Cockfield Parish Council Notes The Parish Council met on Thursday 24th November. Our District Councillor, Clive Arthey, provided a report that detailed a number of changes at Babergh District Council. A new Chief Executive has been appointed, Arthur Charvonia, who will take on his new responsibilities early in the New Year The council will relocate […]
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Parish Council October Meeting Report
The Parish Council met on Thursday 27th October. Our District Councillor, Clive Arthey, advised that a leaflet will be delivered to all households detailing changes to waste recycling in Suffolk. He noted that there is a major concern with the amount of contaminated waste being found in blue bins – specifically nappies and food waste […]
Parish Council June Meeting Report
The Parish Council met on Thursday 30th June 2016. Our County Councillor, Jenny Antill reported that Suffolk County Council has voted by a majority to support the proposal for devolution and an elected mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk. A process of consultation within the two counties will commence immediately. In answer to a question from […]
Parish Council May Meeting Report
The Parish Council met on Thursday 26th May 2016. This was the Annual Parish Council meeting where officers of the council are elected for the following year. Councillor Southgate was re-elected Chairman with Carl Brinkley as his deputy. The other officers were re-elected to their current posts, which are published on the village website, with […]
Chairman’s Report to Annual Parish Meeting
Introduction: It has been another busy year for the Parish Council which consists of nine members. Doug Read joined us as Clerk and regrettably was not able to attend last year’s meeting. However, he has now completed his first year of service and we thank him for his tremendous input Also we decided to […]
Parish Council Meeting May 26th – Agenda
Agenda for the meeting of the Parish Council which will be held in the Village Hall on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 7.30 p.m. […]
Parish Council April Meeting Report
The Parish Council met on Thursday 31st March 2016. Our County Councillor, Jenny Antill gave a brief report on the topic of devolution of government powers to Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire and the creation of an elected Mayor for this area. Discussions are at a very early stage and there is currently no agreed position […]
Parish Council February Meeting Report
The Parish Council met on Thursday 25th February 2016. Our District Councillor, Clive Arthey provided a response to a question from a resident regarding the Gt Blakenham power from waste plant. He advised that the incinerator is currently operating 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and that it has only suffered one significant shutdown since coming on […]
Local Resident Housing Needs – Important Notice
Local Resident Housing Needs – Important Notice. The Parish Council continues to work with Babergh District Council and Orwell Housing Association on Local Needs Housing within Cockfield. […]
Parish Council Meeting Report, Jan 2016
The Parish Council met on Thursday 28th January 2016. A new purpose built bin for dog waste has now been installed on the South side of Great Green. Dog walkers are asked to ensure that they clear up after their dogs and put the resulting waste either in this bin or take it home with […]
