LITCHAM PARISH COUNCIL

The next meeting of the Litcham Parish Council will be held on

Monday 6th September 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in the Jubilee Hall

For the purpose of transacting the business set out on the Agenda.

The public and press are cordially invited to attend

The first part of the meeting is opened to the public to bring to the attention of the Council

any matters not covered in the agenda and to make representations on matters on the agenda.

B. J. Leigh, Clerk to the Council,  2nd September 2010

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FREE HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECK

Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service is committed to keeping you safe from fire.  We recognise that only a small minority of people will experience a fire in their home during their lifetime.  Unfortunately when fire does occur it can have a devastating effect on all those involved.

We also recognise that in Norfolk people who are more likely to suffer from the effects of fire are over the age of 65.  It is for this reason that we would strongly recommend you to take us up on our offer of a Home Fire Safety Check and Smoke Detector fit that is FREE to ALL homes in Norfolk.

Please allow one of our trained volunteers to talk to you about fire safety in the home and where required our technicians will fit as many smoke detectors as they deem necessary all free of any charge.  We also provide specialist Smoke Detectors for the hard of hearing which again will cost you nothing.

For once you will actually get something for nothing and all you have to do is contact the free phone helpline on 08009178137 to make an appointment that is convenient for you.  The visit will only take between 30-60 minutes of your time and remember this service is free and may prevent you from ever having to experience the devastating effects that a house fire can cause.

LITCHAM COMMON CONSERVATION GROUP

You are invited to join us for a

F U N G U S   F O R A Y

Wednesday 15th September at 5.30 pm

Meet in the Common Car Park

Would you like to know more about the many different mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi

that appear on the common at this time of year? If you would, then please join us

for a walk on the common led by local expert Tony Leech.

Contact Tim Angell for further details. Tel: 01328 700045

Fourth Local Theft

Two 12ft 5 bar gates were taken in Heath Lane, Tittleshall. The incident happened sometime between 6pm on Friday 13 August and 12.30pm on Saturday 14 August. This is the forth local theft this month.

This follows three other thefts recently in Tittleshall, Stanfield and East Lexham

1. Between 7pm on Saturday 31 July and 7am on Monday 2nd August, where two wooden gates were stolen from an address in Weasenham Road, Tittleshall.  Crime number: 36145.

2. A trailer was stolen from a fenced paddock, in Whissonsett Road, Stanfield. The small trailer was taken sometime between 4.30pm on Saturday 7 August and 6am on Sunday 8 August. Crime number 36446

3. Sometime between Friday 30 July and Friday 6th August a bird bath, 6 garden cushions and 2 wooden chairs were stolen from an address in East Lexham. Crime number: 36666.

Anyone who can assist police with information should contact Norfolk Constabulary on 0845 456 4567

Mobile Police Station

I have been informed that the mobile police station is no longer in operation, the e-mail from the Dereham Police continues;  “It is unlikely that the service will be reinstated so please cancel any previously published timetables.”

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LEGS: LITCHAM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Yes... it's coming up to panto' time again! LEGS are hoping that on this occasion we have sufficient interest... (and better weather) to produce a panto for February 2011. We will be holding our first meeting on Thursday Sept 9th at 7.30pm at Litcham Methodist Church: depending upon the response we hope to continue Thursday rehearsals after that.

But we do need more people to get involved. It's a good way to while away those wintry evenings and you can have lots of fun too.

We are a very relaxed and informal group; even if you think you have no performance skills, we can probably change that! Or, if that doesn't appeal, you could help out front of house, with the catering, costumes or back stage. So if you are interested in any way then please contact me on 01362 820750 

Judith Semmons

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LITCHAM COMMON

Earlier in the summer we were lucky enough to have a family of greater spotted woodpeckers nesting in a tree right next to one of the paths.

More Photos.......

The next Conservation Group task will take place on Saturday 14th August, meeting at 10 am in the common car park. Please note that there will be no Conservation Task in September due to a clash with the Norfolk Churches Sponsored Bike Ride.  The conservation task for October will be on Saturday 9th October.

It has been good to have some new volunteers join us this year and anyone else who would like to come along will be very welcome. Either contact me on 01328 700045 or just turn up on the day.

Finally, if anyone would like to own a Litcham Bell Heather, grown from cuttings taken from the common, then we still have a few available. The cost is £3 each or two for £5, available from me, and the proceeds will go toward the Litcham Church Bell Repair Fund.

Tim Angell

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TITTLESHALL YOUTH CLUB

Tittleshall Youth club starts on Sunday 12th September at 10.00am till 12.00 noon in Tittleshall Village Hall. There will be lots to do and there will be refreshments available. For further information please contact Tracey Trinder 07900178540

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LITCHAM PARISH COUNCIL

July (2010) Attended by five Councillors, County and District Councillor Kiddle Morris, and three members of the public the following was considered:

Registration of The Green. the consultation period ends on 16 July and no further correspondence had been received.

Highways/Traffic Matters: Several white lines need refreshing and these are to be reported to Norfolk County Council together with the problem of the verge on Back Lane which needs cutting and Back Lane also needs sweeping. The surface of Mileham Road has become smooth and the Highways Department is to be requested to re-surface it. The barrier at the rear of Kepple Close has been erected.

Village Sign: the sign is to be removed in the next week to be refurbished and repainted.

Speedwatch: the training has been confirmed for 14 July and there is likely to be 14 people attending which includes several volunteers from Tittleshall.

Heritage Map: the new map is in the process of being printed with all the amendments requested after the last meeting.

Village Fair 2010: the fair was a success and although no one was present to report on the exact amount raised it is believed to be about £2500.

Emergency Plan: over fifty questionnaires had been returned and the Clerk is to collate all the comments.

War Memorial: The community payback team had cleaned the memorial except the top cross. It was agreed not to request a professional cleaning company to do any further work on the memorial during this year.

Planning. No objection was raised to the extension of time limit to pp 3Pl/2007/0585/F to demolish existing kitchen addition and store and erect 2 storey annex at Lime Kiln House Back Lane or to the installation of a ménage for personal use and change of use of land from grazing to ménage at Litcham Farm House Tittleshall Road. Permission had been granted for the relocation of existing mobile classroom and erection of a new purpose built dance studio at Litcham high school.

Site Specific policies and Proposals Preferred Options Consultation. The parish Council considered the proposed settlement boundary for the village and whilst having no objection to the proposals from Breckland Council felt that land should be made available for a limited development of housing. It was therefore agreed to request that a parcel of land on Butt lane be included in the settlement boundary to allow a small number of houses to be built over the next few years.

Please note there is no Parish Council meeting in August.

The next meeting of Litcham Parish Council is due to be held on Monday 6 September 2010 at 7.30p.m. at the Jubilee Hall. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend and the first part of the meeting is set aside for parishioners to raise issues with the Parish Council.

The full minutes are available for viewing from the Meetings Page

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