A12, MARTLESHAM & SURROUNDING ROADS - PROPOSED SPEED LIMITS
The County Council revised speed limit proposals are due to be considered by the Development and Regulation Committee of Suffolk County Council on 11 June 2019. The meeting will take place at 10.00am at Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich. Read our views here and for more information please click here
Replacing Public Places Protection Orders concerning alcohol
East Suffolk Council has been looking at the effectiveness of orders prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public places and would like your views. Read more here
Grainger Land Auction
The Parish Council is aware that many residents have expressed concerns about the auction of the Doctors' (eastern) car park by The Square, the adjacent grassed area and the old runway. Read more...
Potential closure of the Felixstowe Road for a pedestrian crossing
We are pleased to report that Suffolk County Council Highways has reviewed the proposed closure of Felixstowe Road associated with the installation of a pedestrian crossing. As a result the proposed daytime closures of the Felixstowe Road will no longer be required. Proposed overnight closures (two or three nights) will still be required to undertake the carriageway resurfacing on the Anson/Gloster/Felixstowe roads junction in order to incorporate the approaches to the two new zebra crossings. These closures are currently anticipated during the last week of June. Work on the paving/kerbing necessary for the Felixstowe Road zebra crossing can be completed from behind barriers whilst still maintaining two-way vehicular traffic flow. These works will immediately precede the overnight carriageway surfacing works. We are advised that, whilst these works are being undertaken, pedestrians will be diverted around the works, in a similar fashion to diversions during the Anson Road installation of the pedestrian crossing.
Martlesham Fete - Saturday 20th July 2019
We are excited to have a fairground at this year’s event, featuring bungee trampolines, a mini coaster ride, toy roundabout, inflatable slide, adventure play, and kiosks selling sweets and candy floss.
We are also pleased to announce that there will be a new and fabulous Mini Sports Tournament, incorporating competitions for individuals in a range of different sporting skills, for all ages.
This is kindly being organised by staff at Copleston and Kesgrave High Schools.
The tournament will be split into four age ranges: under 11, 11 to 17, 18 to 64 and over 65s, with a host of prizes for winners. We are grateful to Aldi for donating the prizes.
Read more...
Contact email: mvfete@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer or just ask a question.
Wanted - Three Parish Councillors!
12 out of 15 seats were filled in the Parish Council elections. We therefore have 3 seats which can be filled by co-option at the next meeting of the full Council on 05 June 2019 (details below).
Martlesham Parish Council has many functions and powers which can affect the quality of life of your community. We look after open spaces, footpaths, play areas, bus shelters, litter and dog dirt bins; organise practical working parties; respond to planning applications and consultations; liaise with the principal authorities to raise matters of local concern such as traffic issues & getting about the Martlesham Retail Park, and work with local organisations. Don’t worry you don’t have to get involved in everything or be an expert to be a councillor.
If you think you could be a councillor, please contact the Clerk for more information and to check whether you are eligible. Please come along to a meeting and find out what we’re like – we’d love to meet you!
Parish Council Appointments
For details on what the Council does and how it does it, please click here
At its May Annual Parish Council meeting the Council made the following appointments from among its members:
Chairman – Mike Irwin; Vice-Chairman – Laurence Burrows;
Development Plans Committee Chairman – Stephen Denton;
Finance & General Purposes Chairman – Laurence Burrows;
Recreation & Amenities Chairman – to be appointed.
Report on Annual Parish Meeting
There was an excellent turn out for the Annual Parish Meeting which took place on Wednesday 24th April. Following a presentation of cheques to local organisations which had applied for Parish Council grants, Mike Irwin (Chairman, Martlesham Parish Council) and Committee Chairmen reported on the finances and activities of the Parish Council over the last year.
Mr Irwin thanked all the Parish Councillors for their commitment to the local community. He thanked Mr Forbes for his contribution to footpath and tree maintenance every year. Mr Irwin presented certificates to Messrs Welch, Kelso and Brome recognising their long and invaluable service to the Council on the occasion of their retirement as councillors.
Martlesham Common Insect Study
Studies of the invertebrates on Martlesham Common have begun. By periodically identifying the variety of insects present on the Common we can ensure our Management Plan for the heathland is working well and it gives us valuable data. We are adding the study results to the recent flora and fauna study results for the Common. Together they help evidence the great environment in which we live.
School Transport: Have you heard?
Important changes to the Suffolk County Council School Transport Policy mean all parents MUST opt-in by 31st May each year for school travel to be provided in the following school year for their child as this will no longer be provided automatically. (For more information, please see our news item on this page)
Forthcoming Meetings of the Parish Council
Finance and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 29th May 2019
Parish Council Meetings - Wednesday 5th June and 3rd July 2019.
Development Plans Committee - Wednesday 12th June 2019.
For the full 2019 calendar of meetings, please click here or please see our Event Calendar on this page. All meetings start at 7.30pm in the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, and are open to the public, who are welcome to ask questions or make comments to the Council during a public forum.
Trim Trail Update
We are pleased to announce that we have recently been granted the funding for this by Suffolk Coastal District Council. The project is taking shape with exercise stations to be located at 7 locations with 10 items of static equipment in total. The trail will extend around Martlesham Heath and The Common. We shall keep you updated on progress.
Brightwell Lakes Development
Further plans have been posted on the Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) website, www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk, including a new design for the entrance. Work is now scheduled to commence Spring 2019. We shall monitor the situation to ensure there are no unnecessary delays.
Martlesham Common Local Nature Reserve
With its recent designated status as a Local Nature Reserve, the Parish Council is working with the Greenways Countryside Project under a new Management Plan to manage the wildlife and public access over the Common, until 2024. Read more on martlesham-common-nature-reserve.
Volunteer Opportunity - Public Transport Representative
The Council is seeking an enthusiastic user (or users) of public transport who would be willing to give up some of their time to act as a public transport coordinator. We envisage that the volunteer (s) would act as a focus for seeking service improvements for Martlesham and represent the parish’s interests when shared services are under discussion. If you are interested, please contact the Clerk for details.