Boughton Parish Council

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.

Anglian Water has reported a pump failure in the area which has resulted in low water pressure or no water at all in Boughton this morning. They estimate that supply will be returned to normal by midday.

There will be a crib service at All Saints Church, Boughton at 4pm on Christmas Eve. Once again this service will feature a real donkey, so come along for an event to remember.

Today’s litter haul. This is from the very small stretch of Gibbet Lane between its junctions with Mill Hill Road and Cavenham Road. If you have any idea where this is coming from, please let us know. If, as we suspect, it is from workers taking a short cut to Marham, we will contact the base. We will however not be deterred from keeping our village tidy. Thanks to all of you who take a rubbish bag out with you when walking and pick up what you find. It all helps.

South West Norfolk Conservative parliamentary candidate Liz Truss will be taking part in a question and answer session at Worzals Café, Lynn Road, Walton Highway on Monday 2 December 10 am- 11am. All local residents are welcome to come along. Please do circulate this invite amongst your parishes.

Many thanks

Fiona Walker

Office of Elizabeth Truss

Conservative Party candidate for South West Norfolk

Harvest start delayed due to bad weather. New start date 19th October.

The sugar beet crop in Boughton, on Wretton Road, is due to be lifted and taken off during the early part of this year’s sugar campaign. While the majority of the crop will be taken off using tracks to Stoke Road there will be some heavy goods vehicle movements on Wretton Road, Mill Hill Road and Gibbet Lane.

We estimate that between 75 and 100 filled beet trucks will exit Wretton Road starting 21st October. There will be no movements at the weekends. Empty trucks will enter the site via the gate from the A134 as part of a “one-way” system.

 

Community Information Event on 30^th October in the Sandringham Centre at RAF Marham.

All are welcome to drop in at anytime between 2:00pm and 6:00pm.

GP surgeries across Norfolk and Waveney are gearing up to provide special clinics to offer patients their annual flu jab.

Children aged between 2 and 10 years old will be offered the nasal spray vaccination. The adult flu vaccine is offered free to those in groups at particular risk of infection and complications from flu. The groups being offered the adult flu vaccine are:

• Pregnant women
• Those aged 65 or over
• Those aged under 65 with long-term conditions
• Carers

GPs are asking their patients to book a place in forthcoming flu clinics as soon as they are advertised. Alternatively, you can visit your nearest participating pharmacy.

GP surgeries are also testing atrial fibrillation in patients over the age of 65. Although flu vaccinations are available from other outlets it is only GP surgeries who are offering the additional check for abnormal heart rates at the same time.

In addition to the atrial fibrillation and flu vaccination applicable patients are able to receive Pneumococcal vaccines protecting patients against the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. The vaccine can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. A pneumococcal infection can affect anyone. However, some people are at higher risk of serious illness and can be given the pneumococcal vaccination on the NHS.

Dr Anoop Dhesi, Chair of North Norfolk CCG and Partner at Stalham Staithe GP Surgery said: “Flu can be incredibly unpleasant for many people but for a select few it can be fatal. The best way for people to protect themselves and loved ones around them is to get the vaccination on offer especially those offered it for free on the NHS.”

Dr Louise Smith, Director of Public Health said: “If you have a bad cold or the flu, you are best to manage your illness from home, without seeing a doctor or visiting a hospital. You shouldn’t need to see your GP unless the symptoms become particularly severe, last far longer than usual or if you have a long-term health condition. If you think you might be suffering from flu and are concerned that your symptoms are worsening you can call NHS 111 for advice.”

A previous pilot programme showed vaccinating children had dual benefit; as well as protecting them from flu, it also protects others, such as parents, grandparents and siblings, as children are ‘super spreaders’ and are much more likely to infect others.

If you are not amongst the eligible categories to receive a flu vaccination free of charge on the NHS, please consider visiting a local pharmacy for the vaccine in order to protect yourself and your family this winter.