NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER 7PM VILLAGE HALL
everyone is welcome
everyone is welcome
OUTBREAK OF AVIAN INFLUENZA (aka BIRD FLU)
1 November from Suffolk County Council (Joanna Spicer) -I am sorry to have to tell you that there is an outbreak of avian influenza (aka bird flu) at Rymer. This is devastating I am sure and follows 2 other outbreaks near Brandon and Lakenheath.
There will now be a 3km protection and a 10km surveillance zone in place.
More information on the case is at:
https://www.gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england/bird-flu-near-honington-west-suffolk-suffolk-aiv-2025-slash-79
(including a map in the link to the Declaration within it)
SCC Trading Standards will deal with necessary enforcement of the legal controls that will be implemented by APHA, and we will work closely with them in this regard.
Some links below may be of assistance:
1 November from Suffolk County Council (Joanna Spicer) -I am sorry to have to tell you that there is an outbreak of avian influenza (aka bird flu) at Rymer. This is devastating I am sure and follows 2 other outbreaks near Brandon and Lakenheath.
There will now be a 3km protection and a 10km surveillance zone in place.
More information on the case is at:
https://www.gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england/bird-flu-near-honington-west-suffolk-suffolk-aiv-2025-slash-79
(including a map in the link to the Declaration within it)
SCC Trading Standards will deal with necessary enforcement of the legal controls that will be implemented by APHA, and we will work closely with them in this regard.
Some links below may be of assistance:
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-how-to-prevent-it-and-stop-it-spreading
The signs of bird flu and how to report it in poultry and other captive birds:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
How to report dead wild birds:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-dead-wild-birds
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-how-to-prevent-it-and-stop-it-spreading
The signs of bird flu and how to report it in poultry and other captive birds:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
How to report dead wild birds:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-dead-wild-birds
HALL AVAILABILITY
There is currently space for a club / event on Monday afternoon/evening (every week)
for more details and rates please contact Ian Patterson-Parker
There is currently space for a club / event on Monday afternoon/evening (every week)
for more details and rates please contact Ian Patterson-Parker
The Honington & Sapiston
RIVER HISTORY WALK 10 AUGUST 2025
Here are a selection of photos taken on the walk, including before and after in the village hall,
with everyone having a nice cup of tea and a chat afterwards!
go to https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCs1EU
RIVER HISTORY WALK 10 AUGUST 2025
Here are a selection of photos taken on the walk, including before and after in the village hall,
with everyone having a nice cup of tea and a chat afterwards!
go to https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCs1EU
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EMERGENCY PLANNING
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY REST CENTRE TRAINING Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit (JEPU), primarily covering the West Suffolk Council |
From: emergency.planning
Sent: 21 August 2025 15:06
Subject: Community Emergency Rest Centre Training
Good afternoon
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Tarik Foley, and I am an Emergency Planning Officer with the Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit (JEPU), primarily covering the West Suffolk Council area. I am reaching out to you as the contact we have on record for your town or parish.
Under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide shelter for individuals who may be temporarily displaced due to an emergency. To fulfil this responsibility, we may establish a Rest Centre—typically staffed by trained volunteers from West Suffolk Council. However, response times can occasionally be affected by staff availability and location.
To enhance our preparedness and community resilience, we also offer free training sessions to local community groups interested in supporting emergency response efforts within their town, parish, or neighbourhood. These sessions last approximately three hours and are designed to equip volunteers with the knowledge and confidence to assist in Rest Centre operations.
This year, we are hosting two Community Rest Centre training events aimed at larger groups, and we would be delighted to welcome attendees from your community:
Although the sessions are free of charge, booking is required via the links above. To ensure fair access across communities, we kindly ask that attendance be limited to a maximum of four participants per area.
Please feel free to share this invitation within your community.
If you have any questions or would like further information around emergency planning, you are welcome to contact me directly.
Thank you for your continued support in strengthening our local emergency preparedness.
Warm Regards
Tarik Foley, Emergency Planning Officer - 01284 758 461 or [email protected].
I am pleased to offer another date of training at Long Melford Village Hall on Wednesday 26th November as the other dates the session will run from 6pm and last approximately 3 hours.
Sent: 21 August 2025 15:06
Subject: Community Emergency Rest Centre Training
Good afternoon
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Tarik Foley, and I am an Emergency Planning Officer with the Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit (JEPU), primarily covering the West Suffolk Council area. I am reaching out to you as the contact we have on record for your town or parish.
Under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide shelter for individuals who may be temporarily displaced due to an emergency. To fulfil this responsibility, we may establish a Rest Centre—typically staffed by trained volunteers from West Suffolk Council. However, response times can occasionally be affected by staff availability and location.
To enhance our preparedness and community resilience, we also offer free training sessions to local community groups interested in supporting emergency response efforts within their town, parish, or neighbourhood. These sessions last approximately three hours and are designed to equip volunteers with the knowledge and confidence to assist in Rest Centre operations.
This year, we are hosting two Community Rest Centre training events aimed at larger groups, and we would be delighted to welcome attendees from your community:
- Honington and Sapiston Village Hall – Thursday, 23rd October 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM
- Haverhill Arts Centre – Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM
Although the sessions are free of charge, booking is required via the links above. To ensure fair access across communities, we kindly ask that attendance be limited to a maximum of four participants per area.
Please feel free to share this invitation within your community.
If you have any questions or would like further information around emergency planning, you are welcome to contact me directly.
Thank you for your continued support in strengthening our local emergency preparedness.
Warm Regards
Tarik Foley, Emergency Planning Officer - 01284 758 461 or [email protected].
I am pleased to offer another date of training at Long Melford Village Hall on Wednesday 26th November as the other dates the session will run from 6pm and last approximately 3 hours.
UK POWER NETWORKS PROJECT
UPDATE 27 MARCH 2025
The removal of the second transformer, T1, at Honington is scheduled for the week commencing 31st March 2025,
with the transformer set to leave the site on a flatbed lorry on 4th April.
Starting the following week, civil engineers will be on-site to construct two new transformer foundations throughout April.
This will involve the movement of grab lorries, water tankers, and cement lorries in and out of Honington.
The delivery of two new transformers to Honington Primary Substation is planned for the week of 22nd May 2025
Once delivered, electrical works will commence to connect the transformers and restore Honington Primary to the grid.
To ensure public safety during this period, we have implemented traffic control measures for the track
off Sapiston Road leading to the work area. A banksman will always be present during delivery and
movement of these lorries, to direct traffic and safeguard pedestrians using the track.
Foluso Charles | Site Supervisor
UK Power Networks Services - Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BG
M: 078 6037 3852, 075 9960 2341 - E: [email protected]
UPDATE 27 MARCH 2025
The removal of the second transformer, T1, at Honington is scheduled for the week commencing 31st March 2025,
with the transformer set to leave the site on a flatbed lorry on 4th April.
Starting the following week, civil engineers will be on-site to construct two new transformer foundations throughout April.
This will involve the movement of grab lorries, water tankers, and cement lorries in and out of Honington.
The delivery of two new transformers to Honington Primary Substation is planned for the week of 22nd May 2025
Once delivered, electrical works will commence to connect the transformers and restore Honington Primary to the grid.
To ensure public safety during this period, we have implemented traffic control measures for the track
off Sapiston Road leading to the work area. A banksman will always be present during delivery and
movement of these lorries, to direct traffic and safeguard pedestrians using the track.
Foluso Charles | Site Supervisor
UK Power Networks Services - Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BG
M: 078 6037 3852, 075 9960 2341 - E: [email protected]
THE FOX in Honington is currently closed
SUFFOLK NEWS - 8 January 2025
The freehold of the Fox, in Troston Road, is owned by Roisin Margey and Timothy Healy, of Public Inns Partnership, which is based in Waltham Cross.
They also have the Woolpack, in Debenham, the Plough at Sutton, near Woodbridge, and the Globe, in Wisbech.
Public Inns Partnership is looking for a new tenant for the Fox Inn at Honington.
If interested, email [email protected] or call Roisin on 07941 560182.
SUFFOLK NEWS - 8 January 2025
The freehold of the Fox, in Troston Road, is owned by Roisin Margey and Timothy Healy, of Public Inns Partnership, which is based in Waltham Cross.
They also have the Woolpack, in Debenham, the Plough at Sutton, near Woodbridge, and the Globe, in Wisbech.
Public Inns Partnership is looking for a new tenant for the Fox Inn at Honington.
If interested, email [email protected] or call Roisin on 07941 560182.