- Martham Primary Substation – Transformer Work starts in February 2025.Notice of new transformer installation project at Martham Primary Substation – Work starts in February 2025.It is expected that in mid-February UK Power Networks will take delivery of and install a new transformer in the substation. Location of substation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vxayd3DtBYEotP4W9 It will mean taking a delivery vehicle over …
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- Our thanks as Councillor Paul Hooper retiresAt the September Parish Council meeting we said thank you to Councillor Paul Hooper. Paul was the previous Chair and he has taken the decision to stand down after over twelve years of service on Martham Parish Council, working for the community. Paul was presented with a tankard …
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- Belinda Durrant – Our latest village heroWe were delighted to present Belinda Durrant with our Village Hero award for her hard work on and fundraising for Martham Carnival during one of her popular Carnival quiz nights at the Village Hall. Belinda thanked all those who have volunteered to help her coffee mornings, quizzes, afternoon …
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- Official opening of Martham Baptist GraveyardIt’s no longer secret! A once hidden historic gem in Martham has now been brought back into focus. It’s time to explore Martham Baptist Graveyard on Oak Tree Close. You’ll find all sorts of information about the site’s importance to wildlife and Martham’s history on a new information …
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- New wildlife area official opening – Martham Baptist Graveyard on Sunday 27th OctoberJoin Stephen Pinnington and Martham’s wildlife volunteers to mark the new information board installation on the Baptist Graveyard site at 2.30pm on Sunday 27th October- everyone is welcome. Parish Councillors, Martham History Group and Martham Boat Dyke Trust – who funded the project will also be in attendance. …
- New October Meeting Date – 23rd OctVery rarely we move our meetings however owing to staff availability we’re announcing this change online, in newsletters and via noticeboards. View Agenda and other meeting dates
- Bob HuxtableIt is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of our longest serving Parish Councillor BobHuxtable. Bob was dedicated to the village, volunteering for all the little jobs which the Council doesaround the village. He turned up to every litter pick and was part of the team …
- Read our July / August 2024 NewsletterBob, our Chair at Martham Parish Council would like to thank you for keeping your questions and comments flowing in so we can make sure we’re better informed about how we can make village life better for you. We’ve had so many enquiries recently that we’ve created a …
- Nominate a village heroMartham villagers have great community spirit and we want to make sure we celebrate all their efforts year-round. So, if you know someone who makes Martham the marvellous village it is, tell us all about them. We’ll select a village hero for recognition each quarter. Nominate your village …
- JULY 2024 MEETING DATE CHANGENew date 24th July (was 17th July) After letting you know we’d postponed our June meeting to 1st July owing to staff availability we’ve made the decision as a result to move our July meeting back slightly to 24th July. After our August break we intend to return …
- Village quizzers help with defib fundraisingOur quizzing village heroes really got into the community spirit tonight helping us raise over £320 for defibrillators in Martham via Heart 2 Heart Norfolk taking our total so far to over £700. You’re all marvellous, thank you so much! Local businesses and villagers generously provided raffle prizes …
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- New 717 Bus route links Martham to NorwichThe 717 will run on Saturdays all year round and on Wednesdays during the school summer holidays. More information on the route can be found here
- Notice of Martham Carnival Road Closures on on Sunday 14 July 2024 from Norfolk County CouncilNORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 16A AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (SPECIAL EVENTS) ACT 1994 IN THE PARISH OF MARTHAM ON SUNDAY 14 JULY 2024TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Norfolk County Council, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that to facilitate the Martham Community Carnival, …
- A busy, fun and productive Martham Annual Parish MeetingMembers of eleven Martham organisations, councillors and members of the public gathered to meet, discuss issues and opportunities over a cuppa and biscuits in May. See online and on noticeboards for photos and more from this event. ID: The image is a collage of text and screenshots related …
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- Valued volunteer presented with Village Hero Award
- Martham Parish Councillors welcome Revd Deborah WaltonMartham Parish Councillors had the pleasure of joining fellow villagers and members wider Martham Parish Churches community in welcoming The Revd Deborah Walton at her licensing on 15th April lead by the Bishop of Norwich. We grateful for the invitation and would like to thank all those involved …
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- Donations please: Books and Jigsaws for Defib fundraising at Scarecrow Festival and Carnival
- Annual Parish Meeting – 15th May 6pm
- Thunder Hill bench re-sited for better Broads viewWhich view do you prefer ? We hope you agree that Councillor Watson has moved and reinstalled the Thunder Hill bench in a far more beautiful spot over looking the broads. The previous site was ah-hem…a little stinky!
- Martham Annual Litter Pick 27th AprilJoin our annual effort to keep Martham tidy. Please meet us on the small green to pick up a map of an area in the village to focus on so we can make sure we cover as many parts of Martham as possible. We’ll provide PPE gloves, litter …
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