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Notice of Councillor Vacancy
Following the resignation of Councillor Helen Davey, a notice of vacancy has been published.
For more information on becoming a Councillor, please see our vacancies page at Councillor Vacancies page or contact us at enquires@martleshamcouncil.org.uk or on 01473 612632.
Temporary Closure of Public Footpath
We have received notification from Suffolk County Council that two footpaths near the Brightwell Lakes development will be closed from the 11th February to the 8th April 2026 for earth works and landscaping.
We have been informed that there will be no alternative route provided.
Please see the map and notice for more information.
We appreciate your understanding.
Litter Bin Collections at Mill Heath Development
Martlesham Parish Council has been made aware that East Suffolk Services Ltd (ESSL) will no longer be emptying litter bins located on the Mill Heath development.
ESSL has confirmed that this decision is due to non-payment for litter bin collection services for the past three years by FirstPort, the private property management company responsible for managing the Mill Heath development on behalf of residents. As a result, ESSL have placed signage on the affected bins to inform the public that collections have ceased.
The Parish Council would like to clarify that it does not own or manage the land at Mill Heath and has no contractual responsibility for the provision or funding of litter bin services at this location. Residents of the development pay an annual management fee to FirstPort for the upkeep and management of communal areas, which includes arrangements for services such as waste collection.
Until this matter is resolved between FirstPort and ESSL, residents and visitors are asked to take their litter home or use nearby public litter bins.
Martlesham Parish Council understands residents’ frustration and encourages FirstPort, as the managing agent, to address this issue as a matter of urgency in the interests of public amenity and environmental responsibility.
Councillor Patti Mulcahy Question & Answer Sessions
Please see the attached PDF for the Key Take Away Points on Councillor Mulcahy's meetings, held on the 18th and 19th November 2025.
Planning Question & Answer Sessions. Key Take Aways
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