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FAYAP Youth Clubs and Volunteer Opportunities – Can You Help Spread the Word?

3 July 2025

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Hacheston Parish Council is pleased to help share information from FAYAP (Framlingham Area Youth Action Partnership), who run youth clubs and creative programmes for young people in Framlingham and surrounding villages.

FAYAP is working to reach more young people who might benefit from a safe, welcoming space to socialise, get creative, and access informal support. Their youth clubs and programmes are open to all and could be especially valuable to young people in rural communities like Hacheston.

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Citizens Advice East Suffolk – Here to Help

27 June 2025

We would like to remind residents that Citizens Advice East Suffolk is available to offer free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues including debt, housing, benefits, employment, energy costs and more.

There are several easy ways to get in touch:

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Planning Updates & Ancona Solar Farm

21 June 2025

Hacheston Parish Council will be holding an Extraordinary Meeting this Wednesday at 7pm, primarily to discuss the revised planning application for the land at Bloomville Hall.

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We Are Now in the Public Rights Period – What Does This Mean for You?

17 June 2025

Each year, parish councils must make their financial records available for public inspection for a fixed period. This is known as the Public Rights Period.

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Proposed footpath improvement at Marlesford

7 June 2025

Marlesford Parish Council is working to improve the footpath that runs from the south-west end of the village to the Fiveways roundabout.

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Local Government Review - Have your Say

3 June 2025

District and Borough Councils’ clear message to communities:Devolutuon poster
“Let’s shape the future of Suffolk together!”
Suffolk’s five district and borough councils are launching a county-wide survey asking
people for their views on the future of vital local government services.

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Proposed Battery Energy Storage Facility in Hacheston

22 May 2025

Hacheston Parish Council would like to inform residents of an upcoming planning application for a 50MW battery energy storage facility proposed by Balance Power. The planned site is located directly south of the Wickham Market Substation (IP13 0DZ), between Hacheston and Parham.

As part of the early consultation process, Balance Power are currently distributing information flyers to local households. These will include details about the project and its intended benefits.

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Annual Meetings- 21st May

12 May 2025

Annual Parish and Parish Council Meetings – 7pm on Wednesday 21st May

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Warm Homes Suffolk: Interest-Free Loans Available for Home Energy Improvements

17 April 2025

We would like to spread the word about the Warm Homes Suffolk initiative, a scheme run by Suffolk County Council in partnership with social enterprise lender Lendology CIC.

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