Forest Heath is situated at the heart of East Anglia where forest, fen and downland meet. Centred on the ancient Icknield Way, it is the place to explore the history of East Anglia through its market towns, ancient churches and beautiful countryside.
The district is as varied as its landscape. Newmarket, set in the south, is the internationally famous historic headquarters and home of horseracing. Mildenhall, at the edge of the fens, is a pretty mediaeval town centred around St Mary's Church, the sixteenth century market cross and the parish pump.
In the north, wildlife and flora abound in the forest and breckland. Brandon, on the banks of the picturesque Little Ouse river, is steeped in history centred around the fur trade and flint knapping.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
- Three main Towns of Newmarket, Mildenhall and Brandon
- Large areas of countryside, with many villages across the whole region
- One large housing development/new town at Red Lodge, near Mildenhall
- Many areas of natural beauty and in addidtion we have 13 specified conservation areas
- The two largest USAF Bases in the UK, with a total of 14,500 airforce personnel, plus their families
- Strong links with Cambridgeshire and part of Newmarket is in East Cambridgeshire
- The UK and some say the world's centre of Horse Training and Breeding in Newmarket, with over 5,000 Horses.
- The A14/A11 cross the District with all the normal HGV, traffic diversions, noise and accidents
ACTIVITIES
- All planning applications are reviewed
- We have a Newmarket group and the rest of Forest Heath group
- We have a special sub-group looking after Red Lodge, to ensure that we only have sustainable housing development
- Major controversial developments are referred to Little Hall office for advice and support
-We have 40% of Forest Heath Parish Councils as members and we are targetting the balance at their parish meetings
- Our full committee meets four times a year, plus extras as needed
Our continuing aim is to expand the membership, especially in Mildenhall and Brandon
For local problems, suggestions, details of meetings or any other activities, please contact the Director at Little Hall, Market Place, Lavenham CO10 9QZ
Telephone: 01787 247179 Email: sps@suffolksociety.org
Forest Heath District Council - www.forest-heath.gov.uk