PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - December 2007

VIEW THE PROPOSED PLANS FOR HICKLING!
The proposed plans for a new Community Centre, the existing Community Hall, and plots at Mallard Way will be on view in the Community Hall on Saturday, 19th January between 10am and 12noon.
We need these plans to be approved by North Norfolk District Council before the Local Development Framework Paper becomes law, probably in mid-summer, after which all future planning will be severely restricted or non-existent, as we are in a flood plain area.
If this date is inconvenient to you and you wish to see the plans, please contact me on 598410 or Shirley on 598882 for an alternative date. Please try and come - and bring your family.

A few years ago, the Parish Council got an interest-free loan to purchase a computer for the Clerk. This has now been superceded by another computer, obtained via NNDC for the cost of petrol only. So the original one has found a new home at Hickling School, who very much appreciate the gift and will be using it in their new library when the building works are completed.

We receive a police report from our local PCSO for Hickling.
This month's report contained: 2 x anti-social behaviour, 1 x road-related offence, 1 x found dog, 1 x very smokey bonfire, 1 x theft of motor vehicle - crimed, 1 x suspicious circumstances, and 1 x concern for safety.
If you have any problems, please remember that this is what the PCSOs are for.
If you have any concerns, either call them direct on 0845 4564567 or call Shirley or me.

We have received leaflets on a Sustainable Development Fund, run by the Broads Authority, for a small grants scheme for community projects.
A leaflet has been placed on the Chapel Pit notice board, or contact either Shirley or me.

All members of the Hickling Parish Council would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
The next Parish Council meeting, to which all are invited, will be held in the Community Hall at 7.15pm on Monday, 7th January.

Viv Tallowin, Chairman
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