Thomas Malina

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

Government support for neighbourhood plans must continue, or else communities will be ‘deprived of the chance to influence’ development in their area, according to a Suffolk MP. Neighbourhood Planning Support is no longer accepting applications for new grants or technical support, after reporting the Government had withdrawn funding for its service.

3 weeks ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

A former Sudbury council worker, who enjoyed a royal reception in honour of her decades of service, has described the experience as ‘beyond her wildest dreams’. Teresa Elford – who retired from Sudbury Town Council in 2024, after 41 years – said she would treasure the memories of the recent King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace for the rest of her life.

3 weeks ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

A former butchers shop owner has been remembered as a devoted family man and business leader with a deep passion for his community, following his death at the age of 81. Henry Ruse – the figurehead behind Ruse & Son butchers in Long Melford for half a century – died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on May 21. Having spent his entire life in the village, Mr Ruse was described as ‘a true Melfordian and proud to be’.

3 weeks ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

A proposal to introduce dedicated motorhome parking in Sudbury has gained the backing of the town council, which believes it would be a boost for tourism. Town councillors voiced their support for the provision of space in long-stay car parks, for motorhome owners to be able to stay in Sudbury overnight. After a member of public raised the matter earlier this month, Sudbury councillors agreed to contact Babergh District Council, seeking an update on the implementation of its parking strategy.

4 weeks ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

A new council chairman hopes to give more survivors of domestic abuse a voice, after sharing her personal background with abuse, as she pledged support for a local charity. Ruth Hendry, representing Great Cornard, was named as the chairman of Babergh District Council for the next 12 months, during the authority’s recent annual meeting. The Green Party councillor is swapping roles with independent Liz Malvisi, of Long Melford, who now becomes vice-chairman.