CHRISTMAS IS HERE
Three main events are taking place in Framlingham - see all the details on the Framlingham website.

FRIDAY 3rd DEC 4.30pm - 10.30pm

We are so pleased with the music line up: Castleton Brass Band on Market Hill, The Glass Thistles, TMHS Orchestra, FAYAPs IKARUS, and the acoustic trio Flaxen up at the Castle from 7.30pm.

We have handed out 200 LED lights to make lanterns for a magical procession up to the Castle at 7pm. See the poster on the Fram website or on the notice board section of this newsletter for a full list of what is happening, where and when - starting with late night shopping, a tree lighting up ceremony, Christmas carols, Nativity and storytelling.

The Town Council has over the years bought a number of Yellow Grit bins which the County Council fill with bags of salt.  There is often a misconception that people put themselves at risk of being sued if they grit a path and someone hurts themselves. The County Council offer to cover people on their insurance if they become registered ‘gritters’ to overcome this anxiety.  Each year the Town Council calls for people to register as ‘Gritters’ so they can take advantage of this offer.  
 
Volunteers who are willing to help to spread the grit are asked to sign a GDPR form and to provide their name and address to the Town Clerk who will add them to the list of Designated Gritters.
 
Volunteers will then be covered by Suffolk County Council’s insurance. An advice note will also be provided.
 
The Town Council will be writing to all the Gritters who registered last year but each year new gritters are welcome.  If you wish to register as a gritter please call the office on 01728 720183 or email the Deputy Clerk at dtc@framlingham.com. 
 
Requests for new grit bins are considered by the Highways Rights of Way & Lighting Committee. If you live in an area that you think would benefit from a grit bin, please let us know. 

This year’s calendar is available from the Town Council office in Church Street, The Book Shop on Market Hill and at the Library in Bridge Street. It costs just £5, and goes well as a gift with our Fram Bags at £3.

KATCH A LIFT
The “on demand” electric bus from Framlingham to Wickham Market & Campsea Ashe Station runs 7 days a week. A return journey costs £7 per adult, £3 for a child

Call to book a seat: 01728 554455 or download the app
For further information about Katch see: www.katchalift.com

Full Town Council and Committee Meetings:

Below is a list of contacts of key partners in the local area that may be able to address areas of concern. These are the preferred method of contact for ech organisation:

Suffolk County Council- for highways, rights of way, etc
www.suffolk.gov.uk - for web chat
Customer.services@suffolk.gov.uk
0345 606 6067

East Suffolk Council- for anti-social behavior, flytipping, grounds, etc
www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Customer Services - 0333 016 2000
For ASB reports - asbu@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Suffolk Police - for anti-social behaviour and other crimes
Non-emergency reporting - 101
Online reporting - www.suffolk.police.uk
In the event of an emergency -999

These authorities prefer to accept details from first party representation (ie the affected person) and although the Parish Council is aware of the problems it is only a third party passing on a message and this may carry less weight.

Suffolk County Council Recycling Centres Info and Booking:
Booking System Update - Visitors to all 11 Recycling Centres in Suffolk can now make a new booking, change details & cancel their bookings up to 4 hours before the time-slot now! Previously customers were only able to book, cancel and amend up to a day before appointments. Leiston Recycling Centre is now accepting bookings for vans, cars with trailers & trade waste (afternoons only currently). To book a slot at any of the 11 sites click on the button below:

Reporting Faults/Problems with Street Lights, Roads, Pavements and Footpaths etc:
Suffolk County Council is your one stop shop for reporting all Highways and Public Rights of Way related problems and issues. Their website is easy to use and is the most direct way to report all non-emergency faults and matters of concern, covering a whole host of categories with anything from verge cutting and trees, to damaged roads, missing signs and street lighting etc. However, any problems deemed as causing an immediate danger to public safety should be reported on the following emergency telephone number: 0345 606 6171.

Planned Road Closures/Works:
Use the link below for information about Suffolk Highway's planned road closures, works and temporary diversion routes.

For Information on Unplanned Emergency Road Closures/Works:
There may be times that essential emergency works are required to take place on the highway network without advanced notice – you can follow Suffolk Highways on Twitter for the latest emergency roadwork updates.

Our mailing address is:
Framlingham Town Council
10c Church Street
Framlingham
Suffolk
IP13 9BH

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