Beighton Parish Council

  • Chairman’s report 2018

    BEIGHTON PARISH COUNCIL

    BEIGHTON AND MOULTON ST. MARY

    The Parish Council meets in Beighton Village Hall on the second Tuesday in May, July, September, November, January and March, with additional meetings if necessary.  All agendas and minutes are put up on the boards in Moulton and Beighton and on the website. Just to remind you that all Residents are most welcome to attend and there is always an opportunity to raise any issues that cause concern. Such matters may be added to the meeting agenda for consideration by the Parish Council.

    The number of Parish Councillors remains at a full complement of 7 in total. Contact details for all councillors are on the notice boards in both villages and on our website. Pauline James is the parish clerk and can be contacted at Beech Farm, Marsh Road, Upton, Norwich NR13 6BP.  Tel: 01493 – 751070 or Paulinejames@aol.com.  Do please “subscribe” to our website at https://beightonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/ where you can find out about Council matters and local events, or follow us on Facebook.

    As always, our thanks go to Brian Iles (Norfolk County Council) and Grant Nurden (Broadland District Council) who regularly attend our Parish Council meetings and continue to keep us informed of any County and District matters that affect the residents of our villages.

    I am very pleased to report that both of our villages now have Village Signs. On behalf of all residents the Parish Council would like to express sincere and grateful thanks to local resident Jamie Mack for the design and creation of these signs. Also, Herbie Smith, for his help in getting this project completed.

    We have successfully recruited just enough volunteers to commence Community Speedwatch and I would like to thank all concerned for giving up their time to help try to reduce the menace of speeding motorists in our villages. The details of speeding vehicles are forwarded to Norfolk Police, which has meant that the Speed Enforcement Officer makes regular visits. We do need more volunteers to enable us to keep this project viable. If you would like to join the team, I would be very pleased to hear from you.

    The Parish Council has acquired ownership of the telephone kiosk in Beighton and has turned it into a book swapping facility. It is available to anyone who fancies something to read or has books to donate.  We may find other uses for it as time goes on.

    Just to remind you that the Parish Council pays a subscription to membership of Norfolk RCC’s Thinking Fuel oil buying scheme which can offer savings on the purchase of heating oil. Orders are taken on the first working day of every month. Everyone pays the same price per litre regardless of how much they order and there is no obligation to buy. This is available to all residents in our villages and further information is available on our website.

    The Precept has been set for 2018/19 at £6,642 which works out at an average of £38.61 per home per annum. As you know, this is collected by Broadland District Council as part of the Council Tax.

    The next Annual Meeting for the Parishes of Beighton and Moulton St Mary will be held in Beighton Village Hall on Tuesday, 8th May 2017 at 7.30 pm. This meeting is for all residents and we look forward to seeing you that evening.

    Carol Phillips

    Chairman

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Acle and Bure to Yare Benefice

    ACLE & BURE TO YARE BENEFICE: WHO’S WHO

    RECTOR: Rev’d Martin Greenland, 01493 750393 rector@aclechurch.plus.com
    with particular responsibility for Acle, Beighton w Moulton, Limpenhoe, Southwood &
    Cantley, & Halvergate w Tunstall

    ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Currently under recruitment.

    READERS: Nicholas Cowen, 01493 700915 kncowen@tiscali.co.uk
    Vic Walsham, 01493 752273

    CHURCH WARDENS:
    Acle (vacant)
    Beighton Ann Adey 01493 700414
    Rosemary Whyborn 01493 750079
    Cantley (vacant)
    Freethorpe Graham Allcock, 01493 700256
    Jean Thompson, 01493 700451 (Assistant)
    Halvergate Sally More, 01493 700279
    Nick Butcher, 01493 701122
    Limpenhoe: Michael Brook, 01493 700259
    Reedham Kati Cowen, 01493 700915
    Wickhampton Brenda Pawsey, 01493 700068
    Peter Ledward, 01493 700008

    ORGANIST (Acle) Brian Bemment 01603 714246

    ACLE PARISH HALL Mrs Page 01493751125/0794788965

    “OUTLOOK” EDITORS:
    Kati Cowen 18 Church Road, Reedham, NR13 3TY, 01493 700915
    e-mail: kncowen@tiscali.co.uk
    John Orsborn 18 The Hills, Reedham, NR13 3TN, 01493 700441
    “OUTLOOK” ADVERTISING EDITOR:
    George Nicholls e-mail: ageorgen10@ gmail.com
    Website www.abychurches.co.uk/ (Digital copy of Outlook)

  • NCC – charges for disposing of DIY waste from 1st April 2018

    DIY waste

    Service update: from 1 April 2018 there will be a charge for the disposal of all DIY type construction and demolition waste. There will no longer be a free 80 litre or one item concession.

    Up until 1 April you can continue to dispose of one item or the equivalent of one 80lt sack per household per week for free.

    DIY waste is classed as construction and demolition waste, not household waste, and whilst we’ve previously accepted small amounts for free, we can no longer do this.  Our services need to reduce their costs. We prefer to save money by changing our policies rather than by reducing opening hours or closing a recycling centre. Removing the free DIY concession will help us to do this.

    DIY waste can be disposed of through our ‘Pay as you throw’ service.  Other options include hiring a skip or employing a licenced waste carrier. Please make sure to factor in the cost of disposing of DIY waste when planning your latest DIY project.

    For more information about the change in our policy read our press release.

    Prices per 80 litre sack or single item

    • Unsorted/non-recyclable DIY waste – £5
    • Flat glass – £5 (classed as non-recyclable at Mile Cross Recycling Centre)
    • Rubble – £3
    • Plasterboard – £9 (£15 at Mile Cross)
    • Timber – £3
    • Scrap metal – no charge

  • Moped rental

    Kickstart Mopeds offers reduced hire of mopeds to assist people in getting to work or to college.

    For more information go to their website here

  • Draft plans for dualling of A47

    Highways England have published draft plans for the dualling at North Burlingham. The design now features a flyover at the White House junction

    Draft plans

  • Beighton Village Hall – information for hirers

    EVENTS AT VILLAGE HALL:
    BEIGHTON VILLAGE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE FOR £15-00 AN HOUR.  ELECTRIC HEATING IS AVAILABLE WHICH COSTS EXTRA AND CAN BE OBTAINED DURING THE HIRE IF IT IS REQUIRED.  MORE DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN WHEN MAKING THE BOOKING.
    THE HALL WILL COMFORTABLY HOLD 60 GUESTS. THERE IS A STAGE, KITCHEN AREA, TOILETS, CHAIRS AND TABLES AND LARGE GRASSED AREA FOR OUTSIDE EVENTS WITH AMPLE PARKING.
    (1) PLEASE NOTE: NO FIREWORKS CAN BE USED ON EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE HALL.
    (2) HIRERS OF HALL MUST SUPPLY  OWN INSURANCE FOR THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT, WHEN HIRING THE VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES.
    (3) HIRERS OF HALL MUST ALSO SUPPLY THEIR OWN INSURANCE TO COVER GIFTS ETC AT A WEDDING OR SIMILAR FUNCTIONS.

    Sandra Mandy  (bookings clerk)  07947 636837 for details.

  • Greater Norwich Local Plan

    The consultation is open and can be viewed here

    The site put forward for Southwood Road in Beighton can be viewed here

  • Minutes of 9th January 2018

    9th January 2018

  • Budget for year ending 31st March 2019

    At its meeting on 9th January 2018 the parish council decided to increase the precept to £6,642 for the year. This represents an increase of 5.6%, or an average of £1 extra per elector for the year to an average total of £18.92 for the year per elector.

    A Band D property will pay £38.61 precept for the year. The precept is collected by Broadland District Council within your council tax.

    Budget 2018-19

  • Social Media Policy

    Social Media Policy