Woolverstone Village

09/10/2026

AB Ports wind Turbine - The public are invited tvo
Wherstead Village Hall on Thursday 15th October 12.30pm to 7.30pm to look at the proposed plans and speak to the project team.

https://www.abports.co.uk/news-and-media/latest-news/2026/public-invitation-to-consultation-event-on-proposed-onshore-wind-turbine-at-port-of-ipswich?shem=aimgspe,&fbclid=IwVERDUAU00wVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlay6yKUeF2MJBXnZhA_aDlt6sboxNYMpcd2ZEuz6Qc6Oj_VxNS01-W7CIIu_aem_7wOe-DWDbCRXi9S3UNdzGA

ABPmer provides marine consultancy support and on-site survey services to organisations across the UK and overseas, helping clients develop, manage, protect and operate in the marine environment.

22/09/2026

Art Show
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped raise £600.38.

This money will be held by Friends of Woolvestone who arrange and support a range of events and activities for the community throughout the year!

Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

10/09/2026

Ipswich Half Marathon - Road Closure - Sunday 27th September

The route covers B1457 along the river and to Freston. Please be aware as there are road closures. Full details can be seen by clicking the link!

Following two successful events, the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon is back again! The race will start and finish at Portman Road Stadium - home to Ipswich Town FC.

18/08/2026

Wind Turbine Proposed for the Port of Ipswich

Associated British Ports (ABP) has proposed erecting a commercial wind turbine on land at the Port of Ipswich opposite The Strand (planning reference DC/26/03279). This local commercial proposal follows other historical local turbine projects and massive offshore wind developments surrounding the Suffolk.
ABP's application (DC/26/03279) targets port-associated land opposite The Strand to integrate onsite renewable generation.

Please pass comments to the parish council - [email protected] before 10th September, comment below or directly on the Babergh planning site.

Below is a link to the relevant planning documents on the Babergh Planning site
https://planning.baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage&fbclid=IwY2xjawTw79RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6H22EpFPqain-HJFBPl-g5ZX7V7yhsgoyBieh0in4tpN4yna6rLjIVuyCAQQ_aem__w5uOESelRlpJGxkWLj6yw

11/06/2026

Showing at Holbrook Village Hall - Friday 26th June at 7pm.
E-Mail: [email protected] to book a place!

27/05/2026

Friends of Woolverstone — Summer Garden Party
All Woolverstone households should now have received their invitation — we hope to see as many of you as possible at this free village community event!
If you're planning to come, please register via the link below. It's completely free and simply helps us gauge numbers so Lynda and Graeme Keeble know how much ice cream and drinks to provide.
👉 Walled Garden Picnic — register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walled-garden-picnic-tickets-1989902043579

10/04/2026

Do come along for an informal chat on Thursday next week 🍷🍺🥜☕ to find out more

10/04/2026

Working Garden Party

Saturday 18th April at 10am, meet Marina Road.

Last year planting was completed on marina road to soften the area and help to slow traffic. We now need to strim and clear the area between the new plants to help them grow.
It would be great if you could join us with a strimmer if you have one or simply a willing pair of hands.

03/04/2026

Who's ready for the Easter trail? Open to all, whether you're on the hunt for the Easter-themed baskets or just fancy a stroll with your dog.

Kids remember, take photos of you holding 3 baskets and you'll win and Easter egg.

11.00 - Berners Hall - complimentary refreshments, tea, coffee and cakes... and of course Easter eggs

All welcome whether you did the trail or not 🐣

https://woolverstone.org/heritage-trail/

26/03/2026

Statement from Arthur Charvonia
Chief Executive, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Having today received the decision on Local Government Reorganisation, I’m keen to update you directly on what this means for the future shape of councils in Suffolk.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that Suffolk will move to three unitary councils.

These new authorities will replace the current six councils, with the three new unitary councils covering western Suffolk, central and eastern Suffolk, and Ipswich and southern Suffolk.

The new councils will come into operation in April 2028. Ahead of this, elections scheduled for next year will establish three shadow authorities responsible for guiding, shaping and overseeing the transition within their respective geography.

As you may expect, our leaders have welcomed the news as part of a joint statement from the district and borough council leaders – looking forward to creating councils that are large enough to deliver, and local enough to care.

Our council officers are also fully committed to working together to ensure a smooth transition and to maximise the opportunities that this change presents for our residents, communities and partners – including our town and parish councils.

This is the most significant change to Suffolk’s local government arrangements in more than 50 years. We now have a collective responsibility to help shape three new councils that can continue to deliver the essential services our communities rely on from day one.

We will keep you informed of next steps as the detail of our transformation programme develops, but for now, our focus is on embracing the challenge ahead and working collectively to deliver the very best outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that three unitary councils will be created in Suffolk replacing the current system made up of Suffolk County Council and the five district and borough councils: Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk and West Su...