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Saxmundham Town Council

Councillor Vacancy

  Saxmundham Town Council currently has a vacancy for 2 new Councillors.

Please click here for further statutory details 

Notice of Vacancy  due to resignation of A. Hawkins

Notice of Vacancy due to resignation of G. Watson

 

REMEMBERANCE DAY

Unfortunately, due to the latest Lockdown announcment, all plans are changing. We will update the website once it is understood. 

 

 

We Will Remember Them.

Neighbourhood Plan

Saxmundham Town Council is working on the Neighbourhood Plan and has compiled the results of the survey. The Neighbourhood plan group have their own website and the report and results can be seen by clicking here

NOTICES AND HOW TO CONTACT US

The Clerk Karen Forster can be contacted by email: townclerk@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk 

The Assistant Clerk Jen Morcom can be contacted by email: assistanttownclerk@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk

The full address is 

Saxmundham Town
Council, The Old Police Station, Station Approach, Saxmundham IP17 1BW

Phone Number 01728 604595

 

 

WHAT WE DO
 

Saxmundham Town Council is responsible for the day to day management of the Town and its finances. It is responsible for amenities such as the skate park, play parks, the Market and items such as the war memorial. It supports local groups and charities with grants and other assistance and is consulted about planning applications although East Suffolk District Council make the final decision. 

The Council is made up of 11 Councillors who are elected every 4 years. The next election is scheduled for 2021. However, if a vacancy occurs then the Council can co-opt a person to serve unless 10 members of the electorate petition for an election. 

The Town Council meets every month, except August, on the second Monday of the month in the Market Hall. The Councillors also serve on committees which meet at various times to discuss specific items such as the finances or planning. All members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.

For a schedule of meetings please Click Here 

The Council and Councillors are served by the Town Clerk, Karen Forster, and the Assistant Town Clerk, Jennifer Morcom. Council also owns the Market Hall and the caretaker is Chris Richards.

For matters such as planning, social housing, refuse collection, please visit the East Suffolk District Council website https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/

Suffolk County Council looks after matters such as Education and Highways. For further information please check their website http://www.suffolk.gov.uk

At the moment the offices are closed, due to the Coronavirus however please call 01728 604595 to speak to one of the Clerks or email