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2021 and 2020 News
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December 2021
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Broads Briefing December 2021
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Broads Briefing December 2021 (link to external website)
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Suffolk On Board
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Bus times over the festive period (link to external website)
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Gull Wing Update
2021 Year End Newsletter (link to external website)
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Help to stop the spread of Covid
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Rules Changing December 2021
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Covid-19 vaccination and booster information
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Vaccination and booster information
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November 2021
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The NHS vaccination bus is coming to Lowestoft on
Friday 19 November 2021 9am to 4pm
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Further details con this poster
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East Suffolk Council Draft Sustainable Construction Supplementary Planning Document, Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document and Draft Cycling and Walking Strategy
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East Suffolk Council is in the process of preparing a new Sustainable Construction Supplementary Planning Document and a new Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document which will provide guidance to support the Council's planning policies on these matters.
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Draft Sustainable Construction Supplementary Planning Document (link to external website)
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Draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (link to external website)
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Consultation period for the two above documents 1 November 2021 to 13 December 2021.
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East Suffolk Council is also preparing a Cycling and Walking Strategy, which identifies potential cycling and walking infrastructure opportunities across the district.
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Draft Cycling and Walking Strategy (link to external website)
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Consultation period for the draft cycling strategy is 1 November 2021 to 10 January 2022.
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Keeping well this winter
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Information on how to keep well this winter
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October 2021
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County Councillor Keith Robinson October 2021 Monthly Newsletter
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Gull Wing Update
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Update October 2021 (link to external website)
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Oulton Neighbourhood Plan
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Oulton Parish Council for the last 17 months have been working with the wider community to develop a neighbourhood plan. This plan will shape our Parish for the next 15 years. We have worked with the community and independent agencies to develop our own planning policies and community action plans. Once our Neighbourhood Plan has been adopted by East Suffolk Council (by way of a referendum with the residents), it will influence planning applications and help shape how our Parish develops whilst retaining our wonderful rural ambiance. Councillors on the Parish regard our area as a unique place to live & work and will help maintain this for future generations.
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We are currently consulting on the pre-submission (Regulation 14) draft of our Neighbourhood Plan, inviting your feedback on the draft policies prior to finalising it for submission to East Suffolk Council and the Broads Authority.
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We will be having an 'open event' at the Oulton Community Centre on Saturday 16 October 11 am - 5 pm where Councillors of the Parish will be available to go through the workings of this document by way of displays and one to one talks if required. Views assessment document and Heritage assets will be on display. These locations were chosen by you, the community, after consultation and were agreed worth preserving.
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Oulton Neighbourhood Plan consultation in line with Regulation 14 runs for a period of 8 weeks from 1 October 2021 to 26 November 2021.
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies:-
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Pre-submission Draft September 2021
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Local Green Spaces Assessment September 2021
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Non-Designated Heritage Assets Assessment September 2021
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All responses to this consultation must be received via the online questionnaire (link is below) or in writing to Oulton Parish Council, prior to the end of the consultation period for them to be considered when finalising the plan. The online questionnaire asks you specifically about the Neighbourhood Plan policies and the extent to which you agree with them, it includes the policies and relevant maps.
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Oulton Neighbourhood Plan Survey Link
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A copy of the Neighbourhood Plan policy documents will be available in the Lounge at Oulton Community Centre (during normal opening times).
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If you would prefer a printed copy please contact Carla Petersen, on 01502 730166 or email clerkoultonparishsuffolk@hotmail.co.uk who will gladly print a copy and arrange delivery or collection.
September 2021
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County Councillor Keith Robinson September 2021 Monthly Parish Newsletter
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Gull Wing Update September 2021
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Update September 2021 (link to external website)
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The Oulton Messenger Newsletter Issue 3
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The very latest issue of the Oulton Messenger has been hand delivered to houses and businesses in Oulton. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and would very much welcome any feedback.
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Oulton Messenger Newsletter Issue 3
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Macmillan Coffee Morning in Oulton Community Centre on Friday 1 October 2021 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
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You are all most welcome to come along and attend this event to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. A raffle will be held on the day. If you would like to help out with this event please contact Carla. Donations for the raffle would be most welcome and can be handed in at Oulton Community Centre. We look forward to seeing you on the day.
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Upcoming works - B1375 Corton/Blundeston and Oulton - 20 Sept 2021 to 24 September 2021
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Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out surface dressing associated works along B1375 Corton/Blundeston and Oulton, as detailed below. The works are programmed to take place between 20 and 24 September 2021, between 9.30am and 3pm each day. The roads will be closed for the duration to ensure that we can carry out our works safely.
Phase 1 -
B1375 Gorleston Road, Corton
B1375 Rackham’s Corner, Blundeston
Diversion - A47, A1117, B1074, B1375 and vice versa.
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B1375 Parkhill, Oulton
B1375 Parkhill, Corton
B1375 Oulton Road, Blundeston
Diversion - B1375, A47, A1117, B1074, B1375 and vice versa.
Suffolk Highways plan roadworks in advance, and schedule extra days to allow for bad weather or other delays beyond their control. If they need to make major changes to work dates, they will update the information signs on site.
A plan showing the diversion route for these works is below. When Suffolk Highways close the road and put a diversion in place, the route needs to be accessible to vehicles of all shapes and sizes. They make diversions as clear as possible by placing appropriate signing along the route. The latest updates on our works can be found on our website at "Temporary road closures for Suffolk Highways roadworks” and on One.Network website.
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Road closure map (Phase 2)
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Councillor Keith Robinson August 2021 Newsletter
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August 2021
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The Framlingham Country Show 21 & 22 August 2021
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Framlingham Country Show details
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Broads Briefing August 2021
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Broads Briefing August 2021 (link to external website)
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Councillor Keith Robinson July 2021 Newsletter
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July 2021
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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor Oulton Parish Council
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Due to the resignation of Councillor Jack Green a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if ten electors for the parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer not later than 12 August 2021.
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Notice of Vacancy
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Message Cascaders - Stage 4 of the Easing of Lockdown
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Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Order
(Oulton footpaths nos 7(part) and 8(part) public path diversion order 2021
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Fallowfields - Road Closure 26th - 30th July 2021
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Diversion will be in place via Tubby Walk, bollards to temporarily be removed.
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Diversion as follows:
Turn right onto Park Meadows
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Millennium Way/A1117
Turn right onto Somerleyton Rd/B1074
Turn right onto Oulton Rd North
Turn right onto Tubby Walk
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St. Michael's Church, Oulton, Suffolk. Bell ringers marked 73 years of the NHS 5th July 2021 at 8pm
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Yes... a small leap for mankind, but a giant footstep for those of us in Oulton Parish Council!
Many thanks to the perseverance of our IT guy, Cllr Tony Knights who manages to put out vision into reality.
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Bell ringing video (link to external website)
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Oulton Parish Council meeting 6 July 2021
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Due to unforeseen circumstances the Parish Council meeting will be held via Zoom. Many apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.
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Zoom log in details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89219826188?pwd=L24xMlpFNWx4RzdKVi9mQ2FCbGdQQT09
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Meeting ID: 892 1982 6188
Passcode: 896358
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Gull Wing Update 2021
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Gull Wing Update 2021 (link to external website)
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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor Oulton Parish Council
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Due to the failure to accept office of Steven Springford, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if ten electors for the parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer not later than 22 July 2021.
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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor Oulton Parish Council
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Due to the resignation of Councillor Michael Shaw a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if ten electors for the parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the Returning Officer not later than 22 July 2021.
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June 2021
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Proposed Residential Planning Policy WLP2.14 - Land North of Union Lane, Oulton
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This is undeveloped land on Parkhill and part of the site of the former Lothingland Hospital and burial grounds. Allocated for a residential development of approximately 150 dwellings. The site will be developed at a density of approximately 30 dwellings per hectare (2.471 acres) Vehicular access to be off Parkhill with an additional pedestrian and cycle access provided on to Union Lane.
Oulton Parish Council held a consultation event on Saturday 5 June 2021 in Oulton Community Centre. The event was very well attended. Oulton Parish Council listened to residents concerns and comments and compiled their response below.
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Oulton Parish Council response submitted to East Suffolk Council
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East Suffolk Council list of responses to residential brief (link to external website)
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Gull Wing Update - Piling Works Commencement
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Gull Wing Update (link to external website)
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Woods Meadow Country Park Management Plan 2020-2024
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Gull Wing June 2021 Update
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June 2021 Update (link to external website)
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May 2021
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I've had my first vaccine, what should I do now?
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Suffolk Highways - Upcoming works - B1375 Corton/Blundeston and Oulton - 9 June 2021
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Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out pre surface dressing road repairs along B1375 Corton/Blundeston and Oulton, as detailed below. The works are programmed to take place between 9 and 11 June 2021, between 7am and 5pm each day. The roads will be closed for the duration to ensure that they can carry out our works safely.
Phase 1 -
B1375 Gorleston Road, Corton
B1375 Rackham’s Corner, Blundeston
Diversion - A47, A1117, B1074, B1375 and vice versa.
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Map (phase 1)
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Phase 2 -
B1375 Parkhill, Oulton
B1375 Parkhill, Corton
B1375 Oulton Road, Blundeston
Diversion - B1375, A47, A1117, B1074, B1375 and vice versa.
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Map (phase 2)
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Your Community Needs You
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If you are passionate about your local area and interested in making a difference, then being a parish councillor could be the ideal position for you.
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Oulton Parish Council has a councillor vacancy which can be filled by co-option. If you are interested in becoming a councillor please contact the Parish Clerk. Further details can be found on the notice below. Closing date for application is 25 June 2021 and all applications will be considered at the Oulton Parish Council meeting on 6 July 2021.
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Notice of Parish Councillor Vacancy
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East Suffolk Council Information Leaflet (link to external website)
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Notice of Uncontested Election - Election of Parish Councillor for Oulton West Parish Ward
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Notice of Uncontested Election Result
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Proposed Residential Planning Policy WLP2.14 - Land North of Union Lane, Oulton
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This is undeveloped land on Parkhill and part of the site of the former Lothingland Hospital and burial grounds. Allocated for a residential development of approximately 150 dwellings. The site will be developed at a density of approximately 30 dwellings per hectare (2.471 acres) Vehicular access to be off Parkhill with an additional pedestrian and cycle access provided on to Union Lane. Oulton Parish Council are asking you to view the draft residential development brief and submit your comments online before 21st June when consultation ends, either from Oulton Parish Council website in the News & Info section or the link below: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/24fdfdf19a9d49228f7b9860a4048b25
Or at Oulton Community Centre, Saturday 5th June between 10am to 2pm where you can submit your comments to Councillors to pass onto East Suffolk Council Planning.
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The Oulton Messenger Newsletter Issue 2
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The very latest issue of the Oulton Messenger is currently being printed and will be distributed to houses and businesses in Oulton in the first week of June 2021. For those of you who are keen to read it before it is delivered it can be read by following the link below. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and would very much welcome any feedback.
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Oulton Messenger Newsletter Issue 2
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Suffolk Libraries Home Library Service
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Suffolk Libraries knows that not everyone can get to their local library, so are working to reach out to people in their own homes.
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If you know of someone who would appreciate this service in Lowestoft further details can be found on the poster below.
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Gull Wing Update Early May 2021
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Update May 2021 (link to external website)
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Notice of Election of Parish Councillor in Oulton West
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Completed nomination forms must be delivered to the Returning Officer not later than 4pm on Thursday 27 May 2021.
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How to get your COVID-19 vaccination
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Details on how to get a vaccination
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Stage 3 Easing of Lockdown Rules from 17 May 2021
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Public consultation on the Residential Development Brief for WLP2.14 Land north of Union Lane 10th May 2021 – 21st June 2021
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The link below will take you to the Story Map presentation for the Residential Development Brief, which includes supporting documents for the Supplementary Planning Document.
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Land north of Union Lane, Oulton (link to external website)
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Declaration of Result of Poll Election of County Councillors for the Oulton Division
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Home Testing for COVID-19
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Broads Briefing May 2021
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Broads Briefing May 2021 (link to external website)
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April 2021
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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
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The Councillors of Oulton Parish Council and Parishioners of Oulton would like to express their condolences at the death of HRH Prince Philip.
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As a mark of respect, the flags at East Suffolk Council offices will be flown at half-mast from 9 April 2021. An online Book of Condolence has been placed at www.suffolk.gov.uk/condolences and further information will be provided in due course on this website.
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Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations
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Election of County Councillors for Oulton Division
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Notice of Uncontested Election of Parish Councillors for Oulton West
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Notice of Uncontested Election
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Election of Police and Crime Commissioner
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Statement of persons nominated & Notice of Poll
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April’s edition of the local policing magazine
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April 2021 (link to external website)
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March 2021
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Notice of Election - Police and Crime Commissioner
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Notice of Election (Police and Crime Commissioner)
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Notice of Election - Suffolk County Council
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Notice of Election (Suffolk County Council)
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Notice of Election (Parish by-elections)
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Notice of Election (Oulton Parish)
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Lowestoft’s Gull Wing officially marks the start of construction
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The start of construction work on Lowestoft’s Gull Wing has been formally marked today (22 March 2021), despite officials not being able to host a traditional groundbreaking ceremony at the site, due to Covid lockdown restrictions.
Instead, a video featuring a range of people involved with the scheme has been released, including Jack and Hayden, former Somerleyton Primary School pupils who won the schools competition to give the Gull Wing its name.
In the video, a number of facts about the Gull Wing are revealed, such as how long it will take to open when ships need to pass underneath, and how many tonnes of concrete will be used during construction.
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Watch the video (link to external website)
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Woods Meadow Country Park Newsletter February 2021
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James Paget University Hospital Governors Inside Story Report March 2021
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Countdown to Census Day 21 March 2021
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As we approach the 21st March, the national media campaign to promote the Census is now in full swing, and many households will already have received their Census invitation or paper questionnaire.
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There will be two dedicated ‘Census Support Centres’ (CSC) in East Suffolk – one at the Marina Centre in Lowestoft which will be operated by staff from East Suffolk Customer Services, and one at the Station House in Campsea Ashe operated by the social enterprise there. They will not be open to the public at present, but can offer telephone assistance with completion of a Census form and answer general enquiries.
Marina Centre CSC: 01502 523523
Station House, Campsea Ashe CSC: 07856810828
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Census 2021 has a presence on all the major social media platforms. If you use social media you can follow and share their content so that it reaches more people.
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Further information:-
Census 2021 Engagement Leaflet (link to external website)
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Census 2021 Leaflet (link to external website)
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Census 2021 Your Questions Answered (link to external website)
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Census 2021 Data Security Leaflet (link to external website)
The Oulton Messenger Newsletter
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Welcome to our first edition of The Oulton Messenger, a new magazine for you, the residents of Oulton Parish. This is where the Parish Council can keep residents informed to events that are, or will be happening within our Parish and give an insight into the history of where we live. We also hope to garner support from local businesses who wish to advertise within the magazine. In later issues we hope to include additional pages, especially a page relating to the latest Scams to protect you from falling victim to fraud and also a Children's page.
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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
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Due to the resignation of Councillor Jane Murray, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor.
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February 2021
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Cllrs Keith Robinson & James Reeder Monthly Parish Newsletter February 2021
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Suffolk Highways - Upcoming works - B1074 Blundeston/Flixton East and Oulton
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Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out pre surface dressing road repairs along B1074 Blundeston/Flixton East and Oulton (as below). The works are programmed to take place between 8 and 12 March 2021, from 9am to 3pm each day. The roads will be closed for the duration of the works to ensure that we can carry out our works safely.
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B1074 Flixton Road, Blundeston – From Somerleyton Road to Flixton Road
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For the duration of the road closure, traffic will be diverted via B1074, A143, B1534, A47, B1375, B1074 and vice versa.
As they plan roadworks in advance, they schedule extra days to allow for bad weather or other delays beyond our control. If they need to make major changes to our work dates, we will update the information signs on site.
A plan showing the diversion route for these works is below. When they close the road and put a diversion in place, the route needs to be accessible to vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
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Later Life Community Connect
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Thanks to the support of Suffolk Community Foundation, a new support service for older people in Suffolk is starting on Monday 8th February 2021. Later Life Community Connect is a single point of access telephone support line with a “real” person at the end of the phone, between 10am – 2pm, seven days a week.
They will be offering the following:
• A “real” person answering the phone between 10am – 2pm, seven days a week to speak to any older person or anyone worried about issues around later life
• A referral system using both the Warm Handover (SIP) and other local organisations to support any needs or worries that the caller may have
• Regular and agreed follow-up calls from Later Life Community to the individual to check how they are getting on, have they heard from the other organisations, do they have any other needs?
• Regular welfare calls for older people with trained volunteers
Different from the Information & Advice Service that was previously provided by Age UK Suffolk, this is based on a person centric model, with open-ended questions and a listening ear. As we all know, often the issue or concern that is the initial prompt for the call, is not necessarily the only (or main) reason for the call. This service is about working collaboratively to ensure that the caller gets the support that is needed – and as we all know, there are many amazing organisations in the county that provide vital support for older people – its often just that there is not that single point of access, and people don’t always know where to call.
It is their intention that with time, Later Life Community will become the advocate for older people in Suffolk – something that has been missing for some months.
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Find your NHS Number
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One of the questions you are asked when you need your COVID-19 vaccination is your NHS number.
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A new service is now available to help you find your NHS number - you can access this service by clicking here (link to external website)
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You can also use this service on behalf of someone else where the name, date of birth and registered home postcode is known.
You can opt for the number to be sent to you by text, email or letter.
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Community Testing - How to get tested for COVID-19 if you cannot work from home
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Self Isolation Financial Support
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Feedback - COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
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Your help is required to provide feedback on your experiences relating to the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Further information (link to external website)
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Suffolk residents are urged to donate their spare digital devices for school children as part of a new campaign ‘IT kit for kids’
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Further information (link to external website)
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East Suffolk households asked to follow bin rules
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Have your say on open spaces in East Suffolk
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Residents, businesses and other interested parties are invited to help shape the future of open spaces across East Suffolk.
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East Suffolk Council is currently carrying out research to help shape the future of open spaces and sports facilities in the District. This includes parks, play areas, allotments, cemeteries, playing pitches (such as football, rugby, cricket, bowls and tennis) and indoor facilities (such as sports halls and swimming pools).
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As part of this, Knight, Kavanagh & Page (KKP) consultancy has been commissioned to carry out work to understand the supply and demand of open spaces and outdoor and indoor sports facilities in East Suffolk, whether managed by the public, private or voluntary sector.
Alongside this, the Council also wants to hear from residents, businesses and other interested parties what their view on the future of open spaces and outdoor and indoor sports facilities look like.
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The aim of the consultation is to identify priorities and allocate resources across council-owned and managed open spaces in the future, while at the same time conserving and enhancing them to maximise community benefit.
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Online survey (link to external website) Closing date 12 February 2021
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January 2021
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Cllrs Keith Robinson & James Reeder Monthly Parish Newsletter January 2021
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Greenprint Newsletter Winter 2020 - 2021
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Newsletter (link to external website)
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Coronavirus Vaccination Information
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Your Community Needs You
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If you are passionate about your local area and interested in making a difference, then being a parish councillor could be the ideal position for you.
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Oulton Parish Council has a councillor vacancy which can be filled by co-option. If you are interested in becoming a councillor please contact the Parish Clerk. Further details can be found on the notice below. Closing date for application is 19 February 2021 and all applications will be considered at the Oulton Parish Council meeting on 2 March 2021.
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Notice of Parish Councillor Vacancy
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East Suffolk Council Information Leaflet (link to external website)
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Lockdown Rules January 2021
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North of Lowestoft Garden Village - Notice of Public Exhibition
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Suffolk County Council (Corporate Property) invites you to view their virtual public exhibition regarding the production of a Masterplan that will guide future development of land known as the North of Lowestoft Garden Village.
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The consultation commences on 4 January 2021 and runs for a period of 6 weeks until 15 February 2021.
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Further details (link to external website)
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December 2020
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Cllrs Keith Robinson & James Reeder Monthly Parish Newsletter December 2020
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Woods Meadow Country Park Newsletter December 2020
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Broads Briefing December 2020
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See John Packman's Broads Briefing December 2020 (link to external website)
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Woods Meadow Country Park tree planting
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Thanks to Chris Ryde and Woods Meadow volunteers, 1,200 trees have recently been planted on the Country Park.
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Also, a new bench has been installed by the pond today (16 Dec. 20). Weary walkers now have a place to rest and more will be going in soon.
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If you would like to join the group of volunteers please get in contact with Chris Ryde Chris.Ryde@ncsgrp.co.uk you would be most welcome.
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Your Community needs You
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Oulton Parish Council has a councillor vacancy which can be filled by co-option. If you are interested in becoming a councillor please contact the Parish Clerk. Further details can be found on the poster below. Closing date for applications is 22 January 2021 and all applications will be considered at the Oulton Parish Council meeting on 2 February 2021.
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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
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Due to the resignation of Councillor George King, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor.
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Oulton Parish Neighbourhood Plan- Survey 2020
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Thank you to everyone who completed the previous Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire in 2018. This survey builds on the findings of that and asks some more specific questions that will help us to draft the plan. A Neighbourhood Plan is a key planning document produced by residents to influence the future type and location of growth in the parish.
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Participation in the survey is totally voluntary but, if you decide to take part, your time is very much appreciated. All responses will be treated as anonymous and you are not required to provide your name or contact details. By completing the survey, you consent to allowing your responses to be used by the Neighbourhood Plan project. All information will be stored securely on UK-based servers, compliant with GDPR rules.
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Survey 2020 (link to external site)
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Doorstep Carols Wednesday 16 December at 6.00 pm
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If you live on the Woods Meadow development or nearby, a leaflet will be going through doors to invite you to the doorstep carol event. Even if you do not receive a leaflet you are very welcome to join.
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Doorstep Carols (link to external website)
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Keep Moving Suffolk for your physical and mental health
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Coronavirus Tier 2 Rules from 2 December 2020
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Pews News
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November 2020
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Cllrs Keith Robinson & James Reeder Monthly Parish Newsletter November 2020
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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
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Due to the resignation of Councillor John Murray, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor.
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East Suffolk Council Cycling and Walking Strategy
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Cycling and walking is imperative in supporting better physical and mental health, reducing our impact on the environment and decreasing congestion on our roads. East Suffolk Council is at the early stage of producing a Cycling and Walking Strategy, which will supersede the Waveney Cycle Strategy (2016).
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There is still time for you to comment on this strategy, by visiting East Suffolk Council's consultation website and leaving your comments. The consultation period has been extended and responses will be accepted until 5 pm on Monday 7 December 2020.
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See Cycling and Walking Strategy (link to external website)
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Ready, steady, census
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The decennial census is almost upon us.
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Households across Oulton will soon be asked to take part in the nationwide survey of housing and the population. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.
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Information from the digital-first census will help decide how services are planned and funded in your local area. This could mean things like doctors’ surgeries, housing or new bus routes.
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Households will receive a letter with a unique access code in the post, allowing them to complete their questionnaire online. Paper questionnaires will be available on request. Census day is March 21.
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For more information, visit census.gov.uk (link to external website)
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Broads Briefing October 2020
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See John Packman's Broads Briefing October 2020 (link to external website)
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Remembrance Sunday 8 November 2020
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As in past years on Remembrance Sunday, Oulton Parish Council, placed a commemorative wreath at the Lowestoft war memorial. Despite, COVID-19 restrictions which had caused cancellation of the usual public ceremony Oulton Parish Council was able to pay respect to lives lost in war and conflict.
October 2020
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Cllrs Keith Robinson & James Reeder Monthly Parish Newsletter October 2020
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Defibrillator installed at Oulton Community Centre
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Oulton Parish Council has, with the help of generous donations, installed a 24/7 Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) outside Oulton Community Centre. The Parish Council would like to thank The Otium Centre, Oulton Community Centre and user groups and Suffolk County Council. Thanks also to Jayne Biggs of Heart 2 Heart Norfolk for supplying the defibrillator.
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It is proven that effective use of an Automatic External Defibrillator to cardiac arrest patients in the first few minutes, can increase the chance of survival to 90% making it so important to have local access.
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The CPAD is installed in a locked security cabinet. The code to access the unit is released by the ambulance service when they receive a 999 call and the control room operator identifies a patient is having a cardiac event. No prior training is needed to operate a CPAD as it delivers instructions on where to place the pads on the patient and clear spoken prompts.
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Oulton Parish Council Co-Option Vacancy
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Following the expiry of the notice of vacancy dated 29 October 2020 no election was claimed for the vacancy so it can be filled by co-option. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Parish Clerk. Closing date for applications is 27 November 2020 and interviews will be held on Monday 30 November 2020 @ 6.00 pm via Zoom.
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Greenprint Forum Newsletter - Autumn 2020
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Greenprint Forum Newsletter Autumn 2020 (link to external website)
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Disability Advice North East Suffolk
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Disability Advice North East Suffolk Outreach Service - serving the communities of Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Southwold and Halesworth and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years' experience of providing free, impartial advice to anyone with a disability, long term health condition, their carers and the professionals who work with them, Disability Advice North East Suffolk (formerly DIAL Lowestoft & Waveney) continues to be there to assist. Whether you have a life-long disability or simply find that you can't do what you used to do, they can offer advice and support about welfare benefits, employment (including seeking work), transport, care needs and much more besides.
All of their advisers are trained professionals who can talk to you by phone or email. In some circumstances they can arrange to make a home visit to assist with welfare benefit claims.
If they can’t assist with your enquiry, they usually know someone who can!
Call on 01502 511333 Email Info@danesonline.co.uk
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Notice of Councillor Vacancy
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Cllrs Keith Robinson & James Reeder Monthly Parish Newsletter September 2020
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Oulton Telephone Box Consultation Letter
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Oulton Parish Council Co-Option Vacancy
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Following the expiry of the notice of vacancy dated 11 September 2020 no election was claimed for the vacancy so it can be filled by co-option.
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Oulton Poors Trust
Oulton Poors Trust in its early form was started by the Parish Rector and Lord of the Manor in the early 1800s and is independent of Oulton Parish Council. It was set up to help members of the community who needed urgent that support.
There are five trustees, one of those being the Parish Rector who is usually the Chair of the Trust. The Trust is a registered charity registered with the Charity Commission.
The main condition for an application for support is that the person must live within the Oulton Ecclesiastical boundary. The Trustees will confidentially look at each application and the level of support needed to help the person or family through an immediate crisis or need.
The help given can, for example, take the form of emergency food, basic cooking equipment or special purchases needed to ease day to day living needs. To gain support it is important that all recognised ways of obtaining support have been applied for, such as state benefits or from the Local Authorities and that those applications have either not been successful or there are delays in that help arriving. The help from Oulton Poors Trust is usually a stop gap to help whilst waiting for official help or help where the nature of the need cannot be met in any other way.
If you feel Oulton Poors Trust can help, please phone 01502 512459.
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The Bugle Magazine October 2020
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Bugle Magazine October 2020 (link to external website)
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Broads Briefing
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See John Packman's Broads Briefing for September 2020 (link to external website)
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September 2020
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Oulton burial site: Sutton Hoo-era Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered
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A "nationally significant" Anglo-Saxon cemetery with 200 graves dating back to the 7th Century has been revealed.
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The graves were uncovered in Oulton ahead of the construction of a housing development.
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Further details and information (link to external website)
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Oulton Parish Council Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor
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Bike marking & crime prevention advice 6 September 2020 11.00 am - 1.00 pm at Oulton Community Centre
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PC Amy Yeldham will be at Oulton Community Centre carrying out free bike marking and offer crime prevention advice.
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St Michael's Church, Oulton Pews News September 2020
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The Bugle Magazine September 2020
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Bugle Magazine September 2020 (link to external website)
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August 2020
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Suffolk County Councillors Parish Newsletter
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Woods Meadow Country Park Newsletter August 2020
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Woods Meadow Country Park Newsletter August 2020
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The Bugle Magazine August 2020
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Bugle Magazine August 2020 (link to external website)
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St Michael's Church, Oulton Pews News August 2020
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Broads Briefing
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See John Packman's Broads Briefing for August 2020 (link to external website)
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July 2020
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Sizewell C Planning Application
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The planning application for a development consent order to build a new nuclear power station to the north of Sizewell B is now available to read online and in hard copy. You can register your views with the Planning Inspectorate from 8 July until 30 September, This is not a public consultation but an opportunity to read the application and register your views.
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See Sizewell C Planning application information poster with mobile library dates
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NHS in Norfolk and Waveney Coronavirus update 8 July 2020
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Update 8 July 2020 (link to external website)
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East Suffolk Council Summer Greenprint Forum Newsletter
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Summer newsletter (link to external website)
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The Pink Orange
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Do you live in Suffolk and receive free school meals?
If the answer is YES, then this Summer it's time to join...
The PINK Orange
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FREE household meal kits for the school Summer holiday.
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See The Pink Orange poster for further details.
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Suffolk County Councillors Parish Newsletter
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Broads Briefing
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See John Packman's Broads Briefing for July 2020 (link to external website)
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June 2020
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Suffolk Highways - Upcoming works - U5054 Borrow Road, Lowestoft - 9 July 2020
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Suffolk Highways are planning to carry out road repairs on U5054 Borrow Road, Lowestoft on 9 July 2020. This will require a road closure (9am-3.30pm) from Prospect Road to Romany Road. This will ensure that they can carry out works safely. Traffic cones may also be placed to prevent on-street parking, so their work site is unobstructed.
For the duration of the closure, traffic will be diverted via Prospect Road, Hall Road, B1375, A1117, Commodore Road, Caldecott Road, Borrow Road and vice versa.
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Suffolk On Board Passenger Transport
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See June 2020 Newsletter (link to external website).
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James Paget University Hospital Governors News
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See June 2020 Issue 19 (link to external website).
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Broads Briefing
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See John Packman's Broads Briefing for June 2020 (link to external website).
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Councillor Vacancy!​
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We currently have a vacancy for a councillor to join the Parish Council. Please see our Councillor Vacancy Notice for further information, or contact the clerk if you'd like to discuss joining the Council.
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April 2020
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COVID-19 - Useful Contact Information for Parishioners
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Oulton Parish Council has put a together a list of useful contact numbers for the people of Oulton if they need support in these difficult times.
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Woods Meadow Country Park
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Woods Meadow Newsletter April 2020
Woods Meadow Management Plan 2020
Woods Meadow Management Plan 2020-2024
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