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New recycling collections in SuffolkFrom the end of next week, residents will begin to receive an information pack which includes details on what items can be put in each of their bins in preparation ...

LGR ProgressThere will be Western Suffolk, Eastern Suffolk and Ipswich and South Suffolk from May 2028. Babergh is currently forming part of a Voluntary Joint Committee that will begin to facilitate t...

Thank you to those who attended the Annual Parish Meeting.It was great to have the headteacher and pupils from Bentley Primary School attend.  The pupil's gave an excellent presentation about the Sch...

Samford Division – Parish Newsletter Summary (April & May 2026)As I deliver what will be my final report as your County Councillor, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to have served ...

Dear town and parish clerks,Please find a round up of all announcements issued by Babergh District Council.  This information is available on our website, and also forms part of a monthly update pr...

Government confirms ambitious new future for local government in Suffolk 25/03/26  The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that three unitary council...

Bentley Conservation Area - DecisionOn 23rd April 2025, Babergh District Council approved the designation of a new conservation area in the parish of Bentley - the Bentley Conservation Area.See here f...

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - DROP IN EVENT Many thanks to all those who came to our Neighbourhood Plan Drop In Event.It was well attended with lots of exchange of views and comments which is a great start to...