This really isn’t good enough. Last week our brilliant village litter picker Jeremy cleared this pile of rubbish from behind the large green junction box at the Gandish Road / Flatford Lane crossroads. Sadly, this isn’t a one-off. It appears every 3–4 weeks in exactly the same spot, and it’s nearly always the same story [...]

We wanted to give everyone an update on our ongoing efforts to improve safety along the B1070 through the village. Following a recent meeting with SCC Highways officers, progress is being made: Updated design drawings have been shared and will be reviewed by SCC Highways. Officers will liaise with our representatives as the proposals are [...]

At February’s Parish Council meeting, Henry Fairbanks, Director of Acquisitions & Wholesale, Chestnut Group, presented plans for 14 new bed & breakfast rooms at the rear of The Red Lion (Application DC/25/05596), including contained parking. The proposals feature external walkways on the frontage facing the parking area and balconets — shallow, decorative railings outside windows [...]

We’re thrilled to share the fantastic visual identity created by Clubb Creative for In Our View, our programme celebrating 250 years since John Constable’s birth! Based right here in East Bergholt, Clubb Creative have captured the spirit of our village and the legacy of our most famous artist, creating a flexible, modern identity that frames [...]

East Bergholt Parish Council is looking for a new councillor, a person who wants to help make our village the best it can be. Could this be you? The work of parish councillors is to provide play, sports and leisure facilities; try to persuade the bigger councils to make our roads and footpaths safer; manage [...]