By Geoff Fisher At the Annual Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 14 May, Hetty Selwyn was re-elected as chair and Matthew Steel as vice chair. Alice Riddett resigned as a councillor and thanks were passed for her service.
There are two people interested in becoming town councillors. Their co-option will be considered at the June meeting, when hopefully both can attend.
Committee and working group members were agreed for the year ahead.
Reports from PC Denis Evans and County Councillor Greg Peck, who were unable to attend, were distributed prior to the meeting. District Councillor Stuart Beadle was in attendance and gave a brief verbal report.
Grants were approved for the Reepham Food Festival (£450) and Reepham Classic Car Festival (£150).
Allotments were discussed at length. At the Fiddler’s Field site, there have been several issues regarding the keeping of chickens and cockerels. All allotment holders will be reminded of the rules and regulations on keeping chickens. Due to continued issues, one allotment holder will be written to, advising that they must rehome their chickens.
The provision of further play equipment for the Overton Way play area was discussed. A leaflet drop for residents will be carried out, asking what equipment, if any, they would prefer.
Kirby Leonard of Moor House has kindly arranged for the fallen branches to be cleared from the Whitwell Road cemetery. A tree survey has been carried out, and the report will be available soon.
Disappointment was expressed that the solar farm off Nowhere Lane was approved at Broadland District Council’s Planning Committee meeting. An application for the connection route to the Salle substation will be forthcoming.
The clerk is due to meet with the YMCA with a view to establish a youth engagement service in the town.
Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are developing a design code for both districts, with the aim of strengthening the quality of new residential development across the area. They are seeking feedback, which can be given HERE.
Residents are reminded that any highways or public right of way issues can be reported HERE.
Quotes were discussed for trampolines for the Stimpson’s Piece recreation ground play area, but they are expensive at £5,000–6,000 for small (1m x 1m) trampolines. The purchase of gym equipment will be explored, with quotes brought to the next meeting.
It was agreed to commission a topographical survey for Stimpson’s Piece at a cost of £400.
The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk on 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.
The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will take place on Wednesday 11 June 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.
Geoff Fisher