The Town Sign is back where it belongs after extensive repair work. It has been beautifully restored by the original craftsman.
No such thing as a free lunch?
Well, think of it as more of a swap. Ideas for 🍕
After taking part in the summer activities, why not stay on for free pizza and give us your ideas on how to improve Halesworth.
PCC invites residents to have their say about policing in the area
Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore is inviting people living in and around the Halesworth area to his next Q&A session to talk to him and local officers about policing and crime issues in the area.
It’s an informal drop-in session between 4.30 and 7pm on Wednesday 24th July at Holton Village Hall, Lodge Rd, Holton, Halesworth IP19 8PU. Everyone is welcome, there is no need to book in advance.
The PCC will be happy to talk about anything that is concerning the local community.
Tim said: “Hearing at first-hand what is going on in local communities is crucially important in my role as Suffolk’s PCC. I hope people will be encouraged to pop in and let me know what they think about policing and crime in the area.
“These public engagement sessions really do make a difference. It is only by hearing what people think that I can represent their views, I hope people will take the opportunity to drop in – I will be very happy to discuss anything that concerns them."
Members of the public are invited to have their say on the potential options for the Ipswich Northern Route when the consultation officially begins on 5 July 2019.
The public are being asked to comment on three proposed routes for the new road to the north of Ipswich. The consultation is being jointly developed by Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough, East Suffolk and Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils. It is also supported by West Suffolk Council.
The consultation information and questionnaire will be available online and will run for ten weeks from Friday 5 July until Friday 13 September 2019. During this time eleven drop-in sessions will be held throughout July where members of the public can find out about the project and speak with the team. www.ipswichnorthernroute.org.
Here are the details for the 11 events:
| Tuesday July 9 | Grundisburgh Village Hall | 3pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday July 10 | Needham Market Community Centre | 3pm – 7pm |
| Saturday July 13 | Woodbridge Community Hall | 10am – 3pm |
| Tuesday July 16 | Kesgrave War Memorial C.C. | 3pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday July 17 | Witnesham Village Hall | 3pm – 7pm |
| Friday July 19 | Coddenham Community Centre | 3pm – 7pm |
| Saturday July 20 | Ipswich Library | 10am – 3pm |
| Monday July 22 | Tithe Barn, Sproughton | 3pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday July 23 | Henley Community Centre | 4pm – 8pm |
| Friday July 26 | Martlesham Pavilion | 3pm – 7pm |
| Saturday July 27 | Claydon & Barham C.C. | 10am – 3pm |
As from the 1st July 2019 Great Anglia will charge for parking at the station.
Find more details of car parking here.
The Council flew a new flag on the Town Park flag pole on Friday as part of the Suffolk Day celebrations. The flag welcomes visitors to Halesworth and celebrates our links with Eitorf and Bouchain.
People & Places would like your views as somebody who uses Halesworth town centre; whether frequently or rarely. East Suffolk Council, Halesworth Town Council, Halesworth Business Connections, Halesworth Tourism Group and Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, are currently undertaking an evaluation of town centre vitality with the People & Places Partnership. The aim is to try to understand and plan for the continued vitality of the town centre. The Halesworth Town Centre Users Survey  is confidential and will take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Town Centre Survey: In the next few months an important survey of Halesworth’s town centre will be undertaken by the Peoples and Places Partnership. The aim of the research is to help identify strategic priorities and initiatives for all the East Suffolk towns collectively or on an individual town basis. The research will be used to support East Suffolk Council’s strategic direction regarding town’s centres and will be used to influence decisions and interventions through the following services: Planning, Economic development and regeneration, Assets, Active communities and Housing. The team responsible for the research have met with members of the Town Council, Halesworth Business Connections, Halesworth Tourism Group and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group. The Town Council will consider the suggested methodology for conducting the research at the next monthly meeting on 3rd June.
Halesworth in Bloom is once again on the look out for beautiful front gardens to celebrate at their awards ceremony later this year, but this year they are seeking your help so that they do not miss any hidden gems. If you spot a garden which catches your eye, or you are particularly proud of your own plot this year, please fill in a voting form. You may nominate as many gardens as you like, and all entries will be viewed and considered by an expert panel of judges, with one being awarded the accolade of Front Garden of the Year 2019! Voting forms can be obtained from the Library or in the Community News, so keep your eyes open and get voting for your favourites.
