With respect to the Parish/Town Council Elections – Thursday 4 May 2023, as the number of valid nominations for Wreningham parish did not exceed the number of vacancies, a contested election will not be required. 

A Notice of Result of Uncontested Election will be displayed on the parish noticeboards.  The candidates shown as validly nominated are elected with effect from 4 May, 2023.

There remain two vacancies on the parish council, and eligible persons could be co-opted to fill these remaining seats at our next Parish Council meeting (9th May 2023).  This is to meet the requirement that co-option should take place within 35 working days of the date of the elections meaning that the co-option should take place between 4 May and 26 June 2023.

If you have any questions about the above, please contact Tanya Rowlandson, Electoral Services Officer
t  01603 430417 (2417) e  tanya.rowlandson@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk  

We have received the following information about a consulation on arrangements/scheduling for the buses between Wreningham, Norwich and Wymondham.

Daniel Yellop <daniel.yellop@norfolk.gov.uk> writes:

“The majority of bus services under contract to Norfolk County Council in South Norfolk are being reviewed and reprocured for September. Attached [see below] is a copy of the passenger consultation which is about to be distributed among passengers of the service 805 and 806. It outlines what the proposals are for the services and why something different is being proposed to what is currently operating.”

If there are any comments on the changes, you need to make them by April 17^th to Daniel Yellop.

For further information contact Daniel Yellop, Senior Transport Officer, Travel and Transport Services, Norfolk County Council.

Tel: 01603 223956 | Customer Services: 0344 800 8020

County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH

Proposal: Demolition of existing commercial workshop and buildings, erection of four new dwellings and garages, with all matters reserved except for access
Location: Spratts Garage Wymondham Road
Applicant: C Bilham, R Spratt & A Riches
Application Type: Outline Planning Permission
Application reference: 2022/0835

A meeting of the SNC Development Management Committee will consider this application on 5 April 2023, starting at 10.00am. It will be held in the Council Chamber for those wishing to speak and will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZciRgwo84-iPyRImsTCIng

What does this mean for the Parish/Town Council?

We have not yet decided whether to speak at this meeting – our written representations will be reported in the Committee agenda and will be taken into account in the decision-making process.

For members of the public

Should you wish to attend Committee and speak, please notify Democratic Services at
committee.snc@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk by 5pm on the Friday before the committee date. Contacts are: Tel 01508 533780 / 01603 430509 and planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

The following is permitted for public speaking:
– Parish Council – 5 minutes
– Objectors – 5 minutes allowed for all speakers
– Supporters – 5 minutes allowed for all speakers
– Local Member – unlimited

On the day of the meeting the following guidance is to be followed:

• Do not attend if you have any symptoms of Covid.
• Use hand sanitiser coming into the building, and regularly throughout your visit.
• Wear a facemask when moving around the building.
• Observe social distancing. The office environment and the Council Chamber arranged to ensure 2 metre distancing is observed.
• Attend the meeting promptly, stay in your designated seat, and leave promptly once the meeting ends
• You may be allocated a seat to help manage room capacity. Please stay at your seat for the duration of the meeting.

The Council will be live streaming this meeting. Should you wish to observe the meeting only (and not participate in public speaking), you can view this at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZciRgwo84-iPyRImsTCIng
Should you have any queries on the above please don’t hesitate to contact Democratic Services or the case officer.

Update 8 April 2023:

Please see additional information about the forthcoming local elections comprising:

1. SNC election briefing
2. List of Parishes in which elections are to be held.
3. List of Districts in which elections are to be held

previous post:

Wreningham Parish Council has seven (7) councillor places. These will become vacant for the May 2023 election. Where there are more nominations than places, then there will be an election to identify the seven councillors. For seven or fewer nominations, they will be elected “unopposed”.

You have an opportunity to be nominated as a councillor for Wreningham Parish Council. If you are interested then please see below the election documentation issued by South Norfolk Council: Process description, Timetable, Eligibility criteria, Nomination Pack, Guidance for candidates.

Briefing notes (for candidates)

Am I eligible to stand as a councillor?

What is the timetable?

Nomination Pack (15 pages A4)

Detailed Guidance on the Nomination process and documentation

Page updated 8 April 2023

A statement from South Norfolk Council:

South Norfolk Council has published its proposed Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan (VCHAP) and representations are invited on the legal compliance and soundness of the Plan. The consultation deadline is now 5pm on Wednesday 8th March. Any representations submitted must be received by South Norfolk Council by this deadline.

The purpose of the VCHAP is to deliver growth that will support the vitality of the rural communities of South Norfolk. The proposed plan allocates housing sites in the South Norfolk village cluster settlements, in order to meet the minimum requirements set out in the Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP). It also defines the Settlement Limits for the village cluster settlements. A list of the village cluster settlements can be viewed at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/vchap.

The proposed Village Clusters Housing Allocations Plan is available to view at the following locations:

• Online at – www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/vchap
• South Norfolk Council offices – Thorpe Lodge, 1 Yarmouth Rd, Norwich, NR7 0DU (open Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5pm)
• The Octagon – Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AH (open Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm)
• Libraries in South Norfolk – visit the Norfolk County Council website for details of your local branch (www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-local-history-and-archives)
• Millennium Library – The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1AW (open Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm; Sat: 9am-7pm; Sun: 10.30am-4.30pm)

Supporting documents are also available to view online at the above locations. Further information and background material is also be available through a ‘virtual exhibition’ which can be accessed during the publication period at: https://vchap.exhibition.app.
Anyone wishing to submit a formal representation on the content of the plan may do so, in writing, and before 5.00pm on 8th March 2023. These can be submitted online, via the website listed above or using one of our hard copy representation forms which are available at the locations listed above. This will help ensure that submitted representations are in the prescribed format and can be taken into account in the examination of the plan. Completed hard copy forms should be posted to the South Norfolk Council office address listed above.
For further information and enquiries, please contact the Council’s Place Shaping Team on (01508) 533805 or at localplan.snc@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk.

Temporarily closure (except for access) from 20^th to 24^th March of Ashwellthorpe Road for 300m from Church Road/Mill Lane junction (by the school).

Details in this document:

For further information please contact Community and Environmental Services Department – streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone 0344 800 8020 (quoting STRO7788 PT).

Further to the campaign against High Voltage Pylons planned to be installed across the South Norfolk countryside, we have been asked to let people know that the campaign will be highlighted on BBC Countryfile, on Sunday 19th February. 
They spent two days this week filming with some of the campaigners, as well as representatives from National Grid. Potentially a 10 to 12 minute slot. 

If you wish to be advised about the campaign’s activities, please contact Martin Starkie at forncettpylons@btinternet.com.