We are pleased to note the conclusion of the case launched against Council in December 2022, relating to the donations received by Council from The Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. This income derives from the Beach Car Park. More detailed information is below:
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Portrait of HM The King
Council has received a copy of the official portrait of HM The King.
At the July meeting, Cllr de Winton, Chairman of the PC, presented the portrait to Verily Borthwick for Brancaster Staithe/Burnham Deepdale Village Hall.
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D-Day Vote of Thanks
At its meeting on 2nd July 2024, Council agreed a formal vote of thanks to the following:
Geoff Wingrove
Barbara Wingrove
Brigadier David Wakefield
Lucinda Mackworth-Young
Mary Gardiner
Diane Walton
the Thompson Family
the de Winton Family
This was in recognition of, and grateful thanks for, their work to support the Parish’s commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.
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Green Day – 16th March
On Saturday 16th March, Council will be hosting a “Green Day” to look at all aspects of the Environment in the Area.
This will focus on the new Biodiversity Policy and provide a wealth of information on what we are doing, and how residents can help.
This will be in Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale Village Hall from 10.30-3.30.
Poster gives date/time and text: “Beat the Bills, Local Produce, Seed and Plant Swap (bring your own to swap), Gardening tips and tricks, Build a Bug Hotel, Scavenger Hunt, Wild Seed Bombs, Tea and Cake, Loads More, A Fun Green Day for the Whole Family”
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Fire Awards Evening 24/11/23
On behalf of Council, Chairman Cllr Tom de Winton attended an awards ceremony at Barnham Broom on 24/11/23.
He made the following remarks:
Fire Fighters, Ladies and Gentlemen
Brancaster Parish Council is very pleased to be able to sponsor The Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service Fighters awards evening that recognises and celebrates your achievements as both individuals and as a service in your excellence, dedication and professionalism.
On 17th July 2022 we at Brancaster Staithe on the Norfolk Coast witnessed your excellence, dedication and professionalism at first hand when, thanks to the conditions of very hot and dry weather Brancaster Staithe suffered a catastrophic fire. The fire started at approximately 5pm in a garden and raged out of control fanned by a very hot strong wind.
Fortunately, at about 8.30pm the wind dropped and the Fire Fighters started to bring the fire under control despite being hampered by lack of water as the hydrant system could not keep up with demand.
In that short space of time Brancaster Staithe lost five houses and 22 homes were licked by the fire and had garden buildings destroyed. The fire jumped the A149 and also burned parts of the marsh. It was a close run thing and we could have lost the entire village.
The lesson learned and based on the likelihood of a recurrence of such serious fire events due to Climate Change and the way our communities have been built is that Fire Fighters can never have enough water available. I understand there are plans and actions to remedy this situation across Norfolk.
So the reason Brancaster Parish Council is sponsoring your event tonight is to say a Big Thank You to Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service for saving our village of Brancaster Staithe and we wish you well.
Have a great evening.
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Norfolk Falls Project
We have been asked to publicise the Norfolk Falls Project. This is a scheme to help when people fall in their homes, as there can be lengthy delays getting an ambulance. Council has agreed to be a lead on this Project, and the White Horse in Staithe has kindly agreed to store the equipment.
Such schemes rely on volunteers, and we would urge you to be involved if you are able. The attached leaflet give a lot more information about the scheme, with contact details. Alternatively get in touch via the Clerk. Norfolk Falls project summary
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Scam warning for Careline users
Careline and the digital switchover of phone lines
We have been asked to share this:
We have recently become aware of attempts to mislead customers of our Careline Community Service scheme and wanted to share this information with you.
Careline Community Service is a pendant scheme for vulnerable, usually older, people to enable them to call for help if they fall. There are a number of schemes operating in the UK.
Many of our nearly 4,000 customers have been using the system for some time, many on an analogue system. However, all phone lines will be transferred to digital technology by 2025, meaning an equipment upgrade is required for those still using analogue technology.
We are working our way through our customers to transfer them to the newer technology, however we have become aware that some other companies are taking advantage of this. They are cold calling people, telling them they need a new box and then transferring them to the new provider without the customer understanding that this is what has happened. They charge for the new equipment, which we do not do. (The cost of the service is slightly higher for digital technology but this is paid through the customer’s regular service charge; we do not charge for the new equipment or for changing it over.) In some cases customers have received calls from scammers who simply trying to take money.
Many of our customers are in rural parishes across the borough so I am attaching a copy of a recent letter that we sent them. I am forwarding to you in the hope that it will be of interest to you and that you may be able to help spread the message.
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Boardwalk – Footpath 5
Received from County on 10/10/23:
Work to repair a section of boardwalk is due to start on 23 October 2023 along the Norfolk Coast Path at Brancaster (Footpath 5), between Harbour Way and Butchers Drove. This is a large-scale infrastructure project and work is expected to finish early March 2024, weather permitting. Due to the nature of the work it will be necessary for this section of the Coast Path to remain closed while work is underway.
Work will involve complete replacement of the existing boardwalk using long-lasting glass reinforced plastic (GRP) materials, and installation of an aggregate path at the beginning and end of the new boardwalk. GRP is a strong, durable and weather-resistant material which will have a significantly longer lifespan than the current wooden structure. The new boardwalk will be 1500 mm wide with passing places, rest stops and viewpoints, and should remain in a good condition for more than 80 years. Once complete, the project will allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the Norfolk Coast Path and Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
While this section of the Coast Path is temporarily closed there will be a temporary diversion route in place along footpaths, pavements and quiet country lanes. Barriers and signage will continue to be placed across the boardwalk at each entry point. Barriers will not impede access to the common.
An Activity Log is available on the Brancaster section of the National Trails website for the public to keep up to date Activity Log Boardwalk. The National Trail team thanks people for their patience while this boardwalk maintenance work is carried out.
The work, with an estimated value of £1,175,000, will be led by the National Trail Partnership (hosted by Norfolk County Council) and will be carried out by approved contractors. This project is supported by funding from a range of sources, including Norfolk County Council’s Capital Maintenance Fund, Natural England and regional grant schemes.
Previous report into the state of the Footpath, and NCC proposals: boardwalk info pack NCC
