By Geoff Fisher At the Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 9 July, Catherine Watling, communities partnership manager for YMCA Norfolk, gave a presentation, advising the services it can offer.
Following discussion, it was agreed that YMCA Norfolk will be commissioned to conduct an outreach service to establish what youth services are wanted in Reepham.
County Councillor Greg Peck and District Councillor Stuart Beadle were in attendance and gave verbal reports; devolution and local government reorganisation were discussed. Cllr Peck told the town council about some grant funds available.
Following a tree inspection, the required work to make the council’s trees safe are ongoing. A quote was also agreed to remove two large Leylandii trees in the courtyard garden at the town hall.
Following a tender process, it was agreed to appoint a design agency and construction company to be the council’s preferred contractor for a new skatepark at Stimpson’s Piece: Betongpark will carry out consultation, assist with fundraising and any planning, and conduct the construction phases.
A quote was agreed for a Rotanet for the recreation ground, which will be installed in the autumn at the same time as the callisthenics gym.
A local chid has asked for a running track at Stimpson’s Piece; the clerk is contacting him to ascertain what is required. Thanks were also passed to the child and his friends, as they have been litter picking recently at the recreation ground.
A new contract for the tennis club was discussed, and a draft contract will be prepared.
The Friends of Stimpson’s Piece group has done a fantastic job, clearing the old nursery garden at the community hall. They have identified some additional work that needs doing and will pass details to the clerk to arrange for the work to be done, hopefully with the Community Payback team.
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.
Highways issues (potholes, etc,) can be reported online HERE.
The next Reepham Town Council and Stimpson’s Piece trustee meetings will take place on Wednesday 10 September 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