Market Place parking restrictions changed

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.