EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Parish Council Meeting 8 January 2026 Agenda Item 8 FINAL LIST Date App. No Address Description 1. 18/12/25 DC/25/05098 The Old Rectory, Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, CO7 6 TH Application for Listed Building Consent – Installation of an Electric Vehicle Charger at rear of the property. 2. 29/12/25 DC/25/05616 The Smallholding, Wenham Lane, East Bergholt, CO7 6PJ Householder Planning Application – Construction of single storey front, rear and side extensions including external alterations and landscaping. PLANNING DECISIONS, POTENTIAL APPEALS, ENFORCEMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT CORRESPONDENCE Date App No. Address. Decision/comment As PC rec. A 17/12/25 [...]

Samford Report for January 2026 • Ipswich Heat Network: £10 million secured to harness river heat for public buildings, aiming for cleaner, affordable energy and local job creation. First connections expected by 2028. • Fostering Christmas Film: Suffolk Fostering Service released a film highlighting the importance of belonging for children in care. The council encourages fostering to keep children close to their communities. • Fire Service Improvements: Inspectors are satisfied with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service’s progress, supported by £1.6 million investment and a comprehensive improvement plan. • Battery Safety: Residents are urged to recycle batteries properly to prevent fires, [...]

1 EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Thursday 11 December 2025 at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt Present – Parish Councillors Councillor J Miller (Chair of the Council) Councillor N Roberts (Vice-Chair of the Council) Councillor R Allen Councillor S Davies Councillor M Hockley Councillor M Hurley Councillor L Matthews Councillor J Price Councillor R Smith Councillor G Woodcock In Attendance G White, Parish Clerk N Reed, Media consultant 3 members of the public OPEN PUBLIC SESSION Adrian James referred to the accident earlier in the week at the Gandish Road/B1070/Straight Road junction and [...]

1 EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL East Bergholt Parish Council Meeting Thursday 8 January 2026 at 7.30 pm at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt Dear Councillors Notice of meeting/Summons – You are summoned to the meeting of East Bergholt Parish Council which will take place on Thursday 8 January 2026 at 7.30 pm at The Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt. Yours sincerely Graham White Parish Clerk 2 January 2026 AGENDA OPEN PUBLIC SESSION Prior to commencement of the Council’s business, the opportunity will be given to members of the public to make representations to the Council or to [...]

EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL Grievance and Disciplinary Policy Grievance Procedure East Bergholt Parish Council’s policy aims to ensure that an employee’s grievance relating to their employment can be resolved quickly and fairly through the following procedure. 1. Informal Discussion Employees should communicate any grievance either verbally or in writing to the Chairman of the Council. If the grievance is about the Chairman of the Council, the employee should communicate with the Vice Chairman of the Council. A grievance will be treated with discretion and confidentiality at all times. It is anticipated that the majority of grievances will be resolved at [...]

EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL Health and Safety Policy East Bergholt Parish Council’s policy is to provide and maintain workplaces, working conditions, equipment and systems of work which are safe and healthy for all its employees and to provide information, training and supervision sufficient to maintain safety. The Council also accepts its responsibilities for the health and safety of other people who may be affected by its workplace activities. The arrangements for implementing this policy and the particular duties of persons for safety matters are specified below. Responsibilities The Council’s Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee is responsible for health and safety [...]

EAST BERGHOLT PARISH COUNCIL Complaints Policy and Procedure East Bergholt Parish Council is committed to providing a quality service for the benefit of the people who live or work in its area or are visitors to the locality. If you are dissatisfied with the standard of service you have received from this council or are unhappy about an action or lack of action by this council, this Policy sets out how you may complain to the council and how we shall try to resolve your complaint. It is generally in the interests of the complainant and the council to try [...]