Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Ben Jarvis, a vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
An election by ballot according to the Election Rules will be held if a request in writing to that effect, signed by ten local government electors for the electoral area, is delivered to The Returning Officer, South Norfolk Council, Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0WF not later than 02 October 2024.
If an election is not requested, the Parish Council will fill this vacancy by co-option.
Parish Clerk: Tina Higlett
Address: Crofton House, Norwich Road, Long Stratton, NR15 2PG
An updated village Handbook for residents in Wreningham, Top Row and Penny’s Green has been published online by the Parish Council, providing useful information and a warm welcome to village life for newcomers.
Written by parish councillor Keith Morris, the updated village Handbook contains information about village history, local government, faith, village hall, regular events, clubs and societies, facilities, education, media, public transport, health and useful contacts.
Printed copies of the Handbooks were delivered to all homes in the parish area at the end of July. If you did not receive one, or are a new resident and want one, please contact Keith by email.
Karen Nunn has today completed the planting of the three planters positioned around the village ready for next weekend and for the summer. Here’s a not very difficult question – can you guess where they are?!
Thanks to Karen and to her collaborators for doing this. They look grand.
More than 100 Wreningham residents gathered for a commemorative village photograph on a sunny Sunday afternoon on June 11.
The Parish Council collaborated with the Village Hall Committee, All Saints Church and the Wreningham Heritage Group to stage the group photograph on the village playing field in brilliant sunshine, following a shared lunch in the village hall. The photos have now been published online and are available to download for free.
Organiser Keith Morris said: “The last time a village photograph took place was back in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee and we wanted to mark a decade since then, and King Charles’ Coronation, with an updated picture.
“This time we were able to get some aerial pictures from photographer and drone operator Graeme Taplin, and a video as well. I hope everyone likes them.”
The people in the picture were (in no particular order):
Val Keel, Hilary Tinner, Jean & Peter Levis, Anne & David Osborn, Hilary & David Gauthier, Graeme & Helen McAndrew, Christine Minns, Pat and David Tinsley, Michael Hill, Steven, Alison, Elsie, Austin, Sandra, Raymond Turner, Andrew, Elizabeth, Harriet, Ottilie Groat, Ben, Sarah, Connie, Erin Liddiard, Ian Macrae, Sue & Mick Ryder, Keith & Helen O’Neill, Sue & Chris Brighton, Kym, George, Farah, Austin Tufnell, Oliver & Sarah Holgate, Annelies & Barry Hall, Emma Lindop, Lewis & Oakley Knight, John & Jenny Bligh, Lloyd, Katherine, Florence Baxter, Paul Askham, Christine Moss, Alex, Alice, Ophelia Hunton-Wood, Tim & Leesa Groucott, Keith & Nicky Morris, Jill Maidment, Jim Cooper, Dave & Mary Loader, Bill & Masha Smith, Lydia, Leo, Alexander, Peter Grant, Ian & Kim Priestley, Nick & Sue Pink, John & Sue Knight, Cathy & Mason Paul, Allan & Heather Bond, Lis & Mike Whalley, Janet & Stephen Richardson, Karen Nunn, Brenda & Stuart Merchant, Sue & Tony Wright, Claire, Talula, Hermione & Willow Rennie, Katie, Florence & Beatrice Burrell, Valerie Banham, Jean Lambourne, John & Ann McIlwham, Malcolm & Lynda Craig.
Update 9 Jan 2023: The Defibrillator has re-appeared in its housing on the Hall wall – sans the torch. It is unaffected by its disappearance and is ready for duty.
5 Jan 2023: The Defibrillator (with its mechanical torch) are no longer in the housing attached to the Village Hall wall facing the larger car park. It is the only one in the village and is unavailable for any emergency.
We are assuming that it is has been deployed for use by someone in the village. Which is what it is there for. However it needs to be returned and made ready for service.
The Ambulance Service has not yet replied to a request to confirm its deployment. If you know where it is please contact me or the Parish Clerk so that we can arrange for its reinstatement with new supplies.
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.
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:
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.
The Norfolk Association of Local Councils (NALC) have written about the idea that many will struggle with their bills because of the rising cost of energy, food, commodities, services, etc. There are many places that people can turn for help and support, however, knowing exactly where to go for the right type of advice can be tricky.
To help find the best possible advice NALC has complied this document.
This and other documents are available on their website https://www.norfolkalc.gov.uk. They will maintain these and keep them up-to-date. Further information will become available on places people can go to get help in the medium and longer term.
For more information, please contact: Pete Strange, Wellbeing, Communications and Engagement Manager, Norfolk Association of Local Councils, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2UF
