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.
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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.
Read more on Permissive Path Opened near Old Washbrook Church
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!
St Peter’s Church, Copdock is developing exciting plans for a National Lottery Heritage Fund project – and they’d love to hear your views.
Read more on Have your say on £250k community project at St Peter’s Church
Residents are advised that the first stage of this project has been successfully completed and the new bus shelter is now operational.
The Parish Council is pleased to advise residents that new gates will shortly be installed on many of the PRoW footpaths around the village.
Read more on New Gates Replacing Stiles on Public Rights of Way
Reducing vehicle speed within our village interior is one of our top priorities. Over the last year we have had new Speed Indicator Devices installed in both The Street and Chapel Lane and these have made a visible difference to driver behaviour in these locations. We are also awaiting a final decision by Suffolk County Council on our application for a 20mph speed limit in Elm Lane, Back Lane and The Street. Residents will recall that this was supported by over 80% of those who responded to our survey on the matter.
Communication received from Babergh District Council:
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Improvements to boost walking and cycling and improve road safety in two parts of Suffolk are taking shape following consultations with the public.
Read more on Suffolk County Council Report on their Active Travel Consultations
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
