Dear Sir
Hurray! At last someone has said something to a parent parking in Gaell crescent to take children to local school. I can’t condone putting home made parking tickets on cars, but something must be done. We all knew we would get clobbered when double yellow lines were placed on the entrance to Clopton Gardens. I wish I could say that the cars were parked but most of the time they are simply abandoned anywhere the drivers see fit, half on the grass verges, on corners, close to the junction, opposite other parked cars and opposite private garages. The junction from Highlands Road into Gaell Crescent is bad due to the vehicles parked. And this all happens twice every day Monday to Friday. I really don’t want to see double yellow lines in this road as this makes it awkward for the residents who have no garage spaces.
Rule 243 The Highway Code states amongst others, do not stop or park
• Anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Vehicle.
• Opposite or within 10 metres (32ft) of a junction, except in an authorised parking place.
• Opposite a traffic island or (if this would cause an obstruction) another parked car.
• Where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles.
• In front of an entrance to a property.
• On a bend. Most of the above apply to some of the vehicles that are parking in the Crescent.
I wonder how many of those drivers live in Hadleigh and could walk to the school? I know I have mentioned that dreadful word WALK. Sorry.
David S. Abbott

Dear Sir
Its me, I am back, can't say that I have been far away! I would like to wish all that matters to me, a very Good New Year, I trust you have had a very nice and restful Christmas. It is very quiet on the Tesco front, something could happen in that direction this year. My previous suggestion to site a new store next to the Fire Station/By Pass, would be a very good option. Sell the Brett Work Site to Babergh and to all who have opposed Tesco's coming to Hadleigh, and see what they can, and would do, to this rat infested bit of waste land. Carters are progressing with the ground work to the new leisure centre, here next to the Hadleigh Swimming pool. I can now see the play area known as Cox's, is getting more in decline, with the clever wigs in Babergh deciding to use it at will on yet another mad cap scheme. What are our children to do, not much space for them to get their excercise, which is both good for body and mind. ‘East House’!! What a shame, a fine and useful building going to waste, and costing us Tax Payers money for its Security!! Hadleigh is getting ever larger, with the Increase in population, but very few open spaces, and amenities.
John Caley

Dear Sir
Many readers may have seen the recent news article on the Television with Chief Constable Simon Ash talking about knife crime in Suffolk. This is always a very emotive subject, and one that generally reminds the public that nationally knife crime is on the rise. We are fortunate in Suffolk that reports of knife crime are low, and in Hadleigh we certainly do not have an issue with knives or bladed articles. The Babergh East Safer Neighbourhood Team are committed to reducing the fear of crime in our communities, and in 2011 we took part in a knife reduction initiative across the Babergh District where a presentation was made to schools that talked about the dangers of carrying a knife, and the likely outcome should Police find you in possession. We were then involved with the rollout of knife bins in the region, and Suffolk wide, that has seen some 6,000 knives being handed in over the last 12 months. In Hadleigh we have not recorded a knife related crime in the last 5 years. We are committed to keeping it this way and encourage you to contact Suffolk Police with any information that you might have relating to any crime by telephoning 101.
PC 1455 Paisley

Dear Sir
Some weeks ago, I unfortunately had an accident in the High Street right outside John Cutters the hairdressers and The Jolly Meat Company, worked stopped in both businesses, the staff of both shops plus a lady named Amanda quickly administered first aid and care, Pauline from A. J. Carpets organised the parking until an ambulance arrived and their crew were first class. Through the Community News may I say a very sincere “Thank you” to all those caring people. I have been overwhelmed by the many enquiries concerning my recovery, the gift of flowers and all the cards. God bless you all!
Major Mary Hartley