Sudbury Town Council's Committee Meeting Calendar 2026 Committee Meetings 2026 All meetings held at The Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1JL (Gaol Lane entrance) and streamed live via video links below. Meeting agendas will be published at least 3 days before a scheduled meeting. Once the minutes for a meeting have been published, the video link will no longer be available. committee Finance date First Tuesday of the month time 18:30 Full Council Second Tuesday of the month 19:00 Policy & Resources (when required) Third Tuesday of the month 18:30 Leisure & Environment Last Tuesday of the month 18:30 Planning, Development & Highways Fortnightly Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 18:30 Sudbury Town Councillors Committee Structures Previous Years Minutes Scroll down to browse meeting agendas, minutes and view links. Alternatively, click on a month to jump to that section. January February March April May June July August September October November December Additional & Extraordinary Meetings january meetings Finance Tuesday 6th Jan | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 26th Jan | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 12th Jan | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Leisure & Environment Tuesday 27th Jan | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 13th Jan | 19:00 Agenda Minutes february meetings Agenda Minutes Finance Tuesday 3rd Feb | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 23rd Feb | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 9th Feb | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Leisure & Environment Tuesday 24th Feb | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 10th Feb | 19:00 march meetings Finance Tuesday 3rd Mar | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 23rd Mar | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 9th Mar | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Leisure & Environment Tuesday 31st Mar | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 10th Mar | 19:00 Agenda Minutes April meetings Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 7th Apr | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 20th Apr | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Finance Tuesday 7th Apr | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Leisure & Environment Tuesday 28th Apr | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 14th Apr | 19:00 may meetings Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Tuesday 5th May | 17:30 Planning, Development & Highways Monday 18th May | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Agenda Minutes Finance Tuesday 5th May | 18:30 Leisure & Environment Tuesday 26th May | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 12th May | 19:00 Agenda Minutes june meetings Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 1st Jun | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 15th Jun | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Finance Tuesday 2nd Jun | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Leisure & Environment Tuesday 30th Jun | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 9th Jun | 19:00 july meetings Agenda Minutes Finance Tuesday 7th Jul | 18:30 Planning, Development & Highways Monday 27th Jul | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 13th Jul | 18:30 Leisure & Environment Tuesday 28th Jul | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 14th Jul | 19:00 Agenda Minutes August meetings Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 10th Aug | 18:00 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 24th Aug | 18:30 september meetings Agenda Minutes Finance Tuesday 1st Sep | 18:30 Planning, Development & Highways Monday 21st Sep | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 7th Sep | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Extraordinary Finance Meeting Tuesday 22nd Sep | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Full Council Tuesday 8th Sep | 19:00 Agenda Minutes Leisure & Environment Tuesday 29th Sep | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch october meetings Agenda Minutes Planning, Development & Highways Monday 5th Oct | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Planning, Development & Highways Monday 19th Oct | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Finance Tuesday 6th Oct | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Leisure & Environment Tuesday 27th Oct | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Full Council Tuesday 13th Oct | 19:00 november meetings Agenda Minutes Watch Planning, Development & Highways Monday 2nd Nov | 18:30 Planning, Development & Highways Monday 16th Nov| 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Agenda Minutes Watch Finance Tuesday 3rd Nov | 18:30 Leisure & Environment Tuesday 24th Nov | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Full Council Tuesday 10th Nov | 19:00 Agenda Minutes Watch december meetings Agenda Minutes Watch Finance Tuesday 1st Dec | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Planning, Development & Highways Monday 14th Dec | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Watch Planning, Development & Highways Monday 29th Dec | 18:30 additional & Extraordinary meetings Agenda Minutes Policy & Resources Thursday 26th Mar | 18:30 Extraordinary Full Council Wednesday 8th July | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Agenda Minutes Annual Town Meeting Wednesday 1st Apr | 19:00 Policy & Resources Thursday 16th July | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Policy & Resources Thursday 9th Apr | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Extraordinary Finance Monday 10th August | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Extraordinary Finance (Grants) Monday 22nd Sep | 18:30 Agenda Minutes Policy & Resources Thursday 22nd October | 18:30 Watch Agenda Minutes Back to top

Events in Sudbury Suffolk Friday 27th November 2026 Sudbury Arts Centre A breathtaking award-winning performance, heritage and community venue housed within medieval redundant St Peters church, Sudbury, Suffolk Visit Website The Quay Theatre Occupying a charming Grade II-listed building nestled by the River Stour, The Quay hosts a wide range of top-class entertainment, including drama, live music, comedy & more. Visit Website Gainsborough's House Gainsborough’s House combines the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough – a Grade I-listed eighteenth-century Merchant house and its historic garden – with impressive new exhibition galleries and visitor facilities. Visit Website List Your Event Download the October What's On magazine Multiple Dates Sat 24 Oct Sudbury Market / Sudbury Market Learn more 24 Oct 2026, 08:00 – 15:00 Sudbury Market, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10, UK 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! Multiple Dates Wed 28 Oct Sudbury Chess Club / Sudbury Institute Club Learn more 28 Oct 2026, 19:30 – 22:30 Sudbury Institute Club, The Old Press Rooms, 54 Station Rd, Sudbury CO10 2SP, UK We are a friendly, successful, and well established chess club in Sudbury that welcomes new members of any age and ability. Multiple Dates Fri 30 Oct Sudbury Farmer's Market / Market Hill Learn more 30 Oct 2026, 09:30 – 14:00 Market Hill, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10, UK One of the best town centre farmers markets in Suffolk! Multiple Dates Sun 01 Nov Men's Walk and Talk / Kingfisher Leisure Centre Learn more 01 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 12:00 GMT Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Station Rd, Sudbury CO10 2SU, UK A men's walking group for mental health Multiple Dates Fri 06 Nov Catch n Collect - Pokemon Tournament Nights / Catch 'n' Collect Learn more 06 Nov 2026, 18:00 – 21:00 Catch 'n' Collect, 48 Gaol Ln, Sudbury CO10 1JL, UK Catch ’n’ Collect hosts a casual Pokémon tournament on the first Friday of every month during their Pokémon League night! Multiple Dates Mon 09 Nov Passing Conversations Bereavement Support Group / Sudbury MORE INFO 09 Nov 2026, 14:30 – 16:00 Sudbury, The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, Sudbury CO10 2EU, UK Bereavement support group with a qualified bereavement counsellor. Multiple Dates Thu 12 Nov Info@ / Sudbury Arts Centre Learn more 12 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 15:00 Sudbury Arts Centre, Arts Centre, St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA, UK Advice drop-in for 16-24 year olds Sat 05 Dec Dickensian Guided Tour / Sudbury Tourist Information Centre Learn more 05 Dec 2026, 11:00 – 12:30 Sudbury Tourist Information Centre, Sudbury Town Council Old Market Place, Sudbury CO10 1TL, UK Scrooge and Mrs. Cratchit return this December!

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Every April, Sudbury Town Council opens applications for Grant Aid, which is available to all local charities, community organisations and social enterprises. Each year, during the process, applications equal a much higher request for grants than available through Sudbury Town Council, resulting in many organisations not getting the amount requested or needed. With this in mind, Sudbury Town Council has looked into other funding options available for these types of groups and organisations, in the hope we can still assist in securing funds, even if not directly. Below provides a list of all alternative options available locally: Grant Funding Service webpage - Suffolk County Council's funding service webpage full of advice, support and funding options. Here you can sign up for funding alerts and also complete an enquiry form where one of the team will try to identify possible funding opportunities available. Visit the Stronger Suffolk portal - The Stronger Suffolk VCFSE Support Programme co-ordinated by Suffolk Community Foundation and delivered in partnership with the Suffolk Funders Network, Community Action Suffolk (CAS) and Cranfield Trust, provides a pathway of funded support based on organisational need. noreply@idoxopen4community.co.uk - E-mail asking to sign up to the monthly funding newsletter for frequent, local updates on available funding. When applying for grant funding from any source, match funding is often favoured, so securing funds from different avenues can be very beneficial. For more information on Sudbury Town Council's Grant Aid - click here

October is here, bringing Autumnal walks, cosy café visits, Halloween preparations and plenty happening across Sudbury. Whether you are interested in discovering more about the town's fascinating history, supporting local businesses in the town or at the market, catching a show or simply enjoying the changing season, there is lots to look forward to this month. Stour Street, taken by Sue Longhurst Step Into the Sudbury Story – Saturday 17 October Fancy seeing Sudbury from a different perspective? Join us for our Step Into the Sudbury Story Guided Tour on Saturday 17 October at 11am. Starting at the Sudbury Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall, the one-hour tour takes you through some of the stories that have helped shape our town. From Saxon settlement and Sudbury's artistic connections to the Peasants' Revolt and the town's historic silk industry, there is plenty to discover along the way. Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £4.50 for children aged 12–16, with under-12s going free. There is no need to book in advance; simply meet your guide outside the Tourist Information Centre at 11am and pay on the day. Please note that payment is cash only. Find out more about the Step Into the Sudbury Story Guided Tour Claire Partner, one of GuideEast's tour guides, giving a guided tour on Heritage Open Days 2026 October Awareness and Celebrations Baby Loss Awareness Week, running from 9–15 October, provides an opportunity to remember babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, while raising awareness of the support available to bereaved families. The week concludes with the international Wave of Light on 15 October, when people around the world light candles in remembrance. World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October. The 2026 theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, highlighting the importance of listening to people's experiences and creating space for conversations about mental health. The Mayor's charities this year are Sudbury based Number 72 and Kernos Centre, both aiming to help those who may struggle with their mental health. The Mayor is hosting a cheese & graze night on the 20th October. A portion of the ticket price goes directly towards these brilliant causes. Book your ticket here: https://www.sudbury-tc.gov.uk/product-page/mayor-s-wine-graze-evening-tickets# For those looking to make a positive change to their health, Stoptober returns throughout October, encouraging people who smoke to make a quit attempt. Free NHS support and resources are available for anyone thinking about stopping smoking: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ And, of course, Halloween arrives on 31 October! Whether you're planning a spooky night in, dressing up or simply enjoying the autumn atmosphere around town, October is the perfect time to embrace a few spooky vibes. Keep your eye out for the town's wonderful shops decorating for the spooky season! Your Town Council in October Residents can attend Sudbury Town Council meetings throughout the month. Meetings are held at Sudbury Town Hall and are open to the public. Planning, Development & Highways Committee Monday 5 October and Monday 19 October – 6.30pm Finance Committee Tuesday 6 October – 6.30pm Full Council Tuesday 13 October – 7pm Leisure & Environment Committee Tuesday 27 October – 6.30pm Following September's Leisure & Environment Committee meeting, the closure of Kingfisher Swimming Pool was among the matters discussed. The relevant meeting minutes are available to view online. For agendas, minutes and information about upcoming meetings, visit the Sudbury Town Council website: https://www.sudbury-tc.gov.uk/meetings2026 Bishop Ælfhun's staue on The Croft What's On Around Town Sudbury Arts Centre Please note that Sudbury Arts Centre will be closed from Monday 5 October to Friday 9 October for lighting maintenance. Later in the month, the Arts Centre will host a second screening of The People's Emergency Briefing on Wednesday 28 October at 7pm. Presented by Chris Packham, the film brings together experts to discuss climate change, nature loss and practical ways communities can respond. The screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion about resilience in Sudbury and the surrounding area. The screening is free, but advance booking is essential. It is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over. Gainsborough's House There is plenty to explore at Gainsborough's House this autumn, including the final weeks of Gainsborough, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape, which runs until 11 October. October also sees activities from HOUSE COLLECTIVE at Mill Tye Gallery, including a creative display from 10–11 October, a communal Field & Table event and a drop-in screenprinting session. Gainsborough's House is open daily from 10am–4.30pm, although visitors should be aware that the café will close for improvements from the afternoon of Sunday 11 October until Tuesday 13 October. The Quay Theatre October brings another varied programme to The Quay Theatre, with comedy, music, drama, family entertainment and live cinema. Highlights include Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams on 1 October, Around About Dusk on 8 October, The Jam'd on 9–10 October, family show Darryl Carrington: Out of the Box on 11 October and Sister Queens on 29 October. The month rounds off with Dracula the Panto on 30 October – a suitably spooky way to head into Halloween weekend! Shop Local This Autumn October is a great time to support Sudbury's independent traders and enjoy the town's historic markets. Sudbury Market continues every Thursday and Saturday, with stalls offering everything from fresh produce and baked goods to clothing and other goods. The market has deep roots in Sudbury's history, with a Royal Charter indicating that a market was being held here as far back as 1009. Following the sad news that Finnegan's Whiskers Cat Café would be closing, the café is currently undergoing a refurb & rebrand into Shelley's - see more information on their Facebook. Keep your eyes peeled for opening of Sudbury's very own reptile care and rehoming centre, Green's Reptiles. You may have noticed their eye-catching shop front pop up on Gainsborough Street and they'll be opening soon. Find out more info on their website: https://www.greensreptiles.com/ And don't forget the Sudbury Farmers' Market on Friday 30 October, 9.30am–2pm. Held on Market Hill on the last Friday of each month, the market brings more than 25 stalls to the town centre, making it a great opportunity to shop locally and pick up some seasonal treats. Autumn in Sudbury As the leaves begin to turn, October is an ideal month to slow down and enjoy some of the town's green spaces and riverside walks. Wrap up warm, take an autumnal stroll and then head into town for a seasonal coffee and slice of cake. From historic streets and market stalls to galleries, theatre and riverside walks, there is plenty to enjoy on our doorstep this autumn. We hope to see you around Sudbury this October!

The Mayor of Sudbury, Councillor Adrian Stohr, recently paid a visit to Sudbury Cemetery on Newton Road to celebrate an incredible achievement! The cemetery has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard certificate from the Burial and Cremation Authorities and Managers (BRAMM), highlighting the exceptional standards of management and care maintained at this beautiful site. The BRAMM Gold Standard is a fantastic recognition given to cemeteries that meet the highest benchmarks for grounds maintenance, health and safety, and quality of service, marking it as a beacon of excellence in the burial and cremation sector. During this visit, the Mayor was given a tour of the grounds by Sudbury Town Council’s dedicated community wardens. They shared insights into the work involved in shaping a peaceful and welcoming environment for grieving families, dog walkers, commuters, and local wildlife. Their efforts in careful maintenance and conservation-minded upkeep have transformed the cemetery into a haven that supports biodiversity while providing a dignified and peaceful space for visitors. The Mayor expressed heartfelt gratitude to the wardens for their incredible work in achieving this standard, also acknowledging the invaluable contribution of council staff. He praised their day-to-day efforts that support the work of the Mayor and councillors: "As council staff, you become the unsung heroes so many people don't get to see, and we need to shout out what you do for your town, come rain or shine. Your work is greatly valued, and the care you give to this cemetery is a true service to our whole community. The Mayor also extended his appreciation to the wider council staff: "You make us councillors look great, and it's thanks to you all. We are so lucky to have such hard-working, passionate people." For more information on Sudbury Cemetery, visit sudbury-tc.gov.uk/the-cemetery