By Geoff Fisher Vattenfall held a public information day in the Bircham Centre on Wednesday 8 November, where residents had the opportunity to meet company representatives and discuss concerns regarding the offshore wind farm project and, more particularly, the impact the underground cables might have on Reepham.
The planned route passes to the north of the town, at the rear of the houses on Cawston Road, alongside Worlds End Lane and then crosses Dereham Road west of Pettywell.
Town councillors have followed the progress of this project, and the similar Dong scheme that passes to the east of Reepham, and have made or will be making representations on both projects as they affect the parish of Reepham.
Residents and landowners are reminded that all representations must be made to Vattenfall before midnight on 11 December.
Support for local events
The Town Council is pleased to be supporting the annual Festival of Light, which will take place in the Market Place on Thursday 7 December.
In addition to obtaining the order to close the Market Place to traffic, the town council is now also able to supply the temporary road signs and barriers enabling the road to be closed.
The town council is now in the position to offer a one-stop service enabling organisers of events in the Market Place to obtain road closure orders and arrange signposted traffic diversions.
Stimpson’s Piece play equipment
New play equipment is being installed in the toddlers play area of Stimpson’s Piece. It was necessary to re-turf part of this area before the new equipment could be installed and we had to prevent access while the new turf established itself. We apologise for any inconvenience, but hope the wait has been worthwhile.
Councillor resignation
Cllr Marion Korman tendered her resignation from the town council in mid-November. We would like to express our appreciation to Marion for all her efforts on behalf of the people of Reepham and for her service to the council, and we offer her our best wishes for the future.
As a consequence we are now looking for more replacement councillors, so if anybody is interested in serving the community and is considering becoming a councillor, please contacting the town clerk, Jo Boxall, or any of your councillors, who will be pleased to give you any information or advice.
We would also remind everybody that we still have a quantity of redundant plastic garden furniture that we wish to dispose of. If anybody is interested, please contact the town clerk.
Next meetings
The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meetings will start at 7.30 pm in the Town Hall, Church Street, on Wednesday 13 December. Members of the public are cordially invited.
Geoff Fisher