The council had no meeting in August holiday period so reconvened in September. Following recent work on the annual accounts by the Clerk and Lindon Mills, the internal auditor, it was reported that these had now been examined by the external auditor and there were no issues or actions required. County Councillor Robert Lindsay was […]
Category: Parish Council
Parish Council Meetings
There was no PC meeting in August Next Meeting – The next Ordinary Meetings of the Council would be held on Thursday 27th September and Thursday 25th October at 7.30pm in Cockfield Village Hall. The Parish Council may be contacted through the Clerk, Steve Ball 01284 828987 or by email at parish.council@cockfield.org.uk Planning Decisions: The […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, July 2018
Summary report for the Parish Council meeting held 26th July 2018 Following recent work on the Asset and Risk Registers these were adopted. County Councillor Robert Lindsay noted the SCC school bus strategy review had concluded with the new arrangement to now be implemented in September. Cllr Linsey also confirmed his 50% contribution to an […]
Parish Council Annual Meeting May 2018 Summary Report
Summary report for the Parish Council Annual meeting held 31st May 2018 A number of administrative and procedural matters were actioned; The annual election of members to portfolios and responsibilities. This included re-election of the chairman Derek Southgate and that all order members were re-elected to their former positions held during 2017-2018. Documentation was presented […]
Parish Accounts to Year End 31 March 2018 – Public Rights to View
The accounts for Cockfield Parish to year end 31st March 2018 have been produced. Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records must be […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, March 2018
The Council met on 29th March. The Councillors in attendance were joined by District Councillor Clive Arthey, County Councillor Jane Storey, four members of the public and the Clerk Doug Reed. County Councillor Jane Story (Deputy Leader, Suffolk County Council and Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Rural Matters) attended to answer questions on issues […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, February 2018
The Council met on 22 February The Councillors were joined by District Councillor Clive Arthey, County Councillor Robert Lindsay, eight members of the public and the Clerk Doug Reed. County Councillor Lindsay answered questions from councillors who were angry and disappointed at the very poor performance of Suffolk Highways in the village. Basic services were […]
Clean Up Cockfield 2018
The annual litter pick of public areas, verges and public footpathson the weekend of 17th and 18th March was affected by poor weather. So a number of vounteers intend to litter pick their area(s) during the follwoing week. Volunteers are sought to help with the clean up effort over the 2 days. To help to […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, October 2017
A number of residents attended the meeting to express concerns and raise queries regarding the ‘Babergh & Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan: Consultation Document’. The Chairman explained the background to the plan and confirmed that the Parish Council will be submitting a full response to the consultation as there are issues for the village which […]
MacKenzie Place Development – Cockfield Parish Council Information Event
Proposed Development to the North West of Mackenzie Place, Cockfield Application Number DC/17/05332 Cockfield Village Hall Monday 20 November 2017 3.00pm to 7.00pm Cockfield Parish Council is pleased to invite you to an information event at the Village Hall so you can see the final plans for the proposed housing scheme as detailed in the Planning […]
