Just in case you missed it, the letter from the Animal & Plant Health Agency and NCC:
There are two letters for your information, the first from the Planning Inspectorate and the second from the campaign group “Essex Suffolk Norfolk Pylons”
The Planning Inspectorate will close their initial consultation on 5th December for the project which proposes to install high-voltage power lines and their associated large pylons across the countryside in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. They have sent the following letter which included links to the extensive documentation submitted by the applicant:
The Parish Council is one of the statutory bodies to be consulted on this matter. We will consider the matter and respond appropriately.
In the meantime, it is open to residents to contact South Norfolk District Council and Norfolk County Council to make their views known and ask that these be included in the considerations leading to the Council(s) response to the Planning Inspectorate.
The campaign group, “Essex Suffolk Norfolk Pylons”, has also written to encourage public and council comment about this project. Their letter is here, and promises to provide guidance on making a representation:
Join us at Wreningham cinema
We are planning to hold an afternoon film show, on the last Wednesday of the month during the winter (except December 28th), in Wreningham Village Hall as our contribution to the “warm space” scheme. A chance for you to turn down the heating at home and join us for a film and hot drink.
Our license will not allow us to advertise the title of the film but on Wed. 30th November at 2 pm we will be showing – “a true story about a crane operator who gained entry to the 1976 Golf open, despite never having played any golf”. Reviews: “An uproarious comedy” “Made me cry with laughter”. There is no charge to see the film, but an optional donation towards the refreshments would be appreciated.
Run by The Upper Tas Valley Benefice and open to anybody in our parishes, whether or not they attend our churches.
Book a Lunch
If you live alone or are struggling to make ends meet we will be offering a warm lunch at 1 pm before the film but this needs to be booked in advance. Contact Christine Minns for details if you are interested or if you know of somebody else who might be. Tel: 01508 488123
Transport
We will try to organise transport for the less able or non-car owners. Please let Christine know if you will require transport.
For your information.
Norfolk County Council are currently in the process of setting their buget for the next financial year. Part of the deliberations/consultations include such matters as:
• A proposed total increase of 2.99% – 1.99% for general Council Tax and one per cent for the adult social care precept – in line with the current budget planning and the expected level which will be set by the Government.
• People’s view on a rise of 4.1%, as the council has set in previous years, and 10.1% – in line with inflation – which would require a referendum.
• Reducing the opening hours of the Norfolk Record Office (NRO) from 28 hours a week to 22.5 hours a week.
• Reducing weed spraying activities on the highway from twice a year to once a year.
• Reducing summer opening hours at Norfolk’s recycling centres and closing all recycling centres on Wednesdays.
Council elections are scheduled for May 2023. It is too often the case that there are insufficient numbers of applicants for the parish and town council positions. For us, this means that Wreningham Parish Council often comprises those deemed to be elected instead of having actually been elected following an election.
Having elected Councillors bring benefits. They are good for:
- the local community,
- local democracy,
- public perception of their council, and,
- the Councillors themselves as they are elected representatives.
So, we invite you to consider becoming a councillor. Do speak to any of our current Councillors (Andrea, Hughie, Jean, Keith, Michael) or the Parish Clerk (Tina) to find out more, and to express your interest.
Latest newsletter – 4 November
Latest newsletter – 17 October 2022
National Highways bulletin answers some of the questions we have received. See here:
Reference: 2022/2031 (see also Reference 2022/2032 – a duplicate of 2022/2031?)
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Ware
Location: Fir Grove Hethel Road Wreningham Norfolk NR16 1BE
Proposal: Removal of thatch, repairs to timber roof structure, re-roof with plain red tiles, new rainwater goods, and removal of eastern and western lean-to’s
Application Type: Householder
Please return comments to South Norfolk by 17 November 2022.
e-mail: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
post: SNC, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE
Note that the location is off Hethel Road, as in applicant’s documentation:
South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council have a new internet domain which means their website and email addresses have changed. The website is
www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk.
The email addresses for officers and councillors have changed to this format:
firstname.surname@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
The old links and addresses will work until the old domain is switched off – which may be quite soon
Therefore, you are advised to consider replacing any links, favourites, contacts and email addresses you have to reflect the above.
Jubilee Trees for Norfolk was launched earlier this year to encourage people to “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” supporting the Queen’s Green Canopy. Norfolk County Council is now relaunching the scheme and hopes that tree planting across Norfolk can offer a long lasting tribute to a monarch so special to our county and create a legacy to honour her dedicated service of more than 70 years. The County Council has made half-price tree packs available at seven tree collection points including Norwich (County Hall and Broadland Country Park), Acle, Long Stratton, Watton, Fakenham and King’s Lynn).
Residents should apply online at www.norfolk.gov.uk/jubileetrees and the packs will be ready for collection in the planting season between December 2022-February 2023.
We are being encouraged to do something positive for new habitats for wildlife, help tackling the challenges of climate change and help towards the net zero carbon goals which are part of NCC’s Environmental Policy.
This is part of the 1 Million Trees for Norfolk project, an initiative to work in partnership with communities, landowners, agencies, businesses and individuals across the county to enable one million trees to be planted over five years. In the 2021/22 planting season, nearly 45,000 trees were planted. Find out more about the 1 Million Trees for Norfolk project and how to apply for the Jubilee Trees for Norfolk here www.norfolk.gov.uk/jubileetrees