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 FROM TAYLOR WIMPEY EAST ANGLIA: We are writing to inform you that we are holding an online consultation to give local people the chance to view and comment on our proposals for phases 2A and 2B of new homes at our Wolsey Grange 2 development in Suffolk. These phases form the first residential phase of the Wolsey Grange 2 development, which will consist of 750 new homes.
Read more on Public Consultation for phases 2A and 2B of the Wolsey Grange 2 development
The Parish Council is delighted to advise residents that our application to Babergh District Council for a £93k grant towards the new play area has been approved and that construction will take place most likely in early 2027. The balance of the overall cost (circa £130-140k) will be met by a combination of Parish Council held CIL reserves and other smaller grants (our thanks to Cllrs Marc Rowland, Christopher Hudson and the Belstead Ganzoni Trust in this regards).
Yesterday, the Government withdrew its decision on Local Government Reorganisation in Suffolk while it carries out a review of the LGR programme.
The Parish Council has been concerned by instances of drivers heading along the Old London Road in the wrong direction and have successfully lobbied Suffolk County Council Highways to deploy "NO ENTRY" markings on the road surface at the Elm Lane/Church Lane staggered crossroads and at Whight's Corner using durable Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) surfacing. This is not as comprehensive as we pushed for, but the method has apparently been used successfully elsewhere in the county to address the same issue.
Residents will recall that the Parish Council survey on this matter revealed 80% of respondents in support of such a measure and we have since that time been pursuing an application for a 20mph limit throughout the village interior via Suffolk County Council.
The Parish Council has for some time been pressing Suffolk County Council Farms (from whom we lease Jubilee Meadow) to carry out maintenance and improvement work which reduces the risk of extreme flood damage in future.
Residents will be aware that this route had to be closed due to the bridge over the Brook becoming unsafe for both pedestrians and also farm traffic necessary to gain access to the field beyond.
MESSAGE FROM JAMES CARTLIDGE MP
Read more on James Cartlidge MP - South Suffolk Seniors Fair - Friday 18th September
Large construction vehicle movements on A14 and A12
Mid-September until late-October 2026 (Mon - Thurs only)
New dates - late September to mid-November 2026
Read more on Bramford to Twinstead: Vehicle movements along A14 and A12 in September and October
MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL HIGHWAYS:
