NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUPPORT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM April 2026 On 26 th March 2026, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils announced their intention to step in and provide additional financial support (subject to certain criteria being met) to assist those Town and Parish Councils wanting to bring forward a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). Elsewhere, we have explained what our current support offer consists off, including officer support and advice on good practice as well as financial help to cover the first stage of environmental screening, and covering the key costs following the submission of a draft NDP to us. [...]

Agenda Item 11 CORRESPONDENCE LIST Council Meeting 14 May 2026 Date Sender Subject 1. 13/04/26 Linda Bestow, Lambe School Thanks for grant aid 2. 13/05/26 Darius Laws, new County Councillor Introductory meeting

1 EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE STRATEGY, POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 7 May 2026 Present – Parish Councillors Councillor R Elmer (Chair) Councillor M Burns Councillor M Hockley Councillor M Hurley Councillor J Miller Councillor J Price In Attendance G White, Parish Clerk Four members of the public OPEN PUBLIC SESSION Vic Saunders, Treasurer, East Bergholt Bowls Club presented the Club’s grant application for equipment. The Club’s equipment had been prioritised in terms of age and the current rotorake was over 20 years old and in need of replacement. This was used on a weekly basis and [...]

EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Parish Council Meeting 14 May 2026 Agenda Item 12 Date App. No Address Description 1. 20/04/26 DC/26/00512 Bolingbroke, Gaston Street, East Bergholt, CO7 6SS Householder application – Erection of a single-storey side extension, conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation, replacement of existing pitched garage roof with flat roof and relocation of main dwelling entrance to the side elevation. 2. 22/04/26 DC/26/01641 The Hermitage, Quintons Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6RB Householder application – Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array in the garden. 3. 06/05/26 DC/26/01911 Stable Cottage, Flatford Lane, East Bergholt, [...]

Introduction In an effort to enhance road safety and improve the quality of life in our communities, we are excited to introduce the new 20mph policy. The policy allows communities greater opportunity to reduce the speed limit, where appropriate, in residential and high-pedestrian areas to 20mph. By implementing this policy, we hope to create safer environments for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. The decision to lower speed limits is backed by extensive research and successful case studies from other regions. Studies have shown that reducing speed limits can significantly decrease the number and severity of road accidents. Additionally, slower speeds [...]

Page 1 of 3 East Bergholt Parish Council, 20 mph “zone” proposal April 2026 Context The Parish council meeting on 9 th April 2026, discussed correspondence from members of the public concerned about the dangers from traffic for children walking to school. A Suffolk Highways policy regarding 20 mph “zones” was mentioned and it was agreed that Councillors Roberts and Price would meet to review what might be done. Councillors Roberts and Price met on Thursday 16 th April and this brief forms the notes from that meeting. This document is to be available for discussion under “Highway Plans” at [...]

Constable Hall Financial Summary for period 1.1.23 – 31.12.23 Income £ Bookings 16,749.32 Returnable deposits 1800.00 Way leave 11.50 Donation 10.00 Race night 1088.25 Parish Council rent & grant 513.50 Other 2.00 ------------- Constable Hall 20174.57 Warm Space Cafe 18532.49 ------------ 38707.06 Expenditure Returned deposits 1526.84 Maintenance 2201.17 Cleaner 2818.25 Insurance, Legal & Licences 1540.18 Water 155.24 Fire Ext Service 176.40 Race Night 98.58 Electricity 1260.00 Gas 1867.28 Parish Magazine Adverts 214.00 Hallmaster, IT & Plusnet 768.87 Babergh 117.52 Locksmith, Cesspit, Film hire, Interpreter, garden 1615.41 TV Licence 159.00 ------------ Constable Hall 14518.74 Warm space 13838.58 ---------- 28357.32 10349.74 Surplus [...]