The Glaven Valley Benefice
District Councillor's Notebook
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The Glaven Valley BeneficeDistrict Councillor's Notebook |
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John Denham, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has announced that as a result of the Local Government Review in Norfolk, Norwich is to become a single unitary authority within the existing boundaries. The rest of the County will keep the local government structure as it is now.
However, this decision is now being challenged by the District Councils on the basis of lack of consultation. To date, the whole lengthy exercise has cost huge sums of money for what is a controversial and largely unwanted reorganisation.
The NN Community Partnership's Annual Conference was held on 9th February. Presentations included: Wells for the Future; Affordable Housing - Victory Housing Trust; Business Forum -Tourism and Agricultural Roundtables; Coastal Planner/Coastal Pathfinder Project - emphasising the possibility of assistance for businesses affected by coastal change. The Chief Executive of NNDC had hoped to bring the final decision concerning the Unitary proposals for the county and he emphasised that this, of course, has a great bearing on the finances of future planning.
The NN Area Museums Committee discussed the merging of the NN District and Great Yarmouth Borough Area Museums' Teams, as a way of maintaining standards yet delivering savings and efficiencies. The NN museum leaflet for 2010 will be available for Easter and will detail the full programme of events for all, starting with children's art workshops - Easter Rabbits, Crafty Crabs! cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk.
The Shoreline Management Plan co-ordinated by the Environment Agency is now being finalised for approval after the consultation period. Your Benefits Your Rights - the Benefits Help and Advice Team is at the Cromer Office.
North Norfolk District Council is working to Keep Norfolk Local. For more information visit www.keepnorfolklocal.com
Councillor Lindsay Brettle, Glaven Valley Ward