Cockfield Community Council News The holidays are over, the kids are soon back at school, the nights are drawing in – it’s September! Do not despair though, your Community Council have a great line up of entertainment for everyone through the autumn. The highlight of the month is the Village Show at Clipt Bushes, courtesy […]
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Cockfield Show 2017 Entry Form
Click below to download the entry form for the 2017 Cockfield Show. Full instructions for presentation and submission are included. Completed entry forms, with entry fee/s 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 3rd […]
Parish Council Meeting Schedule, 2017-18
Cockfield Parish Council meets in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on the last Thursday of the month (except August and December). Members of the public are very welcome to attend and to speak on any matters which concern them. Normally, both the County Councillor (Cllr Robert Lindsay) and District Councillor (Cllr Clive Arthey) are also […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, June 2017
The Parish Council met on Thursday 29th June 2017. Our new County Councillor, Robert Lindsay, advised us he has been appointed to the County Council Audit and Pension Committees. There then followed a discussion on verge cutting during which he explained that A & B roads have two cuts per year and ‘other’ roads get […]
Annual Parish Meeting 16th May 2017, Chairman’s Report
Introduction: It has been another busy year for the Parish Council with it nine members. Parish Council meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month with the exception of August and December due to holidays. Members of the Public are reminded that during the meetings, formal business is suspended during “open forum” so […]
Community Council News, July 2017
Well Summer’s here again and the holidays are upon us. This means that things quieten down a bit for the Community Council and we have a chance to recharge our batteries through August. Not everything stops and, as shown below, the Cockfield Community Cinema has a special treat in store (mainly for the children….) at […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, May 2017
The Parish Council met on Thursday 18th May 2017 This was the meeting when the Parish Council holds its annual election of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and appoints members of working groups and committees. Derek Southgate was re-elected as Chairman with Carl Brinkley as Vice Chairman – both were unopposed. The working groups and committees were […]
Community Council News, June 2017
Grand Car Boot Sale – Great Green – Sunday 2nd July!! On Sunday 2nd July we’re holding a Car Boot Sale on Great Green. The sale will run from midday to 3 pm and admission will be free to all buyers. Selling pitches will be available from 11.30am and will cost £5 per pitch. Refreshments […]
Cockfield Charities
In the 17th Century there was virtually no support for people who had little or no income, and pensions, certainly for old age, did not exist. Any support for those in dire straits was basic and by today’s standards, harsh. However a few wealthy individuals were very concerned about those who struggled to survive and […]
Housing Project: Mackenzie Place
Following the recent public consultation event the feedback from residents, which was warmly welcomed, has fed into the project and work is in hand at revising relevant aspects of the initial plans. The project group dealing with the development is to meet again in July to review the amended drawings and layout, and to ensure […]
