PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
The Parish Council are sadden to hear of Darren & Julie's decision to shut the shop at the Staithe until further notice, but appreciate the difficulties they are facing.
If anyone is interested in taking this further or have any viable ideas please contact either myself Viv Tallowin on 598410 or Shirley on 598882

The Village Plan that began with a display in the Community Hall is progressing, albeit a little slower than anticipated but the questionnaire should be delivered to all parishioners by the end of February. We would like all residents to complete the questionnaire as all views are valued. It will be hand delivered and collected by the same person so if you are having problems in completing the questionnaire please feel free to either speak with that person or contact either myself Viv Tallowin on 598410 or Shirley on 598882.

Some parishioners are concerned about the parking outside the village school that causes congestion. The appropriate department has investigated this and they will be arranging for improved road markings outside the school, but as this work is weather dependant it may be some months before the work takes place.

An invite to advertise for free in the Broadcaster Newspaper for any events taking place in Hickling in 2006 has been received. All contributions are welcome. If you would like your event to be included, please contact the Clerk, Shirley on 598882. The closing date is 20th January 2006.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED - For the 2006 grass cutting rota around the village and for helping with the Village Plan from proof reading to delivering and collecting, even a few hours can always be put to good use. Contact either myself Viv Tallowin on 598410 or Shirley on 598882.

The Police Mobile Unit's next visit is at the Chapel Car Park on Friday 13th January from 10.15am to 12.30pm. A reminder of our Parish Liaison Officer for Hickling, who is PC1378 Gwynn based at Stalham police station, contactable on 01692 401155 or via Norfolk Constabulary Non-Emergency number 0845 4564567.

DIAL A RIDE TEL. 01692 500 840 NORTH WALSHAM TRANSPORT
CONTACT NAME IS PAUL.

PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY QUALIFY TO USE THIS SERVICE.

Passengers contact the service on any Tuesday before 1200pm. for a trip to Stalham on the Wednesday morning.
Pickup is from your home address usually around 1030am. to the Post Office in Stalham..
You are Picked up from the Tesco Car Park at approx. 1.15pm to return home.
If prior notice is given help is available with the shopping in Stalham.
On arrival at the home address help is given with bags to the door.
The fare for the service is £1-60 return.

Every 4 weeks there is a trip to Yarmouth Scheduled. The bus is Yellow.

The next Parish Council meeting is Monday 23rd January at 7.15pm in the Community Hall.

Viv Tallowin, 598410