The Parish Council met on 26 September.
Following the resignation of Denis Tavner earlier this year the Parish Council was able to advertise a Casual Vacancy. At the meeting held on 26th September we were pleased to have interest from three residents, any one of whom we should have been delighted to invite onto the Parish Council, but a vote had to be taken and I am pleased to report that Heidi Williams has joined us as a Parish Councillor.
At the same meeting, Sylvia Miller announced she would stand down as a Parish Councillor. Sylvia has been on the Parish Council and at the centre of village activities for many years and we are very sorry to be losing her. We are grateful for all the time and effort she has put into the community. However, it does mean that there is again a Casual Vacancy. While Parish Councils are the bottom rung of local government we do have a say in local matters and have valuable links to the District and County Councils as well as police and highways authorities. If you are interested in joining as a Parish Councillor please contact me for more details.
Concerns were voiced at the meeting by a resident at the hazard of crossing the A143 at the roundabout when walking to Harleston and it was agreed the highways authority should be approached for suggestions to make the crossing safer. Sadly, the initial response was that there are no practical steps that can be taken. However, if other residents have similar concerns this is a matter that the Parish Council would pursue further.
The next meeting, which is preceded by a public forum, will be at 7.30 on Monday 21st November in the annex to the Village Hall.
Andrew Major: Chairman
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