News and Events

Road Closure – Alpington – Reeders Lane – 10-18th April 2025

Burgate Lane in Alpington will be closed 10-18th April 2025 to facilitate the installation of a new fibre network.

From the official notice:
…affecting the U7673 Reeders Lane from its junction with U76372 Wheel Road for 220m southwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Alpington to facilitate new fibre network installation works for Building Digital UK, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 10th to 18th April 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 30th May 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates…

Public consultation event – extension to existing solar farm – 2nd Apr 4-7pm – Alpington village hall

The Parish Council has just this afternoon been sent details of a public consultation event on Weds 2nd April 4pm – 7pm at Alpington village hall, in regard to an extension to the existing solar farm.

Unfortunately for some, the booked event next week may be too short notice. We have passed on the details immediately. Please see the attached website and share with friends and neighbours who may not see this post in time.

This event is your opportunity to view and comment on the proposals, prior to their planning application submission.

There are further details here including a map of the expanded area.

Brooke & District Tennis Club

Anyone for Tennis?

Brooke & District Tennis Club is a friendly, local club – just under two miles away from Alpington School!

There are lots of plans for members for the year ahead:

  • three social tennis sessions per week (which cater for all abilities)
  • five competitive men’s and ladies’ teams
  • a comprehensive programme of tennis coaching available for adults and juniors alike
  • some fun tournaments and competitions

To find out more about our membership packages just hover over the QR code on the flyer below with your phone camera and/or visit our website.

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/brookedistricttennisclub

Tennis is a fantastic way to keep active, enjoy the sunshine and meet new people. Why not dust off that racket and give it a try this year?

Hazardous waste disposal dates and locations in April and May 2025

More household hazardous waste days to be held at Norfolk’s recycling centres

As part of the Norfolk County Council budget for the upcoming year, additional household hazardous waste events will be held across the county. These events will take place at seven recycling centres this spring, supplementing the usual autumn events.

The free events will be held throughout April and May 2025, and residents must use the recycling centre booking system to attend. Bookings will open one week before each event.

These events are exclusively for residents disposing of hazardous household waste. They are not open to businesses, groups, or other organisations. If residents do not have hazardous waste to dispose of, they will be directed to an alternative site, as the events are expected to be in high demand.

The spring hazardous waste events will be held on the following dates:

4 and 5 April at King’s Lynn
11 and 12 April at Dereham
25 and 26 April at Thetford
2 and 3 May at Norwich North
9 and 10 May at Hempton
16 and 17 May at Caister
23 and 24 May at Norwich South
Please note, there will be no hazardous waste events over the Easter weekend.

A list of acceptable items for disposal at the hazardous waste days can be found here: www.norfolk.gov.uk/hazardouswaste

Road Closure – Alpington – Burgate Lane – 31st March to 11th April 2025

Burgate Lane in Alpington will be closed from 31st March to 11th April 2025 to facilitate the installation of a new fibre network.

From the official notice: …affecting the U76372 Burgate Lane from its junction with U76373 Reeders Lane for 655m north westwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Alpington to facilitate installation of new fibre network for BDUK, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 31st March to 11th April 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 23rd May 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates…

Consultation currently open on Norfolk and Suffolk Devolution Proposal

A message passed on from the Parish Council from the leader of South Norfolk Council, regarding the proposal to create a Combined Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk. A consultation is open now at the link provided, if you want to have a say.

Norfolk and Suffolk have been placed on the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP), following a request from both County Councils to join the programme and delay their County elections in 2025. The DPP is for areas wishing to pursue establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority (also known as a Combined Authority). This will be with a view to inaugural mayoral elections in May 2026.

Government have recently released a consultation on the proposed establishment of a Mayoral Combined Authority across Norfolk and Suffolk. For context, the proposed Combined Authority will led by a Mayor, with Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council having constituent and voting seats (district councils will not have a constituent seat). Devolved power and funding would be passed to the Combined Authority who will make decisions for Norfolk and Suffolk on topics such as strategic transport, housing, growth and the environment.

Make sure you have your say – follow this link to submit your thoughts to Government. This closes on 13 April.

Daniel Elmer

Leader of South Norfolk Council