NEWS
The Council publishes various items of news and information that will be of interest to the local community. If you would like to see something added here, please contact the Parish Clerk.
April 2024
We want your ideas! We are planning on purchasing some new play equipment for The Meadows and would like to hear from you. Please get in touch and tell us your views.
Temporary road closure at the junction of The Common and The Common (Lower) on 29 April between 8.30 & 15.30 to allow BT to install 2 new poles
Thank you to all those who helped with the litter pick on Saturday 20 April. You collected 14 bags of rubbish. Well done!
Temporary road closure at the junction of The Rosery and Long Lane between 16 and 18 April to facilitate Anglian Water works.
Please join us on our litter pick on Sat 20 April. We will be litter picking between 9 and 12 so if you can spare an hour, meet as at the Parish Office. Refreshments will also be available.
The Environmental Agency will be carrying out work in the area between April 2024 and March 2025
March 2024
Emergency road closure on East Carleton Road from the junction with Norwich Road/B1113 until 25 March
South Norfolk Council are offering grants for "Play Streets". These are regular short road closures that create a safe space for children to play freely near their home.
We are holding a litter picking morning on Saturday 20 April. If you can spare half an hour come to the Parish Office at the Village Hall between 9 and 12. Refreshments will also be provided.
February 2024
Thank you to Norfolk County Council for the repair to the road surface by the car park/village hall.
January 2024
On 22 & 23 February there will be no vehicular access to the Common car park/village hall site because Highways will be on site repairing the road surface. Please use the car park by the school instead. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Update on the road closure at Catbridge Lane - trees have bought down fibre optic cables. These need to be dealt with by Open Reach before Highways can assess the situation. Both parties are aware and are trying to resolve the problem.
Read our latest newsletter to find out what we've been up to.
Rebecca Harvey has stood down as a Parish Councillor. We thank Rebecca for her contribution and wish her well. The vacancy notice has now been published
Inspiration Trust are consulting on Mulbarton Primary School becoming a feeder school for The Hewett Academy. The closing date is 15 January
We have allotment plots available at The Swamp, Long Lane and Oakley Park South. If you are interested in taking on a plot, contact the clerk
Temporary road closure between 10 and 12 January at the junction of Long Lane and The Rosery for Anglian Water mains water fitting
December 2023
Unfortunately, Mark Kerr has stepped down as a Parish Councillor, with immediate effect. We wish Mark all the best for the future. This has resulted in this vacancy notice.
November 2023
On Friday 17 November, 2 trees were planted on The Common in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II and to commemorate the Coronation of HM King Charles.
A helping hand from South Norfolk Council. If you are 65+ you may be able to get help with small household repairs and minor adaptation work to help you remain in your home.
