A Parish Plan

A unique opportunity for a community to play an active part in determining its own future’ (Suffolk Acre).


‘    Syleham Millennium Cross and Church Lane

At a public meeting held jointly for residents of Wingfield and Syleham in April 2007 both communities decided to go ahead with a Parish Plan. To save on cost, a joint steering committee was formed, including members from each parish, and much of the work is being done together. However, the outcome will be two separate plans, one for each parish. These will set out how the villages might (or might not) wish to develop and the action to be taken to achieve the vision.  Parish Plans have proved to be influential in guiding not only parish councils but also district and county councils in the decisions they make.

 

Two fun events held during the summer of 2007 provided an opportunity for residents of both parishes to indicate  issues of local importance and these formed the basis for the questionnaire which was sent to all households during  January and February 2008.  There was an excellent return rate.
 
A presentation of the findings was given at the Village Hall on the morning of Saturday 19th July 2008 and approximately 31 residents of Syleham visited the exhibition-style event.  People were impressed by the quality of the presentation and spent  time studying the display panels or browsing through the brochures over a cup of coffee.  The Steering Group worked together on this event, with the Wingfield display taking place in the afternoon, but has now reached the stage where the Wingfield and Syleham members have worked largely independently on producing their respective Parish Plans.

Wingfield's is complete and Syleham's has not far to go. We hope to produce an attractive and informative document and are grateful to the people who have assisted with the research.  Publication expected by mid-June. Watch this space!

 

 

    Black Horse Hill/Church Hill, Wingfield Road


Most residents cherish the tranquillity of their parish and want to see it preserved.


Further information will be posted on this website as available. Meanwhile, enquiries can be made  to Syleham Parish Clerk click here