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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

19 July 2021

On 6th February 1952, The Queen ascended the throne, upon the death of her father, King George VI. Throughout 2022 the United Kingdom will be celebrating the Queen’s 70th Jubilee, this being denoted by Platinum.

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Maintenance Man/Woman Wanted

17 June 2021

Are you handy with maintenance jobs? Ufford PC are looking for a person to carryout occasional maintenance jobs for them. We are happy to pay £15 per hour for the work (plus materials) but we must insist that the contractor holds valid Public Liability Insurance.

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Tyre/Rope Swings in Parklands Wood

12 May 2021

The Parish Council are aware of a number of Tyre/Rope Swings that have been set up in Parklands Wood.

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Understanding the hidden impact of periods

21 April 2021

Residents in East Suffolk are invited to have their say on how periods may impact those who experience them in a new survey.

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Planning Applications in Neighbouring Parishes

12 March 2021

You have probably noticed in the local press that a number of our neighbours have recently been battling large developments: 75 dwellings in Rendlesham, 123 dwellings in Pettistree and, still on the table at the time of writing, the 80 Bed Care home with a further 75 assisted care bungalows in Melton. But what have these got to do with Ufford?

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Bin Collections Rescheduled

12 February 2021

Following this week’s severe weather, which led to the cancellation of all refuse collections in the district, East Suffolk Norse will resume collections on Monday 15 February.

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Residents asked to consider the environment in New Year’s resolutions

15 January 2021

An East Suffolk councillor is calling on residents to make New Year’s resolutions to cut their carbon footprint in 2021 and help tackle the climate emergency.

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Working with our neighbouring Parish Councils

23 November 2020

Base Business Park (formally known as Bentwaters Park) was established after the US Airforce left in 1993. This facility has expanded year on year and now offers Industrial Units and Warehousing, Workshops, Offices and Secure Storage.

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How do I comment on a Panning Application?

31 July 2020

Once an application has been lodged, if you would like to comment on it, it is very important that you do so directly to ESC. It is ESC who decide if an application can be permitted or not, not the Parish Council. Ufford Parish Council is a ‘Statutory Consultee’ so we are asked for our opinion on each application.

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Can I monitor Planning Applications for Ufford?

17 July 2020

Yes, this is the best way to keep up to date with applications affecting your parish:

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