Words in memory of Jen Berry who died in December 2022 from one of our Cllrs:
Jen was an inspiration to many throughout her years, especially recalling her time at the Greenham Common peace camp. Having spent nearly many years in Chediston, she moved into Halesworth and was a welcome member of Halesworth Town Council. She stood for election of the Green Party, year after year and was so happy when we took our first local seat last year. A massive hug and donuts were the order of the day.
She was well known through the town as the 'Litter Picker', walking around with her litter picking stick, rain or shine, although she preferred snow.
Perhaps we can start a local working party of litter pickers in her honour?
She would love to know that people were caring enough to carry on with something she thought so highly of…. Our environment.
Jen Berry receiving a Tamsyn Imison Award for services to the Community from Leslie Pyke 2019
Use your vote!
2nd February 2023.
If you are on the electoral register for Halesworth, you are eligible to vote.
No poll card needed.
Polling stations will be the Rifle Hall and the United Reform Church.
Any questions? - the team will be in I Chameleon in the Thoroughfare from the 26th January - dates on the poster
Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Date!
The Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan has completed the independent examination process and East Suffolk Council have given the date of Thursday 2nd February 2023 for the referundum.
All Halesworth residents on the electoral register will be eligible to vote.
If you have not already registered click here to register.
Visit the the Neighbourhood Plan page for more information
Halesworth Festive Lights - Switch On!
Join in the Festive Fun from 2pm.
Free car parking from 4pm in all East Suffolk Council run car parks in Halesworth.
The Town Council would like to congratulate Halesworth & District Museum in their success at the recent Association of Suffolk Museums Awards!
Halesworth's fantastic museum took home two awards 'Object of the Year' for the Blythburgh Coin which was voted for by the public and the 'Working with Young People' award.
The museum was also runner up in the Museum of the Year.
You don't really need a reason to visit this gem of a museum located in the town's railway station building but it's now award winning!
Wayfinding and Signage Project - Your Views Wanted!
Halesworth's Memorial Trees Project
Cllr Rachel Kellett is leading a project to record the plaques on Halesworth's memorial trees.
The Town Council will facilitate the replacement of community plaques such as the Coronation one and the Millennium one. Personal plaques are the responsibilty of the family.
If you have any information or backstories for these historical trees please contact the Clerk's Office or Cllr Kellett directly on rkellett.htc@gmail.com
She has started a list here
Halesworth's Neighbourhood Plan at Regulation 16
Halesworth Town Council has submitted their Neighbourhood Plan to East Suffolk Council ahead of it being submitted for independent examination. East Suffolk Council is publicising the plan and inviting representations between 22 June to 3 August 2022.
Visit the Neighbourhood Plan Page on this website for more information here
Visit East Suffolk Council's page on how to make a representation here
