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Newton Neighbourhood Plan - Housing Needs Survey 2026

A meeting was held on Saturday 25th July 2026 which discussed the results of the Housing Needs Survey which was conducted as part of the review of the Newton Neighbourhood Plan which 55 residents attended.

Follow this link to find copies of the presentation and analysis.

 

Newton Parish Survey 2026

The analysis of the responses to the survey can be found on this link.

 

Saracens Head

On 4th March 2026, the council facilitated a village meeting, attended by 40 residents, to discuss the sale of the Saracens Head. The pub is designated as an Asset of Community Value because of its importance to our village. The freehold sale price is £700,000 + VAT and the selling agent is Christie & Co.

 Everybody at the meeting agreed they would like to see the Saracens Head continue trading as a pub offering food and drink and owned / managed by people experienced in the hospitality sector. However, should no offers come forward, the local community would then have the option of raising the funds to purchase the premises. At the end of the meeting residents gave their email details to the Clerk, so that they could be kept up to date with developments.

If you were unable to attend the meeting but would like to be kept up to date, please send an email to clerk@newton-pc.gov.uk requesting to join the Saracens group. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact anybody from the council.

 

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

 

Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Report from Suffolk Highways

Newton Parish Council Agenda

Newton Green Trust Agenda

Email subscription for Newton Residents

Newton's Parish Infrastructure Investment Plan (PIIP)

Newton Neighbourhood Plan adopted by Babergh

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