Copdock and Washbrook
Parish Council
Parish Council
Parish Council
Residents will be aware from previous communications that the Parish Council has been working with residents of Whights Corner, BMSDC and Suffolk Police to address ongoing problems with anti-social behaviour, dangerous driving and other vehicular offences. The Parish Council is pleased to confirm that a 3 month trial of CCTV monitoring of the area is now operational and expresses its thanks to Peter Watson, Community Safety Officer at Babergh District Council for his support in securing funding for this. It is hoped that this initiative will prove to be useful both as a deterrent and also as a mechanism for gathering evidence that can lead to successful enforcement. Residents should continue to report instances of dangerous driving etc. to the Police by telephoning '999', as they happen.
A wonderful response to our call to arms last week. Thanks to all those who attended and also to those who have offered help but couldn't be there in person. Another great demonstration of the wonderful latent community spirit that we have within Copdock and Washbrook
The Parish Council is currently pressing for an extension of the consultation deadline which is set as the 19th October 2024 but Suffolk County Council (SCC) is resisting this. It is vital therefore that residents SUBMIT THEIR OBJECTIONS THIS WEEK BEFORE THE DEADLINE EXPIRES.
Read more on UPDATE: BROCKLEY WOOD QUARRY AND WASTE PROCESSING PLANT (SCC/0105/22B)
The Parish Council has been asked by Babergh District Council to share the following information regarding changes to bin collections in 2026.
Read more on Changes to Babergh District Council Bin Collections in 2026
Under s137 of the 1972 Local Government Act, parish councils have the power to support local groups and organisations with small grants that benefit parishioners of the village in some way or another. We have, as a Council, allocated a modest budget for this purpose and would encourage any local groups domiciled within the village, who are looking for some help with a small project of some description, to get in touch to see whether we may be able to help.
Read more on SMALL GRANTS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GROUPS /ORGANISATIONS
Despite a High Court decision that the planning decision made by Suffolk County Council was unlawful, the applicants have resubmitted their application UNCHANGED.
Read more on BROCKLEY WOOD QUARRY AND WASTE PROCESSING PLANT - CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS IGNORED
Our thanks to Will Moser for doing another excellent job for the Parish Council in recovering the pavement width at the bottom of The Street and around the Book Exchange. We hope residents agree this gives a much smarter look on entering the village as well as making life easier for pedestrians. We want to have similar work done along sections of the Old London Road and, given that this is beyond Parish resources, continue to press Suffolk County Council to either do the work themselves or release funding under their 'Self Help' scheme.
The Parish Council wishes to clarify some important points regarding the Capel to Copdock Active Travel Scheme.
