• Work underway to prepare and plan for emergencies

    Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 17:21

    At the Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 8 October, it was revealed that work is underway on a new Community Emergency Plan, and the council is looking for local volunteers who might have useful skills to help out. If you would like more information or would like to be involved, please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email .

    Most allotment rents are in, but there are still some empty plots at Fiddlers Field, Stony Lane and Norwich Road. If you fancy growing your own, get in touch with the clerk.

    The Christmas lights are due to go up on Saturday 29 November, and while the future of the Festival of Light/Christmas in Reepham event is a bit uncertain, there is hope that a new group will take it on.

    The paper bank in the Station Road car park is being removed by the contractor and will not be replaced.

    At the Stimpson’s Piece meeting there was a discussion about the Little Robins, the Reepham Town Youth Football Club. It was agreed that they will be able to use the adult pitch for now, and the club has offered to maintain the pitch.

    The Friends of Stimpson’s Piece group now has a community member as chair and are keen to make sure everyone who uses the facilities has a say.

    There is a skatepark consultation event being held on Thursday 23 October from 4–7 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham, with the YMCA also attending to get more young people involved.

    The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will be held on Wednesday 12 November from 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham. If you want to know more or get involved, please contact the clerk or see the town council website.

    The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Community Hall & Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.

    There are currently four vacancies on the town council. Anyone interested should contact the town clerk for further information and an informal chat.

    Highways issues (potholes, etc.) can be reported online HERE.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Consultation event for new skatepark

    Monday, September 15, 2025 - 21:59

    At the Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 10 September, Nigel Fielding was co-opted as a town councillor; he has some experience as a parish councillor elsewhere. District Councillor Stuart Beadle was also in attendance and gave a verbal report.

    The town council agreed to obtain quotes for a grant bid writer to assist in grant funding for the replacement skatepark at Stimpson’s Piece.

    Allotment rents for October 2026 were reviewed and it was agreed to keep the rents at the current level of £75 for a full-size plot and £37.50 for a half-sized plot.

    The defibrillator in the Market Place is reaching the end of its life and a new location is needed for its replacement, which the town council agreed to fund. The King’s Arms has generously agreed to house it on the external wall of the pub, close to Pudding Pie Alley. A second unit will also be purchased and will be located on the wall of the fire station in School Road.

    At the Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting, it was announced that a consultation event for the new skatepark will be held at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion on the afternoon/evening of Thursday 23 October. Local residents are invited to attend to give their views.

    Repair work has been carried out on the large multi-play equipment and toddler swings at Stimpson’s Piece; the gutters on the hall have also been cleared. A gardener will soon carry out work to the exterior of the hall to weed and mow overgrown areas.

    Meanwhile, more play equipment is due to be installed in early November, consisting of a callisthenics gym and a Rotanet.

    The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will be held on Wednesday 8 October from 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham.

    The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Community Hall & Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.

    There are currently four vacancies on the town council. Anyone interested should contact the town clerk for further information and an informal chat.

    Highways issues (potholes, etc.) can be reported online HERE.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • YMCA to review youth services

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 09:20

    At the Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 9 July, Catherine Watling, communities partnership manager for YMCA Norfolk, gave a presentation, advising the services it can offer.

    Following discussion, it was agreed that YMCA Norfolk will be commissioned to conduct an outreach service to establish what youth services are wanted in Reepham.

    County Councillor Greg Peck and District Councillor Stuart Beadle were in attendance and gave verbal reports; devolution and local government reorganisation were discussed. Cllr Peck told the town council about some grant funds available.

    Following a tree inspection, the required work to make the council’s trees safe are ongoing. A quote was also agreed to remove two large Leylandii trees in the courtyard garden at the town hall.

    Following a tender process, it was agreed to appoint a design agency and construction company to be the council’s preferred contractor for a new skatepark at Stimpson’s Piece: Betongpark will carry out consultation, assist with fundraising and any planning, and conduct the construction phases.

    A quote was agreed for a Rotanet for the recreation ground, which will be installed in the autumn at the same time as the callisthenics gym.

    A local chid has asked for a running track at Stimpson’s Piece; the clerk is contacting him to ascertain what is required. Thanks were also passed to the child and his friends, as they have been litter picking recently at the recreation ground.

    A new contract for the tennis club was discussed and a draft contract will be prepared.

    The Friends of Stimpson’s Piece group has done a fantastic job, clearing the old nursery garden at the community hall. They have identified some additional work that needs doing and will pass details to the clerk to arrange for the work to be done, hopefully with the Community Payback team.

    The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Community Hall & Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.

    There are currently four vacancies on the town council. Anyone interested should contact the town clerk for further information and an informal chat.

    Highways issues (potholes, etc,) can be reported online HERE.

    The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will take place on Wednesday 10 September from 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Callisthenics gym quote approved for Stimpson’s Piece

    Monday, June 16, 2025 - 17:26

    At the Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 11 June, County Councillor Greg Peck and District Councillor Stuart Beadle were in attendance and gave verbal reports; devolution and local government reorganisation were discussed.

    The accounts for 2024/25 were approved and will be sent to the external auditor.

    Permission was given for the King’s Arms to hold a music event on half of the Market Place as part of the Reepham Festival.

    The legal order to increase the parking allowance in the Market Place is going ahead but will take time.

    The tree survey has been carried out, and the required work identified will take place at the beginning of July.

    Three tenders have been received for the replacement skatepark at Stimpson’s Piece. They will be assessed on a standard criteria and information forwarded to councillors to allow for a decision to be made at the July town council meeting.

    The need for youth provision in the town was discussed, and the YMCA will attend the meeting in July to show what services it can offer. Another provider, Norwich Youth for Christ, has also offered its services. The town clerk will liaise with the church to see if it has capacity to host them.

    A callisthenics gym quote was approved for installation at Stimpson’s Piece. This will be funded entirely from Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy funding from the district council. Further quotes will be obtained for a Rotanet (“witches hat”) climbing frame.

    Highways issues (potholes, etc,) can be reported online HERE.

    The town hall and Stimpson’s Piece Community Hall & Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.

    There are currently four vacancies on the town council. Anyone interested should contact the town clerk for further information and an informal chat.

    The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will take place on Wednesday 9 July from 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Chair and vice chair re-elected at annual town meeting

    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 08:31

    At the Annual Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 14 May, Hetty Selwyn was re-elected as chair and Matthew Steel as vice chair. Alice Riddett resigned as a councillor and thanks were passed for her service.

    There are two people interested in becoming town councillors. Their co-option will be considered at the June meeting, when hopefully both can attend.

    Committee and working group members were agreed for the year ahead.

    Reports from PC Denis Evans and County Councillor Greg Peck, who were unable to attend, were distributed prior to the meeting. District Councillor Stuart Beadle was in attendance and gave a brief verbal report.

    Grants were approved for the Reepham Food Festival (£450) and Reepham Classic Car Festival (£150).

    Allotments were discussed at length. At the Fiddler’s Field site, there have been several issues regarding the keeping of chickens and cockerels. All allotment holders will be reminded of the rules and regulations on keeping chickens. Due to continued issues, one allotment holder will be written to, advising that they must rehome their chickens.

    The provision of further play equipment for the Overton Way play area was discussed. A leaflet drop for residents will be carried out, asking what equipment, if any, they would prefer.

    Kirby Leonard of Moor House has kindly arranged for the fallen branches to be cleared from the Whitwell Road cemetery. A tree survey has been carried out, and the report will be available soon.

    Disappointment was expressed that the solar farm off Nowhere Lane was approved at Broadland District Council’s Planning Committee meeting. An application for the connection route to the Salle substation will be forthcoming.

    The clerk is due to meet with the YMCA with a view to establish a youth engagement service in the town.

    Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are developing a design code for both districts, with the aim of strengthening the quality of new residential development across the area. They are seeking feedback, which can be given HERE.

    Residents are reminded that any highways or public right of way issues can be reported HERE.

    Quotes were discussed for trampolines for the Stimpson’s Piece recreation ground play area, but they are expensive at £5,000–6,000 for small (1m x 1m) trampolines. The purchase of gym equipment will be explored, with quotes brought to the next meeting.

    It was agreed to commission a topographical survey for Stimpson’s Piece at a cost of £400.

    The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.

    The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will take place on Wednesday 11 June from 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Increase in reports of dog fouling on Stimpson’s Piece

    Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 08:28

    At the meeting of Reepham Town Council on Wednesday 9 April, County Councillor Greg Peck reported that the legal work to change the waiting time in Reepham Market Place from 90 minutes to two hours has hit some delays and will not be completed for approximately three months.

    The replacement fence for the Overton Way play area should be installed soon. The clerk is obtaining quotes for a climbing wall to add to the existing play equipment.

    Quotes are also being obtained for a trampoline and gym equipment for Stimpson’s Piece, which will be funded with Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy money from Broadland District Council. Meanwhile, the tender for the new skatepark is now live on the government’s Contracts Finder website.

    Residents are reminded that any highways or public rights of way issues can be reported HERE.

    The Pettywell Solar Farm planning application is to go to Broadland District Council’s Planning Committee for a decision. This will take place on Wednesday 23 April. It has been recommended for approval in a report by the planning officer.

    The town council is to compile a directory of businesses based in the town. Please contact the clerk on 01603 873355 or email if you are interested in being included.

    The purchase of an additional bin to be situated by the wooded area at the bottom of Stimpson’s Piece was approved.

    A Friends of Stimpson’s Piece group had its first meeting recently and is producing a masterplan for the site.

    There has been an increase in reports of dog fouling on the recreation ground. The trustees are considering an extension to the dog exercise area, but residents are reminded that this is currently located at the bottom of Stimpson’s Piece – not the top near the football pitches and children’s play area.

    There is a public spaces protection order in effect on the recreation ground, which makes it an offence to allow your dog to foul and to fail to clear it up. All incidents of this will be reported to Broadland District Council to take forward for prosecution.

    There are still two vacancies on the town council, so anyone interested is encouraged to contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for an informal chat.

    The town hall and Stimpson’s Piece pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk for availability and prices.

    The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will take place on Wednesday 14 May from 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Grant application for skatepark rejected

    Monday, March 17, 2025 - 21:38

    At the meeting of Reepham Town Council on Wednesday 12 March, a number of residents from the Ash Tree Care Village were in attendance and spoke in favour of the planning application for an office and communal space. They updated councillors of events that take place there and reported that they regularly make use of the Reepham Rover.

    The landowner of the green space on Robins Lane has given permission for a new noticeboard to be erected on it. The clerk is obtaining some quotes.

    Reepham & District Rotary Club has asked for a road closure for Sunday 25 May for the Reepham Food Festival. The clerk will apply to Norfolk County Council.

    The replacement fencing at Overton Way should be installed within the next month or so. The fly tipping there has been reported to the district council for removal. The broken road signs have also been reported.

    The town council was unsuccessful in its grant application to Grantscape for the skatepark. The clerk will try to find out where the grant money was allocated. Other fundraising streams will be investigated.

    There has been a great deal of disruption on the roads around Reepham due to the offshore wind farm projects and CityFibre, which is installing a full fibre network that should result in faster broadband speeds for residents.

    The Big Broadland Litter Pick is taking place from 1−31 May. If anyone would like to assist with litter picking, equipment can be borrowed from the town council office.

    In the Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting, the renewal of the tennis club lease was discussed. It was noted that residents do not need to be a tennis club member to use the courts, as they were built as a multi-use games area. If anyone would like to book, further information can be found HERE.

    Reepham Lions have asked to use Stimpson’s Piece for a car boot sale or tabletop sale. Trustees would not allow vehicles to park on the grass for a car boot sale, but would be happy for a table top sale to be held. It was suggested that this could be combined with a town yard sale.

    The next town council meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 April at 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham, followed by the Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting.

    There are still two vacancies on the town council, so anyone interested is encouraged to contact the clerk by email or telephone 01603 873355 for an informal chat.

    The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion are also available to hire. Please contact the town clerk for availability and prices.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Tree felling, allotments and road closures among items discussed

    Monday, February 17, 2025 - 21:41

    At the meeting of Reepham Town Council on Wednesday 12 February, PC Denis Evans had sent his apologies, but emailed a report, outlining callouts in the past month. He also advised that tree surgeons had reported that the trees they were asked to remove on Broomhill Lane had had nails inserted into them, causing a possible injury risk to the tree surgeons.

    County Councillor Greg Peck reported on the possible devolution structures.

    District Councillor Stuart Beadle was not in attendance, but a member of the public read a statement to ask Cllr Beadle if he intends to speak and represent residents who are in objection to the proposed Pettywell solar farm at the Broadland District Council Planning Committee meeting, if necessary.

    An allotment tenant has asked the town council if it would consider installing mains water at the Fiddlers Field allotment site. The Reepham Allotment & Leisure Gardeners’ Association (RALGA) has contacted the council, stating that it would prefer that mains water is not installed. The pros and cons were discussed, but councillors resolved not to proceed at this stage.

    A quote was accepted to replace the rotten wooden fence surrounding the play area on Overton Way with a metal fence.

    The tender documents for a replacement skate park at Stimpson’s Piece have been reviewed by a solicitor, who gave extensive comments. It was agreed that, subject to the solicitor’s approval, a briefer tender request will be advertised.

    The town council is aware that there have been many road closures in the town over the past month. These are due mainly to the wind farm projects and CityFibre, which is installing a fibre optic network. Details of road closures can be found HERE or by calling the town council on 01603 873355. Any Highways issues can be reported direct to Norfolk County Council by calling 0344 800 8020 or online.

    Members of the public are reminded that Broadland District Council will accept comments regarding the Pettywell solar farm planning application until 30 March. Everyone is encouraged to respond to the application, number 2024/3676. The planning portal can be found HERE. Written representations can be sent to Broadland District Council Planning Department, The Horizon Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich NR7 0WF.

    The tree felling on Broomhill Lane was discussed. It was noted that anyone can request a tree preservation order. More information can be found HERE.

    The next town council meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 March at 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham, followed by the Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting.

    There are still two vacancies on the town council, so anyone interested is encouraged to contact the town clerk by email or telephone 01603 873355 for an informal chat. The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion are also available to hire. Please contact the town clerk for availability and prices.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

  • Debate on renewable energy heats up

    Monday, January 20, 2025 - 10:02

    Reepham Town Council would like to thank all those who attended the January meeting. It is important to use opportunities to discuss local issues that will affect the whole community.

    The expertise and research of those contributing to Wednesday’s debate was impressive and thorough. Our thanks extend to Albanwise for presenting its project and listening to the public perspective.

    It is an emotive concern about how our countryside is changing but it is purely on planning aspects that the council has written to object to the solar farm application and we sincerely hope the applicant will give serious consideration to the views of local residents.

    We would applaud future efforts to meet renewable energy potential on, for example, new build homes or existing commercial buildings but at the current time Reepham and its environs is already experiencing a lot of rural degradation.

    To have a lively meeting is indicative of the many positives qualities and reputation of our town.

    District Councillor Stuart Beadle also raised the matter of how council structures are changing.

    If you would like to know more or be involved in the town council, please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

    The next town council meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 February at 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham.

  • Market Place parking restrictions changed

    Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 00:38

    PC Denis Evans was in attendance at the Reepham Town Council meeting on 11 December and reported that there had been a spate of break-ins, mainly into cars, in Bawdeswell recently. People are reminded not to leave valuables in their vehicles.

    The budget and precept for 2025/26 were agreed. The precept request for Reepham will be £93,009 for the year, which will represent an annual payment of £93.75 for a band D household, an increase of £2.62 from 2024/25.

    There are still two half-size allotments available on the Fiddlers Field site. If you are interested in taking one on, please contact the town clerk.

    A Traffic Regulation Order to increase the parking time on the Market Place from 90 minutes to two hours was approved, along with removal of the Wednesday morning restriction.

    Thanks were expressed to the volunteers who gathered on a Saturday and Sunday morning to erect the Christmas trees and lights in the town centre.

    Quotes are being obtained to replace the fence around the play area on Overton Way.

    A late planning application for the proposed solar farm with battery storage in Pettywell was received, but will be discussed, and a response agreed, at the town council meeting on 15 January. Residents can view the documents and respond to the planning application on the Broadland District Council planning portal, reference 2024/3676.

    There are still two vacancies on the town council, so anyone interested is encouraged to contact the town clerk.

    There will be a meeting of the Friends of Stimpson’s Piece group in the New Year. If anyone is interested in getting involved, please contact the town clerk.

    The next town council meeting will take place on Wednesday 15 January at 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham. The next Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting will take place after the town council meeting on 12 February.

    The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk for availability and prices.

    Contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email.

    Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.

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