Road Closure July 2023 Cantley Limpenhoe and Southwood NTRO6860 PT (Short Notice)
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Strumpshaw Recycling Centre
Strumpshaw Recycling Centre
I am writing to let you know that we will be reopening Strumpshaw Recycling Centre on Thursday 28 May
We have been in the process of reopening our Recycling Centres since the 11 May. This was following the Government’s updated guidance which advised that local authorities should seek to retain access to HWRC services for their residents to dispose of waste. All twenty of Norfolk’s recycling centres have been closed since 25 March 2020 when the Government restricted travel outside the home to limited essential purposes.
We currently have nine sites reopened; Dereham, Thetford, Caister, Ketteringham, Mile Cross, King’s Lynn, Sheringham, Mayton Wood and Hempton Recycling Centres. And this week we plan to open Strumpshaw, Ashill and Heacham Recycling Centres.
To manage demand and help ensure safe operations the centres will offer a restricted service and:
- Require social distancing of two metres by all customers.
- Operate on a managed one in one out basis for cars.
- Only allow two adults out of a car to unload their waste.
- Assistance will not be offered to help empty cars.
- Provide for the disposal and recycling of the main waste streams including green waste, general waste and charged for DIY type construction and demolition waste.
We have included some frequently asked questions below but you will find all the latest information on the service here www.norfolk.gov.uk/recyclingupdates
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Farming Community Help
The Princes’ Countryside Fund Press Release
Farming Help providing support for farmers affected by Covid-19
The Farming Help Charities – Addington Fund, Farming Community Network (FCN), Forage Aid, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I), and RSABI, supported by The Prince’s Countryside Fund – are working together to support the Farming Community during the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
We recognise that this could be an anxious time for many farmers and farming families and periods of poor health or self-isolation may result in temporary practical difficulties on farm.
This initiative is in conjunction with The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, The National Farmers’ Union, and the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.
Utilising our Farming Help helpline (operated by FCN) and respective organisations/volunteer networks, we can offer the following local support. Get in touch on 03000 111 999 if you:
- Feel concerned or anxious and would like to talk to someone who understands farming, will listen to you and help you think through your options
- Would like help to draft a contingency plan to ensure you and your farm are prepared, should you be unable to work for a time.
- If you or people you rely on become ill or are self-isolating and you need to find help locally- we will endeavour to find support for you in your local area. We will source contact details of local organisations and groups who may be able to assist you in finding help to feed livestock, collect shopping or collect prescriptions if you are unable to do so. This directory will be revised and updated in the coming weeks and months.
Call 03000 111 999 or visit www.farminghelp.co.uk
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Public Health England
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PRESS RELEASE
Local health leaders urge people to keep up the fight against coronavirus by staying at home
The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is encouraging local people to keep up the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19) by following the latest Government advice and staying at home.
A new Government campaign launched this week called Stay Home, Save Lives which reinforces the single most important action we can now all take, in fighting coronavirus – is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
Dr Anoop Dhesi, a GP at Stalham and Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “We’re asking everyone to help save lives, by staying at home because anyone can spread coronavirus.
“Only leave your home to shop for basic necessities, to pick up medicine or to provide care to those who need it or to exercise once a day, alone or with members of your household.
“Only travel to work when you absolutely cannot work from home.
“If you have to go out for any of these reasons always stay two metres apart.
“Do not meet others outside your household; even friends and family. The message is simple stay home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.”
It comes as letters are sent to vulnerable patients urging them to shield themselves from the virus by staying at home and avoiding face-to-face contact for the next 12 weeks.
The letters provide information about accessing health and social care during this time and extra support available for them, their families and carers.
All those who receive a letter are encouraged to register now by going to www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable or call 0800 028 8327, the Government’s dedicated helpline.
This will tell whether or not they are in touch with friends, family or a support network in their community who can support them to get food and medicine, and follow the advice in the letter they have received.
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Lingwood & Burlingham VS Covid – 19
Lingwood and Burlingham vs Covid poster
Useful Contact numbers:
NHS – 111
Acle Surgery 01493 717796
Blofield Surgery 01603 712337
Brundall Surgery 01603 712255Village Hall 01603 713430
Good Neighbours Scheme 07498 880560
Lingwood Church 01603 713880Spar 01603 712077
Jim’s Butchers 01493 332555
Blofield Farm Shop 01603 715232
Easters of Norwich 01603 622890 (fruit,veg & dairy)Lingwood Chippy 01603 713025
Cantley Cock 01493 700895
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UK Power Networks
Many are concerned about the ongoing Coronavirus public health issue and the way it has affected nearly every industry across the world.
We want to reassure you that, as the company responsible for distributing power to over 8.3 million properties across London, the South East and East of England, we know how important it is to keep electricity flowing to your home or business, especially during these uncertain times.
Our engineers are out as normal continuing their core role in maintaining your electricity network, and fixing any electrical faults that occur.
We have put into place a number of well-rehearsed contingency plans and precautions to ensure we maintain a good level of service, with high numbers of engineers and call centre staff available to support the ongoing situation.
With many of our customers now working from home and to support the wider UK economy through this very challenging period, from tomorrow evening (Friday 20th March), we will be cancelling most of our lower priority planned maintenance work. This is in order to avoid prolonged planned power cuts for people who are currently working from home.
If you or your constituents need information on a power cut, you can, as always, visit our Power Cut Map for live updates, tweet us at @UKPowerNetworks or telephone our customer service team, 24 hours a day, on 105 or 0800 3163 105. Calls are free from a landline or mobile phone.
Here are some of the practical steps we are taking:
- To ensure continued resilience in months to come, we have split key teams across different locations, and hundreds of call agents are equipped to answer customer queries while working from home
- All essential work will continue as normal, including fixing power cuts on the rare occasions they happen
- We’re postponing lower priority work on electricity cables and substations, as we recognise many people are working from home and we want to minimise disruption to their lives
- We are working with other network operators and trade associations to ensure we share best practice and focus on activities that safeguards power supplies
- We have engaged with our supply chain to ensure access to the equipment and supplies we need to keep the electricity flowing
What it means for you or your residents:
- If our engineers might need to enter your home to restore your power, we’ll ask you on the phone first if you are self-isolating so we can make the relevant arrangements
- National guidance has been given to our engineers, who will wear protective equipment, stay in a different room from people who are infected or self-isolating, and avoid touching surfaces
- If you live in London, the East or South East of England, then being on our Priority Services Register will ensure you will receive extra support if you experience a power cut.
- We understand that the coronavirus outbreak is a worrying time for many, and we want to make sure you have access to local services, should you need assistance during this unprecedented time.
- We are here for you 24/7 and there are over 20 ways to get in touch including our website, on Twitter @ukpowernetworks, or ring 105
We will continue to support those who need help the most during a power cut
- We continue to offer free additional tailored support and guidance to customers on our Priority Services Register if they experience a power cut, reliant on electronic medical equipment or with young children.
- For more information on our Priority Services Register, please visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority to register, or call us on 0800 169 9970.
Thank you for your support
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Greater Norwich Local Plan Consultation
This Regulation 18 consultation on the Draft Strategy shows what the final local plan could look like, as well as including preferred site proposals for where development could occur in the Draft Sites Plan. Views are welcome on all aspects of the local plan, from its objectives and the high-level policies, through to details of particular sites proposed for development and the evidence base supporting its development.
To give as many people as possible the chance to comment we will be doing the following as part of our consultation:
- All those on the GNLP database will be invited to respond, as well as parish and town councils.
- Posters will be sent to parish and town councils and will also be displayed in libraries and at key locations.
- Newspapers will be used to advertise the consultation.
- Social media will be used.
- All consultation information will be available at district council offices, County Hall, and at libraries.
- Limited and selected printed materials will be available on request in cases where it is impractical for them to be accessed online (email us at [email protected] or phone us on 01603 306603).
- There will be a number of exhibitions held at key locations across the area, and planning officers will be available during office hours to respond to any phone or email queries relating to the consultation.
Visit one of our many roadshows to have your say at:
- Acle Community Centre, 6 February, 2 to 8pm
- Aylsham Town Hall, 11 February, 2 to 8pm
- Costessey Centre, 13 February, 2 to 8pm
- Chedgrave, Brian Clark Meeting Room, 17 February, 2 to 8 pm
- Cringleford Willow Centre, 4 February, 2 to 8pm
- Diss, The Corn Hall, 3 March, 2 to 8pm
- Harleston Library, 28 February, 2 to 6.30pm
- Hingham, Lincoln Hall, 25 February, 2 to 8pm
- Horsford Village Hall, 4 March, 2 to 8pm
- Norwich, The Forum, 26 February and 5 March, 2 to 8pm
- Sprowston, Diamond Centre, 19 February, 2 to 8pm
- Taverham Village Hall, 21 February, 2 to 8pm
- North Wymondham Community Centre, 14 Feb, 2 to 8pm
The quickest and easiest way of responding to this consultation is online at ‘Have Your Say’ on this website.
The consultation comprises of:
- A Draft Strategy explaining the challenges we face, objectives, and strategic policies.
- A Sites Plan that contains details of all the preferred sites for future development (excluding South Norfolk villages that will be allocated through the South Norfolk Villages Clusters Housing Sites Allocation Document).
- Booklets that explain why certain sites were preferred over others.
- Various evidence documents (such as the Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment).
Once comments have been checked and verified they will be available online (with respondents’ names) for others to see.
Any representations which contain offensive comments will be removed from the consultation site. Whilst we will include names on our website, we will remove personal contact details such as addresses, telephone numbers, emails and signatures before publishing.
If you wish to comment but feel you have a strong reason for your name to be withheld from publication, you can contact your district councillor who will put forward your comments as appropriate.
Please note that where you submit your views in writing to your local district councillor, this is described as “lobbying” and the local member will be obliged to pass these on. The local district councillor will be required to provide your details to the GNLP where they will be stored for their records.
Please note, however, that if you subsequently wish to comment as part of the formal Regulation 19 (Final Draft) stage of the Greater Norwich Local Plan comments must be attributable for the public examination by the Planning Inspectorate.
See our Privacy notice for information on how we manage your personal information.
If you have any further questions about the ways to comment, or if you need access to the consultation documentation in an alternative format or language, please email us at [email protected] or phone us on 01603 306603.
