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Scarning Parish Council

 

Your Parish Council

 

The Parish Council has many functions, but broadly speaking is responsible for the provision and maintenance of the two play areas on the Water Meadows; the maintenance of the Outdoor Fitness equipment on the Playing Field on Shipdham Lane, as well as the Zip Wire and outdoor table tennis table; the maintenance of the roadside verges in some parts of the parish; the provision of dog, litter and grit bins; the maintenance of some street lights (mostly in the older part of the parish); the maintenance of the church clock and the war memorial; and the repair and upkeep of bus shelters in the parish. The Parish Council has a budget this year of £47,000.

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​​​​Your current councillors are:-

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Steve Bunn (Chair) 

Helen Manning (Vice Chair) 

Tim Abel

Melanie Blackburn 

Fiona Bradford

Michael Eveling

Charles Hewson 

Neil Parsons 

Michael Steward

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Councillors’ Registers of Interests are available on Breckland Council's website. When visiting their site, follow the link to 'Town & Parish Council Details M-Y'

 

Our Breckland councillors are:

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Lynda Turner - 07500818315

                          Lynda.turner@breckland.gov.uk

Paul Hewett - 07788381773

                          Paul.hewett@breckland.gov.uk

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Our Norfolk County councillor is:

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William Richmond - 07717 868067

                                   01603 989837

                                   william.richmond.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk

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​Are you interested in joining the Parish Council ?

 

Becoming a councillor is a rewarding and valued form of public service. Councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by:-

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Seeking the best outcome to local issues
Putting forward ideas for better services
Responding to the needs and views of parishioners
Getting involved in decision making
Helping to make Scarning a better place to live

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We usually meet on the third monday of every month. All our members are volunteers and if you are able to give up a small amount of time this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference. 

 

For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk

Email: Clerk@scarning-pc.gov.uk 

Tel: 07938001056​

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Meeting Room

The Role of Councillors

 

Scarning Parish Council consists of nine councillors. All are local people who provide a democratic voice on behalf of residents.

 

Parish councillors are unpaid and do not receive an allowance. It is a voluntary role.

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​​Becoming a parish councillor is a rewarding and valued form of public service. All councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by:

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- Putting forward ideas for better facilities and services

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- Responding to the needs and views of residents

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- Seeking the best outcome to local issues

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- Helping to make Scarning a better place to live

 

Councillors take decisions that affect the local area. This includes

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- Play areas and play equipment

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- Grants for local organisations

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- Consultation on local planning

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- Dog, litter and grit bins

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