Mid Suffolk District Council

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Experience a powerful moment of pride and reflection this Armed Forces Day. 🎖️

Join us in Stowmarket on Saturday 27 June for a free family event featuring a ceremonial salute, display of historic military vehicles, tributes to our local armed forces community and much, much more.

It’s taking place at the King's Meadow Recreation Ground from 11am to 3pm and we can’t wait to see you there 🥰

27/05/2026

Over a hectare of our land, located by the River Waveney in Palgrave, has been protected from development and will see important nature enhancements to create a haven for plants and wildlife 🌳

It could also see a new informal circular path introduced encouraging people to get outdoors and connect with nature

We bought the site in 2024, and have now teamed up with the River Waveney Trust to oversee its restoration and management

📰 Read the full story via our website (link in the comments)

27/05/2026

👩‍🏫Earlier this month, our waste education officer, Sam, visited pupils at Rattlesden and Wetheringsett Primary Schools (pictured) to deliver sessions and activities focused on the Better Recycling changes and the impacts of plastic waste ♻️

They covered:
- the bin system, what goes in each bin and why it's changing
- where food waste will go and why it's better for the planet
- crafted Brilliant Blue eco-heroes from recyclable waste (which you can find on display at Suffolk Recycles's Suffolk Show (Official) stand this week)

Two pupils were so inspired they arranged to do two litter picks with their grandad outside of school

One of the teachers, said: "The children and staff all learnt a lot and enjoyed being able to see what happens to all of our waste."

👩‍🏫♻️ Could your child’s school benefit from a free visit or workshop from our waste team - themed around recycling, reducing food waste or other topics?

Contact us by emailing [email protected] 📧

27/05/2026

For those special moments out and about with friends and loved ones, think Rural Connect 💛

🚕A flexible, convenient way to travel whether you’re visiting friends, heading into town, or exploring local gems

ℹ️Find booking info and full details via Communities Together East Anglia's website (link in the comments)

📍Covering the north-west, north-east, and south-east of Mid Suffolk

26/05/2026

Quick reminder that bin collections are one day later than normal during this week following the 25 May bank holiday🌸

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Quick reminder that bin collections will be one day later than normal during both weeks that follow the May bank holidays on 4 May and 25 May🌸

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26/05/2026

You can now start using your blue lid bin ready for your first collection next week (week commencing 1 June), if you haven't already

This bin is for clean, dry and loose (not bagged):
✅ Plastic pots, tubs and trays
✅ Plastic carrier bags, film, wrapping and bubble wrap
✅ Plastic bottles
✅ Glass bottles and jars
✅ Drinks cartons (Tetra Pak)
✅ Metal cans and aerosols
✅ Tin foil and foil trays

It must not include:
❌ Paper
❌ Cardboard
❌ Books
❌ Shredded paper
as these will go in your green lidded bin (collected from week commencing 15 June)

For all the information on how to use your bin and what can go in it, as well as how to recycle many other items, head to the Suffolk Recycles website (link in the comments) or refer to the information pack sent in the post ♻️

You may also wish to put your house number on your bin

📲If you've not yet received your blue lid bin, please contact our waste team as soon as possible (via the link in the comments)

26/05/2026

You can now start using your food waste bin ready for weekly collections starting next week from 1 June, if you haven't already 🦴🍝🥕🍖

For all the information on how to use your bin and what can go in it, head to the Suffolk Recycles website (link in the comments) or refer to the information pack sent in the post

You may also wish to put your house number on your bin

📲If you've not yet received your food waste caddies, please contact our waste team as soon as possible (via the link in the comments)

22/05/2026

Mid Suffolk District Council chair Cllr Lorraine Baker and Armed Forces champion Cllr James Patchett joined local dignitaries, military representatives, veterans and their families this evening at a special ceremony in Stowmarket.

The Royal British Legion memorial service at King’s Meadow Recreation Ground commemorated the 15th anniversary of the end of Op Telic - the Iraq War, and the 35th anniversary of Op Granby - the Gulf War.

We will remember them.