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A plethora of Roadworks!– See below for a roadworks notification for dressing / repairs to 29 different Norfolk roads between May and August this year, perhaps even filling in some of the notorious potholes that has seen me have no less than 5 punctures / new tyres over the last 16 months!!!
Warning, this isn’t a list for the faint-hearted, but to be fair, there aren’t any specifically in Shotesham, but there are a few in neighbouring places (Poringland, Hempnall, Woodton, Brooke etc) which may affect your daily commute or travel around South Norfolk, and are very likely to lead to more traffic through Shotesham from speeding rat runners (other types of passers trough are available).
Anyway, if you’ve got a spare hour, have a glance through and see if any are going to directly affect you and you may be able to stay out of their way!
Surface Dressing – South Area STRO14449 – PT
This isn’t a joke btw, sorry
Another one! which may or not be short? Poringland STRO14909 PT
And Shotesham Ford closure extended til February 2027…and here’s the proof!
Shotesham STRO11106 DfT Extension Notice
Please find attached above a link to the notice advertised in the EDP on Friday 24th July 2026 which sets out that the Secretary of State for Transport has approved the continuing in the Order prohibiting the use by vehicles of C194 Mill Lane from its junction with A140 Ipswich Road for 1275 metres eastwards in the Parish of Shotesham to the 1st February 2027.
Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the South Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk
Kind regards,
Matthew Barnett
Solicitor (Planning)
Mailing Address: nplaw, Chief Executive’s Office, South Wing, County Hall, Ground Floor, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH
Tel: 01603 223153
Email: matthew.barnett@norfolk.gov.uk
But, to cheer you up a bit…
Not in Shotesham but, in obviously a similarly gorgeous village in Derbyshire – Stoney Middleton, where one of our residents’ son lives, they have a custom of ‘dressing’ their wells (some well dressed wells you could say!), and here’s a photo of a lovely one, whose central figure particularly is close to Shotesham hearts.
Not only is it extremely pretty, but I’m assured that it’s all done with flower petals! Unfortunately I was unable to save a bigger version to put here so if, as I did, you have difficulty reading the lines, a double click on the photo should give you a separate image which can then be enlarged (tho’ not saved, well not by me anyway ). Lovely! k
The DIARY – Click here
Shotesham’s Warm Welcome meeting monthly for the Summer, Thursdays from 2-4pm at Grove Farm, first mtg will be on Thursday 25th June, and then the last Thursday each month until October. Open to everyone, monthly info in Contact.
Walking Group has a formal walk once a month on the first Sunday, next outing will be on 6th September, meeting at 10.15am at The Trinity. There is a What’sApp contact group which can be accessed by contacting Ken Munro by WhatsApp on 07880801674
TABLE TENNIS – Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.00pm, through December and January. The club welcomes members of all ages and abilities, both male and female. If you are interested please come along to The Trinity Hall on 2nd October at 6.30pm, or for more information please call David Howes 01508 558458 or 07775 698799
Shotesham yoga – yoga continues on a weekly basis from 18.30 – 19.30 on Wednesdays during school term time which can be found here – www.norfolk.gov/schooltermdates . Next block advertised soon. Enquiries via our very own Shotesham Yoga teacher, Kendra –kendracollier0@gmail.com or 07748009411
Shotesham Screen – will be back with another eclectic movie mix from September.
The mid-summer picnic at St. Martins was enjoyed by many. Little did we know how long the heat was going to last!! Many thanks to Mike Knight for his wonderful music and to Jon Nott for lighting the beacon – always a splendid sight.
The football evening at the end of July wasn’t very well attended – perhaps folks were footballed out after this years World Cup. Those that went had a great evening and particularly enjoyed the 60s snacks. Thanks to Tom for organising it all.
12th September – The End of the Summer Party – 6.30 onwards at the Playing field. Music by Mike Knights and dancing. Bring your own picnic and drinks. Because of the on-going very dry weather we have decided against a BBQ due to the fire risk. (Small cash donations would be great to help cover the costs.)
October – to be arranged – please check village email and website for update
Other Info
Latest East Pye Update –
Anyone who registered with the Planning Inspectorate will by now have received a Rule 6 letter which gives the details of the upcoming meetings to be held at Dunston Hall.
If you wish to attend any of the these days you will need to register either as an observer or if you wish to speak on the Event Registration Form by September 1st.
All meetings can be viewed via a livestream or as a recording – access to this will be on the project webpage of the Planning Inspectorate.
All the details of how you register are in the Rule 6 letter. It is important to read the letter to understand fully the procedure of the meetings.
The Inspectorate are inviting written submissions about how the application should be examined – in particular
1. Consider changes that need to be made to the draft examination timetable set out in Annex D
2. Comments about the arrangements for future examination hearing.
3. Requests to be heard orally at the preliminary meeting and/or attend the venue in person
4. Requests to speak at Open Floor hearing 1 on 15th September (pm) and/or attend the venue in person
5. Requests to participate in Issue Specific hearing 1 on 16 and 17th September and/or attend the venue in person
6. Comments on Relevant Representations
7. Suggested locations for Examining Authority site inspections (including justification)
Written submissions need to be submitted by September 1st – (Procedural Deadline A) or via ‘Have your say” page on the project website.
Tuesday 15th September 9.30 registration for 10.00 am start (should finish around 1.00 p.The initial meeting is not an opportunity to give your views about what you like or don’t like about the application but is being held to discuss the arrangements for the examination of the application. It will focus on the arrangements for the examination of the application only and set out the timetable.
Open floor Meeting
Tuesday September 15th. 2.00 pm
Wednesday September 16th 10.00 am
Issue Specific Hearing – on the scope of the proposed development, site selection and the draft Development Consent Order
Wednesday 16th September 2.00 pm
Thursday 17th September 10.00 am
I realise this all looks rather complicated but there is tons of detail in the Rule 6 letter that I have attempted to simplify. The main thing is that if you wish to attend you must register online by September 1st . Any questions please contact me and I will attempt to answer them – judieharrison52@aol.com
Link to video played at CPRE exhibition on 20/11/25…a depressing watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHT5bsVHj18
A number of protest gatherings and walks are being held, here’s some photos and news reports –
Shotesham hits the BBC….https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clynjek4pdzo
And for those who subscribe, here’s an EDP report….. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25013035.100-people-protest-east-pye-solar-farm/
…And in Joys Loke….
Courtesy of Tom Higgin
St Martins Church looking good – also see video at St Martin’s Church sub menu via Churches and the PCC heading above – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfP1tx642g (copy and paste link)
Despite all the apparent awareness, people are still looking to take advantage of any weaknesses. As always, please keep an eye out for any unusual activity, DO NOT give out any private or secure info over the telephone, and remember that if you spot anything suspicious the police can be contacted by phoning 101.
SCAM AWARE! – A number of new scams have been notified by Norfolk Association of Local Councils, some of which I certainly haven’t heard of before and are well worth checking out – click on this link for details – https://mailchi.mp/52e6f8561225/scams-dont-get-fooled-again?e=7f9e357c98
Community information….
Hints and Tips for correct recycling – click here What goes in your recycling bin. 2023
Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register is in place to help lots of people with different needs and is completely free, click here for more info
Local Council ‘stuff’ –
Message from South Norfolk Council on 2 Unitary Norfolk
Dear All, we wanted to share an important update regarding the submission of South Norfolk Council’s Unitary Proposal, at Full Council on 24 September it was agreed to submit to government the case for a 2 Unitary Norfolk. You can find all the relevant details and information by clicking on the link below – or see here
Agenda for South Norfolk Council on Wednesday, 24th September, 2025, 7.00 pm – South Norfolk and Broadland
Emma Hodds
Chief of Staff & Monitoring Officer
t 01508 533791 e emma.hodds@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Norfolk Citizens Advice have launched a new initiative to assist individuals in need – Grants for Individuals in need database. The database is funded as part of the Coordinated Community Support Programme and is open access on the Norfolk Citizens Advice website.
- Brief information on how to use the database
- A short video demonstration
- A tips document on maximising successful applications with hints and tips from grant organisation trustees
- A feedback link to report out of date information, suggest organisations to include, or just give feedback on your experience of using the database
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital’s ‘Settle in Services’ are looking for dedicated volunteers who wish to give something back to their local community. Volunteers meet patients on their day of discharge from hospital to help settle them back in to their own environment. Click here for more information
For assistance with power cuts, please click this link from UK Power Networks
Thinking Fuel – If you feel you may be paying too much for your oil, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) have a scheme that may assist. Click here to see how you might save and here to see how it works, or go directly to the CAN website for more details.
Our local police officers are – Beat Manager, PC Tom Goodrum and Engagement Officer, Arvi Bhogal, They can be contacted by dialling 111 and asking for Poringland Police Station
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