Planning application received at the Council Offices for Comment;
06/16/0068/F – 11 Black Street, Martham. Extension to rear of property and associated works.
Planning Decision;
Planning decision received at the Council Offices;
06/15/0762/F – Sevenoaks, Hall Road, Martham – Removal of condition 3 of Planning permission 6/82/32/O in respect of agricultural restriction. REFUSED.
Forthcoming Road Closure;
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
(MARTHAM)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION ORDER 2016
Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 Section 14(1)
ORDER prohibiting the use by vehicles of the U69357 The Green from its junction with C454 Hemsby Road for a distance of 30m in the PARISH OF MARTHAM
- Save as provided in Article 2 of this Order and whereas the Norfolk County Council as Traffic Authority for the Administrative County of Norfolk is satisfied that:-
- new water connection work is required at the U69357 The Green from its junction with C454 Hemsby Road for a distance of 30m in the PARISH OF MARTHAM (hereinafter referred to as the said road) and:
(ii) that in consequence traffic over the said road should be prohibited with effect from 1st March 2016 to 3rd March 2016 for the duration of the works expected to be about 3 days within the period.
- Nothing in Article 1 of this Order shall make it unlawful for a vehicle which requires access, to proceed to a final destination situated within the length of road specified in Article 1 of this Order.
- Where exceptional circumstances are encountered during the performance of the works specified in this Order the operational period of this Order may become extended to allow completion of the works. This Order has a maximum duration of 18 months and will be revoked upon completion of the works.
NOW THEREFORE the Norfolk County Council DO HEREBY ORDER, that with effect from 1st March 2016 to 3rd March 2016 for the duration of the works the said road SHALL NOT BE USED by any class of vehicle.
Dated this 25th day of February 2016
Police update:
The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood
Weekly crime summary 23 February 2016
Great Yarmouth Police are advising owners of vans and trucks to be aware of leaving tools in their vehicles overnight after three incidents of work vehicles being broken into in the Gorleston area.
All incidents have happened when the vehicles have been left overnight and it is clear thieves are targeting these vehicles to steal any tools they find within. Power tools and other items have been stolen.
Drivers are advised to take the following precautions:
· Ensure that your vehicle is always locked, alarmed and immobilised prior to leaving it. Double check that the lock has activated, don’t just rely on the fob.
· Always park your vehicle in a well-lit place or somewhere that is overlooked, preferably where there is CCTV coverage or where people will react if the vehicle alarm is activated.
· Power tools or other expensive items should never be left on display in any vehicle whilst it’s left unattended
· If possible do not leave any valuables in your vehicle overnight and display a notice on the vehicle to that effect.
There are also a number of other things you can do to prevent your tools being targeted.
· Clearly mark your tools with your postcode as it will make them less valuable to opportunist thieves and keep a record of the serial numbers.
· You could also take pictures of them should they need to be traced. Police do recover suspected stolen items and it is frustrating if we cannot prove that it is stolen and return it to the rightful owner.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously or a vehicle you are unfamiliar with in your street in the early hours of the morning please contact police on 101 or if you suspect a crime may be in progress please alert police immediately using 999.
The Parish Council;
This year is an election year for the Parish Council at Martham. All of the present Councillors stand down, and a new Parish Council will be elected on 5th May.
Anyone who lives, or works, within 3 miles of the village can stand as Councillor – with a few exceptions – if you are interested in standing the Clerk would be very happy to talk to you if you have any questions, or need to clarify anything at all.
The commitment is for one meeting a month, except for August and to keep up to date with the necessary paperwork and legislation to enable you to make informed decisions. The Council operates as a corporate body and all decision making is within monthly meetings by vote.
The calendar, nomination forms and additional information for the election can be found on the Electoral Commission website here; http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
Nomination forms can be downloaded, or will be available from the Parish Clerk in a few weeks. They have to be hand delivered to Great Yarmouth Borough Council between the end of March and 4pm on the 7th April, and you need to be nominated and seconded by a member of the Parish – their electoral role numbers can be obtained from the Parish Office.
After the 7th April all those standing will be published. If there are 11 or less, then they will become ‘elected’ members automatically (an unopposed election). Any unfilled positions on the Council will then be filled by co-option. This is when an individual applies directly to the Council, and their appointment is agreed by those elected.
If there are more than 11 people standing then there will be a Parish Poll on the 5th May, and the 11 that receive the most votes will be elected.
Being a Councillor can be challenging, but as a Councillor you can have a positive impact on the future of the village. It is a good way to be involved in village life, and make a difference to where you live.
There is a Good Councillors Guide here; http://www.nalc.gov.uk/library/publications/801-good-councillors-guide/file and a lot of support available from the Clerk in taking up the role.
If you have any interest in standing, or would like to know more about the work of the Council in Martham, then all meetings can be attended by members of the Public, and the Clerk is a good source of information. The Parish Office can be contacted on 01493 749938 or email; clerk@martham.gov.uk.
All of the relevant dates will be published on both the website, facebook page, and noticeboards.
Hemsby Road Development
A new set of plans for the development north of Hemsby Road have been received, you may inspect them at the Parish Council Office. The plans will be discussed at the Parish Council Meeting on Wednesday. Click here to see a copy of the latest set of plans.