Great Barton Parish Council
Bringing the Community together
Bringing the Community together
Bringing the Community together
Great Barton, originally called Bertuna, is a thriving village three miles North East of Bury St Edmunds on the A143. It has a population of 2000 people spread across Great Barton, Conyers Green, Cattishall, East Barton and Barton Hamlet. Much of Great Barton is set in the former arboretum and estate of Barton Hall which was destroyed by fire in January 1914. Sir Henry Edward Bunbury was responsible for many of the old buildings that we see in The Street today. Great Barton has strong connections to horse racing, including the Epsom Derby, and also to the former Abbey at Bury St Edmunds.
West Suffolk Council's 'Find my nearest' application gives you information about your immediate surrounding area by inputting your postcode. This includes bin collection days, recycling centres, council tax band and amount payable, the planning history for your property, Councillors and polling station details, the housing settlement boundary, tree preservation orders and planning applications in your area, roadworks nearby and information on education and health. Start your search here
Great Barton Parish Council is looking for a tree‑minded resident to join our team of Councillors!
If you have:
…then you could make a real difference to how our village grows.
You don’t need formal qualifications just enthusiasm, common sense, and a passion for protecting Great Barton’s green character.
Your input would help us assess applications that involve tree works, landscaping, boundary changes, and biodiversity impacts.
Perhaps your interest isn't with trees but litter picking, fly tipping, speeding or village events either way we have the vacancy for you!
If you’re interested or want to know more, please get in touch with the Parish Council Clerk clerk@greatbarton-pc.gov.uk or Maggie Dunn chair@greatbarton-pc.gov.uk
