Boughton Parish Council

A note from the Borough Council:

Until further notice please do not use the grey food bins, they will not be emptied.  Instead, continue to bag your food waste but put the bags in the black bin.  There has been a little confusion over this, mainly due to the implementation being done a bit too quickly after the instruction was issued at the beginning of this week.

Tonight Boughton residents are encouraged to show their support for the NHS and carers by taking part in a national round of applause. Go to the end of your drive at 8pm to take part.

Public Transport Links

This is to assist with finding the latest information about what public transport services are operating in your area. It may also help when advising your constituents or parishioners. This document offers links to the most up to date source of information, as operators have been changing services at relatively short notice as they react to government guidance and the latest situation. In addition, if a member of the public in Norfolk is having trouble accessing essential services or supplies please call 0344 800 8020.

 Unfortunately most bus stop information on street will not be up to date.

Travel & Transport, Norfolk County Council

 

Boughton Parish Council are working closely with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk in coordinating a consistent response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

You will receive a letter shortly informing you of how to get any help you might need, and how to volunteer yourself, if you are well enough.

You can get help from the Borough Council by telephoning 0344 8008020 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, or visiting norfolk.gov.uk

You can volunteer to help by registering at www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk.

Can we please ask that the burning of any garden rubbish or other items in Boughton be limited to outside daylight hours during the current crisis?

With kids at home from school and most of us confined for long periods in our homes, our gardens and open spaces are more valuable than ever.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Due to coronavirus restrictions the organised litter pick has now been postponed until September.

This is a litter collection by a single person on a short stretch of Stoke Road by Boughton Fen. We will not be beaten by the inconsiderate. Watch out for details of a village litter pick later in the year.

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

(BARTON BENDISH) (EMERGENCY NOTICE)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION 2020

Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 – Section 14(2)

In accordance with the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, the Norfolk County Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that owing to an Anglian Water burst water main the use by vehicles of Boughton Long Road from a point 516 metres south of its junction with Fincham Road for a distance of 50 metres southwards in the PARISH OF BARTON BENDISH will be temporarily prohibited on 3^rd February 2020 for the duration of the works, expected to be about 1 day within the period. If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 21 days.

Alternative route is via: Boughton Long Road, Mill Hill Road, The Green, Chapel Road, Stoke Road, Boughton Road, A134 Stoke Ferry Bypass, Lynn Road, Downham Road, High Street, Main Road, Swaffham Road, Fincham Road (Wereham, Stoke Ferry, West Dereham, Boughton, Fincham, Stradsett, Barton Bendish).

(If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date of the Order)

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is Adrian Stout (Community and Environmental Services Department) Telephone 0344 800 8020.

Dated this 3^rd day of February 2020

Helen Edwards, Chief Legal Officer

County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH

 

CASUAL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR for the PARISH of BOUGHTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ONE casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for the above Parish. The council is now in a position to co-opt a volunteer.

Criteria: EU citizen resident or working in the Parish of Boughton for 12 months without unspent convictions.

For further information or to apply please contact the Clerk by email to boughtonpc@gmail.com or a Councillor. or by post to:

Boughton Parish Council Clerk

4 Lime Close,

Marham

Kings Lynn

PE33 9HN

Applications close 28 Feb 20

 

 

 

Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched his annual budget consultation setting out the challenges facing policing in the county and seeking residents’ views on how best to meet them. During his fourth year of delivering his ambitious Police and Crime Plan for Norfolk PCC Lorne Green is now asking the public if they would be prepared to pay extra in a bid to build a safer and more resilient Norfolk – or prefer no rise at all. The PCC is required by law to set the budget for Norfolk Constabulary and as part of this, decide how much the Norfolk public contributes to the policing element of Council Tax they pay. To inform this decision, each year Lorne has consulted with people across the county on whether or not this should increase. This year’s consultation will run from today Monday 16 December until Friday 17 January 2020 and will see Lorne touring the county to seek the views of Norfolk residents. “It is imperative to me I hear the views of as many Norfolk residents as I can to ensure I make a fully informed decision,” said Lorne. “Every year, a large majority of the Norfolk public have supported an increase in the police precept to ensure the Norfolk Constabulary can continue to provide a high-quality service. “Based on the needs set out by the Chief Constable for Norfolk and with the support of residents, I have previously continued to raise the police precept to invest in a number of areas identified as priorities by the Norfolk public.” During his tenure, the PCC has previously invested in areas, including: Increasing the number and visibility of uniformed officers – Norfolk now has 138 more officers as a result. The roll-out of 21st century technology including drones, body-worn cameras and expansion of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. Policing and crime prevention in rural areas including introduction of Rural Crime Officers, increased Constabulary engagement with rural communities and the launch of the ‘Raise the Alarm’ campaign to reduce church lead thefts. Tackling abuse through an increase in detectives and the creation of two new ‘Investigation Hubs’ in the county. Increasing support for all victims, including services for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assaults. “Looking ahead to the next five years, the risks in our communities and the pressures on Norfolk Constabulary will continue to be very challenging for the police and my office,” added Lorne. “The increase in some of the most abhorrent and harmful crimes, including domestic abuse, sex offences, child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation, has also left officers undertaking complex investigations on a frequent basis. “This fundamentally changes how the police need to do their business and long-term steps to make our communities and future generations more resilient are necessary. “Raising taxation is a decision no-one wants to take, particularly at a time when, for so many, incomes are stretched. “However, we are faced with some stark choices and I need to fully understand how supportive you are of the different options available to keep Norfolk safe and build long-term resilience.”

Have your say You can read the full consultation document and take the survey online by visiting www.norfolk-pcc.gov.uk. If you would prefer a hard copy of the consultation pack, these are available on request by telephone to (01953) 424455 or by email to opccn@norfolk.pnn.police.uk. If you require the consultation information in an alternative format, please get in touch with your request.     Date for your diary: The PCC’s next Question and Answer session with Norfolk’s Chief Constable Simon Bailey is due to take place on Thursday 16 January 2020 from 6pm at The Bell Hotel, King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AZ. Members of the public are encouraged to attend to share any views, issues or concerns about crime and policing in their area.