Parish council

The Parish Council owns Sotterley Chapel (which is being restored by the Sotterley Chapel Preservation Trust) and Sotterley Chapel Cemetery.

We have a licence to manage and use Shadingfield Playing Field.

We own the bus shelter on London Road.

We are consulted by Waveney District Council and Suffolk County Council (and other organisations) on a range of issues affecting the four parishes.

If residents raised an issue with us we pursue it with whatever organisation is responsible.

Dates of meetings (all at 7.30pm at the Village Hall, London Road Shadingfield

20 January	17 February	17 March	21 April	19 May
16 June	21 July	15 September	20 October	17 November

Format of meetings:
Copies of agendas can be accessed here Agendas (updated monthly just before the meeting)

All parish council meetings are open to the public and press.
The parish council abides by the parish and town council code of conduct 2007.
The code of conduct is available for inspection by contact with the clerk.
The purpose of the meeting is for Councillors to discuss Parish business and whilst the attendance of residents is welcomed, they are not allowed to join in the discussions of the Councillors.
During each meeting the council will adjourn for a period of 10 minutes for public questions. During this time, residents can put questions to the Chairman regarding local concerns. Where possible, the Chairman will respond but the matter may have to be deferred and placed on a later month’s agenda for discussion.

Use the links below to follow the business of the Parish Council

Click here for: WDC Development Policies for 'Planning Application Information' and an outline of WDC's 'Planning Framework'