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However, whilst the majority have listened to the advice not to travel to tourist spots and parks, there are concerns over the number of people who ignored social distancing guidelines by visiting other households. Norfolk police received 160 calls from members of the public reporting people ignoring the guidelines on Saturday 4 April and a further 198 calls on Sunday 5 April. 51 warnings were given to those in public or gathered at other addresses on Saturday 4 April – including people at a household in the Broadland area having a party, all of which were dispersed back to their own homes. On Sunday 5 April officers issued 58 warnings to those in public or at other addresses, including to a pub in North Norfolk selling take away meals but still allowing customers to consume them in their beer garden. The pub has since been reported to Norfolk County Council Trading Standards. ACC Julie Wvendth said: “I would like to thank the majority of the public who have listened to the Government guidelines to stay home and stay safe over the weekend. “Our stance has been to engage and educate but where people have breached the guidelines we have taken appropriate action to enforce them. “Sadly there is still a minority who believe it is acceptable to continue to ignore the rules and potentially put lives at risk. “Our biggest concern following the weekend is the number of people who have attended other households, particularly for barbeques or parties. The Government guidelines are clear and people should not be visiting friends or family. Joining friends and family is a big risk of spreading the virus and damaging the NHS’s ability to manage patient care. “This virus does not discriminate between friends, families or strangers and it can be transmitted between anyone. If you are supporting relatives and friends in at risk groups – such as doing shopping for them – leave it on their doorstep and stay at least two metres away from them. “I would urge people to consider their plans carefully for the forthcoming Easter weekend and follow the Government advice on social distancing. Unless your travel is essential, the only plans you should be making are to stay home and stay safe in order to protect the NHS and save lives.” For the latest information and advice visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

We are currently updating our website so some documents and details may be missing. Important updates regarding the recent Coronavirous are also available of the Martham Parish Council Facebook on the homepage of this site.

Thank you Martham Parish Council

A series of events will be taking place across Norfolk on 27 July 2019. Look on Facebook for an update of upcoming events.

If you would like to know more about the Parish Council and contribute to working for the Community of Martham as part of a team—

 Please contact any of the current Councillors http://marthampc.org.uk/parish-council/members/who will be happy to share their experiences or alternatively please send a current curriculum vitae with a covering letter explaining what skills and attributes you would bring to the community .

If you would like further details please contact the office on 01493 749938 or email the Clerk at clerk@martham.gov.uk.

The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from –

Monday 4 May  to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which takes place on 8 May .

Business Secretary Greg Clark announced the change, stating it would enable people to pay tribute to those who served in one of the ‘most significant events in our country’s history’