Suffolk Trading Standards are warning residents to be mindful of so-called ‘Nottingham Knockers’ working in the area. We have recently become aware that a group of young salesmen, dubbed the ‘Nottingham Knockers’, have returned to our part of the Country. Named after a scam originating in Nottingham, young people travel across the UK targeting a town […]
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Playzone 16 – Updating the Great Green Play Area
Playzone 16 When you visit other villages and see their modern play equipment you could be forgiven for asking whether or not we in Cockfield should be doing something to update our aging play equipment on Great Green. This thought has also occurred to Cockfield Parish Council and Cockfield Community Council who have agreed to […]
Rural Crime
The start of the New Year has already seen Suffolk Police facing some challenges. There has been a rise in the number of rural crimes across the west of the county, which include burglaries of both homes and outbuildings, and the theft of heating oil. As such we want to issue the following timely advice […]
Pavilion Update
The pavilion refurbishment and upgrade has not progress as swiftly as hoped. We have been able to secure additional grant funding with contribution from our County Councillor to allow further improvements and consolidate the scheme, We are now working with a Sport England framework contractor to finalise the works that can be delivered. There have […]
Little Cuties Parent and Toddler Group now in Felsham
Cockfield Little Cuties parent and toddler group has now restarted at Felsham village hall. We meet on a Tuesday afternoon, 1pm till 3pm. First visit is free then £1.50 for the first child and 50p per additional child. Includes a snack and cuppa at half time! Always looking out for new members, and hope to […]
Cockfield Planning & Development Survey Report
In June 2014 Cockfield Parish Council conducted a survey of all households in the Parish, to canvass the opinion of residents regarding growth and development over the period to 2031. The analysis of the survey responses and the conclusions drawn are presented in a report which can be viewed or downloaded here: The results of […]
Community Council Chairman’s Report 2014
Please click here to read the Community Council Chairman’s review of 2014 […]
Safer Neighbourhood Team – PC Gary Austin Appointed
On Monday 1st December PC Gary Austin became the new Safer Neighbourhood Team Officer for Cockfield. PC Austin has been a Police Officer with Suffolk Police for 13 years. Previous to this current role he was an SNT Officer on the Babergh East SNT Team for 9 years covering both town and rural locations. PC […]
2015 High Sheriff’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2015 High Sheriff’s Awards. In partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation, the High Sheriff of Suffolk Nick Wingfield Digby has launched these prestigious awards, now in their 7th year, to showcase and recognise the vibrant volunteering culture that is alive in Suffolk and celebrate the unsung heroes that are making […]
Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Sudbury
Sudbury and District CAB is the only bureau covering the whole of Babergh District Council area and we want to reach the entire community of the area. Although our main office is situated in Sudbury, we are developing a series outreach facilities which will complement our office telephone and e-mail to provide a better service. […]
