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Suffolk Police- Live chat facility

9 November 2022

Suffolk Constabulary launches live chat feature

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Cost of Living Grants- East Suffolk Council

8 November 2022

Please follow the link below for the new Cost of Living Community Grant Fund which is welcoming applications for £500 - £5,000.

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Free Firewood

18 October 2022

The willow at the Pound has today been pollarded and there are now several logs there which residents are welcome to help themselves to. 

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Ease the Squeeze Workshops

12 October 2022

These free roadshows will provide advice on the rising cost of living. 

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Rural Transport Options

21 September 2022

Transport in Parham

Connecting Communities is a transport service provided by Suffolk County Council designed to help people travel around the county of Suffolk who might not have access to a regular bus service. Connecting Communities currently offers a bus service in Parham.

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Possible Power Cut 18th October

21 September 2022

Properties near the Pound/ the bridge area of Parham may experience power cuts between 9am and 2pm on 18th October as UK Power Networks will be pollarding the large willow tree that day. If you have any questions or concerns please call them on 0800 31 63 105. 

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Suffolk Solar Together- Solar Panel Initiative

14 September 2022

Suffolk’s local authorities are again working in partnership with independent experts iChoosr to roll out Solar Together Suffolk, a group-buying scheme which has helped over 1,500 homes in Suffolk to install solar panels and batteries for the fifth time.  Support is on-hand throughout the whole process which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.

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IMPORTANT Council Meeting Postponed

12 September 2022

Parham Parish Council's next meeting is being postponed until Tuesday 20th September due to the official period of mourning. 

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Her Majesty The Queen

9 September 2022

The councillors of Parham Parish Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.  

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Latest local councillor reports

8 September 2022

Please click here for the Ward Councillors' report and here for the County Councillor's report. 

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