Martlesham Parish Council

04/11/2026

⚠️ 𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨: A12, will be closed 9pm today (Wed 4 Nov)-5am Thu 5 Nov to renew road markings.

The road will only need to be closed for a time during the advertised hours. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses throughout.

📍 Diversion via A12, A1156, A1189, A1214 and vice versa. See the full diversion route on One Network.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

30/10/2026

Meeting notice 📢

The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Wednesday 4th November 2026 from 7.30pm at the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB.

Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. The agenda is available on our website via the link below 👉
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/council-meetings/parish-council-meetings---minutes-and-agendas

29/10/2026

* Warning against scam calls pretending to be police *

We have received multiple reports this evening (Wednesday 28 October) from members of the public who have been called by scammers claiming to be Suffolk police officers.

These fraudsters appear to be calling from a cloned number so when called back, it goes to the Suffolk police switchboard. We are aware of other forces reporting similar incidents in recent days.

If you receive a call from an officer and wish to check their identity and/or a crime number you have been given, we advise that you hang up and call 101 – ideally from a different phone. An officer will never mind waiting for you to check their identity via the control room.

Police officers will never:
• Ask for bank details or PINs
• Request cash or bank card handovers to couriers
• Demand money transfers to other accounts
• Ask for payment of fines or fees over the phone
• Request access to your computer or passwords
• Ask you to 'assist' in an investigation by doing any of the above

Please share this message with anyone who you think may be vulnerable.

For details on how to check an officer's identity, please visit https://orlo.uk/9MdRQ

27/10/2026

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society will be holding its annual Service of Remembrance on the Barrack Square on Sunday 8th November at 2pm.

Another year goes by, but we continue to remember those who gave everything....

Please join us for our annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday 8th November at 2pm.

, ,

22/10/2026

Bloor Homes Development📢
We can confirm that Bloor Homes have now submitted their outline planning application to East Suffolk Council for the proposed phased development of up to 1200 homes on the land off Foxhall Road.

To view the application and make comments, please see the link below 👉
https://publicaccess.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TH6RZVQXJLI00

The final date for comments is Thursday 3rd December 2026.

21/10/2026

Diamond Jubilee Bike Trails Rebuild 🚲

Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment and share their views on the Diamond Jubilee Bike Trails during the consultation period.

The feedback received was wide ranging, and the teams from Twisted Oaks Bike Park and Trails and SCL have worked hard to include as many suggestions as possible in a safe and exciting way.

Kindly funded by East Suffolk Council S106 Funding, the trails will feature a new higher, steeper drop in point that will lead to three large feature zones. Each zone will offer a choice of 3 lines for all abilities and ages:

1. Roller line
2. Jump line
3. Advanced Jump line

A newly reshaped berm will bring riders around to a pump track style return to the drop in point.

The young rider pump line has also been reshaped and retained for the little ones.

The facility is currently undergoing the finishing touches. Due to recent weather and conditions on the site, the opening will be slightly delayed. We appreciate your patience and will provide regular updates as work progresses.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming riders back soon.

20/10/2026

Bus Diversions - Main Road Road Closures 📢

First Bus have a provided an update regarding the closures on Main Road.

The 64 and 800s services will be diverted via the A12. The 66 service to Melton will only be affected on Sundays.

Any further changes and/or updates will be provided on their website 👉
https://www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk/news-and-service-updates/updates/64-800s-97-66-martlesham-main-road

64, 800s, 97 & 66 | Martlesham Main Road This Road will be shut till 12 Feb 2027. Services 64 and 800s will be diverted via A12. 972 will start at Red Lion Martlesham. 66 to Melton will only be affected on Sundays.

16/10/2026

Meeting Notice 📢

The next Finance and General Purposes Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 21st October from 7.30pm at the Parish Room, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, IP12 4PB.

Members of the public and press are welcome to attend. The agenda is available on our website for your viewing 👉
https://www.martleshamparishcouncil.org.uk/council-meetings/finance-and-general-purposes---minutes-and-agendas

15/10/2026

Learner Drivers at the Community Hall Car Park 📢

We would like to kindly remind users of the Community Hall car park that is intended for users of the Community Halls, Parish Room and Martlesham Common.

We have experienced several incidents involving learner drivers using the car park, including damage to a street light that required repair. The car park can become very busy, particularly when events are taking place, and concerns have been raised regarding safety and accessibility.

We would therefore ask that learner driver practice is carried out in more suitable locations and that the car park remains available for visitors using the facilities and Martlesham Common.

Thank you for your understanding

14/10/2026

Notice of Roadworks: Main Road 📢

- What will Suffolk Highways be doing?
Highways improvements, including pavement improvements, cycleway upgrades, and carriageway resurfacing.

- Where will Suffolk Highways be doing it?
Main Road, Martlesham, heading eastbound between A12 and Nunn Close.

- What are the dates of the works?
Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 26 February 2027

- What traffic management will be in place?
To ensure the safety of road users and our workforce, a one-way closure of Main Road (from Felixstowe Road towards the A12) will be in place 24/7 for the duration of Phase 1 works. During this phase, traffic will still be able to travel from A12 towards Felixstowe Road only.

A full overnight closure will also be required, on two occasions to complete carriageway resurfacing. However, further details will be provided once a date has been confirmed for this.

- What is the diversion route?
Phase 1 : Main Road, The Street, Top Street, B1438, A12 Southbound. Not vice versa.

Felixstowe Road, Martlesham will also be closed (from its junction with Main Road for 100 metres in a southerly direction) between 15 February to 26 February 2027. The diversion route for these works will be as follows: Felixstowe Road, Anson Road, A12 Northbound, Main Road and vice versa. Further details will be communicated ahead of the closure.

- 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 👉https://one.network/

- Works were not carried out as advised. What is happening?
Sometimes Suffolk Highways are unable to complete their works by the dates advised as planned. This could be due to poor weather, 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 Suffolk Highways?
📞 0345 606 6171
📩 [email protected]

One platform to plan, monitor, communicate and analyse traffic disruptions.