Surlingham

The church butterflies in the aerial display above the altar have flown south for the winter; many thanks to all who contributed to the display and came to see them.

They will be replaced by poppies for Remembrance Sunday. If you would like to make a paper poppy (or two, or more) to go on the net your contribution can be left in the porch or at Mayfield, Ferry Corner.

For more information, please contact Alexandra on Surlingham 538234.

Please note the harvest festival display from the school children is still there and well worth a look.

Information from Alexandra Evans

In accordance with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) and Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the Greater Norwich Development Partnership is inviting comments on the proposed Main Modifications to the GNLP. 

The GNLP was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate in July 2021 for examination.  Examination hearings, led by independent Inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State, took place during 2022 and 2023.  As set out in the hearing sessions, there are a number of main modifications required to the Plan in order for the Inspectors to consider it sound and legally compliant.  Schedules of proposed Main Modifications have been prepared and the Partnership has been notified by the Inspectors that the consultation on the modifications can proceed.

The consultation will commence at midday on Wednesday 25 October 2023 and conclude at midday on Wednesday 6 December 2023.

The proposed Main Modifications to the GNLP are those which the Inspectors consider are necessary to make the GNLP sound and/or legally compliant.  They are proposed without prejudice to the Inspectors’ final conclusions on the GNLP which will take account of representations submitted in response to this consultation.  The Main Modifications have been subject to updated Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment which are also available to comment on along with Policies Map changes. 

Representations relating to the Main Modifications should be made regarding legal compliance and soundness issues only.  This is not an opportunity to raise again matters relating to other parts of the submitted GNLP that have already been considered by the Inspectors during the Examination or to submit further evidence.  The Inspectors will only consider representations which relate specifically to the proposed Main Modifications and the other consultation documents before reaching their final conclusions on the Plan.

Alongside the consultation documents, the Partnership is publishing Additional Modifications which it intends to make on adoption of the GNLP, along with other documents for information only.  These are outside the scope of the Main Modifications consultation and comments are not invited on them.  They do not form part of the Inspectors’ examination of the Plan.    

Where you can view the consultation documents

The consultation documents will be available to view on the GNLP website at www.gnlp.org.uk.  Hard copies will be available for public viewing during normal office hours at the following locations:

• Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council offices, The Horizon Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich NR7 0WF. Mon. – Fri. 08.30 – 17.00 (by appointment).
• Norwich City Council, City Hall, St Peters Street, Norwich NR2 1NH (main entrance – please ask to be directed.  Mon. – Fri. 08.45 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 17.00);
• Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH (by appointment); and
• South Norfolk information point at The Octagon, Mere Street, Diss IP22 4AH (Mon. – Fri. 09.00 – 17.00).

Contact the GNLP team using the details below to make an appointment.

You can also view the consultation documents in Norfolk libraries using their computers.

How to make representations

Our preferred way, and the easiest and most efficient, is to receive representations online using our consultation system www.gnlp.org.uk.  Alternatively, you can submit a response form by email or post:  either download a response form from our website or contact us by email (gnlp@norfolk.gov.uk) or by telephone (01603 306603) to request one.

Just a quick not to say the Fish Van will NOT be here tomorrow Thursday 2nd Nov. Alec will be back again with the Fish Van next Thursday 9th Nov 2023 1:30pm until 3pm as usual.

Now that Halloween is over for another year we hope you escaped without your house being egged and too high a sugar rush. Retail swiftly moves to concentrating on getting your hard earn cash spent on Christmas goodies and we of course are no different. We will be getting in our hampers next week so you can grab local and tasty bits from the shop, put them in one of our hampers and give it as a gift to a loved one. Or even an enemy, completely up to you. The hampers are £5.50 each so just add it to the running tally of the bits you put in it and pay at the self service check out as usual. Each hamper comes with its own ribbon and wrapping.

We will also be getting in our usual gluten and dairy free (but not taste free) mince pies, biscuits, ginger bread characters, fudge and more. These are really fab and suit everyone as you honestly wouldn’t know they were gluten and dairy free. 

Teles Patisserie now getting ready for Christmas and Christmas orders as well as having a delectable selection of pastries, lunches, snacks and hot and cold drinks as per. Open 10am until 4pm Tuesday through to Sunday (closed Mondays).Also ask about their specials as there is often a super deal to be had and as always they are great stop when walking, cycling, swimming, shopping or even flying… Only joking… you can’t swim here…

The shop is full to the brim as always with goodies so do let us know by emailing info@yarevalleyoils.co.uk if there is anything we are missing that you absolutely must get your hands on. Spuds are to come next week hopefully as the team have been flat out harvesting and with the weather it has been a bit of a challenge for farmers. 12.5kg for only £4.50 so these are a must grab!

Our veg is all freshly topped up with tenderstem and sprouting broccoli (these are sooo good), squashes, cabbage, peppers, local potatoes (not ours yet) and more.

There is also lots of our farm reared beef in the freezer, frozen pizzas, icecream, snacks and all those kitchen cupboard essentials. Our offer of 2x packs of frozen mince for only £6.50 is still on so be sure to grab a couple as is such a great deal.

Ooooo! Plus we have our first Christmas Cards in. These are for Redwings Charity and really are beautiful and only £4 per pack of 10x cards

Whatever you do, have a super week all

Yare Valley Farm Shop 🙂

Our School marked Harvest Time with a celebration held at the Church on 17th October.
They decorated three boards with their thoughtful writing and beautiful patterned paper leaves and butterflies. All are welcome to come and see them at the church.

Information supplied by Pippa Thurlow

Surlingham Parish Council has no power to force householders/landowners to maintain hedges/shrubs on their boundaries. That responsibility lies with Norfolk County Council (NCC) Highways Department.

Householders do have a responsibility to ensure hedges/shrubs do not encroach footpaths. The first step should always be for the parishioner to approach the householder and explain the problem.

If the Parish Council is contacted a polite letter will be sent asking the householder to comply with the request. However, the complainant should consider contacting NCC Highways if the problem persists.

Thank you for your understanding.

Information just received:

A fallen tree is causing an obstruction on Walnut Hill. Please pay attention when in the area.

Information received from Alexandra Evans