suffolk have confirmed a series of public drop-in events as part of the public consultation on the councils’ draft Joint Local Plan.

The events, which will be run across the districts during August and September, will allow residents with questions about the draft Joint Local Plan to put those questions to members and officers from the two councils. Residents from both Babergh and Mid Suffolk, as well as any other individuals with an interest in the districts, are invited to drop-in to any of the events.

The first public event will be held in Stowmarket on Tuesday 6 August, with the full schedule of events detailed below.

• Tuesday 3 September, 3-7pm: Constable Memorial Hall, East Bergholt

Babergh East Police and Parish Forum

Next Meeting   to be confirmed.

Everybody is welcome.

Better Broadband for Suffolk

Local residents may be interested to know that a partnership scheme for better broadband in Suffolk has been set up between Suffolk County Council, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the New Anglia Enterprise Partnership and Suffolk's District and Borough Councils.

broadband@suffolk.gov.uk

Are you a Commuter?

Worried about:

• Too much traffic
• Pollution
• No parking at Manningtree Station
• Lack of public transport
• Cost

Come to the Parish Council's Roads, Footpaths and Flatford Committee Meeting at Old Hall, Rectory Hill, East Bergholt on Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 8am to discuss what we can do as a village.

Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

There is a six-week project to the end of May to raise awareness of plastic dog bags in the Outstanding Landscape of Constable Country.

For more information phone 01394 445225

Suffolk County Council Grass cutting in the Village

Dear Local Residents, we have been advised that grass cutting will take place in East Bergholt during week commencing the 27th May 2019. 

Suffolk County Council Highways - Reporting Problems

Two Parish Councillors recently visited the local Suffolk County Council Highways Service Delivery Centre. The Highways Officers advised our Councillors that the most effective way of reporting any Highways issues is via the County Council's online reporting tool. Any problem will then be picked up and allocated a reference number. The issue will be looked at by an appropriate member of the Highways Team, prioritised, the area will be inspected if considered necessary, and a solution to any required work will be allocated, if considered appropriate.

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/highway-maintenance/report-a-highways-issue/

Fancy Bellringing?

Would you like to be a part of a unique centuries old village tradition and get some exercise as well? How about becoming an East Bergholt bell ringer?

If you are you over 18, settled in East Bergholt (or nearby) and have a little time to spare, then how about joining our friendly band of bell ringers?

Why not pop in to see us any Sunday morning between 9:30 and 10:00 or come to Wednesday evening practice (in the summer) between 19:30 and 20:30 to find out more.

Alternatively, call Paul Ireland (01206 298736) any evening.

CIL Community Infrastructure Levy

East Bergholt Parish Council Reporting for CIL year from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 - Total amount of CIL £0.00

Parish Clerk

Chairman of Council

16 April 2019

Suffolk County Council - Important Information - Suffolk School Travel Changes from September 2019

Suffolk County Council is implementing changes to its School Travel Policy from September 2019. The County Council has written to all local Schools about this. Please contact your local School or the County Council for more information. 

Link to Parish Councillors Registers of Interests

The Parish Register of Interests demonstrating openness, fairness and transparency of the Parish Council can be found at the following link:  Babergh Members Register of Interests Any queries please contact Babergh/Mid Suffolk District Council by telephoning 01473 296376

Parish Council Budget & Precept for 2019-2020

After detailed consideration and meetings of all Committees of the Parish Council (representing different areas of responsibility within our Village), a Budget/Precept for 2019-2020 of £145,000.00 was resolved. Including;

• Revisions to the East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan;
• New mower which is needed to keep the Village tidy
• Contingency cost in the event of the imminent 4 yearly Parish Elections being contested;
• Increased budget for Red Lion Car Park and Public Conveniences and work needed;
• This is a Tax Band D amount of £126.29. It represents an increase of 38.29% on the 2018/19 Precept. 

The Parish Council is committed to continue to ensure that East Bergholt is a good place to live, work and visit. 

Make regular visits to this website for Parish Council, East Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan and village photographs and news.