Eye Library are considering changing their opening hours in order to meet more customers’ needs.

They are proposing opening earlier on most days. They would close earlier or later on some days as well, meaning the library would be open for the same number of hours overall.

Before making any changes they want to canvas the views of as many customers as possible about the proposals, as well as collect some further information about their use of and thoughts about the library.

To share your opinion on the proposed changes, please fill in this short survey which closes on Friday 13 January 2017.

Eye Town Council (IP23) is looking to appoint a new Clerk

Eye is looking for an enthusiastic individual, CiLCA qualified or prepared to work towards this qualification, who will work with the Town council to manage the various assets of this busy town of approximately 1850 voters.  Your tasks will include preparing for and minuting evening council meetings and addressing ongoing administration, finances and correspondence in relation to the Town and its assets that include a cemetery, allotments and the Town Hall.  You will also be the designated Responsible Financial Officer and the Designated Officer for weddings.

The post is 20 hours per week with a salary between £23,166 – £25,694 pro rata, commensurate with experience.

A full job description, person specifications and application form can be obtained by contacting Cllr Nancy Ford, Finance and Governance Committee Chair, on nancy.ford@eyesuffolk.org

The closing date for received applications is Friday, June 24, 2016 at 12 noon and interviews will take place on Thursday, June 30, 2016.

The town council would like to receive your ideas and feedback to assist us in providing a better service to residents. Please help us by completing this questionnaire – it only takes a few minutes!

Public Satisfaction Survey 2016

As of Monday 4^th April, Suffolk Constabulary will be policing under a new model. Eye Police station will remain, where there will be two officers, PC Will Wright, and myself PCSO Steve Long. We will be responsible for the following areas –

Eye, Debenham, Aspall, Winston, Fressingfield, Mendham, Metfield, Weybread, Hoxne, Athelington, Horham, Redlingfield, Syleham, Wingfield, Palgrave, Brome, Oakley, Stuston, Thrandeston, Yaxley, Stradbroke, Laxfield, Wilby, Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford, Braiseworth, Mickfield, Occold, Stoke Ash, Thorndon, Worlingworth, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Bedfield, Bedingfield, Brundish, Kenton, Monk Soham, Rishangles, Southolt, Tannington.

There may be some concerns over two officers covering that amount of Parishes, so if there are issues that need to be raised, then Inspector Nick Aitken, and Sergeant Mark Beresford will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday 30^th March 2016 6pm at The Rifle Hall in Halesworth. If people are unable to attend, then we are looking to host a public meeting possibly at Eye in either April or May and we will let you know in due course.

Regards

PCSO 3172 Steven Long

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER,

Eye Police Station, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH

Tel:  01284 774640 ,  www.suffolk.police.uk