District Elections and Town/Parish Elections – 4th May 2023
Below are the notices for the Broadland and South Norfolk District Council Elections and the Town and Parish Elections taking place on the 4th May 2023. Three documents are presented:
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Notices of District Elections and Town/Parish Elections – 4th May 2023
Below are the notices for the Broadland and South Norfolk District Council Elections and the Town and Parish Elections taking place on the 4th May 2023. Three documents are presented:
Town and Parish Council Briefing
Notice of Elections for Town/Parish Councillors
Notice of Elections for District Councillors
Devolution for Norfolk
Overview
Norfolk County Council and the Government have agreed, in principle, a new County Deal, to transfer funding and powers to Norfolk – a process known as devolution. This provides a unique and exciting opportunity to unlock significant funding and for decisions currently made in Whitehall to be made in Norfolk, for Norfolk.
Under a County Deal, Norfolk would benefit from a new Government investment fund including £20m per year over the next 30 years, and an additional £12.9m during the current Spending Review period (2024-25). In addition to the investment fund, Norfolk would also get control of the Adult Education Budget (just over £10m in 2022/23) and an un-ringfenced Transport and Maintenance Budget (approximately £40m per year). There would also be a county council leader, directly elected by the public and with no additional bureaucracy or changes to councils.
This Deal represents a real opportunity to unlock Norfolk’s potential, for the county take control of its own destiny and shape its own future, and to have a stronger voice nationally. If our Deal went ahead, we would have powers and finance to invest in areas such as better transport, skills, job opportunities, housing, and regeneration.
This could be just the start of further powers being devolved to Norfolk. Some examples of additional powers and responsibilities devolved in other areas of the country include greater powers over the NHS and social care and controls over the number of holiday homes in coastal areas. Therefore, it is important to hear your views about this Deal and your ideas about priorities for Norfolk.
Discussion events are being held around the county from February 16th.
Norfolk County Deal event: Diss Library (Daytime Session)
From 10 Mar 2023 at 10:00 to 10 Mar 2023 at 12:00
Norfolk County Deal event: Diss Library (Evening Session)
From 10 Mar 2023 at 16:00 to 10 Mar 2023 at 18:00
Devolution for Norfolk
Overview
Norfolk County Council and the Government have agreed, in principle, a new County Deal, to transfer funding and powers to Norfolk – a process known as devolution. This provides a unique and exciting opportunity to unlock significant funding and for decisions currently made in Whitehall to be made in Norfolk, for Norfolk.
Under a County Deal, Norfolk would benefit from a new Government investment fund including £20m per year over the next 30 years, and an additional £12.9m during the current Spending Review period (2024-25). In addition to the investment fund, Norfolk would also get control of the Adult Education Budget (just over £10m in 2022/23) and an un-ringfenced Transport and Maintenance Budget (approximately £40m per year). There would also be a county council leader, directly elected by the public and with no additional bureaucracy or changes to councils.
This Deal represents a real opportunity to unlock Norfolk’s potential, for the county take control of its own destiny and shape its own future, and to have a stronger voice nationally. If our Deal went ahead, we would have powers and finance to invest in areas such as better transport, skills, job opportunities, housing, and regeneration.
This could be just the start of further powers being devolved to Norfolk. Some examples of additional powers and responsibilities devolved in other areas of the country include greater powers over the NHS and social care and controls over the number of holiday homes in coastal areas. Therefore, it is important to hear your views about this Deal and your ideas about priorities for Norfolk.
Discussion events are being held around the county from February 16th.
Norfolk County Deal event: Diss Library (Daytime Session)
From 10 Mar 2023 at 10:00 to 10 Mar 2023 at 12:00
Norfolk County Deal event: Diss Library (Evening Session)
From 10 Mar 2023 at 16:00 to 10 Mar 2023 at 18:00
Meeting Notes – South Norfolk Village Clusters Consultation Meeting
NOTES ON VILLAGE CLUSTERS OPEN MEETING 27th FEBRUARY 2023
As Chair of the PC Dr McMurray outlined the background to the current stage of the consultation and explained how representations of objections could be made. She made it clear that representations to the council about the plan could only be regarding the properness of the procedure – if it is legally compliant, if it is sound and if it complies with the duty to co-operate.
When asked about engaging a lawyer Dr McMurray said it would be too expensive and would probably serve no purpose.
Despite the consultation being about the properness of the procedure many views about the problems with site were expressed – extra traffic, pressure on the oversubscribed school, school parking and the already existing dangers, the width of the road and the junction with the A1066. Dr McMurray was unable to answer the question that if the site had been described as level and it was not that would constitute a legal failing. She suggested that people make any comments they chose to.
She was unable to say at this time when development might start but made it clear that it would have to go through the normal planning process before it did.
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort hope the Coronation Weekend will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities across the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Their Majesties are looking forward to marking the occasion with the public throughout 2023.
The Coronation Big Lunch – The Eden Project will be making available information packs full of ideas, inspiration, top tips and the practical bits to help get your Coronation celebration started. Further details for event organisers can be found here: https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunch. Your Local Authority will be able to advise on the process for requesting road closures.
The National Lottery Community Fund – The fund is supporting communities across the UK to come together to mark the Coronation. Funding of up to £10,000 is available for Coronation related events and activities via the National Lottery Awards for All programme. The programme does not have a deadline, but it can take up to twelve weeks from the date of application submission for successful groups to receive funding. In other words, applications for events around the Coronation weekend would need to be made without delay. The funding criteria terms and conditions can be found at: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-england
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