The Glaven Valley Benefice

District Councillor's Notebook

The draft strategy and questionnaire for the New Housing Strategy for North Norfolk will be sent out by the end of July to all Parish and Town Councils. Comments by 30th September.

The Site Specific Proposals and Re-Use of Rural Buildings as Dwellings Development Plans have been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. This will take place at Cromer for three weeks commencing 20th July.

The Cabinet has discussed the final North Norfolk (Hunstanton to Kelling) Shoreline Management Plan as well as proposals to upgrade the Marston Quay Conveniences. These items will now be submitted to Full Council.

The Wells Safer Neighbourhood Team, supported by Blakeney Parish Council and the Environment Team at NNDC, are running a Blakeney Dog Fun Day! at Blakeney Pastures on Sunday 22nd August from 12 - 3 p.m. All are welcome! This also gives the opportunity to stress the need to 'Scoop the Poop!' in our neighbourhoods and environment. There are suggestions of great ways to explore, enjoy and help look after the countryside with your dog. Leaflets from the National Trust 'Walking your dog on Blakeney National Nature Reserve give a guide and map welcoming responsible dog owners and detailing restricted areas to limit the disturbance to birds - especially when nesting. I did attend out Area Forum Meeting in Fakenham. It was poorly attended and was therefore of limited value.

Finally, Green Build 2010 wilt be at Felbrigg Pat over the weekend of 11th 12th September - Green Build Green Lifestyle Green Council.

Councillor Lindsay Brettle, Glaven Valley Ward