Welcome to the Nacton Parish website

 Read the latest newsletter HERE

 

Changes to telephone lines

At a recent meeting, Nacton Parish Council identified some concerns that the impending discontinuation of copper telephone landlines to residential properties might cause some challenges. The old system will be switched off in 2025 and landlines will use broadband to make calls. If you rely on a landline, you will still be able to make calls but the technology that powers them will be different. The landline will use the internet to make calls, rather than the copper network. For most residents who have an existing broadband connection the change will be straightforward. For those without a broadband connection at home, your supplier will install one. However, if there's a power cut, digital phones will not work unless it has a battery back-up and you will need to use a mobile for phone calls. For some residents this might be a problem if the mobile reception in your home is poor or non-existent. So called ‘not spots'. For those residents living in a part of the parish which is a ‘not spot’ there is a further consequence. If you have smart meters fitted for gas and electricity, the meters will not work without a mobile signal. As a result, the Parish Council intends to lobby the mobile providers to improve coverage in areas of the parish with signal problems. In order for us to have a clear picture of those areas where there are connection issues, we need your help and kindly request that you complete our survey (It will only take a couple of minutes) 

 

Pension Credit, and other support for pension age people: Information and resources for Town and Parish Councils.

 

The Winter Fuel Allowance this winter means that about 92% of our pensioners who have received this benefit in the past will not be eligible in future.
However there are thought to be around 800,000 pensioners who are entitled to Pension Credit and the additional benefits that brings, but are not claiming it. 
East Suffolk Council have therefore put together a pack of information for parish councils and residents which can be found HERE.

 

   

Connecting Communities is a transport service provided by Suffolk County Council designed to help people travel around the county of Suffolk who might not have access to a regular bus service.  Find out more information HERE.

 

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 If you are new to the area there's some really useful information - Nacton Guide 2023.

 

Have you seen a large pothole or flooding in the road?  Is there anything else that is concerning you about the state of the roads and verges in the village? If so click here and report it to Suffolk Highways.  The more complaints that are received, the more likely something will be done about it.

 

 

 

  

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For your local road-works click Roadworks and enter Nacton into the search box.

 

      If you wish to add information, comment on a page or if you have a community event to advertise 

please email the Parish Clerk 

 

  

Donate your unwanted clothes at the village hall. All donations will be recycled or re-used.

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Suffolk supports the cost of living

The Local Welfare Assistance Scheme helps those experiencing financial hardship, including
access to items like household furniture and white goods, fuel vouchers for electricity and
gas top-ups, supermarket vouchers, and contributions towards increasing costs during the
winter months.  Local organisations across Suffolk can submit an application for support, on behalf of an
individual or family. These organisations include Citizens Advice Bureau, district and
borough councils, health services and voluntary organisations. A list of these organisations,
who will assess circumstances and submit applications, is available here.

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