Trimley St Mary Parish Council

01/11/2026

Garrison Lane Felixstowe : Full road closure from 2nd November 2026 to 12th February 2027.
Bus service disruption and diversion and below is information about the 73 bus

27/10/2026

This has been extended and should be finished on Friday https://one.network/

⚠️ 𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨: U311 Faulkeners Way, will be closed 8am - 5pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 16 Oct for footway microsurfacing preparation works.

Access will be maintained for residents and businesses throughout where possible.

📍 Diversion via High Road and vice versa.

See the full diversion route here: https://one.network/?GB152569350

Thank you for your patience during this time.

17/10/2026

Information on cadent gas works in Garrison lane Felixstowe

Cadent continues replacing gas pipes across the town . Garrison Lane to be done in stages from 2nd November till 12 February.

16/10/2026

New Bin in Thurmans Lane:One of our kind litter pickers was concerned about the amount of litter in Thurmans Lane, the Parish Council applied to East Suffolk Council for a bin, because the land is owned by Suffolk County Council we had to apply for a street furniture licence from SCC highways at £180 which the PC paid for and also the bin cost of £348 + VAT which include line search for utilities and installation. We hope it will be used.

15/10/2026

Halloween performing arts workshops are back for children aged 4 to 13, and your child will spend the day singing, acting, dancing and playing drama games with our fabulous tutors, all with a Halloween twist, plus some spooky arts and crafts too!

🦇 Trimley Welcome Hall, Thursday 29th October

9:30am to 4pm with early drop off from 8:45am, and it’s £35 per child for the day.

Places are limited, secure yours today!🎃

Our Halloween performing arts workshops are back for children aged 4 to 13, and your child will spend the day singing, acting, dancing and playing drama games with our fabulous tutors, all with a Halloween twist, plus some spooky arts and crafts too!

👻 Stowupland Village Hall, Wednesday 28th October
🦇 Trimley Welcome Hall, Thursday 29th October

Both run 9:30am to 4pm with early drop off from 8:45am, and it’s £35 per child for the day.

Places are limited, secure yours today!🎃

15/10/2026

The Welcome Hall, Trimley St. Mary

14/10/2026

From: East Proactive Comms
Date: 13 October 2026 at 09:27:51 BST
Subject: Important roadworks information: A14 eastbound between junction 59 (Trimley Interchange) and junction 60 (Dock Spur Roundabout) - renewal of road markings & studs
Important roadworks information
A14 eastbound between junction 59 (Trimley Interchange) and junction 60 (Dock Spur Roundabout) - renewal of road markings & studs
I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out our final phase to complete the remaining road marking, stud replacement and marker post works along the A14 eastbound between junctions 59 and 60. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and improved reflectivity of road markings and studs.

We plan to complete this work over three nights starting on Wednesday 14 October 2026. We will work between 10pm and 6am only, weather permitting.
Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A14 eastbound between junctions 59 and 60 and divert traffic as follows:
Traffic should leave the A14 eastbound at junction 59 for Trimley St Martin.
At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Howlett Way.
At the next roundabout, take the first exit on High Road.
Follow High Road and High Street through Trimley St Mary towards Felixstowe.
Turn left onto A154 Garrison Lane.
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A154 Candlet Road.
Follow A154 Candlet Road to reach A14 junction 60, Dock Spur Roundabout, resuming your journey

05/10/2026

Next year the The Welcome Hall, Trimley St. Mary will be celebrating 125 year's since the opening in 1902 and they are looking for photos please email [email protected]

02/10/2026

Speed indicator device report for September 2026 Thurmans Lane Traffic

Throughout September, a traffic survey was carried out at the Thurmans Lane 'Speed Indicator Device' (SID) site to understand how people are driving and whether any changes are needed to keep the road safe for everyone. The SID monitors the speed of vehicles travelling from Trimley St Martin into Trimley St Mary.

What we found

Most drivers are sticking to the 30 MPH speed limit.
The typical speed (known as the "85th percentile") was 29 MPH, which shows good overall compliance.
The average speed across the month was 25 MPH.
Traffic levels were steady, with around 3,500 vehicles a day using the road.
The total number of vehicles recorded at Thurmans Lane in September 2026 was 104,980
When the road is busiest


Morning peak: around 8am
Evening peak: around 5pm These times match school runs, commuting, and general daily activity.
Although daytime driving is generally safe and well‑behaved, the survey did pick up higher speeds late at night and in the early hours of the morning, when the road is quiet. A few drivers were recorded travelling well above the limit, including one at 55 MPH (most likely 'blue lights') – but these incidents are rare.




Spriteshall Lane – September 2026 Traffic Summary.
Throughout September, a traffic survey was carried out at the Spriteshall Lane 'Speed Indicator Device' (SID) site to understand how people are driving and whether any changes are needed to keep the road safe for everyone. The SID monitors the speed of vehicles travelling from Walton into Trimley St Mary.

Overall Traffic Levels

A total of 133,644 vehicles travelled past the Spriteshall Lane SID during the month. This works out to around 4,454 vehicles per day, showing it is a consistently busy route.

Speeds

The speed limit is 30 mph.
The average speed was 26 mph, meaning most drivers were travelling safely.
The 85th percentile speed (the speed 85% of vehicles stayed below) was 29.8 mph, which is within the limit.
A small number of drivers exceeded the limit, mostly during quiet night‑time hours.
Peak Times
Traffic followed a typical daily pattern:
Morning peak: around 08:00, with roughly 343 vehicles
Afternoon peak: around 15:00, with roughly 420 vehicles
These peaks reflect school runs, commuting, and general daytime activity.
Speeding Behaviour
Most drivers were compliant, but speeding did occur:
Around 11–16% of vehicles exceeded the limit on a typical day
Night‑time hours (01:00–05:00) saw the highest speeding rates due to low traffic volumes
The highest recorded speed was 65 mph at 18:20 on 5 September (most likely 'blue lights').
Overall, Spriteshall Lane shows good daytime compliance with the speed limit and predictable traffic patterns.

Vehicle number summary

The total number of vehicles recorded at Thurmans Lane in September 2026 was 104,980.
The total number of vehicles recorded at Spriteshall Lane in September 2026 was 133,644.

23/09/2026

UPDATE - Please be advised that the current road closure on Faulkeners Way, Trimley St Mary has been extended to Friday 23 October 2026.

All other details remain the same.

From Suffolk Highways Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out improvement works in your area
What will we be doing?
Footway microsurfacing preparation works
Where will we be doing it?
U311 Faulkeners Way, Trimley St Mary - Full Extent
What are the times and dates of the works?
Monday 5 October to Friday 16 October from 8am to 5pm

What traffic management will be in place?

To ensure the safety of road users and our workforce, a road closure will be in place during the works
What is the diversion route?
High Road & vice versa
What do I need to do in advance?
To ensure these works commence and progress smoothly, please do not park your vehicle on the road shortly before they are scheduled to begin, as well as throughout their duration.
“No parking” cones will be placed on the road in advance to indicate where we will be working.
What do I need to know about the temporary road closure?
Road closures are sometimes essential for the safety of road users and our operatives. If you are based within the closure, we will maintain access where possible. However, there may be times when access is delayed or restricted. Please plan your journeys accordingly and speak to operatives on-site if you require further information.
The latest updates on our works can be found on the One.Network website
Works were not carried out as advised. What is happening?
Sometimes we are unable to complete works as planned. This could be due to vehicles parked on the road, or because of a variety of other reasons often beyond our control
If we need to make major changes to our works dates, we will update the information signs on site. You will also receive another letter advising of the new date in advance.
How do I contact you?
If you need more information, please call us on 0345 606 6171 or email [email protected]
You can also visit our website www.suffolk.gov.uk/highways to find out how we look after the roads in Suffolk, or to report any faults you find on our roads. For the latest information on all roadworks in Suffolk, go to one.network.

⚠️ 𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨: U311 Faulkeners Way, will be closed 8am - 5pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 16 Oct for footway microsurfacing preparation works.

Access will be maintained for residents and businesses throughout where possible.

📍 Diversion via High Road and vice versa.

See the full diversion route here: https://one.network/?GB152569350

Thank you for your patience during this time.