Following the Community Council AGM in late November the Community Council is delighted to welcome Neil Ashton, Trudy Mann and Jill Box as new Trustees. Stepping down as Trustees this year are Derek Marr and Joe Brinkley who we thank for their contribution during the years they have served as Trustees. Almost all readers of […]
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Update on Housing Development at Mackenzie Place
When I last wrote for your newsletter I provided information about the affordable rented homes that will be built at the development site at Mackenzie Place, Cockfield. This month I would like to provide you with information on the properties that will be sold as shared ownership. We have six two-bedroom houses that will be […]
Community Council News, November 2019
Firstly a recap on a wonderful evening on 16 November, an evening with the Bee Gees Tribute Group. The Village Hall was certainly rocking! Thank you to all who attended for making a great night out. This is the second year running the Community Council have organised a Tribute Act, last year it was ABBA. […]
Christmas & New Year Bin Collection Schedule and Christmas ‘Wrap Up’ Recycling Guide
As usual the normal refuse collection dates will change in most cases over the Christmas & New Year period. 2019-20 holiday collection schedule: 2020 bin collection schedule: Babergh and West Suffolk have also published a guide including tips on how to reduce waste and improve recycling habits over Christmas, all in one place – including […]
Parish Council Extraordinary Meeting Report, October 2019
Summary report of the Extra Ordinary Parish Council meeting held 10TH October 2019 Public Participation Session: District Cllr Arthey advised that he was continuing to work on the Joint Local Plan consultation, the “Old Piggeries” Enforcement Notice, together with planning applications at the Garage site (Great Green) and Mackenzie Place and the CIL Framework Review. […]
Update on Housing Development at Mackenzie Place
Since I last wrote, work has continued with our contractor SEH French Construction on the large number of tasks that need to be completed to prepare to start construction, and I’m pleased to say that we are still on track to start work on the site early in the new year. Whilst it seems like […]
Community Council News, August 2019
With the Summer holiday period coming to its close, time for thoughts to turn to the month of September and this Autumn – and a busy time in Cockfield! The popular Cockfield Produce, Flower and Craft Show is on Sunday 8th September in the Village Hall. For the full details, please See the separate entry, […]
Parish Council – Joint Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan consultation
The Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan – Preferred Options Consultation (Reg 18) was approved by Babergh Full Council on 25th June 2019 and Mid Suffolk Full Council on 27th June 2019. This is an important document which will provide the strategy for the growth of the Districts, setting out what and where development […]
Community Council News, July 2019
We are now very busy working towards the Cockfield Produce, Flower and Craft Show on Sunday 8th September in the Village Hall, full details will be in next month’s Green Links. The entry form (with the correct cookery classes) starts on page 31. We hope you will make an entry, or two, and pop along […]
Cockfield Produce, Flower & Craft Show 2019 Entry Form
Click below to download the entry form for the 2019 Cockfield Show. Full instructions for presentation and submission are included. Completed entry forms, with entry fee should be dropped off at the Post Office or through the letter box of Newholme, Smithwood Green IP30 0JQ. The closing date for pre-booked entries is Sunday 1st September. […]
