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Sudbury Town Council Releases 2025 Gift Guide featuring the town’s Independent Business community For the first time, Sudbury Town Council is proud to unveil their Christmas Gift Guide 2025 – a beautifully designed and comprehensive booklet which aims to help residents and visitors alike discover the best of Sudbury’s independent shops and festive events this festive season. Available for free from the Tourist Information Centre on Gaol Lane, from a number of Sudbury’s independent businesses and viewable online at sudbury-tc.gov.uk/christmas ; the guide shines a spotlight on Sudbury’s independent businesses and is packed full of festive inspiration – from unique gift ideas and party venues to beauty and wellness spots to help you look and feel your best, plus a full line-up of community events to get everyone in the Christmas spirit – all whilst supporting the incredible diversity of businesses on our doorstep. Sudbury’s town centre comprises over 75% independent businesses, complimented by our much-loved market traders - many are family owned and run, all offering high quality items and experiences with something out there for everyone. The gift guide celebrates our vibrant town economy and aims to encourage residents and visitors to to explore Sudbury’s businesses. Spending locally really makes a difference - for every £1 spent at a local business, 63p stays in Sudbury’s economy, versus only 40p when shopping at multi-national retailers, so it’s important that we all prioritise shopping local if we want to keep Sudbury’s town centre unique. The Mayor of Sudbury, Cllr Andy Welsh Comments: “As Christmas approaches, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible variety of independent shops and traders that make Sudbury special, this catalogue is a brilliant guide to one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting the local businesses that are the heart of the community. By shopping locally, you’ll be helping Sudbury and its businesses thrive this Christmas and beyond!” In addition to gift inspiration, the guide features a full schedule of exciting events to get you in the Christmas spirit, including: The Sudbury Christmas Fair and Light Switch On – 28 th November 5pm – 9pm, Market Hill. Dickensian Christmas Guided Tour of Sudbury – 13 th December 11am-12:30pm, Tourist Information Centre. Sudbury Christmas Window Display Trail & Competition 2025. Copies will be available from the Tourist Information Centre, located in Gaol Lane, in participating shops across Sudbury and online. Pick up a copy and support the businesses that make Sudbury so special! Businesses featured: Sudbury Arts Centre, Imarri Kenattie's Crystals Catch N Collect Rewind Records The Wine Boutique

If you're heading into town on Saturday 11th October, be prepared to see more than your usual familiar faces, as we are being joined by some very special guests. To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Ray's Retro Classic Toys and Collectibles, Synergy Cosplay will be invading Sudbury with their range of fantastic characters and donation buckets, raising money for Autism Anglia. Will it be a Spidey Saturday? In addition to this, there will be a huge range of discounted items in Ray's Retro's, with anything priced £5 or over being discounted. 75 North Street Tony Byfield, who owns Ray's Retro with his brother, Steve, has said: Steve and I are so grateful for everyone's support over the past 5 years and we hope you will join us on the 11th. Donning your own costume in encouraged but whether you're in your Superman and Batman capes or Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne attire, pop down to Ray's Retro at 75 North Street, Sudbury, and get yourself a bargain - and a photo or two with a Superhero! Synergy Cosplay in some of their amazing outfits.

Friday 15th August 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VJ day, when Imperial Japan surrendered in WWII, in effect bringing the war to an end. On this landmark anniversary, Sudbury Town Council, Sudbury Arts Centre and The Royal British Legion will be coming together to remember all of those who fought and lost their lives for our country, but also celebrating their memory. There will be a historical re-enactment, music in the form of a ukulele band and a sing-a-long, an informative talk at Sudbury Arts Centre and 1940's style snacks in the Mayor's parlour. The day will finish with a memorial service and the lighting of the beacon. All are welcome, and encouraged, to wear 40's themed clothes and the first 100 children to do so will receive a flag goody bag. The programme of events is as follows: 12:00pm - 2 minutes silence. 2:00pm - Opening announcements. 2:05pm - Chasin' Rainbows - Ukulele band. 2:30pm - Civic Party & Re-enactors arrive. 2:35pm - Deputy Mayor's speech and the Re-enactment begins. 2:55pm - National Anthem's, both UK & US. 3:00pm - Final announcements & introductions. 3:05pm - Chasin' Rainbows - Ukulele band. 3:30pm - Jaclyn Byham leads the sing-a-long. 4:00pm - Mayors Parlour open to the public for 40's style snacks. 6:00pm - David Williams talk & presentation at Sudbury Arts Centre. 8:00pm - VJ Day 80 memorial service at St Gregory's Church. 9:00pm - Lighting of the beacon. Timings are approximate. The 6pm talk is free but does need to be booked - scan the QR code on the poster to secure your spot.

Welcome to Sudbury Market! Every Thursday & Saturday Market Hill & Old Market Place Stalls trade: 8am - 3pm Sudbury, Suffolk is an Ancient Market Town. Sudbury's first known mention as a Market Town was in the Doomsday Book of 1086, however a Royal Charter reveals there was a market in Sudbury as far back as 1009. To read the complete history of Sudbury Market click here. This vibrant, traditional, outdoor market is still a central part of Sudbury life today. Held every Thursday and Saturday on Market Hill in the centre of town, no visit to Sudbury is complete without soaking up the true character of the town with a mooch around Sudbury Market. Meet our regular traders and enquire about a pitch below. Click the icons below to follow Sudbury Market on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news from our traders! Location Sudbury Market this Christmas & New Year A market is for life, not just for Christmas... Our Christmas and New Year trading dates can be found below. Please note, there will be no markets on Thursday 25th December and 1st January, there will also by no market on Saturday 27th December. We have scheduled a Christmas Eve mini market, perfect for all your fresh Christmas dinner ingredients! Look out for The Grinch and a couple of other Christmas characters on Thursday 18th December when we'll be giving away our Sudbury Market tote bags! Thank you to all our wonderful customers for shopping with our traders in 2025, your continued support ensures our wonderful 1000 year old market continues to thrive. See you for more Sudbury Market joy in 2026! To apply to trade at Sudbury Market you need: To complete our form below ensuring you can provide: A valid Public Liability Insurance Certificate If you are a food vendor, to prove you have a FHRS of 3 or above on ratings.food.gov.uk . To offer a product that complements our current tenant mix (meet our traders below). Proof of your right to work in the UK Professional street market trading set up: Either a strong commercal gazebo with weights, a trading vehicle or trailer (we can provide electric supply). Sudbury Market Pitch Fees We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for our traders and customers alike. If you are thinking about trading with us our pitch fees are just as friendly starting at just £17 for a standard pitch. Complete the form below to tell us more about your business and we'll be in touch soon... PITCH FEES Sudbury Market Rules & Regulations Sudbury’s traditional outdoor street market provides an essential community facility to residents and visitors and is intended to offer not only affordable business opportunities for traders but also ensure a diverse customer experience that complements our high street offer. Our status as an historic market town, trading continuously for over 1,000 years makes our market an integral part of our town’s heritage, economy and community. Ensuring our market continues to thrive and evolve is a priority for Sudbury Town Council. The Council endeavours to work with members of the public and traders to deliver an excellent customer experience for all who use Sudbury Market and a safe and friendly environment for all traders. With these objectives at the forefront, the regulations set out below must be adhered to by any trader who wishes to trade at the Council’s market. RULES & REGULATIONS Apply to trade on Sudbury Market Sudbury Market - Trader Application Form Do you require access to an electric supply ? * Required Yes, electric required No electric required Please select the days you are applying to trade on Subury Market (you can select more than one) * Required Thursday Saturday Special events (Fairs & Festivals) Please enter your current Public Liability Insurance Cover details (you will be asked to supply a copy of your certificte if your application is progressed). Food businesses: Please enter your business' Food Hygiene Rating Score (FHRS) link on: ratings.food.gov.uk Please check to confirm you have the right to work in the UK (you will be asked to provide valid proof if your application is progressed) Sudbury Town Council (STC) will be Data Controllers of the information you are providing. As required by the Data Protection Act 2018 the information will be kept safe, secure, processed and only shared for those purposes or where it is allowed by law. In some circumstances however we may need to disclose your personal details to a third party so that they can provide a service you have requested, or fulfil a request for information. Any information about you that we pass to a third party will be securely held by that party, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and used only to provide the services or information you have requested. Submit Many thanks for your enquiry, we'll be in touch shortly! Sudbury Market wins NABMA prestigious Award! On 25th September 2024, the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) hosted the much-anticipated presentation of the NABMA Market Awards at their Annual Conference in Harrogate. These prestigious awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and service of individuals and teams who contribute to the success of the UK’s vibrant market industry. Sudbury Town Council are thrilled to announce that Sudbury Market has won the Small Market Achievement Award 2024 The panel commented: "Sudbury has revitalised its market, with trader numbers doubling and a renewed focus on sustainability. The market has become a symbol of the town’s growth and community spirit" Read Press Release Meet our Regular Traders Munro's Fish Fishmonger Thursday & Saturday Market Hill Cox's Fruit & Veg Traditional Greengrocer Thursday Market Hill Sudbury Plants Garden Plants, Shrubs & Trees Thursday & Saturday (March - Dec) Market Hill Coleman's Butchers Traditional Butchers Thursday & Saturday Market Hill Cox Brothers Fruit & Veg Saturday Market Hill Village Foods Cheese & Deli Thursday & Saturday Old Market Place Waters Edge Provisions Local Produce & Refill Thursday & Saturday Market Hill Smartsilver Jewellery Sterling Silver Saturday Old Market Place The Watch Stall Watches, Batteries & Repairs Thursday & Saturday Market Hill Jo's Boutique Ladies Fashion & Accessories Thursday Market Hill Jo's Traditional Sweets Sweets & Confectionary Thursday & Saturday Old Market Place Russell's Ladies Clothing Ladies Clothes Saturday Market Hill Upminster & Sudbury Coins Coins & Collectables Thursday & Saturday Market Hill Cole's Fruit & Veg Greengrocer Saturday Market Hill Wayne's Pet Supplies Pet Food & Toys Thursday & Saturday Old Market Place Biddle's Bread Handmade Sourdough Thursday Market Hill Roosters Smokehouse Burgers & Loaded Fries Thursday & Saturday Market Hill Meet our Casual Traders Cactus Cartel Catering Authentic Burritos & Quesadilla Thursday & Saturday Old Market Place Macrame By Agi Handmade Bags & Accessories Saturday/Seasonal Market Hill Bakeaway Bakery - Cakes, pastries and pies Saturday Market Hill Swan Crystals & Giftware Crystals & Giftware Thursday Old Market Place DBG Cycle Repairs Cycle repair Thursday - 1st & 3rd of each month Market Hill Paul Clayden's Bags Bags, luggage and purses Thursday Market Hill Add a bit of Jazz Bespoke Jewellery, pens & gifts Thursday and Saturday Market Hill Curry Leaf Catering Indian Inspired Street Food Thursday and Saturday Market Hill Catch N Collect Pokemon trading cards and more. Thursday and Saturday Market Hill DS Premier Leather Leather Goods & Accessories Saturday Market Hill The Fermenteria Fermented Goods, Sauerkraut, Kimchi Thursday Market Hill Harper Jewellery Gold, Silver & Costume Jewellery Thursday Market Hill CASUAL & SEASONAL TRADERS Some Sudbury Market Traders sell more seasonal products or only trade with us at certain times of year at special markets or events. Visit our events page for special fairs, markets and events in Sudbury. If you have any queries, please get in touch : 01787 372331

Official website for the beautiful market town of Sudbury, Suffolk UK. Information on walks, trails, history, events, independent shops and more... Sudbury Christmas Window Display Trail & Competition 2025 Vote for your favourite display for your chance to win a Sudbury Love Local Hamper worth over £250! Find out more NEWS Christmas in Sudbury 2025 Dickensian Christmas Tour Eating & Drinking in Sudbury Committee Meetings 2025 Meet your Councillors Council Services eXPLORE SUDBURY Explore Sudbury Places to Stay Tourist Information Centre

Guide to Committee and Full Council meeting dates for Sudbury Town Council in 2025. Committee Meetings 2025 Meetings held at: The Town Hall (Information Centre entrance on Gaol Lane) Sudbury, CO10 1TL Finance: First Tuesday of the month at 18:30 Full Council: Second Tuesday at 19:00 Policy & Resources: Third Tuesday at 18:30 Leisure & Environment: Last Tuesday at 18:30 Planning, Development & Highways: Fortnightly on Mondays at 18:30 (Tues or Wed following Bank Holidays) Committee Structures Sudbury Town Councillors If you would like copies of past Council meetings minutes please get in touch with us here. December 2025 planning, development & highways mondaY 1 DECEMBER | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES FINANCE TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 15 DECEMBER | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 29 DECEMBER | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES November 2025 planning, development & highways monday 3 november | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES FINANCE TUESDAY 4 november | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 11 november | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 17 NOvember | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 25 november | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES October 2025 planning, development & highways monday 6 october | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES FINANCE TUESDAY 7 october | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 14 october | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 20 october | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 28 october | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES September 2025 FINANCE TUESDAY 2 september | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 8 september | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 9 september | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 22 September | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES extraordinary FINANCE (grants) tuesday 23 September | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 30 September | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES August 2025 planning, development & highways monday 11 august | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways tuesday 26 august | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES July 2025 FINANCE TUESDAY 1 july | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 8 july | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES extraordinary LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT wednesday 9 july | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 14 juLY | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES extraordinary FINANCE wednesday 23 july | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 28 juLY | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES extraordinary full council monday 28 july | 19:30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 29 july | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES June 2025 planning, development & highways monday 2 june | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES FINANCE TUESDAY 3 june | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 10 june | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 16 june | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES policy and resources Thursday 19 june | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 24 june | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 30 june | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES May 2025 planning, development & highways tuesday 6 may | 17: 30 AGENDA MINUTES FINANCE TUESDAY 6 may | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 13 may | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES policy and resources Thursday 15 may | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 19 may | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 27 may | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES April 2025 FINANCE TUESDAY 1 APRIL | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 7 APRIL | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 8 APRIL | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways TUESday 22 APRIL | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES extraordinary full council TUESD AY 22 APRIL | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES policy and resources Thursday 24 APRIL | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 29 APRIL | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES March 2025 FINANCE TUESDAY 4 march | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 10 march | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 11 march | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES Extra ordinary full council friday 21 march | 18:30 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 24 march | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 25 march | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES February 2025 FINANCE TUESDAY 4 february | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 10 february | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 11 february | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 24 february | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 25 february | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES January 2025 FINANCE TUESDAY 7 january | 18:3 0 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 13 janaury | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES full council TUESD AY 14 january | 19:00 AGENDA MINUTES planning, development & highways monday 27 january | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES LEISURE & ENVIRONMENT TUESDAY 28 january | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES policy and resources Thursday 30 january | 18: 30 AGENDA MINUTES