Stratton Strawless Parish

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Stratton Strawless Parish Council

Stratton Strawless Parish Council usually meets on the second Monday of the month, except in August and December, at 7.30pm in Burroughes Hall on Parish Road, unless stated otherwise on the agenda.

Members of the public and press are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is a time set aside for Public participation and for contributions from District and County Councillors. Planning applications to be considered at the meeting are available from 7:15pm to 7:30pm for viewing (or by prior arrangement with the Clerk).

If you would like a particular subject to be considered for the agenda, please contact the Clerk at least one week prior to the meeting.

The Parish Council maintains close and regular contact with the District and County Council to promote the best interests of the community. We notify the relevant authority of damage to roads and street furniture which are not the responsibility of the Parish Council. We also liaise with other village organisations e.g. the Church and Village Hall. We also make donations to causes that are of benefit to the community.

For meeting dates, agenda and other information please see below or notices on the notice boards at Burroughes Hall, Bracken Brae Garage and Woodland View Park or contact the Clerk.

Clerk

Mrs Karen Medler,
Oak House,
8 The Turn,
Hevingham,
NR10 5QP
Tel: 01603 754134 (Mon-Fri / 9am-5pm - excluding Bank Holidays)
Email: stclerk@hotmail.co.uk

Councillors

Mr Trevor Dann (Chairman)
Mr John Walker (Vice Chair)
Mr Fray Southgate (Footpath Warden)
Mr John Sayer (NACC rep)
Mr Allan Johns (Tree Warden)
Mrs Sally Revell (Village Hall rep)
Mrs Gillian Chamberlin

Members 'Register of Interests' will be available for viewing from the 1st October 2012 via Broadland District Councils website: www.broadland.gov.uk

District Councillor

Mr Paul Carrick
Tel: 01603 755309
Email: cllr.paul.carrick@broadland.gov.uk

County Councillor

Mr Daniel Roper
Email: danjroper@yahoo.com
Telephone: 07920 441970

Meeting Dates 2013

14th January
11th February
11th March (in conjunction with the Annual Parish Meeting)
8th April
13th May (Annual Parish Council Meeting)
10th June
8th July
9th September
14th October
11th November

There are no meetings in August or December

General information

Further Exhibitions Proposed Regarding the Northern Distributor Road: The Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NDR) reaches a new stage this summer with a series of exhibitions proposed in June and July. Norfolk County Council has previously held informal consultations along the route, which have resulted in changes made to the proposals. The June/July exhibitions will display these latest proposals for the NDR, including the Postwick Hub Junction, ahead of a formal application for development consent.

The dates and venues of these exhibitions will be appearing on Norfolk County Council's website in the near future. Details of these can be viewed at this website location www.norfolk.gov.uk/tfn.

If you have any questions relating to the NDR these can be made by e-mailing norwich.transport@norfolk.gov.uk or telephoning 0344 800 8020"

ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER SOMEONE? Are you concerned about a neighbour and look in to check on their wellbeing, or perhaps do their shopping, or provide the odd hot meal? Or do you provide round the clock care for someone in your household who is ill or disabled, or elderly and frail? However little or much you do, there is a free handbook, a telephone helpline and a website that provides information on where you can get help to support the person you are concerned about or care for. Norfolk Carers Helpline is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and if you call them, they will send you a copy of the handbook. Tel: 0808 808 9876 (free from a landline). Or visit the Norfolk Carers Information website at http://www.norfolkcarersinfo.org.uk.

Highway Issues

To report any issues with potholes, either telephone the Highways Department on 0344 800 8020, email them at highways@norfolk.gov.uk, report online at https://online.norfolk.gov.uk/highways (you will be able to track progress through this too) or contact the Clerk. In all instances you will need the exact location of the pothole and its size and depth.

To keep up to date with Gritting Routes for 2012/2013 visit http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/gritting.

To read the Governments Snow code for advice on members of the Public clearing snow, visit http://www.direct.gov.uk and follow the links to Housing then Recycling.

Road Closures

Shortthorn Road etc 2012

Parish Road 26th Oct - 16th Nov 2012

Burroughes Hall

Burroughes Hall was gifted to the Village in 1952 and since that time has been at the centre of many activities, current users include the local Art Group, Table Tennis and Keep Fit for Seniors.
The Hall is administered as a charity by a committee of trustees appointed or elected annually. The Committee currently arranges a number of events throughout the year including a Produce Show, Quiz Nights, Musical Evenings, A Summer Fete, Lectures and Local walks.
The Hall is available for hire at reasonable rates for either weekly sessions or one-off occasions such as Weddings or Parties, details of events and hire charges may be found in the Parish Magazine, or contact Denise Foster on 01603 279706

Forthcoming Events

St Margarets Church

Welcome to … St Margaret’s Church, Stratton Strawless , a Church of England church is to be found on Parish Road, is a member of the Deanery of Sparham and Ingworth.

We are a part of the Benefice that includes Coltishall, Frettenham, Great Hautbois, Hainford and Horstead. Part of this ancient and distinctive church building dates back to Norman times but there have been sections rebuilt since the 15th century. With many interesting features, St Margaret’s Church has strong links with the Marsham family and is open daily for the benefit of visitors and walkers. Services include a celebration of Harvest Festival, a candlelit carol service and Midnight Mass at Christmas, and Evensong on the fourth Sunday of every month. An annual event called Bluebell Days, held over several days, is organised to raise money for Church funds and brings the village together with a strong sense of community. Parking is available in the yard of Church Farm opposite the church and you can be assured of a warm welcome when you come to visit us. Further details can be found on the website – www.achurchnearyou.com

Forthcoming Events

Bluebell Days May 2013

Brooke House, Hainford Rd, Stratton Strawless, NR10 5LL

Sat 4th : 2pm till 5pm

Sun 5th : Noon till 5pm

Mon 6th : Noon till 5pm

Garden, Woods, Teas, Art,Plants,other attractions : Adults £2.50 Children Free

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Stratton Strawless Parish

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