There is still a couple of days to submit an application, deadline 15th May 2026.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Surlingham Play Area Consultation throughout April. Your feedback, ideas, and thoughtful comments have been incredibly valuable and will play a key role in shaping the future of this much‑loved community space.
We’re now busy collating all responses from the online survey, paper copies, and school engagement activities. The full results and next steps will be published soon so residents can see how your views are helping guide the final design.
Your participation is vital in ensuring the refurbished play area reflects the needs and priorities of our community.
Loooooooots and lots of fresh local bread just in!!!! Be quick. Beautiful local milk, milkshakes and cream tooooooo 🙂
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:
🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be a short faciliated discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.
Film screening and discussion hosted by the South Yare Wildlife Group and attended by South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough. (Please note, this event has no political affiliation.)
Seats are free but limited so please book in advance: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southyarewildlifegroup/2162622
SPATs continue to support the community by providing payments for eligible taxis journeys.
The purpose of the scheme is to supplement existing public transport, taking into account timetable, route and destination factors.
The scheme is open to any person who is resident in Surlingham as determined by the edited or full version of the electoral register also taking into account any released amendments.
The scheme will apply to journeys to or from locations in Surlingham by licensed taxi services when there is no bus services available. The subsidy to the cost of the journey will be 50% of the fare paid or £10 whichever is the lesser. The number of journeys eligible for subsidy shall be 4 per household per calendar month (journeys must be outside of the timetabled bus service).
How to claim
The fare mush be paid initially and a receipt obtained from the driver. A claim form can be obtained from Surlingham Garage or by Clicking here. A claim with receipt attached must be made for each journey (up to 4 journeys on the same form). The completed form must be handed in to Surlingham Garage. A cheque for reimbursement will be sent to the claimant after processing. Claims should be made within 30 days of the journey.
There are only a few days left to take part in the consultation, and every response really does count.
Click the link below for full details, or pick up a paper copy while enjoying coffee and cake at Teles Patisserie, or when grabbing your essentials at Yare Valley Farm Shop.
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