If you find it difficult to remember which Bin should be put out each week, here is a helpful Bin Collection Calendar that you can either print out to put on your fridge or save as an image to your smart phone.
Please note that recycling collections are changing in June 2026. Further information can be found at East Suffolk Council.
In April 2021 it was necessary to fell a very large Beech Tree in Hollesley, which was hollow inside and very dangerous. The work to fell the tree was captured by a neighbour and can be seen in these three videos:
Residents in East Suffolk are invited to have their say on how periods may impact those who experience them in a new survey.
Back in 2015 HPC drafted an Emergency Plan, in line with local guidelines. However, it was never completed because very few volunteers stepped forward to be ‘Wardens’ and so the plan fell apart. In 2018 the subject was re-visited but again, virtually no one stepped forward to be part of the plan.
Twelve Peninsula residents joined the Clerks of Hollesley and Bawdsey Parish Councils, along with Andrew Cassy from the Quiet Lane Suffolk team, at a Zoom meeting on 24th February. A presentation was offered and a number of questions were asked and answered. These, along with many comments received beforehand, will now go to Suffolk County Council for them to consider the lanes proposed. In some cases traffic surveys are required and the Covid restrictions may result in these being delayed but they will remain on the list and will be picked up in a later phase of the project.
The Annual Parish Meeting is NOT a Parish Council meeting, it is a meeting of the Parish, organised by the Parish Council. Last year the requirement for one to be held was suspended due to Covid-19. However, this year, in the absence of further guidance, the Parish Council feel it should take place.
There has been a marked increase in recent months of dog mess being left on the Recreation Ground. If you have a dog in the household please remind whomever walks it that it is their responsibility to clear up after it (even in the dark!).
At the January meeting of Hollesley PC, a decision was made not to increase the Precept for 2021/22. The Precept is the amount of money passed to Hollesley PC from East Suffolk Council and is collected through your Council Tax. Like so many other Parish Councils, Hollesley PC realise that 2020 (and in to 2021) has been a very difficult year (financially and otherwise) for many residents, and we hope this helps, even if in a very small way.
At their meeting December 2020, HPC decided to temporarily suspend the pre-purchase of grave plots in the New Cemetery. The reason for this is that a number of plots have recently been purchased by young people. These plots will possibly not be used for decades to come. If this practice continues, it may be the case that, in the near future, families of residents who have passed away may find that space is limited.
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HPC recently made a decision to postpone installation of the five new pieces of Play Equipment until the Spring of 2021. Sorry to all the young people who were hoping to be playing on it now, but the short days and Coronavirus restrictions would have made installation at this time a difficult process.
Following the resignation of Cllr. Coyne after the September 2020 meeting, East Suffolk Council have now given permission for HPC to co-opt a new Councillor. If you are over 18, a UK Citizen and are on the Electoral Register for the village then you qualify (there are other qualifying criteria). If you are interested in joining us why not give the Clerk a call on 01394 411405 and find out more.
