Market Place parking restrictions to change

Notes from the Reepham Town Council meeting on 10 July (full minutes can be found on the town council website).

The town council is exploring options to ensure the Christmas trees are installed and lit around the Market Place this December. The council is fortunate that there is a group of willing and able volunteers to assist with this.

Norfolk County Council has agreed to update parking restrictions in the Market Place, to remove the Wednesday morning parking ban, and to increase the time allowed to park to two hours. Unfortunately, its legal procedures are slow, so these will not change in the near future.

Planning applications were discussed and responses agreed. The town council has strongly recommended that Broadland District Council asks for an Environmental Impact Assessment for the site of the proposed solar farm with battery storage.

The fence around the play area on Ash Close has become rotten and is broken in places. Quotes are being obtained to remove it and install a new fence.

ND Willan has kindly filled in the potholes in the Stimpson’s Piece carpark, free of charge. Thanks are passed to them for this extremely generous act.

The redevelopment of the recreation ground, including a new skatepark, was discussed. Work is continuing to finalise a location for the new skatepark, along with other equipment. Funding can then be applied for.

Reepham Town Football Club is unable to field a team for next season. Two other teams are interested in hiring the facilities.

The next town council meeting will take place on Wednesday 11 September, at 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, followed by the Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting.

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