Press Releases

A complex, but sympathetic, renovation and modernisation of two Grade II listed timber-framed 17th century cottages in Hadleigh, Suffolk, has gained the prestigious Noel Turner Award for Richard Harrison. The Noel Turner Award, presented by the Hadleigh Society is made in recognition of outstanding improvements to, or conservation of, Hadleigh’s buildings or environment. It is… Read more: Complex cottage renovations recognised with Noel Turner Award

in Hadleigh store planning application. Several unacceptable errors and mis-information are contained in submissions to Babergh District Council’s planning authority regarding the proposed new Lidl store on the outskirts of Hadleigh, Suffolk, according to The Hadleigh Society. Richard Fletcher, the Society’s chairperson and retired town planner, points out that the reports: “It is extremely disappointing… Read more: Unacceptable errors highlighted

on Hadleigh’s Guildhall A new book charting the fascinating history of one of Hadleigh’s oldest buildings has been launched by The Hadleigh Society. Entitled A History of the Guildhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, it is the result of over three years of meticulous research by the Society’s History Group who first produced a timeline revealing information on… Read more: Intriguing facts revealed in new book

Hadleigh, Suffolk, residents Heather and Nigel Hynam and Lindsay and Graham Panton, were presented with Noel Turner Awards for outstanding building projects at the Hadleigh Society’s AGM The Hynams were commended for the way they restored and incorporated 27 George Street into their long-time home of 25 George Street, while the Pantons  were praised for… Read more: Hadleigh residents receive awards

Hadleigh Society has scooped a Suffolk Heritage Champion Award, presented by the Suffolk Preservation Society (SPS), in recognition of its work in protecting the historic natural environment of Hadleigh’s Bacon Lane – a late medieval sunken track. The Society was nominated for the award by local residents who appreciated its efforts in helping to safeguard… Read more: Hadleigh Society wins prestigious award

A six-month campaign by the Hadleigh Society, with the support of The Tree Council and local residents, has safeguarded a small, attractive, medieval, sunken lane, known as a ‘holloway’, on the edge of  Hadleigh. Concerned residents first notified the Society that the rural bridleway was under potential threat from housing development last summer. Detailed research… Read more: Local action safeguards town’s medieval trackway