Parish Information

  

 

Freedom of Information Act

For access to all Parish records (under the Freedom of Information Act)

please contact:

Mrs J Jones, Clerk to the Council, Hall Farm, Great Plumstead, Norwich, NR13 5EF

The past six months Minutes of Council meetings; financial accounts; councillors' contact details and other information is available elsewhere on this website. (See Home-Page index)

 

 

FOR ALL PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS YOU SHOULD CONTACT ONE OF YOUR WARD COUNCILLORS, NOT THE CLERK.  DETAILS OF COUNCILLORS ARE LISTED BELOW. THESE ALSO CAN BE VIEWED BY RETURNING TO THE HOME PAGE AND SELECTING THE 'CONTACT US' OPTION FROM THE MAIN MENU

 

 

The twelve councillors are:-

GREAT PLUMSTEAD WARD

Dawn Bensley (722166)

Bernard Hamilton (713137) - Mary Palmer (722760)

LITTLE PLUMSTEAD WARD

 Joe Wiley (Chairman) (716427)

John Dixon (07881 904024) - Glen Edwards (721449) 

THORPE END WARD

Katherine Bartram (702088) - Richard Claxton (701697)

Adrian Skipper (433910) - Alf Townly (431481)

Shaun Vincent who is also the District Councillor on BDC

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Council rejects proposal for housing development on farm land surrounding Little Plumstead

At the December meeting of the council an application, made on behalf of the new owners of Manor Farm, to have a substantial acreage of farming land included in the Joint Core Strategy for the Greater Norwich Development Partnership, was unanimously rejected. Some 70-75 local residents were very vociferous in their own unanimous objection to the application, made by land agents, Bidwells. 

It must be appreciated that, at this time, this is not a formal planning application, but an application to have the land considered for inclusion in the BDC's allocation of land, under the Joint Core Strategy, to be ear-marked for future, possible residential development. 

Applications from land-owners have now closed and a decision, as to which land will be included, under the Joint Core Strategy, will be published in the summer 2010. At that juncture the district council will have to enter into more public consultation, but thus far BDC has formally advised only the affected parish councils.

Thus, there is no point in residents further objecting to the parish council at this time, but it will keep residents informed of any further developments as, and when, they happen.

Right click on the panel in the right-hand corner of this page to view the plan of the land which Bidwells has applied to have included as a potential residential development site.

 

Private Road – fronting shops

The road fronting the parade of shops, at the Green Thorpe End is privately owned and, therefore, the council has no control over it, whatsoever. The upkeep is the sole responsibility of the various shop-premises owners.

 The parish council has, over the past many months attempted to mediate, in an attempt to get the last remaining length of the road properly surfaced, but to no avail thus far.

 

 Joint Core Strategy (JCS)

Your Parish Council continues to object to these Proposals.  We have given reasons for our objections and presented positive alternatives at key planning meetings.

 

 Community SpeedWatch Volunteers

This scheme operates throughout the parish and findings show  that the general speed of  vehicles has decreased overall, but some  30% of motorists continue to exceed the statutory speed limits.  

Further volunteers are needed to assist with Community     Speedwatch, in each of the three villages. If you are interested in helping, if only for 2/3 hours a month, please call Cllr. Adrian Skipper (01603) 433910, to have a chat, without obligation.

 

Norfolk Credit Union Ltd.

With its Broadland Community Bank can assist  with its Gateway Savings Scheme. Save £25 a month for 2 years (total £600) and get an extra £300 free from the government. (Subject to eligibility).

There is a range of banking services available for those who do not presently have a bank account.

For further information call 01508 533842, or e-mail: info@norfolkcu.co.uk

 

Parish Council Website

This is where you can read, or download and print-off, all Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes. A ‘Local Events’ Diary’ has full details about what’s going on when, where and at what time, throughout the parish.

Any local club, group or society can have their activities displayed on the site at no cost.

There’s comprehensive advice on Planning Procedures and you’ll also find information on how to contact your ward councillors. The Parish Notice Board has information of interest to all residents.

All this and much more is on your website:- www.greatandlittleplumsteadparishcouncil.co.uk

 

Glass recycling

By placing your discarded bottles, jars etc in the recycling bin at Little Plumstead Village Hall you aid the funding for the hall. By using the bin behind the bus shelter in Great Plumstead you aid the community as the income from this bin goes into parish funds.

 

Next Parish Council Meeting

 ----------   NO MEETING SCHEDULED IN AUGUST   ----------

Monday 13th September (7.30pm); Little Plumstead Village Hall. Parishioners are welcome to attend and to bring to the council’s attention any local matters of concern to them. The Agenda for this meeting, will be posted on the  'Agendas & Minutes' page as soon as it becomes available.

 

GO TO THE 'VILLAGE & LOCAL NEWS' PAGE FOR MORE LOCAL INFORMATION