Timescales This is to let you all know that there are some adjustments to the West Suffolk Local Plan timetable. This is so the next stage of the draft can include changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which are part of a national policy consultation announced by Government shortly before Christmas. Any changes… Read more

I have received notification for a proposed 103 acre solar farm in Wixoe. I am also aware of a proposal for another solar farm in Sturmer. The link to the application is here https://planning.westsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=ROQ8E4PD07P00&activeTab=summary Duncan Howlett, Chair of Wixoe, and I have had a look at the site and it is big. We would like… Read more

Ann Naylor and her merry band of volunteers have done it again. Congratulations on another brilliant effort. The community thanks you all. Kedington Community Hub has gone from strength to strength. This week they served 60 meals lunch time (selling out of all meals), the café continued to flourish in the afternoon with a complete… Read more

As you are aware the application for the relocated village shop at Kedington has been in for some time with correspondence going back and forth with the Highway Authority. They are now satisfied that they have sufficient information to support the proposed crossing and with this in place they are content that the scheme provides… Read more

At the Stradishall Parish Council, on Monday, I was asked if I could help with the plan to make more use of the church for community activities. I was happy to help, of course, as Stradishall doesn’t really have a village hall. I met with local representatives on Friday to have a look at the… Read more