Whilst the Taxibus isn't entirely optimal, we do have a weekly service that runs into Stowmarket and back, on a Thursday, travelling via Stowupland and the Tesco at Cedars Park.
Just in case you didn't know, it runs as follows:
09:35 dep. Creeting St Peter, Pound Road
09:47 arr. Cedars Park, Tesco
09:53 arr. Stowmarket, Bury Street
12:55 dep. Stowmarket, Bury Street
12:56 dep. Cedars Park, Tesco
13:08 arr. Creeting St Peter, Pound Road
The afternoon bus returns to Stowmarket via Creeting St Mary and the A140.
August 30, 2009
August 28, 2009
A (missing) sign of the times
At last month's Parish Council meeting, it was reported that there has been a rash of thefts of road signs across Mid Suffolk. Apparently, they are stolen to be sold for recycling. Given that we've just had signs put up marking the parish boundaries, it would be particularly annoying if one or more were stolen, so if you do see that one is missing, please report it to the police as soon as possible.
On the subject of signs, the Parish Council has sought a new sign for The Lane, sited for those approaching from the south. The current one is rather faded, and the wooden supports have see better days.
August 26, 2009
Advance notice - the next meeting of the Parish Council...
...will take place on Thursday, September 24th, usual time, usual place (7.30 p.m., Church Hall, The Lane).
Why not let us know what you're thinking?
Why not let us know what you're thinking?
August 24, 2009
A wasted opportunity - why can't there be a morning bus to Stowmarket?
Suffolk County Council have published the new bus timetable for the Stowmarket area, and there is no change to the Taxibus service that runs through the village twice a day towards Little Stonham.
A little research has discovered that the Taxibus actually runs empty from Little Stonham to Stowmarket, leaving Little Stonham at approximately 9.15 a.m., with its next run scheduled at 10.30 a.m. to run from Stowmarket towards Rattlesden. Indeed, if a passenger was to ring Optua, who operate the service, he or she could arrange for it to collect them in Creeting St Peter on the way back to Stowmarket. However, the timetable doesn't mention that...
It isn't much to ask, so I'll be contacting the County Council to see if they can change the contract...
A little research has discovered that the Taxibus actually runs empty from Little Stonham to Stowmarket, leaving Little Stonham at approximately 9.15 a.m., with its next run scheduled at 10.30 a.m. to run from Stowmarket towards Rattlesden. Indeed, if a passenger was to ring Optua, who operate the service, he or she could arrange for it to collect them in Creeting St Peter on the way back to Stowmarket. However, the timetable doesn't mention that...
It isn't much to ask, so I'll be contacting the County Council to see if they can change the contract...
August 22, 2009
A diversion around Creeting Hall
Mid Suffolk District Council have advised that Public Footpath 15, which runs from just south of 'Flint Hall', on Mill Lane, southwards to Creeting Hall and then westwards, will be diverted following the granting of planning permission for works at Paddock Barn.
What this means is that the path will be diverted around the outside of the Creeting Hall area, adding no significant distance to the route. The costs will be borne by the owners of the property.
What this means is that the path will be diverted around the outside of the Creeting Hall area, adding no significant distance to the route. The costs will be borne by the owners of the property.
August 20, 2009
Your chance to decide how (some) public money is spent!
The Wider Stowmarket Community Board is a pilot scheme, intended to test the idea of participatory budgeting in mid-Suffolk, and consists of elected representatives from Stowmarket, Stowupland and Creeting St Peter, as well as community representatives. The idea is that a pot of money, in this instance £60,000, is made available to be allocated according to the wishes of the local community, exercised by a 'citizens jury' of one hundred people.
Given the imbalance in populations, Creeting St Peter provides one of the twenty members of the Board, and as a newly co-opted member of the Parish Council, I've stepped into the breach.
At its recent meeting, the Board decided that each member should be allocated five votes on the citizen jury, to be distributed within the community they represent, the proviso being that those on the Board will not vote themselves except as substitutes in the event that a jury member doesn't appear on the day.
The Board met recently, and it was decided that proposals as to how the money might be spent should be sought from across the community. So, if you have an idea, and want to draft a proposal, get in touch. Whether you are part of an existing community group, or want to form one for the purposes of this pilot scheme, this is a real opportunity to change things.
The proposals will be considered by the Community Board and a shortlist put before the citizen jury, who will watch a series of presentations, before voting on the ones they like most.
Given the imbalance in populations, Creeting St Peter provides one of the twenty members of the Board, and as a newly co-opted member of the Parish Council, I've stepped into the breach.
At its recent meeting, the Board decided that each member should be allocated five votes on the citizen jury, to be distributed within the community they represent, the proviso being that those on the Board will not vote themselves except as substitutes in the event that a jury member doesn't appear on the day.
The Board met recently, and it was decided that proposals as to how the money might be spent should be sought from across the community. So, if you have an idea, and want to draft a proposal, get in touch. Whether you are part of an existing community group, or want to form one for the purposes of this pilot scheme, this is a real opportunity to change things.
The proposals will be considered by the Community Board and a shortlist put before the citizen jury, who will watch a series of presentations, before voting on the ones they like most.
August 17, 2009
Ipswich Hospital - the route to Foundation Trust status
All of the recent controversy over comparisons between the NHS and healthcare in the United States has mostly emphasised heat over light. Meanwhile, change is afoot for our local hospital.
Foundation Trusts are, according to a brochure I've received, a new type of healthcare organisation. The idea is that patients, members of the public, representatives of community organisations, staff and other healthcare and academic colleagues will help to set the future direction of Ipswich Hospital, by being involved as members of the organisation.
However, this is not something they intend to do to you, they want your feedback and suggestions by 11 September. So, to find out more, go to their website, where there is more information.
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