Neighbourhood Plan review

The newly formed working party met in January to start the process of reviewing the plan adopted by Babergh in 2022 as one of its planning policies.  Find minutes of the working party's meetings.

Pedestrian Crossing Survey

In July 2025, Newton Parish Council undertook a survey with its residents, on behalf of Suffolk Highways, to obtain their feedback on the potential use of a pedestrian crossing on the A134. Of the 250 households in Newton, 90 (36%) responded to the survey.

Survey Response Analysis

GoStart Community Transport

GoStart is an independent voluntary organisation providing accessible community transport for older people, individuals with disabilities, community groups and local charities. Our services help people remain connected, independent and supported within our local community.

Based in Sudbury, we operate within an 8-mile radius, serving areas including Great Cornard, Acton, Long Melford, Great Waldingfield, Lavenham, Glemsford and Cavendish, with further-afield journeys available by advance booking. Our fleet includes accessible minibuses and MPVs fitted with ramps or lifts to accommodate wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility. All volunteer drivers are fully trained, DBS checked and MiDAS qualified.

www.gostart.org.uk        01787 242116

Parish Council

Newton Parish Council is looking to co-opt a councillor. If you are interested in applying for the position, would you please write to the Clerk, Dave Crimmin, giving a short overview of why you would like to stand.

If you have any questions on the role or the above process, please contact Dave Crimmin at clerk@newton-pc.gov.uk

Join the working group reviewing Newton's Neighbourhood Plan

Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Report from Suffolk Highways

Newton Parish Council Agenda

Newton Green Trust Agenda

Village Survey 2024

Email subscription for Newton Residents

Newton's Parish Infrastructure Investment Plan (PIIP)

Newton Neighbourhood Plan adopted by Babergh

If you have any comments that you would like to raise regarding the content or accessibility of this website please email Dave Crimmin