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.