The Local Community News
December 2018
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Suffolk’s Most Active Community Awards
Hintlesham and Chattisham, Clare and Brantham have scooped the honours in this year’s Suffolk’s Most Active Community Awards. The awards, now in their fifth year, are organised by Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Association of Local Councils. Their purpose is to recognise and celebrate communities in Suffolk that are going the extra mile to encourage their residents to be active. Cllr James Reeder, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for health, said “Without doubt, town and parish councils are a major provider of physical activity facilities and opportunities. Whether providing playgrounds, sports halls, open space, football pitches, allotments, walking routes, fitness classes or special events, the scope and variety of provision is large and varied.” Hintlesham and Chattisham, which has a population of just 778 people, triumphed in the small village category, for villages of less than 1,000 people. The judges were particularly impressed with their achievement in raising £117,000 to provide an all-weather floodlit Multi-Use Games Area giving residents free access to tennis, hockey, five-side football and netball. Cllr David Marsh from Hintlesham and Chattisham Parish Council commented “I'm pleased and very proud to receive the award on behalf of the village. It demonstrates that a wide range of activities not only leads to improved wellbeing but assists inclusivity too.” Sally Longmate, Chief Executive of Suffolk Association of Local Council’s, added “I would like to congratulate this year’s winners. They demonstrate wonderfully the huge contribution that town and parish councils make to the health, wellbeing and quality of life of communities across the length and breadth of Suffolk.”
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