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What would happen if there is not enough Parish Councillors?
The answer to this is that there would no longer be any representation from local people regarding our Parish. If there is not a quorate number of Parish Councillors the Parish Council, as we currently know it, would not be viable. This would mean that the responsibilities and decisions that a Parish Council usually take would be passed to the District Council, and therefore there would be no 'local voice'. If you feel passionately about Trimley St Martin and it's future, then please do consider becoming a Parish Councillor. Please contact the Clerk for further information.
Parish Council Vacancies
Trimley St Martin Parish Council are looking for Parish Councillors. To find out more information contact the Parish Clerk or click here
The History of Trimley St Martin Parish Council
The Village Recorder, Liz Rastrick, has produced a brilliant blog about the history of the Parish Council. Check it out here https://trimleystmartinrecordersblog.com/2023/08/09/trimley-st-martin-parish-council-part-1-1845-1948/
Parking on grass verges
It has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that there are some residents continually parking on grass verges in residential areas. Although this is not prohibited, we would like to remind residents to be considerate to their neighbours.
Parking at Trimley St Martin Primary School
Trimley St Martin Parish Council have been made aware of a number of issues regarding parking outside the Primary School, particularly during school drop off and pick up times. Trimley St Martin Parish Council fully backs Trimley St Martin Primary School and would like to re-iterate their message.
'We are receiving, almost daily, comments and feedback from local residents regarding parking by parents at school drop off and pick up times.
A reminder that, when parking for morning drop off or afternoon pick ups, that it is essential that the Highway Code is adhered to. The double yellow lines were put in place to enable traffic to flow as freely as possible during these times and this cannot happen if people are parked on them illegally. This not only causes blockages and delays for other parents but also for residents who need to get in and out of their own driveways.'
Volunteers Required for Memory Lane Group in Trimley St Martin
We are looking for people who can work as part of a team with other volunteers for provide an interesting and safe space for those with dementia and their carers.
The Volunteer will need to -
- be flexible, willing and positive as role may need you to make teas/coffees, wash up, move tables and chairs and generally tidy up after a group sessions.
- participate in the activities of the session, which may include crafts, doing jigsaws, singing or dancing
-Generally chatting and listening to people at the group.
- a genuine caring nature, be positive and willing to be patient with good listening skills
-It s important to commit to the role and provide continuity to the group. The group meets fortnightly on Friday mornings at Memorial Hall, High Road, Trimley St Martin
- will need to complete an application form and have a DBS carried out as they are interacting with vulnerable people and participate in an induction which takes 2 hours. This covers safeguarding, GDPR, hygiene and basic dementia information.
- it is suggested that, if possible, the volunteer participates in a dementia workshop, which goes into more depth about dementia and how to interact with someone with dementia. This workshop is carried out at Home Instead office and is 3 hours.
Wendy Chard
Head of Community Engagement
Home Instead
01473 272301
01394 617558
Election of District Councillors to Orwell and Villages District Ward - Results
Following on from local elections the results have now been published. This can be viewed by clicking the below link.
Trimley St Martin Parish Council - Uncontested Election
The date for nominations for the Parish Council has now passed and it has been confirmed by East Suffolk Council that Trimley St Martin Parish Council has an uncontested election. Full information can be found by clicking the below link.
Overhanging Branches
Please could we ask that if you have any overhanging trees/hedges/trailing foliage that goes over a public footpath, that it is maintained and cut back.
Having these covering a footpath can make it very difficult for those with mobility issues, and those with pushchairs etc. With the colder weather it could also cause a trip hazard. The Parish Council thank you for your help with this.
Volunteers Required
The Parish Council have been made aware that during the recent spell of cold weather, the footbridge over the A14 became incredibly slippery. There have been requests for grit bins to be installed at either end of the bridge.
For this to become a reality, Suffolk County Council require that a list of volunteers is held by the Parish Council of those who have read and signed the Health and Safety Information and therefore would be covered by Suffolk County Councils insurance. Only these individuals would be approved to use the grit bins.
If anyone is willing to become a volunteer, please contact the Clerk. Unfortunately, if we do not have anyone come forward we will not be able to install a grit bin.
£2 Maximum Bus Fare from January 2023
The government has recently announced that single bus fares in England will be capped at a maximum of £2.00 for a three month period from January to March 2023 - outside of London where normally a cheaper fare applies - in an effort to help passengers cope with the cost of living crisis and encourage those who had ceased to use buses during the early stages of the pandemic to return. Those with free bus passes are currently only valid after 9.30am on weekdays, so this action will assist in particular those who need to travel to early hospital and medical appointments.
Ease The Squeeze from East Suffolk Council
Whether you are worried about the cost of living, or you want to help those who are, East Suffolk Council have set up a dedicated website to provide information on the servces and support available as well as helpful tips and advice.
Please visit www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/community/squeeze for more information.
Dog Waste Bins
Did you know you can report full/overflowing Dog Waste Bins? This can be on online at www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste/litter or by telephoning 0333 016 2000.
The Parish Council ask that you do not leave bags on the floor next to bins as this attracts vermin. We politely ask that if you find that a bin is full that you either put it in a different bin or take the waste home and dispose in your own bin.
The Parish Council are looking into ways to improve the situation.
Welcome Pack for New Residents
Trimley St Martin Parish Council have put together a Welcome Pack for new residents to the Parish. To download a copy please go to the 'New Residents Welcome Pack' area of the website, or alternatively click on the below link.
eries, there is a dedicated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page on the Suffolk County Council website at LED Streetlighting upgrade project | Suffolk County Council
Councillor Vacancies!
Are you 18 or over? Would you like to make a contribution to your village and add something a bit different to your CV at the same time? We currently have vacancies for three parish councillors. To find out more about eligibility and how you could contribute in this interesting and varied role please email the parish clerk: parishclerk@trimley-st-martin.org.uk
Temporary Bus Timetable
A shortage of bus drivers has resulted in changes to the bus timetable. The temporary timetable was put into place from 25 October. You can access this via the following link:
Quiet Lanes
Following a public consultation, Trimley St Martin Parish Council support Suffolk County
Council’s proposals to designate certain roads as Quiet Lanes.These are Grimston Lane (part) Thorpe Lane and Capel Hall Lane. The notice of proposal to designate, including details of how to make representations, and a map of the proposed Quiet Lanes in Trimley St Martin can be viewed on the Quiet Lanes page of this website:
http://trimleystmartin.onesuffolk.net/home/quiet-lanes/
Concerned About Anti-Social Behaviour?
Bonfires
For advice on safe and considerate use of bonfires please refer to this leaflet Bonfires
A Message from our Web Hosts
As you may be aware, website accessibility for those people with differing forms of visual impairment is becoming an ever more important feature of modern websites. Indeed for local government websites, there is a requirement to meet the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guideline) 2.1 Website Accessibility Standard by September 23rd 2020.
Here at One Suffolk we make all our websites accessible and I'm pleased to be able to update you on some additional works, to help in the area of accessibility, we have completed and launched in the last couple of days. On all One Suffolk websites you will now notice a small "disability icon" on the left hand side of all pages on your site. This provides in-built facilities for users with forms of visual impairment to change the colour contrast of the page and change the text size.
Spread the Word – Save Our Birds
Unfortunately, we have seen many of the wild bird populations decrease dramatically over the past 15 years. While our estuaries provide a fantastic place to walk with our families and dogs, the area is also a valuable habitat for birds in the winter. To find out more about how you can help protect birds on the Orwell estuary please click on this AONB link http://www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org/news-and-blogs/spread-the-word-save-our-birds/
The Village Recorder's Blog
Go to the blog page to learn more about the role of the Recorder and read her blog.