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The Council

The Parish Council is an elected tier of local government and is a legal entity in its own right. We raise and spend money for the benefit of the local community through a precept, and are made up of 11 councillors, serving the parish

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

Follow the link to fill in the Housing & Environment SURVEY, by 7th April 2025. Thank you.
A Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led planning policy document to guide future development in the parish. It includes policies about the future use and development of land and buildings.
Fressingfield's existing Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in 2020. It is now being reviewed because after 5 years Neighbourhood Plans carry less weight in decisions about development. The results of this survey will help
to inform a review of the Neighbourhood Plan. The Survey is open to all adults over the age of 18 years who are resident in the parish. Your answers will be used to help draft the new Plan.

Survey poster web2           

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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

FRESSINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for Fressingfield Parish Council.

If by 2nd April 2025 a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning OFfice at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 11th June 2025.

Dated: 13th March 2025

Proper Officer:   Calvin Edwards

Arthur Charvonia, Returning Officer, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX

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Click here to see a list of  councillors

Click here for the council’s policies

The chair

Each year at the annual meeting of the parish council (not to be confused with the Annual Parish Meeting) one of the 11 councillors is elected Chair. The Chair is responsible for chairing meetings, managing debate. The Chair has no greater power than the rest of the councillor, except for the ability to have a casting vote. All decisions are taken at meetings and made by a majority (although not necessarily a unanimous one).

The council decided to split the roles of clerking and finance. This is common in many other councils.

The clerk

The clerk is the employee and proper officer of the council, providing legal advice, administrative support and is the key contact point between the public and the council.

Calvin Edwards is the Clerk. clerk@fressingfield-pc.gov.uk

The Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)

The Responsible Financial Officer has responsibility for all financial matters relating to the council. They attend the finance meetings, prepare reports, prepare for audit and ensure the probity of the council.

Andy Parris is the RFO. rfo@fressingfield-pc.gov.uk

Council meetings. 

The schedule of meetings for the year until May 2024 can seen by clicking here

Click here to view minutes and agendas and other documents presented at meetings

The Next Meeting is...

Council meetings are open to the public, and county and district councillors are invited to attend to provide reports. Fressingfield Parish Council has a time set aside for public comment prior to the commencement of business. Meetings are run by following government legislation and using the council’s standing orders and financial regulations. 

An agenda will be posted publicly on notice boards around the village at least three full days before the meeting, and councillors are summoned to these meetings. Attendance is not voluntary and apologies are to be sent in advance wherever possible.