Trimley St Mary Parish Council

02/06/2026

We aim to produce a monthly report for the data recovered from the Speed Indicator Device (SIDs) - this being the first – This can be found on the website and our page.
Spriteshall Lane SID results May 2026 (01/05/26 – 29/05/26)
An average of 4,486 vehicles / day entering TS Mary from Walton
400 – 500 vehicles / hour between 1500 – 1730hrs
300 – 400 at 0830 each weekday morning during school days – 200 if no school
Busiest day of the week is Friday (23,790 vehicles average = 4,758 each Friday)
Average speeds throughout = 25 – 29mph
Highest speed recorded was 55-60mph between 2330 – 0100hrs (blue lights?)
Thurmans Lane SID results May 2026 (01/05/26 – 29/05/26)
An average of 1,319 vehicle / day entering TS Mary from TS Martin
245 – 350 vehicles / hour between noon – 1730hrs
185 vehicles at 0800-0900 each weekday morning during school days – 148 if no school
Busiest day of the week is Thursday (school day) or Friday (non-school day)
Average speed s throughout = 29mph
Highest speed recorded was 50mph (twice) (Both at 00.00hrs - blue lights?)
From historic data (no longer available), whilst the traffic flow may seem high, it is significantly lower now than before the link road from Walton to Candlet Road was opened ....

25/05/2026

Please fill up the doggy bowl if you are passing

To help reduce single use water bottles we have installed a public drinking water bottle filling tap at the Welcome Hall for all to use. The tap is situated down the left hand side.

22/05/2026

On the subject of Faulkeners Way . . .
Quick heads up.
Faulkeners Way
Planned Road Closure
Between 13 -24 July

22/05/2026

Travelling through Trimley ?
Mini Roundabout repair
22 May 7pm - 23 May 5am

11/04/2026

Lot's of free great books in our book library at The Welcome Hall, Trimley St. Mary

19/03/2026

As part of our Parish Action Plan we are putting in more benches, 2 at Stennetts thanks to CLLR Stuart Bird, our Suffolk County Councillor who awarded us £1700 from his locality Budget and a picnic bench and seat on St Mary Green thanks to our East Suffolk Council district Councillors Lee Reeves & Mike Ninney who gave us a grant of £3000 towards these. Further to this the PC have funded the bases for 4 of the original benches on St Marys Green to sit on. Thanks to Last Hire & Renovations and Realise Futures Eco Furniture for the excellent service

16/03/2026

New class starting at The Welcome Hall, Trimley St. Mary April 14th 10.45 am

📢NEW CLASS COMING TO FELIXSTOWE📢

👉Please SHARE & help spread the opportunity to get involved in our friendly & inclusive dance community💫

🍑BUMBA DANCE FITNESS🎶

Our unique dance party classes with latin & world rhythms to wiggle, giggle & jiggle to!

Suitable for all levels, all ages, shapes & sizes. Whether you're a beginner, older adult or fitness fanatic...

This dance class has an achievable flow for all, whilst being kinder on the knees & can be taken completely at your own pace, allowing you to move as gentle, as flavoursome & as energetic as you feel, taking it easier or upping your game if you wish!

🎶 Join us Tuesdays 10:45am at Trimley Welcome Hall - starting 14th April

Message or visit www.bookwhen.com/mdm to book

Followed by additional time for a leisurely exit, optional complimentary cuppa & chat ☕

Ample roadside parking available - please park considerately & bring a bottle of water with you

Any Qs get in touch

Lil Miss Bumba 💜 x

12/03/2026

Welcome to the Trimley St Mary Parish Council news March 2026
Parish Council Precept (Council Tax Charge)
Like all councils the Parish needs funds to operate, to secure the budget the Council prepares one and submits its precept to East Suffolk Council for inclusion on the Council Tax charge for Trimley St Mary. (£58,000.00)
There are roughly 1568 dwellings in Trimley St Mary, not all dwellings contribute the full amount some may not contribute at all.
The average charge on a dwelling in Band D is £45.04 per year or £0.86 per week. The Band D rate remains one of the lowest in the East Suffolk Region.
The Council uses it budget to pay for the officers of the Council (2) a Clerk & Finance Officer neither of which are full time. Our Parish Councillors are voluntary.
The rest of the precept is spent on enhancing the village schemes in 2025 included substantial contributions to upgrade children’s play equipment on two sites, Faulkeners Way & Stennett’s Field. New Benches & Picnic tables grant to the School for Books.
We have further projects that we will be carrying out in 2026 & beyond, we the Council believe we are always diligent in the way we provide for the village & are careful when we set each year’s budget, we do not waste your money it is aways used sensibly so we leave Trimley St Mary in the best pace we can for the future of us all.
During 24/25 6 projects came to fruition, enabling the Council through diligence, experience and ability to raise grants in addition to the Community Infrastructure Levy from new builds revenue and precept funds to deliver £180,000 worth of infrastructure to the Parish 3 times the annual precept revenue.
Projects:
FAULKENERS WAY Play Area (ESC JOINT VENTURE)
ST MARYS GREEN SEATING AND Picnic Tables
WELCOME HALL Solar Panels
WECOME HALL Storage and Archive Facility
STENNETS MEMORIAL PLAYINGFIELD Additional New Multi Play Area
TRIMLEY ST MARY SCHOOL Reading Programme/book/dictionaries/atlases/globes/gardening equipment
Many ongoing smaller projects including Bulb Planting, School Gardening and infrastructure to support education and Playing field Shade for picnic Tables
Yellow line junctions in Station Road will be delivered April/May 2026.
New Clerk: We would like to welcome Letitia Martin who will work closely with our responsible financial officer Carly Small.
Parish Council Meetings are at the Welcome Hall at 7. 30pm on the first Monday of the month. Members of the public very welcome. Next meeting is April 13th.

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01/03/2026

At The Welcome Hall, Trimley St. Mary every Wednesday FREE CIRCUS TASTER SESSIONS!!
FREE taster session
They have classes running in three destinations:
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🎪Wednesdays : Trimley St Mary Welcome Hall
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Circus Tots
Home education sessions
SEN Sessions
Childrens classes
Adult day sessions
Accessible circus sessions for adults with additional needs
Free Flow Community sessions
Follow the link below or the QR code to book on to one of our exciting sessions and If you SHARE this post and COMMENT below we will send you a free discount code for your first session!
 https://goteamup.com/p/12487764-circable-ltd/
We can’t wait to welcome you in to our warm, accessible circus community🙃

28/02/2026

Allotments: The Parish Council are trustees for land, known as Town Field. The Charity of Ellis Kindge/poors allotments was originally established in 1876 and the land has been divided into a number of allotments for the residents of Trimley St Mary for some years. If you would like to be added to the small Waiting list please email [email protected]