Connecting Communities services operate in all Suffolk Districts. In recognition of the local diversity of our county districts, the community transport service operators have varied transport offers. This means that since they launched in 2016 not all services have been able to accept ENCTS (English National Concessionary Travel Scheme) free travel bus passes. We want […]
Category: News
Community Council News, February 2019
The Trustees have had their first meeting of the year and firmed up on some events and changed a date or two, 2nd March sees the return of Kenny Lee to the Village Hall. Kenny has a good following and plays a range of music (he seems to forget the Country and Western theme) and […]
New School Age Travel Policy
In September 2019 Suffolk County Council are introducing a new School Age Travel Policy. This is an important change which potentially affects existing pupils and new entrants in 2019. For further information on this policy and how it may affect you, please contact Cockfield CEVP School at admin@cockfield.suffolk.sch.uk. […]
Babergh / Mid Suffolk – Paperless Billing Initiative
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils understand that fitting life in around work can be a challenge, especially when it comes to things like your council tax. Well, no more! Why not make your life easier with the online portal MyAccount. It’s free to sign up to, easy to use and you can have instant […]
Spring Events to Mark 5 years of Headway Suffolk
Tuesday 12 March – Charity Dinner at Bruisyard Hall, nr Samundham Thursday 11 April – Quiz Night at St Georges House, Bury St Edmunds Saturday 27 April – Cycle Ride and Walk at Epsilon House, Ipswich Brain injury charity Headway Suffolk is marking its fifth anniversary year by hosting three fundraising events in spring […]
Cockfield Community Council Chairman’s Report, November 2018
A couple of weeks ago a gentleman, not of the parish, after having attended one of our events, remarked that Cockfield has a very warm community spirit. “How do you do it”?” he asked. The answer has to come from the people. how they feel about their neighbours and the village in which they live. […]
Update on McKenzie Place Development, January 2019
The housing scheme for land next to McKenzie Place includes 9 plots specifically designated for “self-build” houses. 5 of these plots are of moderate size and specifically intended to give opportunities for local people who want to be involved in the design and construction of their own home (at a reasonable cost). These plots will […]
Grand Garden Party – Note the Date
Please make a note of the date of a Grand Garden Party, which will take place on Saturday 6th July at Clipt Bushes in Cockfield. The event is raising funds for the Suffolk Accident Rescue Service. Further details will be published as they become available. […]
Cockfield Cinema
Cockfield Cinema is in the Village Hall on the 4th Friday of every month unless otherwise advised. The doors open at 7.00 pm and the show will start at 7.30 pm. There will be an interval during which ice creams and other refreshments will be available. The aim is to show films from a variety of genres […]
WW1 Commemoration – Hedge Planting at Earls Meadow & Bruff’s Line
In 2014 and this year hedges were planted in Earls Meadow and along Bruff’s Line to acknowledge the beginning and end of the First World War. For the full story and some pictures please click here. […]
