By Geoff Fisher With the clocks about to change, many of us are looking forward to enjoying our gardens and allotments. Remember it is not too late to rent an allotment.
Reepham Town Council has a small number of recently vacated allotments that are ready to be taken over straight away, either in full- or half-plot sizes. If you are interested in starting allotment gardening please, please contact the town clerk.
Councillor resignation
Early last month, Cllr Robert Taylor tendered his resignation from the town council. Robert has only been with us for a relatively short time, but proved to be an enthusiastic and supportive colleague, not only as a town councillor, but also as a member of the Town Hall Management Committee.
We wish Robert well for the future and thank him for all the work he has done on behalf of the community.
There are still two vacancies for councillors; please contact the town clerk or any of our councillors for further information.
Vattenfall survey work
At the last town council meeting, councillors and members of the public were treated to a short update on the proposals by Vattenfall for its wind farm development and the associated cable runs.
The company is still awaiting the government decision on its proposal, due now in June, but in the meantime is currently undertaking survey and planning work for the project.
As far as Reepham is concerned, Vattenfall will be carrying out archaeological and ground condition surveys at various points along the cable route, and is also developing traffic management strategies for dealing with sensitive pressure points, such as Cawston.
The company’s current proposals do not envisage the necessity for large vehicles to pass through Reepham, with arrangements being made to bypass the town.
Vandalism to public toilets
Regarding coronavirus, the government is continually updating its advice, with an emphasis on personal hygiene and the need to wash hands thoroughly.
Unfortunately, Reepham has suffered a spate of vandalism to the public toilets in Pudding Pie Alley over recent weeks, which has resulted in them either being closed or the hand-washing facilities not being available.
If anybody is aware that vandalism to the public toilets has occurred, please report it to the police, telephone 101, and to the town clerk, who will arrange to carry out the necessary repairs as soon as possible.
Stony Lane complaints
Over the past few weeks we have received complaints from a number of residents concerning the development of the former station site at Cawston Road/Stony Lane.
Most recently, complaints have centred on damage to Stony Lane as a result of earthworks needed to widen the road and form a pedestrian footpath and the amount of mud left on the road.
Although the town council has no direct authority to intervene in these matters on residents’ behalf, we have been working closely with Norfolk County Council, which is responsible for the highway, and Greg Peck, the county councillor for the Reepham division, to improve the situation.
However, should residents have any further complaints, please contact the town clerk or any councillor.
Public meeting with new MP
At the last general election, the MP for Broadland, Keith Simpson, stood down and Jerome Mayhew was elected in his place. A public meeting between Mr Mayhew and the town council has been arranged for the beginning of June and more details will be available next month.
Future events
- Wednesday 8 April, Reepham Town Council meeting, followed by Stimpson’s Piece Charity trustee meeting
- Wednesday 6 May, Town Hall Management Committee annual general meeting
- Wednesday 13 May April, Annual Town meeting, 7 pm, followed by Reepham Town Council annual general meeting and Stimpson’s Piece Charity trustee annual general meeting
- Saturday 6 June, Reepham Town Council meeting with Jerome Mayhew MP (TBC)
All meetings are held in Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, starting at 7.30 pm unless otherwise advertised.
Local residents, businesses, organisations and members of the general public are welcome to attend and you will be able to meet your councillors, comment on any agenda items and raise any other issues of concern.
Contact: Reepham Town Council, Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham, Norfolk NR10 4JW. Tel: 01603 873355. Email.
Geoff Fisher