Copdock and Washbrook
Parish Council
Parish Council
Parish Council
We are delighted to read and hear that so many residents are enjoying easier walks around the village due to new gates being in place!
The stockproof gates replace stiles mainly on the Washbrook side of the village as this is where the majority of stiles were; the map shows the new gates marked on it.
By way of a reminder, residents can still sponsor /donate a gate and have an inscribed plaque with wording of their choice fixed to it in memory of family members or loved ones. Any residents wishing to explore this further should contact Sue Frankis at clerk@copdockandwashbrook.org or on 07859 055699.
We remain grateful to the relevant landowners for their support and cooperation on this, the PRoW team at Suffolk County Council who have made a contribution to the cost, and, of course, Matt Green who has done another wonderful job on behalf of us all.
We will continue to look for further opportunities to improve the ability of residents to access and enjoy the beautiful countryside surrounding our village and, again, know that everyone will respect the land they cross, maintain livestock security and keep their dogs firmly under control at all times.
Message sent on behalf of Cllr Andy Mellen, Mid Suffolk District Council leader, and Cllr John Ward, Babergh District Council leader
The government has recently launched its consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) in Suffolk. This will run for seven weeks until 11th January 2026.
Message sent on behalf of Cllr Matthew Hicks and Nicola Beach
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Message from National Highways:
We are grateful to Rob Cutting at Fen Farm for creating a permissive path (a route across private land that the public is able to use with the landowner's permission) which will make it easier for residents to complete circular walks without necessarily having to negotiate the stiles that remain. The path (between routes W19 and W27) is shown on the map. Residents are of course still able to use the PRoW routes across the field should they choose. Rob and team are planning further fencing improvements over the winter around the field which will make things easier for walkers whilst also preserving /improving livestock security.
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We are delighted to read and hear that so many residents are enjoying easier walks around the village due to new gates being in place!
A communication from National Highways -
St Peter’s Church, Copdock is developing exciting plans for a National Lottery Heritage Fund project – and they’d love to hear your views.
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Residents are advised that the first stage of this project has been successfully completed and the new bus shelter is now operational.
