Necton Parish Council

  • Road Closure in Necton – 14 & 16 April

    Scheduled work on overhead power lines along Tuns Road will require the temporary road closure affecting the  Tuns Road from its junction with School Road for 250m in a northerly direction.  The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) from 09:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs on 14th April 2015 for the duration of the works, expected to be about 1 day.

    On the 16 April 2015, a further temporary closure of Tuns Road from its junction with  Saint Andrews Lane for 155m in a southerly direction is scheduled for overhead power line re-stringing maintenance work.  The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) from 09:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs for the duration of the works, expected to be about 1 day.

    Alternative route is via:  Tuns Road/Hale Road/Cook Road/School Road (Necton/Holme Hale),  Station Road/North Pickenham Road (Holme Hale/North Pickenham),  Whitegate Road/North Pickenham Road (North Pickenham/Sporle), A47 Norwich Road (Necton) and vice versa.

     

     

  • Necton featured in Pride in Breckland Awards 2015

    The finalists have been picked from an impressive 89 nominations and our very own treasure, Mr Peter Treasure has been selected as one of only three finalists in the Volunteer of the Year category.

    Mr Treasure has lived in Necton for many years and following his retirement from full-time work, he responded to an advert from the Village Hall committee seeking somebody to help with computers. It turned out that they were actually looking for somebody who could source and then apply for funds to make some improvements and additions to the current hall facilities.
    His first achievement was the co-ordination and successful applications to the National Lottery to provide for new play equipment in the village.
    His second great fundraising achievement was for the installation of an outdoor gym – one of the first in Breckland.
    Then along came plans for refurbishment and modernisation of the Village Hall building – new roof, front extension, new toilets, new main hall floor, new outside toilet for users of the play areas. The very latest addition to this list is the new air source heating for the building.
    In total it is estimated that Mr Treasure has secured over £120,000 for the village in terms of funding grants, during the last 5 or so years.

    In just the last few weeks, he has successfully secured a grant from the Watling Foundation to enable the Sports & Social Club to purchase and install a community defibrillator.
    All this volunteer fundraising activity is done by Mr Treasure as an interested member of the public. He is not a committee member of the village hall, sports  & social club or a member of the Parish Council.

    He is also one of Necton Homewatch points of contact and one of our most active members, with a regular item in our parish magazine.

    So 3 cheers for Mr Treasure, our treasure.

  • Meet our newest Parish Councillor, Steve Cheshire

    Steve Cheshire was co-opted onto Necton Parish Council in December 2014, following his application for one of the two vacancies on the Council.

    Steve Cheshire, new councillor on Necton Parish Council

    Steve is currently Chief Executive at Norfolk Citizen’s Advice Bureau. He has been a senior manager in the not for profit sector for the last 20 years. He was previously the Fundraising Director at Leonard Cheshire Disability, the National Autistic Society and the Head of Fundraising Strategy at the British Red Cross.

    Steve has significant experience of working with government at every level, and with key county and national stakeholders.
    Steve has a family and has lived in Norfolk since 1999, moving to Necton in 2013. He is a regular cyclist and is an advocate for inclusion.

    The Parish Council is delighted to welcome Steve into civic office.

    There is still an outstanding vacancy within Necton Parish Council.  This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the community that you live in.  Why not contact the Parish Clerk now for more information about how to join.

  • Things Necton Parish Councillors get up to

    Necton Parish Council Vice-chair, Jeanette Webb, doesn’t shy away from any task.  As the Council link with the Allotment Association, she’s often found getting close to the soil.

    The editor spotted Jeanette recently on her knees, peering down a hole.  “Water!”, she said.  “The Parish Council have installed mains water supply to the Allotments and I’m reading the meter.”

    Vice-chair, Cllr Webb on her knees for the Parish.
    Vice-chair, Cllr Webb on her knees for the Parish.

    There are still some allotment plots available this year, find out more here.

  • Our red phonebox is as good as new again

    A good few weeks ago, our village red phonebox, outside the church, was vandalised.  Two panes of glass in the door were smashed.  The good news is that it was repaired this week by BT.

  • Highway Rangers coming to town next week

    Norfolk County Council Highway Rangers team are due in Necton during next week.  They have a list of tasks that they will be working on – potholes in North Pickenham Road, some ditch clearing in Mill Street, drain clearing in Tuns Road, clearing the footpath to A47.

    Remember, if you see anything affecting the state of our highways in the village, you can report it online directly to NCC Highways.

    You can also contact the Parish Clerk, who will report on your behalf.

     

  • Time to brush off your dancing shoes

    Afternoon Tea, with dancing

    A fundraising event for Swaffham & Litcham Home Hospice Support Ltd.

    Take our partners for an afternoon of food, fun and dancing, or just relax and enjoy the music.

    Sunday 19 April 2015, 2pm at Swaffham Assembly Rooms

    Tickes £12 available from

    Ceres Bookshop 01760 722504 and Home Hospice 01760 722937

  • Fancy growing your own this year?

    Why not take on an allotment?  There are still some available on the North Pickenham allotment garden.  If you are new to growing, why not try a quarter plot, or share a half plot with a friend.  Growing your own fruit and vegetables is a great way to get some outdoor exercise and enjoy fresh interesting varieties of vegetables that you won’t find in the supermarket.  It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people.

    Contact any member of the Allotment committee today to book your plot.

    Barbara 01760 723984

    Chris 07904 621475

    Gill 01760 336573

    Sheila 07854 985205

  • Cllr Woodward turns ‘bin fixer’ on the A47

    The Chair of Necton Parish Council, Frank Woodward, made a repair to one of the Parish Council bins this morning, extending its life for a little while longer.  The bin, located on the A47 beside the bus-stop to Norwich, was reported as damaged to the Council earlier in the week.  Mr Woodward, a retired Domestic Appliance Engineer, assessed the damage and utilising some spare materials, made good a repair this morning.

    The broken bin by the bus stop on the A47, Norwich bound direction.
    The broken bin by the bus stop on the A47, Norwich bound direction.
    As good as new again.
    As good as new again.

    “All in a day’s work for a Parish Councillor“, said Cllr Woodward, who has served on the Council for over 27 years.

  • Your opportunity to write the next chapter in village life

    The NRCC Committee have worked tirelessly for many years, updating the community centre, adding new facilities to the children’s play area and the adult’s outdoor gym and making sure that local groups can utilise a clean, warm and well-equipped hall for their many activities.

    It’s time for new people to take hold of the baton and build on the great work already done.  If you like working with people, happy to help with some routine jobs, have some trustee experience, or simply want to get involved in your community – now is your opportunity.

    Come along to the NRCC meeting on Monday, 23 February 2015 at the hall, starting at 7.30pm.

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