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Policing update:

The following is a local policing update for the Rural Flegg Villages neighbourhood
Weekly crime summary 8 March 2016
 
Great Yarmouth burst water main important update
 
Work to repair a burst water main at the junction of Hall Quay and Haven Bridge has continued through the night with engineers from the water company removing 4.5 metres of burst pipe.
 
Oliver Rogers from Essex & Suffolk Water said: “It is a 15 inch diameter cast iron water main that’s burst and we’ve been working hard to locate and fix it.
 
Temporary traffic lights have been installed by Essex & Suffolk Water that have restricted South Quay to one lane and a diversion has also been put in place.
 
The diversion route is via Breydon Bridge, Vauxhall roundabout and North Quay.
 
Haven Bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists in both directions.
 
Road restrictions are likely to remain in place until the weekend and motorists are advised to take extra time for their journeys and to avoid the area if possible to prevent substantial travel delays.
 
“I’d like to thank motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in Great Yarmouth for their patience during these works and reassure them Essex & Suffolk Water is working as fast as possible to carry out these emergency repairs,” said Oliver.
 
For more information on the situation please follow @ESWH2O and @eswater_care.
 
Appeal for help to trace owners of stolen bikes discovered in Great Yarmouth
 
Police are appealing for information following bike thefts in the Great Yarmouth area in a bid to reunite them with their rightful owners.
 
Bikes, including BMX, mountain and road racing styles, as well as dismantled parts, including frames and wheels, were seized following a search of an address in Lancaster Road in the town on Friday 12 February 2016.
 
 
Despite enquiries, police have been unable to identify who the bikes belong to, so they’re appealing for anyone who may be able to help to come forward.
 
If you believe you may be able to help identify the owners of the bikes please contact PC Andrew Thirtle at Great Yarmouth Police Station on 101.
 
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods in connection with this incident. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
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Forthcoming Election;

Nomination forms are now available from the Parish Office. They cannot be returned to Great Yarmouth Borough Council until March 31st – and the closing date is 7th April at 4pm. They must be hand delivered to Great Yarmouth

If you are interested in putting yourself forward as a Councillor, would like to know more about what that involves, or need help with the form, the Parish Clerk would be pleased to talk to you. Alternatively forms can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission site online, along with a timetable.

The next Parish Council meeting is Wednesday 16th March at 7.30pm in the Community Centre – the public are welcome to attend.

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Good Neighbour Scheme;

Parishioners are invited to become involved in a new scheme in Martham being set up by Community Action Norfolk. The Scheme is aimed at helping elderly, disabled or vulnerable people with everyday errands such as shopping, gardening or dog walking.

Community Action Norfolk will support the scheme with setting up a committee, providing a mobile phone, and organising insurance. The committee of volunteers will then decide how much they are able to commit to doing.

A first public meeting is being held on the 22nd March at the Community Centre, Playingfield Lane at 6.30pm. It is hoped that as many people as possible will come along to find out more and become involved.

Any questions please contact Charlotte Stannard; 01362 698216 or email charlotte.stannard@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk

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Land North of Hemsby Road

An application for outline planning permission for the above site is to be presented to GYBC Development Committee at the Town Hall 6.30pm on Tuesday 8th March.