Neighbourhood Watch (Scheme Number – 000182752)

We are delighted to welcome new members to our group, which has been set up to connect our community together, to feel safer, reduce opportunities for crime to happen, and be supported and engaged with one another. Being a member of our group means that you will receive local information, be invited to be part of our activities, and HELP MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. TOGETHER.

An application has been made to highways for use of their posts to display the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme signs.  Initially, we are applying for 12 signs which will once permission has been granted, will be displayed around Martlesham and Martlesham Heath.  On researching the chosen sites, we did notice several signs already being displayed.  If you would like a sign to be placed on your road, please contact the Parish Council Offices.

Nature for Us All Project – Next Steps

The seating and pathway are now in situ at Kronji’s Piece, creating a lovely place to sit in the sun (when it’s shining) and soak up the changing colours of the seasons.

The next stage will include creating dead hedges that will provide excellent habitat for all manner of wildlife, together with some insect houses.  Charlie Zakss from Suffolk Wildlife Trust will be leading sessions with Suffolk Sight Youth Group and the Open Space Wellbeing Group to create these habitats.

Martlesham in Bloom will be sponsoring and implementing planting which will include native shrubs, and climbers along with bulbs and plug plants. The Parish Council will be planting a wild pear tree and native holly plants.

We are also going to start considering sensory tactile pieces which highlight the plants and wildlife found on the site.  If you would like to help and be involved in projects on Kronji’s Piece and the Recreation Ground, please let us know.

Repurposing of the Pétanque Piste, Recreation Ground, The Street

We are pleased to announce that we have plans to repurpose the pétanque piste at the recreation ground in Old Martlesham.  The proposal is to turn this into a purpose-built ball play MUGA.  We have received confirmation that this can be carried out under permitted development and are now in the process of obtaining quotes and sourcing additional funding for the supply and fit of the equipment.

If you have any ideas for additional projects throughout Martlesham and Martlesham Heath that you feel the Parish Council could help with, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Farewell

It is with heavy hearts that we have to say farewell to Jane Hall who has been a valued member of the Parish Council for several years.  Jane has worked meticulously on all aspects of Parish Council Work.  In particular planning, Chairing the Development, Environment & Transport Planning Committee.  Jane’s knowledge of biodiversity has set us in good stead to progress with our Biodiversity Action Plan.  Jane has confirmed that she will continue to support the Parish Council in her role as Tree Warden. We wish Jane all the best and thank her support over the years.

Forthcoming Parish Council Meetings

The next full Parish Council meeting will take place on the Wednesday 5^th November.  Subsequent meetings are: –

Recreation and Amenities Committee, Wednesday 12^th November.

All Council meetings start at 19:30 and are open to the public, who are welcome to ask questions or make comments to the Council during a public forum.

Contacting the Council

Councillors and staff can be contacted at the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4BP.

Telephone 01473 612632.  Please leave a message if no reply and we will get back to you as necessary.  The office is open to the public between 9:00 until 15:00 (Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays)

Email: enquires@martleshamcouncil.org.uk or clerk@martleshamcouncil.org.uk.

Website: – www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk

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