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Speed Indicator Device for Stansfield

Speed of vehicles entering Stansfield will be flashed up on a new device to be positioned in Stansfield. 

Help towards funding for the £2000+ device, which will remind drivers to slow down to below 30mph in the village, is being sought from County and District Council locality budgets.  Stansfield Parish Council made the decision at their May meeting after residents raised concerns about speeding at last year’s annual open Parish Meeting.

The parish council is also considering putting “gates” at both ends of the village with signs reminding drivers to slow down and take care through Stansfield.  A new 20 mph limit for the village has also been investigated, but it is unlikely Stansfield would qualify unless speed bumps and other calming measures were put in place, and these would likely cost the parish in the tens of thousands.

Road Safety on the whole stretch of the A143 between Haverhill and Bury is being looked at by Cllr Bobby Bennett of Suffolk County Council.  She said there were frequent accidents and consequent road closures.  Stansfield councillors highlighted some dangers such as the turn to Denston via Water Lane, and  vehicles parked blocking the sight splay at the turn towards Bury.

The Stansfield Village Sign is due to be re-erected shortly..thanks to the generosity of a village resident, Otis Luxton, who has offered to do the work at no charge, the only cost will be around £250 (for the materials involved) from the parish annual maintenance budget.

Following the outcome of the recent court case about the incident where over 30 sheep were killed by loose dogs in |Stansfield, the Parish Clerk is to write a letter to the shepherd offering sympathy and support.  All parish councillors personally contributed to the fund created  in the village which raised over £5000 for the shepherd.

 A village newsletter is to be created which will be distributed three to four times per year to coincide with the events that the parish council has instigated.  These events, whilst costing the parish very little, offer opportunities for socialising between residents, and informal contact to raise ideas and concerns with councillors.  In addition to the Fun Day on August 15th, an Autumn event possibly a coffee morning and workshop featuring the making of seasonal decorations and beverages like mulled wine, is being considered.

Next Meeting of Stansfield  Parish Council will be on Wednesday 9th September in the Village Hall, 7pm.

 

A 20MPH speed limit in Stansfield? 

How do you feel about this?

Stansfield’s  Annual Parish Meeting in May unanimously voted to ask the village parish council to press for the lowering of the speed limit in the village to 20mph. 

Residents  voiced concerns about the dangers to pedestrians and wildlife from  speeding and intimidating driving through the village.  The speed of courier and delivery vans and even a school bus were discussed, as well as vehicles racing along Thurston Lane in dead of night.

It was reported that around 50 signatures had been collected to add to the petition being organised by our MP Nick Timothy asking Parliament to give greater powers to local councils to tackle speeding in villages.

Posters designed at the Village Coffee Morning at the end of April were to be laminated and erected in the village in an attempt to encourage all drivers to slow down.  

If you would like to add your comments on this issue please email the parish clerk, Anne Lines at stansfiedpc@outlook.com

A number of footpath issues were raised at the meeting.  SCC were to be requested to expedite repairs to  the damaged bridge along Thurston Lane known locally as Pooh Sticks Bridge.  Mess left after tree felling on Footpath 2 near the main bridge in Stansfield and noise into the evenings are to be raised with the landowner and SCC.

Loose dogs in Assington Green and around other parts of Stansfield have been causing alarm and could cause an accident, it was stated.  The matter has been reported to the Police.

Cllr Martin Slater offered to investigate the origin of noise from late night shooting near houses in the village.  

 

Want to Help Save a Life?   Volunteer needed!

 

Stansfield is fortunate to have its own Defibrillator … sited on the outside of our Village Hall.

 Could you spare half an hour a month to check it is working?  You would have the satisfaction of knowing you could help save someone’s life.

Stansfield Parish Council (SPC), who provided the defibrillator for the community to use in an emergency,  are looking for someone to help.  This only involves looking it over each month and reporting back on line.  Andrew and Jan Pallett were thanked at the May meeting of SPC for  doing this job for nearly two years and will  happily show any volunteer how to do it. Please ring Andrew on 01284 789434.

A leaflet on how the defibrillator can be accessed has been issued to every household in Stansfield, but if you would like another copy please ask the clerk at: stansfieldpc@outlook.com.

Here is a brief extract:                                                                                                                      

If someone collapsed from a suspected heart attack, what would you do?

  • First make sure you are not in danger
  • Speak to or tap the person to see if they respond
  • Shout for help
  • Dial 999 to call an ambulance, give your name and ask for the code for access to the defibrillator at the Village Hall, postcode CO108LW.