The Southwold and Reydon Society was formed over 50 years ago and has around 400 members. It operates with an elected committee of 12 but does have the power to co-opt members as required. The elections take place at the AGM which is normally held in April.
Our main remit is to:
To protect and enhance the character and amenities in our area.
We hold monthly committee meetings at which we have agenda items which include various topics.
In the recent past and currently we discuss the impact of Sizewell C, windfarms, and LionLink on the local community. To this end we engage with other groups such as Reydon Parish and Southwold Town Councils.
Every month we consider the planning applications that have been submitted in both Reydon and Southwold. We take on board members views in our deliberations. Where appropriate we make our comments to East Suffolk Council.
The harbour and estuary are regularly discussed and the various consultations with groups such as the Caravan Owners Association are monitored.
The Solebay Health Centre is critical to the local community and health is a monthly agenda item. We would like to see a more proactive Patient Participation Group and improved communication between the Centre and the general public.
The environment is important to all of us. We are in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape (formerly an AONB) and a coastline which is subject to considerable erosion. As our main remit suggests we want to maintain and enhance the character of the environment. One of the regular discussion points is the flooding at Potters Bridge and Quay Lane, and how this can be ameliorated. We are also concerned about housing developments at St Felix school and Copperwheat Avenue and their impact on the environment and upon already stretched local infrastructure.
We follow developments and support Southwold Arts Centre, an important asset for both our community and tourists.
Education is fundamental to the community, and we have general discussions about our concerns and what we can do about it. At the moment the provision of nursery education is under discussion.
We have regular updates from Reydon Parish and Southwold Town Councils. Where possible, we foster the interaction between the two councils and express our concerns on local matters which involve the two.
Throughout the year, we give small donations of approximately £200 to local good causes, using donations given by members in addition to the annual subscription (which is a modest £2.00).
What do we provide for members?
Members receive frequent email communication, including a monthly newsletter which is also published in local magazines.
We hold two annual events for members. At our AGM, we also present our Excellence Awards to individuals or groups who make an outstanding contribution to the community. Our Annual Lunch is a popular event at which we invite a speaker to give a short address to the audience. It also provides a platform for members to meet the committee.
Our main remit is to:
To protect and enhance the character and amenities in our area.
We hold monthly committee meetings at which we have agenda items which include various topics.
In the recent past and currently we discuss the impact of Sizewell C, windfarms, and LionLink on the local community. To this end we engage with other groups such as Reydon Parish and Southwold Town Councils.
Every month we consider the planning applications that have been submitted in both Reydon and Southwold. We take on board members views in our deliberations. Where appropriate we make our comments to East Suffolk Council.
The harbour and estuary are regularly discussed and the various consultations with groups such as the Caravan Owners Association are monitored.
The Solebay Health Centre is critical to the local community and health is a monthly agenda item. We would like to see a more proactive Patient Participation Group and improved communication between the Centre and the general public.
The environment is important to all of us. We are in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape (formerly an AONB) and a coastline which is subject to considerable erosion. As our main remit suggests we want to maintain and enhance the character of the environment. One of the regular discussion points is the flooding at Potters Bridge and Quay Lane, and how this can be ameliorated. We are also concerned about housing developments at St Felix school and Copperwheat Avenue and their impact on the environment and upon already stretched local infrastructure.
We follow developments and support Southwold Arts Centre, an important asset for both our community and tourists.
Education is fundamental to the community, and we have general discussions about our concerns and what we can do about it. At the moment the provision of nursery education is under discussion.
We have regular updates from Reydon Parish and Southwold Town Councils. Where possible, we foster the interaction between the two councils and express our concerns on local matters which involve the two.
Throughout the year, we give small donations of approximately £200 to local good causes, using donations given by members in addition to the annual subscription (which is a modest £2.00).
What do we provide for members?
Members receive frequent email communication, including a monthly newsletter which is also published in local magazines.
We hold two annual events for members. At our AGM, we also present our Excellence Awards to individuals or groups who make an outstanding contribution to the community. Our Annual Lunch is a popular event at which we invite a speaker to give a short address to the audience. It also provides a platform for members to meet the committee.