Needham Parish Council

The meeting of the Parish Council on 23rd September was attended by Martin Wilby of Norfolk County Council and Jeremy Savage of Harleston and Wortwell District Council, who both provided reports on items relevant to Needham. Their reports will be incorporated in the minutes of the meeting.

A discussion took place on whether and how the Parish Council could support our community in taking action to reduce the impact of climate change, environmental damage and community isolation. It was agreed to develop ideas on what the Parish Council can do. Since the meeting the report on the threat of extinction of many birds and mammals has been published, highlighting one of the issues.

We are joining a Norfolk Association of Local Councils initiative on promoting community, well-being and environment across the region. At future meetings we will look at specific actions that might be taken such as plant a tree campaign to increase carbon capture, development of areas of biodiversity, community communications to provide local help, guidance on reducing use of plastics etc. We welcome any input from local residents in this initiative.

The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall Annex at 7.30 on Monday 25th November 

Georgina Frost 

Vice Chair