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  • Notice from the Town Clerk


    Meeting Cancellation – Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 1pm

    The Pinebanks Planning Applications due to be discussed this afternoon by the Broadland District Council (BDC) Planning Committee, at the BDC Office, has been cancelled due to illness of various members of the committee.



  • Christmas Toy Appeal


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    Our Christmas Toy Donation Appeal is now live.

    Broadland and South Norfolk Councils are once again coordinating a Christmas present collection service to support vulnerable families in our communities!

    Many families face hardship and are unable to provide gifts for their children during the festive season. We want to help ensure every child experiences the joy and magic of Christmas. For all of the details and information on where toy donations are being collected, please take a look at our webpage: Christmas Toy Donation Appeal | Broadland and South Norfolk Over the coming weeks we’ll be increasing our advertising, but if you are able to assist us by spreading the word or collecting donations, we would be incredibly grateful.

    Click here to download posters to support the campaign, or contact us for some hard copies which we are happy to send out on request. We also ask that you please share our social media posts which can be found on our South Norfolk and Broadland Facebook pages. Alternatively, please feel free
    to use the below graphic with the text provided:  We’re supporting Broadland and South Norfolk’s Christmas Toy Donation Appeal which aims to bring festive joy to children in need across the districts!Whether it’s a cuddly toy, craft kit or a board game, your donation could make a family’s Christmas morning.Find out how you help spread the Christmas magic  Christmas Toy Donation Appeal | Broadland and South NorfolkWe’re accepting referrals from schools, community connectors (GP’s) and charities at this time. If you know of a family that would benefit from some support, please let our Help Hub know by completing a Request for Support online form (the more information we have, the better)! More information about how our Help Hub can support residents can be found here.If you have any queries regarding the Christmas Toy Appeal, please get in touch with the communities team by emailing:  communities@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Please also consider signing up to our next Community Links Network session focussing on ‘Events’ on 3rd February. All the details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-links-networking-session-february-2026-tickets-1651574577019?aff=oddtdtcreator Thank you so much for your continued support. Best wishes, The Communities Team
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  • Postwick with Witton Traffic Closure


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO10278) affecting the A1270 Broadland Northway from its junction with A47 Slip Road to its junction with A1151 Wroxham Road Roundabout (“Road A”) and A1270 Broadland Northway from its junction with the A1551 Wroxham Road Roundabout to its junction with A140 Cromer Road/ Holt Road flyover (“Road B”) and A1270 Broadland Northway from its junction with A140 Cromer Road/ Holt Road flyover to its junction with A1067 Fakenham Road (“Road C”) in the Parishes  of Postwick with Witton, Great and Little Plumstead, Rackheath, Sprowston, Beeston St Andrew, Spixworth, Horsham St Faith, Horsford, Drayton, Taverham and Attebridge to facilitate gully cleaning, line refreshing and grass cutting works, the Roads A- C will be temporarily closed/restricted (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 17th November to 5th December 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 16th January 2026 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    NB: Please note that these works will be carried out in 3 phases. Road A will be closed between 20:00 and 05:00 from 17th to 21st November. Road B will be closed between 20:00 and 05:00 from 24th to 28th November. Road C will be closed between 20:00 and 05:00 from 1st to 5th December.

    Alternative route is via: Road A: A1270 Broadland Northway, A1042 Yarmouth Road/ Ring Road/ Saint Williams Way/ Heartsease Lane/ Mousehold Lane, A1151 Wroxham Road.

    Road B and C: A1151 Wroxham Road, A1042 Chartwell Road/ Mile Cross Lane/ Boundary Road, A1067 Drayton High Road/ Fakenham Road.

    (Rackheath, Sprowston, Thorpe St. Andrew, Postwick with Witton, Norwich, Old Catton, Hellesdon, Drayton, Taverham, Attlebridge)

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council      

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Roads A-C where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works/when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 16th January 2026 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the restriction/closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

    Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

    In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

    Full details on the closures are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

    Dated this 7th day of November 2025.

    Katrina Hulatt

    Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

    County Hall                                                                           

    Martineau Lane

    Norwich

    NR1 2DH

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  • Thunder Lane – Temporary Traffic Regulation Order


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO10429) affecting the C256 Thunder Lane from its junction with Hillcrest Road Roundabout to its junction with A1242 Yarmouth Road (the “Road”) in the Town of Thorpe St Andrew to facilitate footway reconstruction and kerb replacement works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 16th November 2025 to 20th February 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 15th May 2027 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    Alternative route is via: Thunder Lane, A1042 Ring Road, A1242 Yarmouth Road.

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council.   

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 15th May 2027 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

    Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

    In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

    Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

    Dated this 7th day of November 2025.

    Katrina Hulatt

    Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

    County Hall                                                                           

    Martineau Lane

    Norwich

    NR1 2DH

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  • TRO Little Plumstead


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO10057) affecting the C258 Hare Road from its junction with Broad Lane to its junction with Church Road (the “Road”) in the Parish of Great and Little Plumstead to facilitate new drainage system and outfall installation works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 20th October 2025 to 16th January 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 16th July 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    NB: These works are to be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 will be carried out from 20th to 25th October 2025. Phase 2 will be carried out from 17th November 2025 to 16th January 2026.

    Alternative route is via: Broad Lane, Reeves Corner, Plumstead Road, Green Lane North, Middle Road (Thorpe St. Andrew, Great and Little Plumstead).

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council.   

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 16th July 2026 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

    Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

    In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

    Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

    Dated this 10th day of October 2025.

    Katrina Hulatt

    Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

    County Hall                                                                           

    Martineau Lane

    Norwich

    NR1 2DH

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  • FIREWORKS 1 NOVEMBER 2025


    ” The QR code will be available soon and it will be advertised locally for residents to have the first opportunity to book before we put it online. Unfortunately it will be shared pretty quickly online, as Norwich will not be doing anything those in the city will choose our amazing event. This year is even bigger and better than last year. Cllr Jonathan Emsell “



  • Back to School new Run Pledge


    Start the new school year with the Safe School Run Pledge

    As the new academic year begins, Norfolk County Council’s Public Health Road Safety team are inviting schools, parents, and carers across the county to join the Safe School Run pledge, an initiative that encourages safer, healthier, and more sustainable travel during school drop-off and pick-up times.

    Last year nearly sixty schools took part in the pledge continuing to make a positive impact. Participating schools report a 10% increase in walking, scooting, or cycling, fewer cars during peak times, and a noticeable improvement in road safety awareness among children and their families.

    This year, schools will receive updated resources designed to support safe parking, reduce engine idling, and improve air quality around school gates. These free materials, developed by Norfolk County Council’s Public Health Road Safety team with resources from Norfolk Constabulary and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, aim to help schools engage their communities in creating safer streets and cleaner air for all.

    Acle Academy, a secondary school which took the pledge last year, noted the impact it had made. “We have seen a marked improvement in the attitude to road safety from both students and parents, leading to less congestion and dangerous parking along South Walsham Road, and a general rise in awareness of the importance of a safe school run. We plan to run the information drive again in September, when we have our new Year 7 cohort join us.”

    The pledge promotes simple but powerful actions such as parking a short distance away and walking the final stretch, switching off engines while waiting, and choosing active travel options like walking, wheeling, or cycling whenever possible.

    Cllr Fran Whymark, Cabinet Member for Public Health, said “Improving safety and air quality around schools is something that we can all support. I’d encourage every school to take part in the Safe School Run pledge and hope every parent or carer can play their part in improving safety around pick-up and drop-off times. We also know that small actions, like switching off the car whilst waiting, can have a huge impact on air quality. It’s often small things that each of us can do which make a big difference.”

    Schools interested in joining the pledge or accessing the free resources can visit the Norfolk County Council website or contact the Road Safety team directly for support. Norfolk County Council’s website.



  • Traffic Management Order – Little Plumstead


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO10128) affecting the C442 Middle Road from its junction with Hare Road to its junction with Toad Lane (the “Road”) in the Parish of Great and Little Plumstead to facilitate carriageway patching works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be on 25th September 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 6th November 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    Alternative route is via: Hare Road, Broad Lane, Reeves Corner, Plumstead Road, Green Lane North, Middle Road (Thorpe St. Andrew, Great and Little Plumstead).

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council   

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 6th November 2025 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

    Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

    In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

    Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

    Dated this 12th day of September 2025.

    Katrina Hulatt

    Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

    County Hall                                                                           

    Martineau Lane

    Norwich

    NR1 2DH

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  • The Sad Passing HRH The Duchess of Kent


    5 September 2025

    The Council today notes the sad passing of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent.

    Our sympathies go out to the Duke of Kent, and their Children at this time of Great Sadness and loss.

    The Council Flags have been lowered to half mast as a mark of respect.

    The Mayor



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