About Michael Hill

Wreningham Parish Council Chair

Lotus Emira razzmatazz….

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Lotus have written to local residents about tomorrow, Tuesday, 6 July 2021. For them, this is a very important day as they unveil the new Lotus Emira, a mid-engined, premium sports car. This will be built in a new factory at Hethel – part of a £100 million investment in Lotus’ UK operations.

They invite you to find out more and to watch the world premier of the Lotus Emira, broadcast live from Hethel online at www.lotuscars.com and on the Lotus YouTube and Facebook channels from 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 July.

The event is largely outdoors and will be attended by around 200 media, VIPs and special guests. Lotus has consulted local council and independent health and safety advisers and is following careful safety protocols put in place across the site to ensure that the event is safe to go ahead as planned.

As this is a world premier of a new Lotus, there will be some noise from the proceedings, primarily some unveiling music and from a handful of Lotus road cars and one classic Lotus F1 car being driven on the track for a short time.

Note that there filming this evening (Monday) until around 9:00pm and tomorrow afternoon for the “dress rehearsal” prior the main event. The main activities will be finished between 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm.

If you have any questions contact Alastair Florance, Group PR Manager, Group Lotus:

aflorance@lotuscars.com / 01953 608462

2 Planning Applications – Willys Croft Church Road

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Reference: 2021/1175
Applicant: Mrs Jill Maidment
Location: Willys Croft Church Road
Proposal: Removal of the existing rear entrance/lobby and replace with single storey rear extension
Application Type: Householder

Reference: 2021/1176
Proposal: Removal of the existing rear entrance/lobby and replace with single storey rear extension. Replacement of 4 No. window units. Installation of solar PV panels to detached garage/storage outbuilding
Application Type: Listed Building Consent

Please return comments for either/both applications by 16 July 2021.

on-line: via Comment tab on-line
email: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
post: SNC, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE

Planning Application – Fir Grove, Hethel Road

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Reference: 2021/1033
Applicant: Mr V Long
Location: Agricultural Buildings at Fir Grove Hethel Road, Wreningham
Proposal: Conversion and extension of 2 No. barns to 2 No. dwellings and erection of new garaging, demolition of agricultural shed and erection of 1 No. dwelling and associated works
Application Type: Full Planning Permission

Please return comments to South Norfolk Council by 12 June 2021
on-line: via Comment tab on-line
email: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
post: SNC, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE

Copies of the submitted plans can be viewed on-line here.

Chances – about employment

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The Chances project supports individuals in Norfolk actively seeking employment, together with those distant and disengaged from the jobs market. Chances is completely free and voluntary. They work with people who are:

• Aged 18 or over

• Unemployed for one day or more

• Living in the Norfolk area

• Have the legal right to live and work in the UK

• Motivated and looking to make positive life changes.

One can self-refer here: https://tinyurl.com/s4b434ew

Contact: Rosie Winn, Advocate (South Norfolk) – Chances

Mobile: 07867 229667 | Switchboard: 01603 614474 ; Email: rosie.winn@voluntarynorfolk.org.uk

Lotus Track Calendar 2021

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Alastair Florance writes from Lotus: “I will send an update email about the exciting developments at Lotus’ HQ but in the meantime, here is the Hethel Track Calendar 2021:

Lotus-Track-Calendar-20-April-2021Download

As you can see, activities such as the Lotus Driving Academy (LDA) and the Customer Driving Experiences are not planned to restart until July 2021. We are also hosting the GreenPower event at Hethel (https://www.greenpower.co.uk/) where young people are encouraged, through science, technology, engineering and maths to design, build and race an electric car.

This Sunday (25 April 2021), the Lotus Motor Club (LMC) will be hosting one of its twice yearly “Sprints” on the Track from 09:00 to 17:30 and the same noise limits and testing will be in force as in previous events. However, in previous years the LMC has invited spectators to watch the competition, but due to strict Covid 19 compliance procedures, this unfortunately will not be possible this year.

As always, should you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.”

ALASTAIR FLORANCE, GROUP PR MANAGER

aflorance@lotuscars.com / 01953 608462 / Hethel, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8EZ, England

Got Yours?

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Have you received one of these? Having received one of these in the last few days will show you are on the Electoral Roll and hence eligible to vote. Otherwise you may need to check with South Norfolk Council that you are on the Roll. The contact details are on the card you just looked at, or, see this SNC page for details.

There is still time to register if you wish to vote in the elections on 6 May. You will have to do it before 11:59pm on 19 April.

The Duke of Edinburgh

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You will be aware from the news reports of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh who passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

The Royal website will have an ebook of condolence, which can be found at www.royal.gov.uk.

South Norfolk Council does not encourage residents to visit their offices to sign its book of condolence, but asks that messages are sent to condolence@s-norfolk.gov.uk. All messages will be archived following the period of mourning.

For further information please contact: Tracy Brady, Civic Officer 01508535321  tbrady@s-norfolk.gov.uk  

Norfolk Citizens Advice Grants for Individuals

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Norfolk Citizens Advice have launched their Grants for Individuals in need database. This funded as part of the Coordinated Community Support Programme and is on the Norfolk Citizens Advice website. The database contains largely small local grant giving organisations that operate in Norfolk.

The webpage contains:

  • Brief information on how to use the database
  • A short video demonstration
  • A tips document on maximising successful applications with hints and tips from grant organisation trustees
  • A feedback link to report out of date information, suggest organisations to include,  or just give feedback on your experience of using the database

Contact Isobel Abbott at i.abbott@ncab.org.uk for further information.

Planning Application – Rectory Cottage, Church Road

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Reference: 2021/0544
Applicant: Mr A Moore
Location: Rectory Cottage  Church Road Wreningham NR16 1BA
Proposal: Erection of ground mounted solar panels
Application Type: Full Planning Permission

Please return comments to South Norfolk Council by 21 April 2021:
on-line: via Comment tab on-line
email: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
post: SNC, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE

Copies of the submitted plans can be viewed on-line here.

Planning Application – Chestnut Lodge, Wymondham Road

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Application reference: 2021/0583
Applicant: Mr David Tinsley
Location: Chestnut Lodge Plot 1  Wymondham Road Wreningham NR16 1AT
Proposal: Erection of detached art studio
Application Type: Householder

Please return to comments South Norfolk Council by 17 April 2021:

on-line: via Comment tab here
email: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
post: SNC, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE

Copies of the submitted plans can be viewed on-line here.