Keswick and Intwood Parish Council

  • Flood fund spending to be agreed – Norfolk County Council update

    NEWS RELEASE

    26 August 2021

    Flood fund spending to be agreed

    Norfolk’s Cabinet will consider the allocation of the council’s £1.5m Flood Reserve Fund to support urgent works, repairs and to enable recommendations from flood investigation reports.
    The Reserve Fund was set up in the annual budget for 2021/22 agreed by the County Council in their budget meeting in February.

    The Cabinet meeting, due to be held 6 September, will discuss the proposed allocation of the funding, including £695k for additional highway and ditch maintenance and £365k for drainage asset improvements.
    This funding will be used for work on the 285,864 metres of drainage grips and 31,037 metres of kerb drains on Norfolk’s highways, as well as operations to clear some of the county’s 145,305 gullies that help drain rain water.
    Also included in the allocation are the costs of setting up and maintaining the single phone number set up by the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance (NSFA) to give Norfolk residents one point of contact to report flooding. To report flooding anywhere in the county simply call 0344 800 8013.

    Cllr Andrew Proctor, Leader of Norfolk County Council, said: “Flooding is a big risk here in Norfolk, and anyone who has been flooded out of their home can tell you about the huge and devastating impact it can have on their lives. It’s vital that we have a well-funded approach by all our partners in The Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance to mitigating the risk of flooding, sharing information and carrying out work to identify the best ways we can prevent flooding and to reduce its impact on our communities.

    “I’m proud to say our Members have already agreed to establish the £1.5 million Flood Reserve Fund, and now Cabinet will be discussing the allocation of the funds, ensuring the important work being done across the county receives the support it needs.”

    Norfolk’s Cabinet will also be asked to endorse the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance Strategy and action plan, which includes a clear definition of the vision, objectives and principles of the Norfolk-wide partnership, as well as laying out the current action plan of the Alliance. This plan includes previously announced work on finding and costing solutions for 16 flood sites across the county, which is currently ongoing.

    The NSFA Board will meet in September to review whether all partners have endorsed the Strategy. Norfolk County Council will make a decision on their endorsement at the Cabinet Meeting of 6 September.

    Cabinet will discuss the report when it meets at 10am on Monday, 6th September. You can watch the meeting, live or afterwards and read the reports, at https://norfolkcc.cmis.uk.com/norfolkcc/CalendarofMeetings/tabid/128/ctl/ViewMeetingPublic/mid/496/Meeting/1794/Committee/169/SelectedTab/Documents/Default.aspx

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    The Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance is a new taskforce, brought together in early 2021, to work so that Norfolk communities and infrastructure are safer and more resilient to the risks of inland and coastal flooding. The Alliance includes, among others, the Environment Agency, Anglian Water, the Association of Drainage Authorities, the Water Management Alliance, Water Resources East, the Norfolk Resilience Forum, the Broads Authority and Norfolk’s County, Borough, City, District and Parish Councils.

    For further information on the 16 flood sites previously identified by the NSFA, see https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/news/2021/06/a-new-single-point-of-contact-for-flooding-in-norfolk-has-been-launched

    For political comment
    For details of cabinet members, committee chairs and agendas, please see: www.norfolk.gov.uk/cabinetandchairs
    Group leaders’ and councillors’ contact details are available at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/countycouncillors

    For further information please contact:
    Communications Team at Norfolk County Council
    Tel: 01603 228888
    Email: pressoffice@norfolk.gov.uk

  • Transport for Norwich Strategy Consultation – ending 8th October 2021

    The Transport for Norwich Strategy Consultation

    The consultation for the proposed Transport for Norwich Strategy has opened, ensuring that it offers people and organisations around Norwich the chance to have their say on current and future priorities for transport provision in Norwich. We would like your views on the Transport for Norwich (TfN) Strategy which will be taken into account and the revised strategy will replace the existing Norwich Area Transportation Strategy (NATS) which was adopted in 2003 and updated in 2010.

    The proposed strategy currently comprises a new high-level strategy depicting longer-term objectives and visions for transport across the Norwich area and a proposed action plan of the further work required to achieve the strategies objectives.

    The proposed TfN strategy suggests how transport will contribute towards key themes of the county council’s plans for transport and address new and emerging guidance on decarbonisation, active travel and the changing transport needs of the city, and of those who access the city, taking account of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Transport for Norwich Strategy Consultation will run for 6 weeks from 26th August 2021 to 8th October 2021 and we would be pleased to receive your views.

    For further information and to feed back your views go to, please go to www.norfolk.gov.uk/tfnstrategy

  • Be prepared for flooding – leaflet

    Click here for the latest leaflet from Norfolk County Council regarding flooding.

  • DRIVE – grants for businesses

  • Street Surgeries – Sunday 8th August 2021

  • Planning Application 2021/1530

    Planning application 2021/1530 has been received from South Norfolk Planning department for comment by the Parish Council.

    The deadline for all comments is the 16th August 2021.

    To view the planning application, please visit the South Norfolk Planning Portal.

  • Policing and Crime Plan Consultation – ending on 20th August 2021

    Ahead of developing his Police and Crime Plan, the Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a public consultation on his proposed policing and crime priorities for Norfolk and is urging people to share their views by taking a short online survey. 

    To find out more and share your views with the PCC, visit www.norfolk-pcc.gov.uk

  • South Norfolk Community Awards 2021

    Click here for further information regarding South Norfolk’s community awards 2021.

  • Norfolk Constabulary – “Residents urged to be alert to courier fraud scam”

     

    Residents urged to be alert to courier fraud scam

    Residents are being warned about a courier fraud scam operating in Norfolk by suspects claiming to be police officers.

    In the last few weeks, police have seen a rise in incident where cold-callers will make efforts to defraud victims of money, often stating they need to withdraw large sums in connection with an investigation.

    Officers are investigating an incident which happened on Tuesday (6 July) where a woman in West Winch was conned out of £4,200. Following a cold-call from a man claiming to be a police officer, the victim went to her bank and withdrew the money, believing she was helping an investigation into counterfeit money. After withdrawing money, she returned home where a ‘courier’ collected the cash, and telephoned the victim later on to confirm it was counterfeit.

    A second attempt that day is also being investigated after a man from Clenchwarton was cold-called by someone claiming to be from Hertforshire Police who said they were investigating a theft from the victim’s bank account. The man was asked to withdraw £9,000 which would be collected following day. The victim managed to withdraw £2,000 and told a family member about the incident who immediately reported it to police. No money was handed over.

    Detective Inspector Richard Weller, from Swaffham CID, urged people to make elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours aware of the scam.

    He said: “This type of courier fraud is nothing new; suspects will often approach victims under the guise of a police officer, bank or government department, in an effort to win trust and encourage people to go along with the scam.

    “They will often use a range of techniques and in these most recent incidents, cold callers claim to be police officers investigating bank account thefts and counterfeit money. These scammers can be really convincing, making the caller feel they are helping a genuine police investigation, compelling them to withdraw the money. Suspects will then arrange to collect the money from the victim.

    “More often than not, we’re talking large sums of cash into the thousands which is ultimately people’s savings and funds they rely on.

    “Police officers will never ask you to withdraw money, or send someone to collect money. We know scammers target the elderly and I would urge people to make their family members, friends and neighbours aware of this scam and the warning signs.”

    Further advice includes:

    • Your bank or the police will NEVER ask for your PIN, bank card or bank account details over the phone – never give these details to anybody.
    • Neither the police nor the banks will send a courier to collect money from you.
    • Always request Photo ID and if unsure call the police.
    • If you’re asked to telephone a bank, then always do it on a different phone to the one you were contacted on.
    • Fraudsters will keep the line open and have been known to play ringtones, hold music and a recorded message down the phone so the victim believes they are making a call to a legitimate number. Ensure you can hear a dialling tone before calling police or use a friend or neighbour’s telephone instead.
    • Do not rush into complying to the scammers demands / requests.
    • If you have already given your bank details over the phone or handed your card details to a courier, call you bank straight away to cancel the card

    If anyone has received a similar type of telephone call or has any information about these incidents. Contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Operation Radium.

    Alternatively, Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

    If you believe a crime is in progress, always call 999.

    For further advice, head to the Action Fraud website: www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.

  • Norfolk Constabulary – update – 6th July 2021

  • E-Scooter advice from Norfolk Constabulary

  • Norfolk Constabulary – local priorities – 30th June 2021

  • Community update – COVID-19 – 18th June 2021

  • Hethersett Safer Neighbourhood Team – Priority Setting Meeting – Sunday 27th June 2021

  • New Number Launched to Report Flooding in Norfolk

    NEWS RELEASE

    10 June 2021

    New Number Launched to Report Flooding in Norfolk

    A new single point of contact for flooding in Norfolk has been launched, allowing residents to report any sort of flooding quickly and efficiently.

    In the event of flooding residents can call 0344 800 8013 to report it.

    Alternatively, residents can continue to report flooding online via www.norfolk.gov.uk/flooding

    The new number gives residents a single point of contact and allows reports to be made swiftly.

    Different agencies respond to different types of flooding, which has historically made reporting a flood by telephone more complicated when and where it is not possible to ascertain the source of floodwaters. The new number provides a single point of contact making the reporting of flooding quicker and easier.

    Where there is a potential risk to life from flooding people should still call 999 immediately.

    Lord Richard Dannatt, Chair of the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance (NSFA), said: “When flooding hits, people have to make quick decisions on how to react. For those who want to alert others and report a flood, the process of finding the right agency could be slow and frustrating, wasting valuable time. This new initiative makes reporting a flood faster and easier, allowing residents to get on with protecting their families and property.

    “The introduction of this number is the result of the work of the NSFA over the past few months, and is the first step in the Alliance’s programme of work to address the risks of flooding in Norfolk and will make dealing with flooding in our county simpler and easier for the people of Norfolk.”

    A leaflet detailing the new number, including a pop-out-and-keep card, is being delivered to households across Norfolk this week to ensure everyone knows how to report flooding in the county.

    The new number has been set up by the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance, a partnership of agencies across Norfolk working to provide a consistent and coordinated response to flooding in the county, while also making communities and infrastructure are safer and more resilient. The number is staffed by Norfolk County Council officers and funded by the County Council.

    Cllr Andrew Proctor, Leader of Norfolk County Council, the county’s Lead Flooding Authority, said: “Last winter saw heavy rainfall and flooding across our county. People affected were trying to report flooding and get some help with some residents using phone numbers 15 years old or more. That can’t happen again. In an emergency we need to be able to know where people need help and make it easier for them to report incidences of flooding. By introducing this new number and sharing it far and wide, including to every home in Norfolk, we’re making sure everyone knows how to make a report quickly and easily.”

    As part of its ongoing programme of work, he NSFA has identified sixteen sites across Norfolk that are regularly at risk of flooding. These sites will form the first tranche of locations that the NSFA will inspect with a view to proposing how to minimise or mitigate local flooding risk. The work carried out on this first tranche will inform work across Norfolk in the coming years.

    The sixteen sites included on the initial list are located at:

    • Burgh Road/Beccles Rd, Gorleston
    • Ferry Road, Horning
    • A1101, Welney Wash
    • Necton
    • Burnham Market and North and South Creake
    • Tunstead
    • A140, Long Stratton
    • Norwich Road, Strumpshaw
    • Gayton
    • Watton/Saham Toney
    • Mattishall
    • A143 Redenhall
    • Yaxham
    • Kenninghall
    • Cranworth
    • Newport Rd/Yarmouth Rd, Hemsby

    Each site will see work led by a Lead Agency – Norfolk County Council or Anglian Water, depending on the site – to develop an outline, costed solution that will form the basis of any necessary future funding bids. While flood risk at many of these sites will not prove easy or quick to resolve this work will provide the blueprint for addressing other flood sites across the county.

    The NSFA is finalising a Strategy and an Action Plan, to ensure the partnership working between its members continues for the longer term, providing a consistent and recognised forum for responding to flooding in the future.

    ENDS

    The Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance is a new taskforce, brought together in early 2021, to work so that Norfolk communities and infrastructure are safer and more resilient to the risks of inland and coastal flooding. The Alliance includes, among others, the Environment Agency, Anglian Water, the Association of Drainage Authorities, the Water Management Alliance, Water Resources East, the Norfolk Resilience Forum, the Broads Authority and Norfolk’s County, Borough, City, District and Parish Councils.

    For political comment
    For details of cabinet members, committee chairs and agendas, please see: www.norfolk.gov.uk/cabinetandchairs
    Group leaders’ and councillors’ contact details are available at: www.norfolk.gov.uk/countycouncillors

    For further information please contact:
    Communications Team at Norfolk County Council
    Tel: 01603 228888
    Email: pressoffice@norfolk.gov.uk

     

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  • Sunday 6th June – Street Surgeries – Norfolk Constabulary

    Street Surgeries will be taking place this Sunday 6th June. This is a good opportunity to meet you new Beat Manager, PC Barnard, and raise any concerns you may have.

  • New Beat Manager – Norfolk Police

  • Chance to help shape Norwich cycling and walking route plans

    NEWS RELEASE

    17 May 2021

    Chance to help shape Norwich cycling and walking route plans

    To help encourage more people to cycle and walk in and around Norwich eight existing active travel routes have been earmarked for improvements. The ambition is to make better links for people to reach the places where they live, work and study, by bike and on foot.

    People are being asked for their thoughts on the proposals developed by Norfolk County Council, Broadland District Council, South Norfolk Council and Norwich City Council.

    Matt Hayward, lead project officer said: “Our proposals are still at an early stage so any feedback is crucial in helping to shape this important project. We want to know what you think will work, and what could help people to cycle and walk more.

    “We’ve already seen a 40% growth in the number of people cycling and an 18% increase in the number of people walking as a mode of transport over the last 10 years in Norwich. Our plan is to build on that so please do take a look at our ideas to improve these key routes and let us know what you think.

    “Enabling more people to access the Greater Norwich cycling and walking network will help cut congestion, improve air quality and help combat climate change. Which are all in addition to the health and wellbeing benefits gained through regular exercise.”

    The eight routes, known locally as Pedalways, could see a range of improvements over the coming years including redesigned junctions to help walkers and cyclists to use them more easily, new and improved cycle lanes and footpaths, improved cycle parking, and new bridges.

    People will also be able to give their views on plans to improve two walking zones; one in the historic city centre, and another in the area around the UEA, hospital and research park.

    The feedback will be used to help shape and prioritise the initial plans, and the views given will also help to support applications for future funding.

    People are able to give their views on the proposals from 17 May – 28 June. To find out more and have your say visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/activetravel

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    Notes to editors

    The plans are a result of work to create a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Greater Norwich, which supports the Government’s ambition to make cycling and walking the natural choices for making short journeys in towns and cities.

    The work will support other projects across the city such as the Beryl Bikes, proposed infrastructure improvements through the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities and Active Travel Fund’s and behaviour change initiatives such as Pushing Ahead and AtoBetter.

    Initially funding for a number of the proposals could come from the Transforming Cities Programme, the Town Fund Scheme or the most recent Active Travel Fund announced by the Government. Having a range of schemes that have been developed alongside local people means that the council is in the best possible position to bid for and secure funding when it becomes available.

    Research has shown that switching more journeys to cycling and walking will improve health, quality of life, and benefit the environment and local productivity. Walking or cycling regularly can help to prevent and manage illnesses such as some cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression.

    The proposed improvements to the active travel routes for Greater Norwich include:

    • An extension to the Yellow Pedalway to connect Horsford and Harford with the city centre.
    • Safety and access improvements to the Blue Pedalway which connects Wymondham and Sprowston to the city centre.
    • Route improvements to the Red Pedalway between the city centre and Thorpe Marriott and a new link to Whitlingham.
    • An extension to the Green Pedalway to connect with Easton and network improvements between Rackheath and the city centre
    • The Pink Pedalway would be extended to connect Hethersett and Wroxham to the city centre
    • New network links for the Brown Pedalway to connect Drayton and Poringland to the city centre
    • Improvements to the Orange & Purple Pedalways which link the Pedalways together.

     

    For further information please contact:
    Communications Team at Norfolk County Council
    Tel: 01603 228888
    Email: pressoffice@norfolk.gov.uk

     

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  • Annual Parish Meeting – rescheduled for Wednesday 26th May 2021

    The Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council have been rescheduled and will now take place on Wednesday 26th May 2021 at 7.00pm at the Parish Reading Rooms.

    Unfortunately the government has suspended the legislation which has allowed parish councils to conduct meetings virtually and thus the parish council has had to revert to physical meetings in order to transact its business.

    The Parish Council looks forward to welcoming residents back, however we know that this carries the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and that, understandably, many people do not feel safe to return to ‘normality’ just yet. Unfortunately the reading rooms do not have the facilities to stream the meeting live, however the minutes will be put on the website as soon as possible after the meeting has taken place.

    If you do plan to attend we would ask that, due to the current circumstances, you notify the Parish Clerk in advance so that the numbers of people are recorded, and do not exceed the limit of the parish reading rooms, as we must ensure that social distancing is adhered to. Please also be aware that face coverings, in line with government guidance, will be mandatory within the parish reading rooms.

    Alternatively, if you would like to make a written representation, please feel free to contact the Clerk by 12pm on Monday 24th May, who will present your correspondence to the parish council during the meeting.

    Please click the following links to view the notice of the Annual Parish Meeting and the agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council.

    If you have any queries in the meantime, please get in touch.

     

     

  • Norfolk Local Access Forum volunteer vacancies

    Dear Parishioners,

    The following email has been received from Norfolk County Council:

    I am emailing to let you know that the Norfolk Local Access Forum is seeking new members.

    The Norfolk Local Access Forum is comprised of up to 22 people covering a range of interests in countryside access in Norfolk, including walking; cycling; horse riding; landowners; conservation; other interests (including health, tourism, business, access for all, heritage, education). The Forum provides independent advice to a number of organisations including Norfolk County Council on improving access to the countryside in Norfolk.

    We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people with a passion for the outdoors with good communication skills to fill 5 volunteer vacancies on the Forum. These new members will represent the following interests areas: young people (or those who can represent young people); all abilities access; land at the water’s edge (anglers, boaters, swimmers); BME; health and wellbeing.

    Further information and a link to the online recruitment form can be found here: www.norfolk.gov.uk/nlaf

    If you have any queries, please email nlaf@norfolk.gov.uk or contact 0344 800 8020

    The closing date for applications is 21st June 2021

    https://twitter.com/NorfolkLAF/status/1390616169523056640?s=20

  • Community Update – COVID-19 – 12th May 2021

    Click here to view the latest update from Norfolk Constabulary.

  • ** Annual Parish Meeting – POSTPONED **

    Please be aware that the Annual Parish Meeting of Keswick and Intwood has been postponed.

    Originally organised for Wednesday 12th May 2021, the meeting has had to be postponed due to the legislation that has allowed Councils to meeting virtually via online platforms coming to an end as of the 6th May.

    In order for the Council to ensure that the in-person meeting is conducted in a safe manner, mitigating the risk of transmission of COVID-19 for all attendees, the Council is looking in to holding the meeting later in May, once the necessary risk assessments have been conducted.

    An update will be posted here as soon as possible to inform parishioners of the meeting date, time and location.

    We hope to be able to see you all again soon.

    Sam Henry

    Parish Clerk

  • River Yare Maintenance Fact Sheet 2021/22

    Click here for the Environment Agency’s planned activities for the 21/22 financial year.

    All their planned activities and updates will be published on www.gov.uk and can be found by searching for “river and coastal maintenance programmes”.

  • NHS Norfolk and Waveney – COVID-19 update – 14th April 2021

    Click here for the latest update from the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney on their efforts against COVID-19.

  • Community Update – COVID-19 – 16th April 2021

    Click here to view the latest update from Norfolk Constabulary.

  • South Norfolk Bin Calendars

    South Norfolk District Council has decided that hard copy bin calendars will no longer be provided to individual residents for a number of reasons.  In the main, collection dates have not changed so calendars are not needed, there is a cost both in terms of printing, and also resource in terms of delivery and there is a general move to more information being on line which also means that any changes can instantly be amended.

    To keep informed about waste collection dates, use the customer account functionality on the South Norfolk Council website.  Once a resident is registered or logs into their respective property, their next waste collection dates are displayed for rubbish, recycling and garden waste (if they subscribe) but they also have the option to print their individual bin calendar directly from the webpage. The utilisation of live data also provides a contingency if any of the waste services are affected by bad weather during the Winter period to update residents on any potential collections date changes.

    If anyone does not have access to the internet, they can call the Depot’s customer care team on 01508 533830 to confirm their collection dates or have a printed calendar sent to their property.

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  • Outline Planning Application 2017/2794. Conditions 16 and 17 Traffic Management Low Road, Keswick.

    A Plan has been deposited with NCC (Highways) by Create Consulting on behalf of the Developer, Apex, to discharge Condition 16 of Planning Application 2017/2794 for the Low Road Traffic Management Scheme.
    The Plan is available to view on the Parish Website, Parish Facebook page and the Keswick Hall Facebook page.  It will also be displayed on the Parish Council notice boards.
    The Parish Council broadly supports the Plan.  There are points on which the Council still needs clarification; but if residents have any comments they can be emailed to: keswick.intwood@gmail.com  Email addresses will be retained for possible future contact about developments.

  • Reading Room Occupation.

    Parish Councillors have decided that the Reading Room must remain closed for a further period during the current Covid 19 restrictions.  The situation will be kept under review in  October during which time minor refurbishment activities will be finished.  In the meantime, the building is being kept in readiness to allow reopening as soon as circumstances permit.

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  • In need of Help?

    South Norfolk Help Hub

    Everybody needs a bit of extra support from time to time and the Help Hub makes sure people get that help as soon as possible, if they begin to experience difficulties.

    Getting help early can stop problems from getting worse. It might be only a small problem, like a broken washing machine or feeling a little isolated, but if it’s difficult to find a solution straightaway a small problem can grow and lead to more worries.

    The Help Hub is a partnership between organisations that support people in South Norfolk. It can offer practical support, advice and guidance to get you back on track.

    How to get help

  • Annual Governance and Accountability Review (AGAR) 2018-19

    The Documents required to be published in accordance with the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities are reproduced in the Parish Documents section of the website.

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