Great Blakenham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great Blakenham |
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 Great Blakenham
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode district | IP6 |
| Dialling code | 01473 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Great Blakenham is a small village in Suffolk, eastern England. It is located in the Mid Suffolk area, not far from the larger town of Ipswich. A village like Great Blakenham is also known as a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council.
About Great Blakenham
Great Blakenham is a quiet village in the county of Suffolk. It is part of the Mid Suffolk district. The village is close to Ipswich, a bigger town in the area. This location makes it easy for residents to access city services.
Waste Management Centre
A special centre for managing waste was opened in Great Blakenham in December 2014. This centre is called an "energy from waste" facility. It was built by a company called SITA UK.
This centre takes all the rubbish from homes in Mid Suffolk and Babergh. Instead of sending rubbish to a landfill (a big hole in the ground where waste is buried), the centre burns it. This process creates energy, which is a much cleaner way to deal with waste. It means no rubbish from these areas goes into landfills anymore.
Future Plans for Valley Ridge
There are exciting plans for a new holiday centre near Great Blakenham. It is called Valley Ridge. The idea for this centre started back in 2004.
New plans for Valley Ridge were submitted in 2021. The goal is to finish building the centre by 2024. This new holiday spot could bring more visitors and activities to the area around Great Blakenham.
