West Suffolk Council

12/06/2026

A pilot scheme to trial free parking for the first hour begins in Haverhill and Newmarket on Monday 22 June.

The changes in Haverhill apply to the Arts Centre, Jubilee Walk, and Lower Downs Slade car parks, while in Newmarket All Saints, The Guineas, and Rous Road car parks will also be free for the first hour.

There’s also free parking in Bury St Edmunds in the arc on Monday’s between 8am and 10am.

Councillors agreed in February to use up to £1.2m of council reserves over two years to support local high streets with free parking trials. The use of reserves will help pay for the costs covered by car parking tariffs including maintenance and more than £1 million a year that has to be paid in Business Rates for the use of the land. These costs are not covered through council tax but through the income generated from car park users.

People using the free parking in Haverhill or Newmarket will need to type in their vehicle registration into the parking machine and display their free ticket. The free ticket is not available on RingGo given this is operated through a different system to the car parking machines and they are not able to communicate with each other.

People parking in the arc in Bury St Edmunds will be able to park without a ticket between 8am and 10am on Mondays.

In all of the free parking trials, people can top up to stay longer when their free parking is due to end either on RingGo or by returning to the parking machine.

West Suffolk will be monitoring to ensure any impact of the trial is positive to the town centres.

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Did you know if you run a café or restaurant in West Suffolk, you can now get a pavement licence for tables and chairs. And under our trial scheme the application fee is now just £100 and covers two years. For more on guidance and how to apply visit https://orlo.uk/7bB0U

12/06/2026

Healthy food, happy families! If you’re pregnant or you have children under four, NHS Healthy Start can help with the cost of healthy food and
milk. Plus, you’ll get free Healthy Start vitamins. Check your eligibility: https://orlo.uk/1ooBU

12/06/2026

🎉 Why not stop by and see what our fantastic local traders at Mildenhall Market have to offer?

From fresh produce to specialist services and unique finds, there's something for everyone.

Today's traders include:
🍏 Meadow Market
🌼 Broadfield Plants & Signs
🐟 Fish Box Food
🔐 The Lock Doctor
🌶️ Suffolk Sriracha

Come along, browse the stalls, and support local businesses while enjoying the friendly market atmosphere.

Mildenhall Market

12/06/2026

Skip the usual gifts for Father's Day and discover something special at your local market!

From handmade crafts to delicious treats and unique finds, you'll find the perfect present while supporting local traders.

Brandon Market Bury St Edmunds Market Clare Market Haverhill Market Newmarket Market Mildenhall Market

11/06/2026

⚠️ Car park disruption at Mildenhall Hub ⚠️

Visitors to Mildenhall Hub are advised that there will be disruption in the main car park until Friday 19 June as work begins on the new solar canopy installation.

To help ease congestion, please make full use of the overflow car park located near the main car park entrance. Alternatively, visitors can use the allotment car park.

Clear signage is displayed onsite in the car park and inside the Hub on the entrance noticeboards. As the work progresses, there will be regular updates through the website, social media and Hub tenant email distribution groups.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and cooperation while these works are carried out.

11/06/2026

We license 683 premises to sell alcohol including in pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants – supporting responsible licensing all supported by our fleet of licensed taxi and private hire drivers to get people home safe and sound.

Institute of Licensing

11/06/2026

Calling all schools! 📚♻️
Our new recycling workshops and talks are now live — helping students learn how small actions can make a BIG impact 🌍✨

To book a session, email [email protected]

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