Copdock and Washbrook
Parish Council
Parish Council
Parish Council
"Copdock leaders hope to reduce speed limit to 20mph.
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Residents will have noticed that the Speed Indicator Devices are now operational in both The Street and Chapel Lane. As well as helping drivers to limit their speed, they will also capture useful data about average speed and other aspects of driver behaviour.
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 has been asked by Babergh District Council to share the following information regarding changes to bin collections in 2026.
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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.
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The Parish Council wishes to clarify some important points regarding the Capel to Copdock Active Travel Scheme.
