Martlesham Parish Council

11/06/2026

Meeting Notice 📢
The next Development, Environment & Transport Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 17th June from 7:30pm at our Parish Room.
Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. The agenda is published on our website for your viewing 👉
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/council-meetings/development--environment-and-transport-planning-committee-meetings---minutes-and-agendas

09/06/2026

Portal Woodlands Conservation Group 🌳🍂

Portal Woodlands Conservation Group will be holding their next work morning on Sunday 14th June from 10:00 till noon, meeting at the education area.

New volunteers of all ages and abilities are always welcome; no experience is needed.
To find out more, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website 👉
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/parish-council-working-parties-groups/portal-woodlands-working-group

08/06/2026

🛠Martlesham Repair Hub🛠
The Martlesham Repair Hub will return on Saturday 13th June between 10am and 12pm at the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB.

Local volunteers will be on hand to help repair your broken everyday items, and help to keep them away from landfill.

For more information please see our website via the link below 👉
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/parish-council-working-parties-groups/martlesham-climate-action-group

04/06/2026

🌟Carers Workshop🌟
Are you in a caring role and would like to develop your communication techniques?
Suffolk Family Carers will be holding their next Caring and Communicating Workshop to help build your confidence and handle difficult conversations.

📅 Thursday 11th June
🕥 10.30am to 12.30pm
📍The Hall at Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich, IP3 9HJ

Please note that places must be booked in advance. You can make a book via their website: www.suffolkfamilycarers.org/upcoming-workshops/ or call on 01473 835477

03/06/2026

Bird Ringing on the Common 🐦‍⬛
Join Waveney Ringing Group for a bird ringing demonstration at Martlesham Common Nature Reserve on 10th June from from 7:30am to 10am. The group will be meeting in the middle of the Common behind Tesco car park at the What3Words ///simple.suits.century.

This is a chance to see resident and migratory birds close up, learn about identification, ringing and the Nightingales and other heathland species that call the area home.

29/05/2026

Meeting Notice 📢

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 3rd June from 7:30pm at the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB.

Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. A copy of the agenda is available on our website for your viewing 👉
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/council-meetings/parish-council-meetings---minutes-and-agendas

26/05/2026

Martlesham Bowls Club ☀

The bowls club will be holding an open day at Martlesham Recreation Ground on Saturday 6th June between 10am and 4pm.

All equipment will be provided, you just need a pair of suitable shoes.

For more information, please contact the club's secretary
📞01473 808678
📧 [email protected]

22/05/2026

Portal Woodlands Meeting 📢

We have arranged a meeting to discuss further actions in regard to the Portal Woodlands sale; this will include funding options and setting up a dedicated working party.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th May from 7:30pm at the Richards Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB.

The agenda is available on our website for your viewing
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/council-meetings/parish-council-meetings---minutes-and-agendas

21/05/2026

Spotting Scams & Rogue Traders🔍

For our June meeting, we are looking forward to welcoming Suffolk Trading Standards, who will provide and informative talk. They will be sharing practical advice on how to spot scams and how to protect yourself from rogue traders.

The session is free to attend and a selection of biscuits and hot and cold refreshments will be available.

📍Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB
📅 Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
🕚 11am to 12pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

20/05/2026

If you have any information, please use the link in the post to report it.

Suffolk police are warning residents about two men who are offering to do pressure washing work and then charging excessive amounts of money for minimal work.

The two men, accompanied by a child, have been targeting elderly and vulnerable people in Martlesham - and potentially other areas of the county. They are also very persistent if the residents decline the offer. The men, who were driving a white/silver van, have also been reported as returning days later to householders requesting further money in the form of cheques.

Officers are seeking more information and are also advising residents not to agree to any work being offered by other than legitimate traders. Anyone with details about the men and the van are asked to contact us via www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, ref 37/28272/26.

If a doorstep rogue trader is on your property, behaving aggressively, or is refusing to leave, call 999 immediately.

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can find more advice on rogue traders at Rogue traders - Suffolk County Council - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/community-and-safety/suffolk-trading-standards/fair-trading/rogue-traders