Surlingham

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (STRO12227) affecting the U78016 Pond Lane from its junction with C195 School Lane for 125m northwards (the “Road”) in the  Parish of Surlingham to facilitate CityFibre installation of new fibre network works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 3rd to 7th March 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 18th April 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: Pratts Hill, Walnut Hill, School Lane, Pond Lane. NB: Access for New Road via diversion route up to the points of closure.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 18th April 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the South Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

Dated this 21st day of February 2025.

Katrina Hulatt

Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

County Hall                                                                                         

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Information received from Cathy Terry

Spring is just around the corner, with that thought in mind we have allotments available to rent.

If a whole plot is too much, and you would like to see if allotmenteering is for you, we have smaller plots available. 

Interested? Email:surlinghamchurchandpoor@outlook.com for more information.

Information received from janet Rogers

Surlingham Parish Council is pleased to announce its new website – https://surlingham-pc.gov.uk/

The site contains all information relating to the parish council as well as the data from the SAM2.

Surlingham Parish Council would like to thank the surlingham.org team for all its hard work and support on the parish council page on the village website.

New bridge group meeting once a month, maybe every second Thursday at 7pm
for a friendly fun evening of bridge – beginners welcome! 
Nibbles & drinks provided – 
probably starting Thursday 10 April. 

Please contact Jules Davison on
07812 746 748 for details & enquiries or use CONTACT us on Surlingham.org

Info supplied by Jules Davison

Come and join us!  The singing group that meets in Rockland on Thursday afternoons is now called The Yare Village Voices.  We start a new half term on Thursday 27^th February and new members will be very welcome. No previous experience is necessary and you can try a first session free.  We are fortunate to be led by international and west end tenor Benjamin Lake.  

Text    07748186511 or use CONTACT US on Surlingham.org to find out more. 

Your village website, Surlingham.org has just been updated.

It continues to be the most comprehensive source of information about the village for both visitors and those who live here.

For instance, Surlingham offers

… a wide range of businesses from osteopath to florist, hair stylist to garage For business listings Click here

.. .a good selection of community activities Click here.

and of course we have our wonderful walks, wildlife, pubs and café click here

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