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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

Join us for Christmas in Sudbury 2025 View Christmas Programme Sudbury Christmas Light Switch on & Fair 2025 Thank you Sudbury! Sudbury Christmas Light Switch on 2025 will go down in history as one of the best yet! Held on Friday 28th November in the centre of town, thank you to everyone who joined us on the night; all our wonderful stallholders; Ruby Flames (street entertainment); Sound System (Cloud 9 Roadshow) - you all played your part to usher a huge amount of Christmas Cheer to Sudbury. If you have any photos, videos or feedback you'd like to share with us please get in touch on: info@sudbury-tc.gov.uk or tag us on social media. Take a look at the map opposite and look out for the poster above for participating businesses! Vote for your favourite below. The Sudbury Christmas Window Display Competition is organised by Sudbury Town Council supported by the bestof Sudbury and The Suffolk Free Press. VOTE HERE Sudbury Christmas Window Display Trail & Competition 2025 Every Festive season we celebrate the creativity of Sudbury's high street businesses with a Christmas Window display trail and competition. Support local this Christmas and enjoy the festive displays created by Sudbury's town centre businesses! Explore the Christmas Window Trail (map below) and don't forget to vote for you favourite display, voting opens on Light Switch on night; Friday 28th November and closes on Friday 19th December. When you vote you can opt to enter the Sudbury Love Local Hamper Prize Draw for your chance to win a Hamper bulging with Sudbury goodies, worth over £250 each! Sudbury Christmas Gift Guide 2025 Sudbury Town Council is pleased to unveil their Christmas Gift Guide 2025 – a comprehensive booklet which aims to help residents and visitors alike discover the best of Sudbury’s independent shops and festive events this Winter. Available for free from the Tourist Information Centre on Gaol Lane from the end of October or click below for the catalogue online. View Sudbury Christmas Gift Guide Dickensian Christmas Guided Tour of Sudbury Saturday 13th December, 11am - 12.30pm Tour start point: Sudbury Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall (Gaol Lane entrance), CO10 1JL Suitable for all ages, all welcome. Tickets prices: Adult: £7.50 / Child: £4 Scrooge and his cousin, Mrs Scratchit return to Sudbury this festive season, join them on this festive meander around the historic market town of Sudbury as we try to get the relentlessly miserable Mr Scrooge to crack a smile as the rest of us soak up the historic streets, stories and festive Sudbury spirit! Buy your ticket(s) below! Guided Walks Dickensian Christmas Tour of Sudbury (11am, Sat 13th December) £7.50 Price Add to Cart Christmas Memory Tree 2025 Remember a loved one this Christmas in a special and unique way by adding a memory decoration on our tree. Available from the Tourist Information Centre on Gaol Lane, these beautiful wooden slices can be taken away to decorate or left with Sudbury Town Council to decorate for you. All we ask for in return is a donation of your choice, which will go to the Mayor's chosen charities - Sudbury Defibrillators and Prostate Cancer UK.

Meet Sudbury Town Council's Councillors Meet your Sudbury Town Councillors Check your ward area Local Election Results 2023 The Mayor of Sudbury Councillor Andy Welsh 4 Robin Way, Sudbury, CO10 7PF Ward: South West Liberal Democrat andrew.welsh @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests The Deputy Mayor of Sudbury Councillor Adrian Stohr adrian.stohr@ sudbury-tc.gov.uk 97 Clermont Avenue, Sudbury, CO10 1ZN Ward: North Labour Register of Interests Councillor Melanie Barrett 10 Beaconsfield Close, Sudbury, CO10 1JR Ward: North Conservative melanie.barrett @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Peter Beer 46 Broom Street, Great Cornard, CO10 0JT Ward: Elm & Hillside Conservative peter.beer @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Nigel Bennett 101 Queens Road, Sudbury, CO10 1PQ Ward: North Liberal Democrats nigel.bennett @sudbury-tc.gov.uk 01787 315710 Register of Interests Councillor James Collier james.collier @sudbury-tc.gov.uk C/O Town Hall Ward: South East Labour Register of Interests Councillor Jessie Carter The Green House, 3 Green Lane Cockfield. IP30 0HL Ward: North District Councillor County Councillor Green 07955 434411 jessie.carter@ sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Steve Hall 16 Girling Street, Sudbury, CO10 1LZ Ward: South I ndependent steve.hall @sudbury-tc.gov.uk 07596 933809 Register of Interests COVID-19 MEASURES UPCOMING EVENTS SUDBURY MARKET VIRTUAL HIGH STREET TOURIST INFORMATION FREE PARKING IN SUDBURY PUBLIC TRANSPORT HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS SUDBURY HERITAGE CENTRE Councillor Kevin Graham c/o Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1TL Ward: Hawkins Road Labour kevin.graham @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor James Jeagar c/o Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1TL Ward: South West Green james.jeagar @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Ellen Murphy C/o Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1TL Ward: St Leonard's Reform 07960 357856 ellen.murphy @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Adrian Osborne C/o Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1TL Ward: South District Councillor Independent 01787 466096 07341 980568 adrian.osborne @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Jan Osborne C/o Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1TL Ward: East Independent 01787 466096 07966 458605 jan.osborne @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Alison Owen alison.owen @sudbury-tc.gov.uk Hillview, High Street, Acton Sudbury, CO10 0AP Ward: East District Councillor Labour Register of Interests Councillor Tim Regester 16 Weavers Terrace, Weav ers Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2EZ Ward: North District Councillor Green 01787 581015 07876 466767 tim.regester@ sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests Councillor Nicholas Younger 1 Stevenson Approach, Great Cornard, CO10 0PW Ward: North Conservative 07887 594417 nicholas.younger@ sudbury-tc.gov.uk Register of Interests

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PARTY IN THE PARK 2025 SUNDAY 20 JULY 11AM - 5PM BELLE VUE PARK, SUDBURY Location Sudbury Town Council want to say a huge thank you to all who attended Party in the Park, and even danced in the rain. Thank you to all the entertainers, Phoenix Marchers, Ruby Flames Entertainment, Freckles Face Painting, Beau Dance & Performing Arts, CYK Kung Fu, StageCoach, White Dragon Archery, J.H.B. Amusements and Cloud 9 Roadshow . And thank you to all our stall holders for their amazing professional services to all the public who attended. Finally thank you to Suffolk County Councillor Jessie Carter, and Babergh District Councilor's, Jessie Carter, Laura Smith and Tim Regester for supporting the event with support from their locality budgets. Pictured: Ruby Flames Entertainment (Butterfly Stilt Walkers) TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS We'd love to know what you thought about Party in the Park. Below is a link to an online form to share your feedback. We are always looking at how we can improve our events and your comments help, except for the weather, even we can't control that! https://forms.office.com/e/fjJSbZNvWZ?origin=lprLink Pictured: Deputy Mayor Adrian Stohr trying White Dragon Archery THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 STALLHOLDERS! AFC Sudbury Auntie Rees Cookies Boos Barking Bakery Bucket List Cosmin Toys Gourmet Fudge/Woodland Bakery Handmade with love Horseman Court Resident Assoc. Incorknito Designs iShakeit bars JFD Trading Jo's Old Fashioned Sweets Kids Fun Games LaserArt Macrambe by Agi Many Moons MHD Bar Mikey & Jordys NSPCC Papa L's Phoenix Marchers Pizzeria Gusto Premier Travel Real Thai Food Roosters Smokehouse Russell A Buy Sarah's Grotto LTD Scrumptious By HA Sea Glass Creations StageCoach Suffolk Slush Suffolk Spice Swans Crystals Tims Prints Tispy Bubbles Twisted Feather Verrecchia

Talbot Trail Map Explore Sudbury's fascinating past on The Talbot Trail The Talbot Trail is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury that depict various fascinating episodes in the town’s history over the centuries. The trail is an excellent way to navigate your way around Sudbury with many of the town's ancient natural, historical and architectural gems to enjoy on route. Come and explore Sudbury via The Talbot Trail. You'll find the first statue 'The Town Gaol' and the beginning of The Talbot Trail behind Sudbury Town Hall, in Gaol Lane, located near the impressive Victorian doorway that forms the entrance to Sudbury Tourist Information & Heritage Centre . Start point location here. Take a look below for the fascinating stories / history to accompany each statue... 1. THE TOWN GAOL Welcome to the start of The Talbot Trail! You'll find the first statue behind Sudbury Town Hall, in Gaol Lane, located near the impressive Victorian doorway that forms the entrance to Sudbury Heritage Centre & Museum. Originally this was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up in the gaol below to await trial. Start off your trail with a look around Sudbury's Heritage Centre for some fascinating insights into Sudbury's history. The Town Hall was built by Thomas Ginn of Sudbury in 1826/27 and opened for use in 1828. Take a moment to majestic building in the Greek classic style occupying its prestigious site overlooking the Old Market Place. 2. 101 DALMATIaNS From the second statue on the Talbot Trail just outside The Town Hall steps, cast your eyes over the road where you'll see the drinking fountain and horse trough sitting against the railings outside St Peter’s Church. This was the site where Pongo and Perdita stopped for water while searching for their lost puppies in 101 Dalmatians - the children’s book by Dodie Smith. (You'll find more information in The Heritage Centre on Gaol Lane). Take a moment to appreciate St Peter’s, a beautiful Grade I listed building with a wealth of heritage, dating back to the 14th Century. St Peter's is now a thriving cultural centre, hosting a year round programme of events. 3. Boudicea On King Street you'll find the 3rd Talbot statue of the fearsome Boudicea. The Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea, is likely to have gained the support of the Trinovante at Sudbury in AD 44 on her way to rout the Roman garrison at Colchester with the intention of burning the town to the ground. Sudbury is thought to have been a Trinovante stronghold in those days and evidence suggests the Trinovante tribes supported the neighbouring Iceni. Did Boudicea pass through Sudbury? We don't know for sure, but she would've certainly been close by as she expanded her troops! 4. The Rotten Borough Just outside The Lady Elizabeth Hotel & Bar (there is many a pub on this trail) you'll find statue number 4 which depicts 'The Rotten Borough' - the second literary reference along The Talbot Trail. Sudbury gained a reputation for electoral corruption in the 19th century, and novelist Charles Dickens used it as the model for his 'Eatanswill' in The Pickwick Papers, written in 1836. In one Sudbury election, a wealthy parliamentary candidate is said to have spent £10,000 in bribing voters. Oh dear. 5. the running boy On Gainsborough Street, near Christopher Lane you'll find the Talbot bronze for 'The Running Boy' depicting a remarkable tale about a long distance runner. In April 1879, a young apprentice named James Bigmore , ran alongside the Norwich coach, all the way from Sudbury to Norwich, a distance of 60 miles in 6 hours! Today, this is a great street for independent cafes, shops, some wonderful listed buildings and not forgetting Gainsborough's House just over the road - so keep your eyes peeled for blue plaques along this stretch of the trail. 6. the great blondin In 1872 this world famous high wire artist made a visit to Sudbury. On a rope suspended across the yard behind The Anchor in Friars Street (look out for the original Anchor sign as you enter Friars Street, locals fought to save it given the pub's historical significance). Blondin demonstrated his unique skills by pushing a member of the public across the abyss, in a wheel barrow. While exploring Friars Street remember it follows the 'Great Ditch', the earthwork defences erected to protect the Saxon town. Take your time on this stretch of the trail and enjoy the unique architecture, listed buildings and some quality independent eateries and shops. 7. MR & MRS GAINSBOROUGH Number 7 on the Talbot Trail marks a significant site for the artist Thomas Gainsborough (b. Sudbury 1727–1788). In 1746 after his marriage to Margaret Burr, Gainsborough returned to Sudbury, specifically to 31a Friars Street, to work as a portrait painter for the local gentry and mercantile classes. Here his daughters were born and he painted many portraits of them before moving to Ipswich. Gainsborough displayed an early talent for drawing and painting, spending much of his childhood sketching in the woods and fields surrounding Sudbury. It was here that his love of landscape painting first developed, a passion that would go on to become an abiding feature of his artistic career. 8. RIVER TRANSPORT Access to the North Sea and London by boat allowed Sudbury’s industries to thrive. A number of local products including wool and brick were sent by barge to London from the Quay in Quay Lane. Clay in this region produced bricks that were much sought after. Today the site is home to The Quay Theatre with a varied arts programme. The River Stour Trust are also based here offering pleasure craft rides along the river (many of the old locks have now gone meaning only smaller craft can navigate the river). The Gainsborough Trail Meadow Walk along the old railway line is also accessible via this point and is an excellent way to enjoy a gentle stroll along the river and Sudbury's ancient Common Lands. 9. dancing bears Where Friars Street meets Church Street you'll find Talbot statue number 9 depicting the shameful Victorian form of street entertainment the Dancing Bears. Bears were brought to Sudbury by Victorian showmen to entertain the local population. The muzzled bears were taken down the passage beside 54 Church Street, opposite, where the showmen lodged in cheap accommodation at the rear. Follow Church street as it hooks around to meet Cross Street for the beautiful All Saints Church - a must see along The Talbot Trail. 10. amicia de clare Number 10 on the trail depicts Amicia, the daughter of the Earl of Gloucester, who in the 12th century, married into the powerful de Clare family and brought her wealth to Sudbury. She founded a hospital by Ballingdon Bridge and had a new bridge constructed with stone from northern France. Today's Ballingdon Bridge opened in 2003, and was designed by Brookes, Stacey and Randell and built by Arup. Ballingdon was once a separate village in the County of Essex, today it is very much part of Sudbury and the only part of the town to the south of the River Stour. 11. the water meadows Sudbury's famous Water Meadows that nuzzle up to the town have been grazed continuously for a thousand years. In 1260 Richard de Clare gave the pastures to the burgesses of the town for a rent of 40 shillings a year. Having never been farmed, Sudbury's Common Lands are as breathtaking as ever and remain a haven for wildlife and humans alike. On behalf of Sudbury Town Council the Common Lands are managed by The Common Lands Charity and are accessible for all to enjoy year round. Both the Stour Valley Path and The St Edmunds way pass through this beautiful landscape that has inspired some of the world's most celebrated artists, among them Sudbury's very own Thomas Gainsborough. 12. the peasants' revolt As Chancellor it was Simon of Sudbury's job to support the king and raise funds for the war with France. He made every person over 15 pay a Poll Tax, something the poor bitterly resented. A rebellion in 1381 resulted in Simon being decapitated by an angry mob. In the vestry of St Gregory's is the head of Simon of Sudbury who was executed in this Peasants' Revolt. There is a comprehensive display at Sudbury's Heritage Centre of this gory episode of local history if you have a penchant for the macabre. Our monthly guided walk 'Step into The Sudbury Story' includes a rare viewing of Simon's head at St Greogory's. 13. simon of sudbury Simon Theobold, achieved fame by becoming Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He used his wealth to establish a college for priests in Sudbury at the end of the 14th century. All that remains is the gate to the college standing in St Gregory’s churchyard. St. Gregory's Church stands majestically in sight here and is a significant part of Sudbury's history. St Gregory’s Church was named after Gregory the Great who was Pope from 590 – 604 AD and the first account of a church can be found in two wills dated 970 and 993. 14. william kemp's jig The final bronze on this trail marks a site in Sudbury where Will Kemp, an Elizabethan actor (and somewhat of a clown by all accounts) jigged his way from London to Norwich. On the fifth day of this spectacle Kemp passed through Sudbury meeting many friendly locals on route including a Sudbury Milk maid who joined him all the way to Long Melford. The full account of this incredible spectacle that took place in Spring 1599 is known as 'Kemp's nine daies wonder'. Will Kemp was known to be purveyor of "mad jests and merry jigs" and with Shakespeare was in the Company of the Lord Chamberlain's Men. It is probable that many of the Bard's comic roles were written with Kemp in mind. The Talbot Trail was installed in 2008 as part of the ‘Action for Market Towns’ initiative. It was sponsored by the East of England Development Agency and supported by Sudbury Town Council and the Sudbury Society. The idea was conceived by Robin Drury, who also created the bronzes with Rob Pewsey. The Talbot Trail is in the care of and promoted by Sudbury Town Council.

Committee Structures 2025/26 Finance The Finance Committee meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month at 18:30. This committee will not meet during August, unless there is urgent business to discuss. The committee has delegated powers to monitor and control expenditure and income in accordance with the Council’s approved budget throughout the current financial year. The function of this committee includes: Administer best value throughout the council's finances Distribute grant aid up to the amount agreed in the estimates for the financial year Monitor income and expenditure on a monthly basis and ensure such expenditure is within the agreed budget Monitor the awarding of all contracts Developing the draft budget provided by the Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) through the autumn for approval by the full council in January each year Appoint an internal auditor For the Committee's full Terms of Reference click here Members: Councillors: Mr N Bennett (Chairman), Mrs M Barrett, Mr S Hall, Mr J Jeagar, Miss A Owen, Mr T Regester and Mr N Younger. The Mayor - Ex-officio . Human Resources The Human Resources committee meet as and when necessary. The committee sets the policies for the employment of staff and monitors their effectiveness. For the Committee's full Terms of Reference click here Members: Councillors: Mr K Graham (Chairman), Mrs M Barrett, Mr N Bennett, Ms J Carter and Mrs J Osborne. The Mayor - Ex-officio. Leisure & Environment The Leisure & Environment Committee meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 18:30. The committee will not meet in August or December, unless there is urgent business to discuss. The committee has delegated powers for spending, as long as it is within the approved budget. The functions of this committee include the monitoring and maintenance of the following: The Town Hall Public Clocks Bus shelters Allotments The War Memorial The Croft Millacre (inc the Boating Pond) The Cemetery Closed churchyards Public conveniences Christmas lighting (inc the Christmas Tree) Public open spaces Town Economy Public Events Sporting and social events Proposing budgets For the Committee's full Terms of Reference click here Members: Councillors: Mr S Hall (Chairman), Mr P Beer, Mr J Jeagar, Mrs J Osborne, Miss A Owen, Mr T Regester and Mr A Welsh. The Mayor - Ex-officio Planning, Development & Highways The Planning and Development Committee meets every other Monday, starting at 18:30. This committee considers all planning applications for Sudbury. It also advises the council on new development proposals and the Local Plan. Due to the time scales of replying to Babergh District Council with decisions, the Planning and Development Committee have delegated powers. For the Committee's full Terms of Reference click here Members: Councillors: Mr N Bennett (Chairman), Ms J Carter, Mr S Hall, Mr A Osborne, Miss A Owen, Mr T Regester, Mr A Stohr and Mr N Younger. The Mayor - Ex-officio. Policy & Resources The Policy and Resources Committee only meets when required. Meetings are often held on the third Thursday of the month at 18:30. This committee is responsible for maintaining the council's strategic direction, looking ahead to balance ends, ways and means, in order to deliver efficient and effective services to the public. The committee conducts a rolling review of the council’s policies and procedures to ensure relevance, effectiveness and compliance with current legislation and guidance. For the Committee's full Terms of Reference click here Members: Councillors: Mrs M Barrett (Chairman), Mr P Beer, Mr K Graham, Mr S Hall, Mrs J Osborne, Mr T Regester, Mr A Stohr and Mr A Welsh. The Mayor - Ex-officio.

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