Great Snoring Parish Council

  • Mental Health Helpline

    NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust

    First Response call 0808 196 3493 (freephone).

    A 24/7 service for people of all ages in Norfolk and Suffolk requiring mental health care, advice and support.

    For more information visit the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust NHS website

    The phone line 0808 196 3494 is open to anyone in Norfolk and Suffolk. Please remember to turn off your caller ID in your phone’s settings if you would prefer that the person answering your call doesn’t see your telephone number.

  • Domestic Abuse: information from the police

    With the current shielding and self-isolation in place for some families it is important that those who now have to live with domestic abuse in their lives are made aware they won’t be forgotten and we will still continue to support them.

    Domestic Abuse information from the police

    Victims of Domestic Abuse: You are not alone

    We are acutely aware conronavirus will have a serious impact on women, children and men who already face domestic abuse in their homes.

    Fears over jobs, financial pressure, school closures, working from home and all the other current changes to our day to day lives are likely to result in an increase in domestic abuse.

    We do not want you to suffer in silence. As the situation changes daily, we want to ensure you feel you have someone there who can help.

    If you are in immediate danger you should call 999 or call the police on 101.

    More information on the Norfolk Constabulary website.

    There are many charities who can offer you support and guidance

    Leeway: 0300 561 0077

    Daisy Programme: 01953 880903

    Pandora: www.pandoraproject.org.uk/

    Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care: 0300 303 3706

    The Harbour Centre: 01603 276381 (24/7)

    Women’s Aid: 0808 2000 247

    Refuge: 0808 2000 247

    GALOP (LBGT+ Anti-violence charity): 0800 999 5428

    Mankind Initiative (Male Victims): 01823 334 244

    Men’s Advice Line (Male Victims): 0808 801 0327

    Respect: 020 3559 6650 (working with abusers to change their behaviour and male victims of domestic abuse)

    If you are a young person and domestic abuse is taking place in your home or relationship, call Childline on 0800 1111

    For more advice and support visit norfolk.police.uk

  • Watch out for SCAMS

    Be aware of telephone and internet scams

    Sadly, there are individuals at large taking advantage of others.  If you think you’ve been scammed or become aware of any such incidents, report them to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or Norfolk Trading Standards by calling 0800 223 1133.  If you need advice, call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133 and if you are in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.

    Below is a list of COVID-19 related scams compiled by Norfolk Trading Standards, you can sign up to receive scam alerts here.

    • Be aware of people offering miracle cures or vaccines for coronavirus – there is no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19).  Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover.
    • People impersonating healthcare workers, claiming to be offering ‘home-testing’ for coronavirus – this is a scam and these kits are not currently available to buy.
    • Emails saying that you can get a refund on taxes, utilities or similar are usually bogus and they are just after your personal and bank details.
    • There are lots of fake products available to buy online that say they can protect you or cure coronavirus. These will not help and are designed to take your money.
    • There are new mobile phone applications that claim to give you updates on the virus but instead, they lock your phone and demand a ransom.
    • Your bank or the police will never ask for your bank details over the phone.
    • People offering to do your shopping or collecting medication and asking for money upfront and then disappearing.

    To learn more about different types of scams and how to protect yourself and others, visit www.FriendsAgainstScams.org.uk and complete the free online training.

    Information provided by Community Action Norfolk

  • Can you Help?

     

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    Coronavirus – Can you Help?

    Can You Help?

    Hopefully we will all remain well in the next few months but it is looking increasingly likely there will be a need for some to self-isolate to keep themselves and others safe.

    We know that many of you already help others with shopping and collecting medication. It would however be very beneficial if the Parish Council could publish a list of people who would be able to help those finding themselves confined to their homes and needing to get the necessities of life.

    If you are able to offer support please contact Vanessa 01328 821187 or email the Parish Clerk on [email protected]

  • Notice about the Kissing Gate

    Kissing Gate at the entrance to the footpath by the Church

    • Removal of the existing kissing gate

    The Parish Council has been concerned for some time about the condition of the kissing gate. The wood is badly rotten and the structure has become increasingly unstable to such an extent that we are worried that it is unsafe for it to remain.

    • Can the Kissing Gate be replaced?

    Unfortunately there are a number of reasons which make it difficult to replace the gate including how to fix it to the church wall, which itself is in a fragile state, and the likely damage to the tarmac surface. We applied to the County Council for help and were shocked when we received the reply that the gate was not on the Definitive Map and  should not even be there. In fact it is deemed an illegal structure!

    In light of recent comment from 2 members of the public we sought clarification and this is the reply we received:

    • Advice from Norfolk County Council:

     Highways agree with the advice given previously by Cllr Marie Strong.

    There is no legal reason for there to be a gate at this location as it is not recorded on the definitive map, nor is there a stock control need that we could authorise a structure under s147 Highway Act. As it stands the gate is deemed to be an illegal structure.

    However…. if there is sufficient evidence to show that there has been a gate in existence at this location pre-dating the 1950’s (which is when the definitive map and statement were created) then the parish council could apply to the Legal Orders and Registers team at Norfolk County Council to modify the map and statement to show the gate. If such an application was successful, then a gate at this location would be legal.
    • Call for evidence

    So have you any evidence – for instance photos and documentation – showing that the gate predates the 1950s? If so please email it to [email protected] or give to the Chair of the Parish Council (Vanessa Thompson) by the beginning of March 2020 so that it can be presented at the next Parish Council meeting on 12 March.

    Members of the public are welcome to attend the Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 12 March 2020 at 7 pm in the Social Club when the gate will be discussed.

  • Newsletter November – December 2019

    Please follow this link to view the newsletter for November December 2019.

  • Parish Council Meeting Cancelled

    Unfortunately the Parish Council Meeting which was scheduled for this evening 12 September 2019 has been cancelled.

    We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

    If you wish to contact the Parish Council do email the Clerk on [email protected]

  • Newsletter

    The summer edition of the newsletter is now available to view online. Please follow the link to view the newsletter for July August 2019.

     

  • Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Parish Council 9 May 2019

    Members of the public are cordially invited to the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council on Thursday 9 May 2019 at 7 pm in the Social Club. Please click here to view the agenda for both meetings.

  • Parish Council Elections on 2 May 2019

    Local Elections 2 May 2019

    Time to make a difference?

    This year the Parish Council elections coincide with the District Council elections on 2 May 2019. So now is the time to consider taking an active part in local government and representing the views of all the residents in the parish. Would you like to make a difference to your local community? Great Snoring is looking for potential new councillors.

    The role is not onerous: the Parish Council meets six times a year; councillors spend some time between meetings on parish council matters or particular projects depending on their involvement.

    The Parish Council has an overall responsibility for the well-being of the local neighbourhood. The work falls into three main categories: representing the local community; delivering services to meet local needs (often in conjunction with the District and County Councils); and striving to improve the quality of life in the local area.

    A wide range of training for councillors is available, covering role and responsibilities, law and procedures, planning, council finance, budget and precept, employment issues.

    Make a difference and stand as a Parish Councillor

    • Get involved with your community
    • Have a say about the local issues
    • Influence the way local services are provided
    • Decide how local money is spent to improve your community.

    If you wish to stand as a Parish Councillor you will need to complete a Nomination Paper (see information below) which must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services, North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EN on any working day after the date of the Notice of Election (26 March) between the hours of 10am and 4pm but no later than 4pm on Wednesday 3 April.

    The link below provides information regarding the qualifications for standing, candidate spending, the campaign, your right to attend key electoral events and what to do after the declaration of results. It is a very useful page and may help potential candidates decide if they want to stand and if they qualify to stand.

    https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/parish-and-community-council-elections-in-england-and-wales To find the nomination paper, on Part 2a click on “Click here to view resources for Part 2a: Standing as an independent candidate” and the papers are there. You will also need to print out and return an Expenses Form (Part 3) and send it to the District Council by 30 May even if it is a nil entry.

    For more information, assistance or to book a slot for submitting your nomination papers contact the District Council Electoral Services on 01263 516010 or email [email protected]

    Telephone:  01263 516010

    Deadline for delivery of nomination papers to North Norfolk District Council, Holt Road, Cromer, is 4 pm on Wednesday 3 April 2019.

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