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Monks Eleigh is a small and attractive village set in the Brett Valley, which runs through some of the most picturesque countryside in South Suffolk. We are ideally located for the historical village of Lavenham, and less than 30 minutes from Bury St. Edmunds. The village is crowned by St Peter's Church, which stands at the top of the hill and overlooks the village green and many of the other fine medieval buildings.

 

Quick News

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and their waste partner Serco are operating bin collections observing the current COVID-19 safe distancing government guidance.

  • Household rubbish and recycling bins are being collected following the normal schedule.
  • Garden waste collections – crews will be following the normal schedule.

If you have the internet, you can find the latest information about waste collections at:

www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/waste-services-and-coronavirus-covid-19/

and check your collection day at:

https://www.babergh.gov.uk/waste-services/collection-days/ 

Coronavirus - Information & Support

COVID-19During these unusual times, whilst the threat from COVID-19 is ever present, we all need to be aware of what services and guidance exists to help those in our community who may be vulnerable, shielding or in need of some kind of support.

Suffolk County Council has an excellent service called Home, But Not Alone.

If you need urgent help
You can call the Home, But Not Alone phoneline if you live in Suffolk and need urgent help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

This emergency phoneline is for people who:

  • do not have support available from friends, family or neighbours
  • are struggling for food, medicines or other essential supplies
  • are feeling lonely and isolated

If any of these apply to you, call 0800 876 6926 (available 9am to 5pm every day, including weekends).

Follow the link here for All other Coronavirus related information 

 

Please clean up after your dog

A polite notice to parishioners – please clean up after your dog.

A number of residents have complained to the parish council about the amount of dog-related fouling in Monks Eleigh, especially around the recreation field.

All dog owners have a legal duty to clean up dog mess immediately after their animal fouls a public place. Dog mess laws do not allow the excuse of ‘not noticing’ that the canine has fouled.

As well as being an eyesore, potential health hazard and a nuisance, on most public land it is an offence under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 not to clear up after your dog after it has fouled. Babergh Council has powers to issue 'on the spot' Fixed Penalty Notices of £50, or to prosecute in the criminal courts, which could lead to a fine of up to £1,000.