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Sudbury Community Grant Aid 2026/27 2026/27 Grant Aid applications Applications for Sudbury Town Council Grant Aid 2026/27 are now open! Every year, applications are considered for financial assistance towards a specific project or activities from community associations, cultural, educational, sporting and charitable organisations, which are non-commercial and whose field of activity or purpose is for the benefit of people in the area covered by Sudbury Town Council . eligibility criteria Sudbury Town Council Grant Aid Eligibility 1.1 Sudbury Town Council grants are made for the benefit of people local to Sudbury. 1.2 Applications will be considered for financial assistance towards a specific project or activities from community associations, cultural, educational, sporting and charitable organisations, which are non-commercial and whose field of activity or purpose is for the benefit of people in the area covered by Sudbury Town Council. 1.3 Sudbury Town Council defines a voluntary group as a non-profit making organisation, set up and run by an unpaid committee or board of trustees. Some larger charities may be considered for grants if the majority of their staff are volunteers and only a small number of people are paid to administer them. You will be required to provide evidence of your constitution (Charity, Community Interest Organisation etc together with your organisation's accounts). Full guidance can be found via the link below: STC Grant Aid Policy & Guidance application form Your application Once you have checked your organisation's eligibility, please complete the online application form via the button below. We strongly advise preparing your application in a separate document before completing the online form. To view the questions in order to prepare you application please take a look here. If you have any questions prior to making your application, please get in touch with us asking for the Deputy Town Clerk in the first instance. Contact details: E: info@sudbury-tc.gov.uk T: 01787 372331 Application deadline: 30th June 2026 at 12:00 Grant Aid 2026/27 application form Previous years' Grant recipients can be found on our Financial Information page here

Newton Road, CO10 2RN & Ballingdon Street, CO10 2BD Sudbury Town Council manage two allotment sites, which are rented out to Sudbury residents for an annual fee ranging between £35 - £70 depending on the plot size. The larger of the two sites is located just off Newton Road near to Newton Croft and consists of over 40 plots, including raised beds. The smaller site is located in Ballingdon Street, near to the St. Matthews Society building and consists of just 6 plots. There is usually access to a limited amount of water (both harvested rainwater and mains) at the Newton Road site for allotment tenants. All our plots are currently occupied, however we maintain a waiting list. If you are a Sudbury resident and would like to add your name to the waiting list please telephone the council offices on: T: 01787 372331 E: info@sudbury-tc.gov.uk

Explore everyothing the ancient town of Sudbury, Suffolk has to offer! Here are some of the many offerings Sudbury has for you to choose from. Whether it's a full English, a quick coffee, an afternoon tea or some tasty Turkish cuisine, there is something for everyone. Need a hand with deciding where to go? Our friendly Tourist Information Team are happy to answer your queries and will help you make the most of your visit. Sudbury, Suffolk, is famous for it's Market which dates back to 1009, but it also has an array of shops and boutiques to peruse when you visit. With over 70% of the town centre shops and businesses being independent, finding something unique on your travels is guaranteed. You can also find a range of high street stores and charity shops selling pre-loved and new items. Step back in time and uncover Sudbury's past. Sudbury's story stretches back over a thousand years, first recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086, with the market standing proudly in the Town Centre since 1009. Wander the streets and feel the echoes of a silk industry woven into the fabric of the community. Walking Read More town map Read More Guided Tours Read More parking & transport Read More tourist information centre Read More places to stay Read More the talbot trail Read More health & beauty Read More

community groups Community organisations play a vital role in strengthening local connections, supporting wellbeing, and helping people of all ages feel included and valued. By working together, these groups help make Sudbury a welcoming and supportive place to live, work, and visit! For information on Grant Aid for community groups and charities, please click here . a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Click on a letter group or scroll down to browse community groups and charities within Sudbury and the surrounding area. A A Rocha/Foxearth Meadows C Churches Together Compassion D Dorothy's Bumps and Babies e Eden's Project Eden-Rose Coppice East of England Ambulance Service - Sudbury Commmunity First Responders Essex & Suffolk Community Rail Partnership f Feel Good Suffolk Friendship Dancers G Girling & Upcher Charity Go Start Community Transport K Kernos Centre l Leading Lives/Creative Lives n Number 72 o Our Special Friends r River Stour Trust Royal British Legion (Sudbury Branch) s St Gregory's Church Stour Valley Men's Shed Stour Valley Singers Sudbury Baptist Church Sudbury Citizen's Advice Bureau Sudbury Choral Society Sudbury Common Lands Charity Sudbury Defibrillators Sudbury Dramatic Society Sudbury Ephemera Sudbury Fairtrade Group Sudbury Flower Club Sudbury Friends (Quakers) Sudbury Gainsborough WI Sudbury History Society Sudbury In Bloom Sudbury Joggers Sudbury Learning Centre Sudbury Museum Trust Sudbury Oddfellows Sudbury Oxfam Sudbury Pride Sudbury Ramblers Sudbury Rotary Club Sudbury Sporting Memories Sudbury Town Twinning Association t Tensho Dojo (Japanese Dance and Iaido) The Befriending Scheme The Christopher Centre The Hive The Salvation Army A C D E F G K L N O R S T

Sudbury Town Council Meeting minutes for the past 5 years. Previous Years Committee Meetings If you would like copies of past Council meetings minutes that are not below, please get in touch with us here. Committee Structures Sudbury Town Councillors 2020 2020 Committee Meetings 2020 2021 2021 Committee Meetings 2021 2022 2022 Committee Meetings 2022 2023 2023 Committee Meetings 2023 2024 2024 Committee Meetings 2024 2025 2025 Committee Meetings 2025

Getting Here Thank you for planning your visit to Sudbury, we look forward to welcoming you! There are 3 long stay and 2 short stay car parks within close proximity to the town centre. Take a look below for locations, charges and extra facilities including accessible parking and charging points for electric vehicles. There are also many options to join us car free by train, bus or or there are many fantastic cycling and walking routes to, in and around Sudbury. Take a look at the Suffolk on Board website for car-free options to visit us. There is also a Coach and Lorry Park available with 12 spaces, please see below for details. Car Parks in Sudbury are owned and operated by Babergh District Council. Season and overnight parking permits can be purchased for Sudbury car parks from Babergh District Council's website here. By Car Sudbury has seven car parks in total and one coach & lorry park. These sites are maintained by Babergh District Council, and you can find the full information including charges, stay times and accessibility by clicking the relevant buttons. If you have any questions regarding which car park may be most suitable for your needs, please feel free to contact us! Friars Meadow Car Park Railway Station Car Park Girling Street Car Park Great Eastern Road Car Park North Street Car Park Quay Lane Car Park Stour Street Car Park Coach & Lorry Park By train Sudbury is easy to reach by rail, with regular train services connecting us to Marks Tey for onward journeys to Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford and London Liverpool Street. The Gainsborough line offers a simple and reliable way to travel into the heart of historic Suffolk, whether you’re visiting for shopping, dining, local events or exploring the surrounding countryside. With the station just a short walk from the town centre, travelling to Sudbury by train makes planning your visit straightforward and convenient. ESSCRP Gainsborough Line Greater Anglia By Bus Sudbury is well connected by bus with direct routes to nearby towns such as Bury St Edmunds, Braintree, Hadleigh and even Colchester. Konect Buses are the main company that serves Sudbury, with Beestons providing a service to Hadleigh and Felix providing not only a circular Sudbury - Long Melford route but plenty of day excursions! Go Start are a charitable organisation providing transport to those who may not otherwise be able to stay connected & independent. Sudbury Bus Stop | Konect Felix Coaches Go Start Community Transport Beestons

Download the guide Saturday 28th March 2026 10am - 3pm at Sudbury Town Hall & Sudbury Arts Centre That's a wrap! What. A. Turnout! Sudbury On Show 2026 has concluded and we couldn't have asked for a better turnout! Seeing the amount of support for local charity and community groups goes to show just how passionate the people of Sudbury are about their town. If you're curious, you can still find the list of groups by downloading the guide. Massive thanks to the team at Sudbury Arts Centre for their partnership and use of their space for this event! Founded by the late, great Andrew Phillips, OBE - Sudbury on Show is a biennial celebration of the many community organisations that make Sudbury unique. The event is organised by Sudbury Town Council, and since 2024, has been organised and hosted in partnership with Sudbury Arts Centre. "We live in challenging times! Driven by the assumption that ‘bigger is better’ the overlooked reality is that contentment and fulfilment mostly depend on a sense of belonging and a communal life rich in relationships, otherwise people tend to feel lonely – even anonymous’. ‘Sudbury on Show' is a chance for us all to celebrate the many great things still going on in our wonderful town and district. Above all we hope it encourages people to get involved and so contribute to our general wellbeing" Andrew Phillips, OBE (1939 - 2023) Sudbury on Show Founder Unveiling of Andrew Phillips OBE Memorial Plaque Prior to Sudbury on Show 2024 opening to the public, together with The Mayor of Sudbury, Olly Phillips and Sam Thornton, Chair of The Sudbury Society we unveiled the Andrew Phillips Memorial Plaque which sits proudly on the beautiful facade of Sudbury Library (formerly The Corn Exchange). Andrew Phillips was instrumental in saving the Corn Exchange from demolition and its subsequent conversion into the library. Just one of many local projects to ensure Sudbury's heritage is preserved whilst never resisting change for the betterment of our town. Sudbury owes a debt of gratitude to the work of this great man - he has left an indelible mark on Sudbury.

Where to stay in Sudbury, Suffolk - from cosy cottages, back to nature camping sites to luxury hotels. Photo Credit - Andy Longhurst PLACES TO STAY IN AND AROUND SUDBURY Set in the heart of the beautiful Stour Valley on the Essex / Suffolk border, surrounded by the outstanding landscape that inspired painters Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable, Sudbury is the perfect base for your Stour Valley staycation. Sudbury is a 'Walkers are Welcome' and dog-friendly town and many of the accomodations listed below will give your canine friend as warm a welcome as you! If you are visiting from further afield, towns don't get much more quintessentially English than Sudbury. Need a hand planning your trip? Visit our friendly team at the Tourist Information Centre who can help you make the most of your visit. 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Council meeting dates | View councillors | Meeting agendas & minutes Sudbury Town Council & General Power of Competence Council Meetings 2026 Next Which Council Does What? Next Meet your Councillors Next Policies Next Committee Structures Next The Mayor of Sudbury Next General Power of Competence The General Power of Competence was extended to parish and town councils by virtue of Localism Act 2011. The power allows a council that meets the statutory conditions to do anything that an individual may generally do. The General Power of Competence which is an uncapped power of expenditure also becomes the power of first resort. The conditions of eligibility to exercise the power are: That two thirds of the councils members are elected either at the last ordinary election or by subsequent by-election. That the councils clerk holds a relevant qualification for the purpose of the Act and has passed Module 7 of the CiLCA 2012. Sudbury Town Council has passed a resolution to confirm that it meets the statutory conditions and become one of the first councils in the county to adopt the power.

A highlight in Suffolk's horticultural calendar! Sudbury Plant Fair 2026 Sudbury Plant Fair 2026 Sudbury Plant Fair 2026 Sudbury Plant Fair 2026 1/15 Sudbury Plant & Flower Fair 2026 THANK YOU! A little bit of drizzle certainly doesn't stop Sudburians from showing up to this year's Plant Fair! Bank Holiday Monday may have been grey, but the town still turned out in full force for an amazing array of stallholders with their beautiful blooms and pretty perennials. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all of the lovely stallholders! Sudbury's Plant & Flower Fair has become a highlight in East Anglia's horticultural calendar. Taking place in the centre of Sudbury the fair features a range of East Anglia's best quality nurseries and specialist growers. The new format event, delivered by Sudbury Town Council includes free creative and eco workshops, local florists and cut flowers growers and sellers, wildlife and biodiversity organisations and an opportunity to get green fingered with our experts. meet our stallholders: Plant & Flower stalls: Cannells - Sustainable Flower Farm Evie & Flow - The Sudbury Flower Farm Explore Sudbury Helens Herbaceous Jelly Cottage Plants Lovelands Honey Realised Futures - Nowton Park Redman Plants Rougham Hall Nurseries Ltd Sudbury in Bloom Sudbury Plants Suffolk Wildlife Trust The Front Gardeners The Garden Nursery (Constitution Hill) The Quay Plant Stall Vegelicious Nursery Refreshments: Bucketlist Whippy Bros