Parish Council News

The Parish Council meeting held on Monday 24^th September was preceded by a public forum at which a resident raised concerns over the impact on buildings of heavy goods vehicles that use the High Road.  Through the assistance of our County Councillor a meeting was arranged between the resident and a representative of Highways.  As a consequence of the meeting repairs are to be made to an area of the road that has suffered from subsidence.

The Parish Council is an effective means of passing on concerns that residents may have over any matters in the parish, and all are welcome to attend the public forum at the start of each Parish Council Meeting.

It was announced at the meeting that Sally Nicholson, who has been a long standing Parish Councillor, has stood down.  The Parish Councillors recorded their gratitude for the support and help that Sally has given to the village.

The meeting agreed expenditure on two new notice boards for displaying Parish Council notices, to replace the two existing boards that are in a poor state of repair.

It was reported that South Norfolk Council has given planning consent to reserved matters for a three bedroom bungalow in Brook Lane.  The Parish Council had previously supported this application, with conditions.

The meeting considered an application for a new three bedroom house in Brook Lane, and recommended approval, subject to design changes.  The Chairman reported that he had previously been contacted by the applicant, and noted that anyone making a planning application in the village is free to request the support of the Parish Council.

The meeting also recommended approval of a Listed Building Application for replacement windows, and for a porch, both on properties in the High Road.

The next meeting will be at 7.30 on Monday 26^th November at 7.30 in the Village Hall.

Andrew Major (Chair)

Contact details for members of the Parish Council are available on the village noticeboards or on www.needhamlink.co.uk