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Her Majesty The Queen

On behalf of the Parish Council, our residents and businesses, the Chair of Lakenheath Parish Council expresses his most profound sorrow and

conveys his deepest condolences to the King and the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British History. Known for her sense of duty,

the Queen was much loved by people in Lakenheath, Suffolk and across the globe.

Over the course of her long and illustrious reign she met millions of people across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the rest of the world.

She dedicated her life to her family, her nation and to the Commonwealth. Flags throughout the Parish have been lowered to half-mast

Books of Condolence are available in St Mary’s Church and in the Parish Office.

Flowers may be left at the base of the flagpole at St Mary`s Church.

Gerald Kelly

Chair, Lakenheath Parish Council

Please feel free to visit Her Majesty The Queen

(westsuffolk.gov.uk), or www.suffolk.gov.uk (or www.stedmundsburycathedral.org) to find out more.

Suffolk online book of condolences for Her Majesty the Queen - please go to

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/suffolk-online-book-of-condolences/

  1. Solar Panels - letter from SCC

Please see the below information which will be of interest to many of your residents and to you as a parish council.   65,000 letters have been mailed out to Suffolk’s residents as well as a media campaign, but we are aware that there will always be householders who may not be aware.

Suffolk’s local authorities are again working in partnership with independent experts iChoosr to roll out Solar Together Suffolk, a group-buying scheme which has helped over 1,500 homes in Suffolk to install solar panels and batteries for the fifth time.  Support is on-hand throughout the whole process which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.

iChoosr has a strong track record of delivering group purchase schemes for local authorities. It has worked with 160 UK local authorities on its collective energy switching schemes. iChoosr’s schemes have also been delivered in partnership with local authorities in five countries. Over 70 schemes led to 110,000 residents installing solar PV systems.

Solar Together Suffolk is supported by Suffolk County Council and all local borough and district councils.

Suffolk residents can register for free with the group-buying scheme, with no obligation to go ahead with an installation: www.solartogether.co.uk/suffolk

It is open to anyone interested in:

  • installing new solar panels (with the option for battery storage and EV charge points)
  • adding battery storage to an existing solar panel array

The innovative scheme builds on four years of the highly successful Solar Together programme run across the UK. To date, Solar Together Suffolk has:

  • installed 17,900 solar panels at over 1,500 Suffolk households
  • retrofitted over 200 batteries
  • avoided carbon emissions totalling 28,730 tonnes of CO2 across the county

Solar Together Suffolk is one of the projects which contributes to Suffolk’s Climate Emergency Plan, to support and guide residents, communities and businesses to make the changes required to help Suffolk achieve Net Zero by 2030.

How does it work?

  • 22 August to 26 September: registration is open, it is free and with no obligation
  • 27 September: pre-vetted installers take part in the auction to bid against each other to offer the best deal
  • 17 October: a few weeks after the auction you will receive a personal recommendation based on your registration details
  • 25 November: your deadline to accept your personal recommendation and proceed with an installation

                                                                                 

                                            Lakenheath Parish Council

The Parish Office

98 High Street, Lakenheath IP27 9EW

Telephone: 01842 860598

Email: lakenheathparish@gmail.com

Here to Help

This year we have all been going through some very difficult times and there seem to be more ahead. With this in mind the Parish Council would like to offer information on organisations and groups that may help.
If you do not have access to a computer or have difficulty filling in forms then please contact the Parish Office and we will be happy to point you in the right direction for expert help.

Did you know about the following?

  • Surviving Winter -
    To apply for a grant to help you through the winter months Please get in touch with the Community Support Officer at West Suffolk Council families.communities@westsuffolk.gov.uk
    Application forms are available at the Parish Office
  • Council Tax Rebates
    If you have not already received your £150  Council Tax Rebate offered to residents in properties in bands A-D  please contact the Council Tax Rebate office there are extra parts to the scheme for other bands that residents may be eligible for so contact West Suffolk rachael.mann@westsuffolk.gov.uk 

Tel: 01638 719245

  • Advice and General Help
    The Citizen Advice are happy to help with all sorts of advice from legal enquiries to debt counselling so please contact them to make an appointment. They have experts in all areas.
    Our nearest branch is in Mildenhall at

Mildenhall Hub, Sheldrick Way
MILDENHALL
Suffolk
IP28 7JX

http://www.suffolkwestcab.org.uk/

0808 278 7868

  • UKPower
    UK Power are keen to help residents that are finding it difficult to pay their bills and they are updating their Vulnerable Residents Priority Register which is particular help during power failures etc.
    You can register on line or contact them on 0800-3163105
  • Food Banks
    Here in Lakenheath we have our own Food Bank located at Abundant Life Church, Four Bays, Back Street, IP279HF Lakenheath. The hours of opening are Sunday 11:00 - 13:00 and Monday 19:30 - 21:00

Tel: 01842 860851. vinniekw@gmail.com

              Please do call along if you find you are in serious need of help with food/shopping.

  • Goward & Evans Charity

               The Trustees welcome applications for Relief in Need grants and Education Grants for       

               residents of Lakenheath who have particular needs and require help. Please apply now.

               Further details contact  Laura Williams at laurawill@btinternet.com or Mobile 07796018816

  • Lakenheath Library

              Use of computers - for those who do not have access to a computer you are welcome to             

              come along during opening hours or book in advance. The use of the libraries computers is                      

              free of charge. Contact: 01842-860723