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50% off loft insulation for Suffolk residents

9 October 2025

 Up to a quarter of a home’s heat can be lost through an uninsulated roof. Suffolk residents can now receive a 50 percent discount up to £200 and free delivery on eco friendly loft insulation from High Loft. To receive your personalised link complete the short form at https://highloft.co.uk/pages/suffolk-council-200-loft-insulation-contribution or call High Loft on 01706 248203. This offer is an excellent way to make your home warmer reduce your energy bills and support the environment. More information can be found at www.greensuffolk.org/how-to-take-action/at-home/grants-and-support-for-suffolk-residents

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Do you want to be notifed about local road closures?

25 September 2025

If you would like to be notified about local road closures you can view planned work online at https://one.network/

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Residents Mailing List

18 September 2025

A reminder that the Parish Council has a digital mailing list to help keep residents informed about important village news, events and urgent updates.

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DC/25/2997/FUL Solar Application

27 August 2025

We are conscious that there is a lot of local interest in this planning application:

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Could you be a Parish Councillor?

26 August 2025

We are very sorry to report that Cllr. Lucy Lavender has recently resigned from the Council. Lucy was our Vice Chair and a very active member. Her departure leaves another vacancy on the Council and we are seeking enthusiastic and engaged residents to join us. New councillors are vital to ensure the Parish Council continues to function effectively and to represent the interests of the village.

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Planning Meeting- 19th August

12 August 2025

Please note we are calling a Planning Meeting to discuss the following two applications, on Tuesday 19th August at 7.30pm. Residents are welcome to attend and speak during the Public Forum. 

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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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