Parish Council
Will
future development in North Norfolk affect you?
North Norfolk District
Council has been preparing two new plans to guide future development
in North Norfolk and you may recall that last Autumn we consulted on
the ‘Preferred Options’ Core Strategy and Site Specific
Proposals. After considering the comments made we have now produced
the ‘Submission’ Core Strategy which, on submission to the
Secretary of State, will be subject to another six week period of public
consultation and then an independent examination.
From
midday 18 June to midday 30 July the Independent Inspector will be seeking
your views on the ‘Submission’ Core Strategy.
Click
here to read the Consultation Article
What
is the Parish Council?
Parish and Town Councils are the most local level of government in the
England. They are independent bodies and have responsibility for:
• Representing all residents in the parish.
• Running local services that may include: allotments, cemeteries,
community buildings, recreation and play areas, seating, bus shelters,
litter bins and local transport schemes.
• Commenting on planning applications and long-term development
issues.
• Collecting money for their budget through the ‘precept’
as part of council tax. Each parish council has the power to set it’s
own budget according to their plans for the year and therefore can decide
what the precept level should be to provide the required funding.
• And also have wide-ranging powers to become involved in further
activities that contribute towards the improvement of the environment
and quality of life in the parish.
Who
are the Parish Councillors?
All parish councillors are local residents who have volunteered; they
have then either been elected by the public or the parish council; they
are unpaid and serve a four year term. The parish clerk is a paid position
that deals with the parish council’s administration.
How
can I get involved?
The next elections are being held on 3rd May 2007, at the same time
as the district council elections therefore any election costs will
be less than a ‘stand-alone’ election. Any interested resident
can decide to stand as a parish councillor, you do not need to have
experience of local government and do not need to have or state a political
allegiance. You do need to be nominated by two other parish residents
and submit a nomination form to your district council by noon, 4th April
2007.
If you don’t want to become a parish councillor but are still
interested in what is going on in your local area - any member of the
public can attend parish council meetings, including the parish council’s
annual meeting. Most parish councils provide an opportunity for members
of the public to ask questions of the parish council or comment on parish
matters.
How
can I find out more?
• Have a look at the National Association of Local Councils website
www.nalc.gov.uk
• Contact the Norfolk County Association of Parish and Town Councils
on 01603 664869 or
e-mail enquiries@ncaptc.gov.uk
• Contact your parish clerk: clerk@worstead.co.uk
WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL NOTICES
Every Action Counts
'Every Action Counts' encompasses the five themes of
Save Energy, Travel Wisely, Shop Ethically, Save our Resources and Care
for your Area.
Download
the PDF Pack
Visit the Every Action Counts Website
Letter from Heinz about the traffic
Affordable housing in Worstead Meeting - Click Here
Agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting 29th April 2008
The Annual Meeting
of the Parish will be held on
Tuesday 29 April in the Club Room of the QEH Hall
with Mark Ashcroft speaking about the Parish Plan
Contact Worstead
Parish Council Clerk:
Johanna Gardner, Westwick Road, Worstead
Tel: 01692 536381 or email to clerk@worstead.co.uk
Minutes
from previous Meetings