Great Finborough Parish Council

22/09/2026

It’s good to know that the tree work in Woodpecker Hill has now been done. Sadly someone helped themselves to all the firewood that could have been sold, with profits used for the community.

26/08/2026

Notice of future road closure:

Road number and name
Finborough Road, Great Finborough, Stowmarket

Reason for closure
Brick Parapet repairs to bridge

Date of closure
23/11/2026 – 04/12/2026 between 0930 hrs -1430 hrs

Diversion route
Finborough Road, Tavern Street, Station Road West, Gipping Way, Needham Road, Stowmarket Road, High Street, Barking Road, B1078 Barking Tye, Ipswich Road, High Street B1115, The Street, The Causeway, The Water Run, High Road, and vice versa.

24/08/2026

Safety notice. There will be tree works in Woodpecker Hill today (Monday 24th) for 0915 and possibly Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas will be cordoned off for safety.

31/07/2026

Safety notice.

Please be aware that essential tree works will be undertaken in Woodpecker Hill, w/c 10th August with some paths closed off for safety reasons.

If you have any questions, please contact Ant Mann: [email protected]

29/07/2026

If you have time, please complete this quick survey:

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

15/06/2026

If anyone in the village has any issues with the new recycling scheme or has still not received their new bins, please email the council at [email protected]

16/02/2026

Notice of road closures in our area:

Location: C439 Combs Lane, Combs/C439 Combs Lane, Stowmarket (from Fen cottages to Baldwin Road) and C439 Combs Lane, Great Finborough (from Willow Cottages to Wash lane)
Date & Time: 17 February 2026, between 10am and 3pm
Please note that while the road closure times are as stated above, it's likely that the teams on site will not be present for the full duration. All works will be carried out within the timeframe stated.
Reason for Closure: Road repairs
Access Arrangements: Access and egress will be maintained where safe and possible to do so. Please speak to a member of staff on site. Through traffic will need to follow the diversion route in place.

Diversion Route: B1115, A1308, Needham Road and vice versa.

31/01/2026

Please be advised that a road closure has been planned for our area in response to the terrible state of the pit holes on Combs Lane, as detailed below.

Road closure location: C439 Combs Lane, Great Finborough

From Finbrough Road to Wash Lane

Date/Time: Monday 2 February 2026 (10am-3pm)

Work type: Road repairs

Diversion route: Combs Lane, Needham Road, Ipswich Road, Needham Road, A1308, B1115 and vice versa.

Please note that the road will only need to be closed for a period during the advertised times. Access will be managed/provided for both residents and businesses whilst the closure is in place.

22/01/2026

An update on the pothole issues we are experiencing on Combs Lane.

The parish council have received a response from Suffolk Highways with details of their plan to repair the potholes on Combs Lane. Although subject to change, the holes are scheduled for repair by 9th February.

Let’s hope that the work is completed as planned. In the meantime, please take care when driving, particularly in these wet conditions when the location of the potholes might not be obvious.