Surlingham

Please see attached

The printed copies will be distributed around the village from next weekend; Saturday 7th.

The Parish Council has provided collection points both inside and outside the parish hall for you to recycle your PPE equipment. Lateral Flow Tests, Masks, Gloves, Aprons etc

Please do not place swabs in these containers.

The Water Rats Jazz Band

Monday 2nd August – lunch time! (Guessing 12-3)

Arrive early to get yourself a table and drinks!

Sit back, relax and enjoy yourself on a (hopefully) sunny afternoon!

As always, a very popular event so please arrive with plenty of time to ensure you don’t miss it!

The Barn (formerly the Burning Bush Barn) held its first ‘face to face’ event since the pandemic started today.  Three local authors including Amanda Addison from Surlingham, talked about their recent work in the context of ‘belonging’ and invited discussion from the audience.

Rector Nick Garrard opened the afternoon and future events are planned.  If you would like to find out more, please use CONTACT US and we will pass on your email address.

Overgrown hedges

Please would property and landowners check that overgrown hedges, trees, shrubs etc are not endangering road users causing people to take avoidance by walking further into the road or impeding the view of drivers, cyclists etc.

Before cutting back please check carefully for nesting birds since to disturb them is illegal, and they may still be nesting until the end of August.

Obstructions on Verges

A reminder that the placement of posts, stones, wooden blocks etc on roadside verges impedes road users when they need to take urgent action to avoid traffic.

Guidance from Norfolk County Council confirms that the verge forms part of the Highway and under the Highways Act, the Highway must not be obstructed, and must always remain available for Highway users.

In the event of accident and injury, and if the obstructions are deemed to be the cause, there is the possibility that legal action could be taken against the property owner to recover damages. Norfolk County Council will investigate if complaints are received.

Please see below for Councillor Thomson’s report.

Topics – NCC Tranport Policy, Roadside Reserves, Norwich Lanes Project, Big Norfolk Holiday Fun.

Reminders – Covid ‘you choose’ to stay safe with the lifting of restrictions, Recycle batteries at shops and supermarkets do not place them in household waste or recycling bins and links for the latest scams.