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We intend to feature on this page notices you would find on the Parish Notice Board (other than Parish Council Agendas and Minutes - which can be found on the Parish Council page), plus other important announcements.
To place an item on the Notice Board, please contact the Chair, Mark Valladares on 07912 620187, or by e-mail at pc.creetingstpeter@gmail.com.
Some items can be added electronically as word or pdf files or as scanned images.
5 October 2024
The big news, I guess, is that the Speed Information Device that we ordered has arrived. It wasn't cheap but, thanks to generous grants from our County and District Councillors, the cost is pretty much wholly mitigated - we've received the grant from our District Councillors and the funds from our County Councillor are expected imminently. The next step is for the post on which it is to stand to be installed, and I'm optimistic that this shouldn't take too long.
Our finances remain sound, we've received the second instalment of our precept for the 2024/25 year and I'm confident that we can make it to the end of the financial year in our customary good shape. We'll be looking at proposals for next year's precept at our next meeting, so Council will need to decide what our goals are for 2025/26 then.
One recommendation from our audit this year was that we move to having a gov.uk account, and we've acted upon that. Residents will see that the contact address for the Council is now clerk@creetingstpeter-pc.gov.uk, bringing us into line with local government generally.
We have noted our objection to the proposed solar array in Badley, on the grounds that good agricultural land will be going to waste. At a time when food miles are part of the challenge of net zero, it does seem a pity that such land cannot be farmed economically. However, it is clear that the new Labour Government are keen on renewables, as evidenced by their decision to approve the Sunnica project in West Suffolk.
Our next project is to consult with residents about the renewal of the play equipment. There is potential to apply for funding available from the Gateway 14 development and we're keen to find out what potential users would like, rather than leaving the decision to people like me.
We've been approached by the River Gipping Trust, who have taken up the challenge of keeping the river path clear of vegetation for walkers to enjoy the route. As a volunteer group, they would be grateful for any financial contribution that we might be able to offer. That's a bit of a problem for us, as we don't have a lot of money available for such things, but we'll take a look and see if there is anything that we can do. If, however, any residents want to either join the River Gipping Trust, or make donations themselves, I'm sure that the Trust would be more than grateful.
Our next meeting is at 7.30 p.m. on 18 November, in the Church Room, and residents are more than welcome to attend.
Read more on Parish Council report - 30 September 2024
4 March 2023
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Residents are welcome to join us and raise any points of concern that they may have, and the meeting will take place at the Church Room at the end of The Lane, starting at 7.30 p.m.
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17 January 2023
A new year, and another meeting of the Parish Council. The key item of business is the adoption of the 2023/24 budget and the setting of the precept. It's been a difficult year, with inflation impacting on our costs, but we're hoping to maintain services at the current level.
Read more on Parish Council to meet on 23 January
23 November 2022
Yes, it's that time again, as Parish Council meets after last week's false start.
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30 September 2022
Yes, it's time once again for local government action in our village, as Parish Council will meet at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, October 17th.
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11 July 2022
Yes, the Parish Council will be meeting next Monday, with the adoption of the new Code of Conduct for Councillors scheduled. Residents are welcome to attend, and there is a section of the agenda intended for residents to raise issues of concern.
Read more on Parish Council to meet on 18 July
19 May 2022
We held the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday and, whilst it was short and sweet, it's nice to give residents an opportunity to find out what's been going on.
Read more on The Annual Parish Meeting has taken place
7 January 2022
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1 November 2016
Lorry Watch is an initiative run by Suffolk Trading Standards which empowers residents to prevent goods vehicles from breaching weight restrictions in their community.
The ‘Lorry Watch’ scheme is intended to prevent environmental damage to some of Suffolk’s most delicate settlements and to empower residents to stop the damage HGVs can cause to their communities.
If you feel your parish is blighted by illegal or inappropriate movement of goods vehicles then consider becoming a Lorry watch Co-ordinator or Observer.
Read here for more information or contact Peter Canfer at Suffolk Trading Standards on 01473 264859 or e mail peter.canfer@suffolk.gov.uk
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