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.
In response to the recent serious flooding in the county, the Norfolk Strategic Flood Alliance (NSFA) has been formed to:
- monitor remedial and preventive works
- prepare a strategy to meet similar and anticipated events due to climate change
Norfolk ALC is on the NSFA steering committee to provide the Parish Voice and influence Alliance decisions e.g.:
- An information leaflet is being prepared for distribution (via the Mardle in Wreningham) but see here.
- A hotline (number to be announced) will be set up to act as a single point of contact to the services involved
- The public are asked for their suggestions: wellbeing@NorfolkALC.gov.uk
- To seek the support of the press and media to keep the public informed of progress.
- A Zoom webinar is being arranged for 24th March at 7 p.m. with presenters from Anglia Water, Water Resources East and the Fire Service, with a Q&A session at the end.
See our earlier post here
Marc Williams, an Area Coordinator for the UK charity Arthritis Action, is inviting people to join their new group for Norfolk and Suffolk.
Online Arthritis Action Groups
There are online Arthritis Action Groups throughout the country, now including a group for Norfolk & Suffolk, both as daytime and evening groups. They provide hands-on, practical help to combat the pain of arthritis through self-management and lifestyle advice and a range of free resources, including fact sheets, exercises, recipes and videos.
Arthritis Action Groups are an opportunity for people with arthritis to talk with others and share their tips on how to manage their arthritis and stay active whilst at home, and they welcome new attendees. They discuss a variety of self-management techniques.
Participants will need to contact them directly for the log-in instructions for the meeting, and they have produced ‘How To’ guides for those not familiar with using Zoom.
Future Group Dates:
30/03/2021 – Norfolk & Suffolk Online Group (Launch) – 2pm
09/04/2021 – Coffee morning (open to all areas) – 10:30am
30/04/2021 – Coffee morning (open to all areas) – 10:30am
11/05/2021 – Norfolk & Suffolk Online group – 2pm
28/05/2021 – Coffee morning (open to all areas) – 10:30am
For joining details see http://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events or contact Marc Williams: Marc@arthritisaction.org.uk / 020 3781 9233 / 07562 430886
Extra
Marc is available for one-off presentations on self-management of arthritis via zoom if there is a local group that would be interested. These are free of charge.
Following a number of reported flash flooding incidents in the Parish, the Parish Council has been contacting the authorities.
South Norfolk Scrutiny committee have, on 27 January 2021, considered the nature of flash flooding in the District. They have made some interesting points with respect to defensive work and the nature of sandbags: Agenda plus reports for the Scrutiny Committee meeting and the draft minutes.
Under the Land Drainage Act 1991, Norfolk County Council is the ‘operating authority’ for ordinary watercourses in 79.3% of Norfolk. They publish specific guidance on their webpage “Information for Home Owners“. If you wish to report an obstruction / maintenance issue, the Water Management Team’s contact details are: water.management@norfolk.gov.uk or; 0344 800 8020.
The phrase “Riparian responsibility” occurs repeatedly and it is important that you are aware what this means if your property is next to a watercourse, see here.
(image courtesy: Image by Linda Russ from Pixabay)
South Norfolk have just posted on Facebook that bin collections may be delayed but ask you to put them out as normal and they will be collected when they can.
See here
This group recently met on-line on 22 January 2021. The meeting is on YouTube here with the presentations available here. Other material has been provided:
- ‘Your Home Workout’ https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/visitors/leisure-centres/your-home-workout
- Recycling
- What can / cannot be recycled
- South Norfolk mini recycling centres can be accessed on either of these two websites: https://my.south-norfolk.gov.uk/mysouthnorfolk.aspx or https://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/residents/rubbish-and-recycling/recycling/where-can-i-recycle-more
- Flood advice links:
- Help Hubs – see here
The contact for the Town and Parish Council Forum is Erika Voinic, Executive Assistant Apprentice, 01508 533980 or evoinic@s-norfolk.gov.uk
Our handbook for Wreningham residents has been revised and is published in print and online, providing useful information and a warm welcome to village life.
Commissioned by the Parish Council and written by Keith Morris, the Handbook has information about village history, local government, faith, village hall, regular events, clubs and societies, facilities, education, media, public transport, health and useful contacts.
The handbook will be delivered to new village residents. If you are new to Wreningham and have not received one, please contact the Parish Council chairman, Michael Hill at wrendriff@gmail.com
As a result of the current Covid crisis, and in accordance with government guidance, all events within the Village Hall are for the moment suspended. We will look to revise this position as soon as we are able to do so.
Takeaway fish and chips will remain available on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month and takeaway pizzas will be available on the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Unfortunately, the law does not currently allow us to sell takeaway alcohol.
Ian Holloway, Chair, Wreningham Village Hall
From time to time, we find a laminated bin collection diary attached to the handle of our refuse bin. However, SNC have decided to cease providing this service through cost, etc.
They suggest you register on “My South Norfolk” via https://my.south-norfolk.gov.uk/ for the latest bin service and scheduling information (and much else besides). You can print off a schedule should you wish to do so.
You can always contact the Depot’s customer care team on 01508 533830 to confirm collection dates or have a printed calendar sent to you.
Joanna Kitchener, Operations & Customer Services Manager
t 01508 533973 e jkitchener@s-norfolk.gov.uk
The SNC has responded to pressure from residents and District Councillors by agreeing that flooding will be on the cabinet agenda, on Monday 11 January 2021, as an urgent item. Mr John Fuller (The Leader) will ‘set up an enquiry’ chaired by Mr Graham Minshull, SNC Chairman, after that meeting.
If you have stories, pictures or are willing to attend the cabinet meeting or watch it afterwards, contact SNC’s democratic services (see below) to obtain log on information and to submit your views and evidence.
District Counsellor Vivienne Clifford-Jackson says “the flooding problem is happening every winter and it would be good if SNC can get all the relevant agencies to get together and develop an action plan to deal with this ever increasing problem.”
Vivienne Clifford-Jackson (Ms), 8 Badger Close, Mulbarton NR14 8NT
01508 571346 / 07717 296 202
District Council Member for Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross Ward South Norfolk Council
Tracy Brady, Democratic Services and Governance Officer
t 01508 535321 e tbrady@s-norfolk.gov.uk