Martlesham Council

A new parish councillor for Martlesham

At last month’s meeting, Martlesham Council was delighted to welcome new councillor, Chrissie Geeson. Chrissie is deeply passionate about our Martlesham community as the area has always been her home. She brings with her broad experience having worked for many years within Suffolk County Council. She currently serves as the safeguarding member of the board for Anglia Care Trust and is looking forward to being a voice for those who struggle to be heard, an advocate for change and to serving her community.

Village Fete

We write this before the fete takes place but hope that the weather favoured us and that you had a great time. A big thank you to all the individuals and organisations which have co-operated to make the big day happen. Please continue to support those charities, organisations and businesses involved.

We would love your feedback on the day, what went well, what could be improved and suggestions for the future. Please email the organising team at mvfete@gmail.com with your thoughts.

 

Grants to local organisations in 2025

The Parish Council will be considering all applications for grants from local organisations in the autumn. If your group wishes to apply for a grant, please use the following email enquiries@martleshamcouncil.org.uk  to request an application form. All application forms to be completed and returned to the Parish Council by Monday 07 October 2024. These grants are awarded for the financial year 2025/26 and will be presented at the 2025 Annual Parish Meeting.  Last year’s recipients included Martlesham in Bloom, Martlesham Brass, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Martlesham Conservation Group and Martlesham Heath Aviation Society.

Tree of the Month August 2024 – James Grieve Apple – Malus domestica

This month’s young tree is a variety of apple known as ‘James Grieve’ of Scottish origins. It is situated on the land adjacent to the Community Hall and Council offices and was planted by the daughters of the late John Forbes, a much-respected Parish Councillor and tree warden, in 2022. The well flavoured large fruit can be picked in July for both eating and cooking. Council staff and tree wardens were delighted to note that for the for the very first time this summer the tree bore two apples. However, before they were able to take a photo, the apples had gone. We hope that whoever picked them really enjoyed them and we look forward to seeing more fruit next year.

 

Forthcoming meetings

There are no Parish Council meetings in August.

Parish Council meeting – Wednesday 4^th September

Recreation & Amenities Committee meeting – Wednesday 11^th September

 

For more information visit our website

website: www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk