Northrepps Parish Council

H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022

In this time of sadness and national mourning, on behalf of the Members of Northrepps Parish Council and the residents of Northrepps, I offer sincerest condolences to the members of the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

Cllr. Alistair Mackay, Chairman of Northrepps Parish Council

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A book of condolence will be opened at Northrepps Church on Friday 09 September 2022.  We will advise once it is in place.  Condolences can also be emailed to condolence@north-norfolk.gov.uk .

We will be making a further announcement about the timings of proclamations and Church services and also about the laying of floral tributes.  Charitable donations to the late Queen’s charities in lieu of flowers are encouraged.  Further details will be published on royal.uk over the coming days.

Do you live in Northrepps and is anyone in your household over 65?

Do you live in Northrepps and is everyone in your household aged under 65 but includes an individual(s) with a disability and a carer?

Northrepps Parish Council have been awarded some funding from the Household Support Fund and can award households within the above categories who are vulnerable to the rising cost of living, a grant of up to £100.  This can be for energy and heating bills; water bills; wi-fi, landline and phone bills; winter warmth essentials such as hot water bottles, heated/electric blankets, winter duvets, blankets, warm clothing and slow cookers.

If your household is facing financial hardship due to the increased cost of living and meets the above criteria please contact the Parish Clerk for an application form.  Only one application per household is permitted.  Successful applicants will be paid by cheque.

Email:        northreppsparish@btinternet.com

Tel:            01263 512001

All completed applications must be received by 16 September 2022

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2023 – 2026

 STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2023 – 2026

Any persons interested in tendering for either of the above mentioned contracts are asked to contact the Clerk to the Council for further information. 

The deadline for receipt of tender documents is 30 September 2022

The Casual Vacancy on Northrepps Parish Council has been filled by Erica Redmond.

We are receiving an increasing number of reports of highway issues such as potholes and overgrown verges which we are forwarding to NCC Highways.  Any highway matters can also be reported directly via this link https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/roads/report-a-problem

Overgrown public rights of way can be reported here by zooming in to the relevant public right of way and clicking on it http://maps.norfolk.gov.uk/highways/

Alternatively please contact a Parish Councillor or the Clerk and we will forward the report.

Please note that the Village Sign will be removed during December/January so work can be carried out on the sign post.

Once the post has been repaired, the village sign will be back in place.

Members of the Parish Council are considering their response to this planning application.  Please could members of the public wishing to make comment on this planning application respond to North Norfolk District Council and send a copy of their response to the Parish Clerk.

To view the plans please visit the NNDC planning search webpage and input the planning number PF/20/1781.

Whilst there are no Parish Council meetings at present, the business of the Parish Council still goes on:

COVID-19 – Northrepps Parish Council have been successful in securing a grant of £1000 from Norfolk Community Foundation.  To date, members have pledged £310 to Northrepps Village Trust towards the cost of printing the leaflets and phone and fuel costs and £200 to Cromer & District Foodbank who are supporting residents in Northrepps.  The remainder of the funding will be allocated in due course.

VE Day 75 – Arrangements have been postponed and a new date for the commemorations is yet to be agreed.  Northrepps Parish Council have been successful in securing a grant of £500 towards the cost of the Children’s Party.

Planning: Members are considering a response to planning application PF/20/0530 – Construction of two storey rear extension at 64 Crossdale Street.  Full details can be found on the NNDC website.  Any residents wishing to comment on the application are invited to do so by email to northreppsparish@btinternet.com.  Please ensure your comments are also forwarded to NNDC by the deadline of 08 May 2020.