• Road Closure 1st June to 3rd October

    The Parish Council have been notified of a 3500m road closure. This is for major works by Anglian Water who are laying a new water pipeline. Information below:

    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (WTRO6767) affecting the C45 Eastmoor Road from its junction with U21248 Murgots Lane for 3500 metres south-westwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Barton Bendish to facilitate water mains laying works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 1st June to 3rd October 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 30th November 2027 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    See link for more information and map.

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  • Parish Councillor Vacancy

  • Road Closure Eastmoor Rd

    The Parish Council have been notified of a road closure scheduled from 12th to 15th May 2026, affecting Eastmoor Rd from its junction with Stoke Ferry Rd for 160m northwards (may continue to be closed/restricted until the 26th June 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates). This is to facilitate new pipe laying by Anglian Water.

  • Minutes of the Public Meeting 13/04/26

    Here are the minutes of the Public Meeting held on 13th April 26.

    Minutes

  • Public Meeting Materials

    This is a copy of the materials displayed in the Church for the Public Meeting on 13th April 26.

    Public meeting materials: options for pond maintenance

     

     

  • Public Meeting – Save Our Pond

  • TRO Speed Restriction Mill Hill Road

    The Parish Council have been notified of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order affecting Mill Hill Road, from 30m south of the junction with Gibbet Lane and extending for 540m. There will be a 30mph speed limit in place. This is for Anglian Water works and is expected from 30th March until 31st October.

  • Speed Sign Update – November 2025

    SAM 2 Report for Week All: 2025-09-01 to 2025-11-17
    SAM 2 Located at Mill Hill Road – North Facing – Into Village
    Number of vehicles: 19857 over 67 days
    Average speed of all vehicles: 28.1mph
    Maximum speed recorded: 57mph
    Maximum speed of 57mph seen at:
    Wed 10/09/2025, 22:50:00
    Percentage of vehicles over the limit on all days: 31% (6168 of 19857) over 67 days
    Percentage of vehicles over the limit on weekdays: 31% (5060 of 16299) over 49 days
    Percentage of vehicles over the limit on weekends: 31% (1108 of 3558) over 18 days
    Peak Hour: 16:00-17:00, with 2309 vehicles across 67 days
    Average speed of “speeder” vehicles: 34mph
    Average speed of “speeder” vehicles in the Peak Hour: 34mph
    Average vehicles per day: 296 (333 on weekdays, 198 at weekends)

  • Police and Crime Commission Visit to Watlington Village Hall 28th November

  • Speed Sign Update – September 2025

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    SAM 2 Report for Week All: 2025-07-02 to 2025-09-01
    SAM 2 Located at Stoke Road – South Facing – Into Village
    Number of vehicles: 18549 over 62 days
    Average speed of all vehicles: 27.9mph
    Maximum speed recorded: 51mph
    Maximum speed of 51mph seen at:
    Thu 03/07/2025, 07:05:00
    Thu 03/07/2025, 10:30:00
    Fri 11/07/2025, 05:55:00
    Tue 22/07/2025, 09:35:00
    Thu 07/08/2025, 17:40:00
    Thu 21/08/2025, 06:50:00
    Percentage of vehicles over the limit on all days: 30% (5515 of 18549) over 62 days
    Percentage of vehicles over the limit on weekdays: 29% (4577 of 15665) over 44 days
    Percentage of vehicles over the limit on weekends: 33% (938 of 2884) over 18 days
    Peak Hour: 10:00-11:00, with 1842 vehicles across 62 days
    Average speed of “speeder” vehicles: 34mph
    Average speed of “speeder” vehicles in the Peak Hour: 34mph
    Average vehicles per day: 299 (356 on weekdays, 160 at weekends)