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Last updated: 22 November 2023
Breckland Local Plan
Breckland District
Council is updating the Local Plan. This plan will determine growth and
development in the district for the next 25 years. It will help ensure that
planning decisions are made in the best interests of our communities.
Thompson 10km run and
5km fun run
The annual Thompson 10km and the 5km fun run were held on Sunday 17th September 2023 in aid of funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the Thompson Millennium Green. A full list of finishing times for both races can be found by clicking the link below.
Thanks go to all the organisers and helpers of this successful event.
NEW VILLAGE SIGN NEEDED
Our much-loved village sign is now beyond repair, having been with us for
over 40 years.
If you would like to be among those deciding what the new sign should look like and from what it should be made then please contact Kim Austin (our Parish Clerk), on 07811 287071 or mail parishclerk@thompsonvillage.org.uk to let us know. We aim to meet as soon as possible to get this underway.
Woodland Trust - Green Farm
The Woodland Trust have for the last 2 days held a local event in Thompson Community Hall to advertise their future plans for Green Farm. Should you have missed the event a copy of the design plan can be viewed by clicking on the following link
Green Farm Woodland Design Plan
In addition they are inviting you to take part in a survey and leave your comments, part way through the survey it is possible to see the design plan with additional details. To view/take the survey click the link below or use the QR code:
Scam Awareness
The Norfolk Against Scams Partnership have issue information that may be of help to you. To see the information please follw the link below.
The Next Parish Council Meeting
Please note that the date of the next Parish Council Meeting is on 21 March 2023 and not on the date published in the Waylander. The meeting will commence at 7:30.
Important announcement about the May 2023 elections
Photo ID will be needed to vote in May elections
For the first
time, residents in England will need to show photographic ID at polling
stations to vote at this year’s local elections. Breckland Council is urging
residents to make sure they are ready to vote in the upcoming local
government elections in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.
Accepted forms of
ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a
UK, EEA or Commonwealth drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel
passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters
will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the
photo.
Anyone who does
not have one of the accepted forms of ID will be able to apply for free ID
online at
www.voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk/ or by completing a paper
form.
The full list of
accepted ID is available on the Electoral Commission’s website, along with
more information about the new requirement and details of how to apply for
the free ID, at
electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID.
Ailsa
Irvine, Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance, said:
“Anyone voting at
a polling station in England this May will need to show photo ID before they
can be given their ballot paper. It’s important that everyone understands
what types of ID they can use, and how to apply for free ID if they need it.
You can find information about the new requirement and what to expect at the
polling station on the Electoral Commission’s website.”
Maxine
O’Mahony, Returning Officer at Breckland Council said:
“With elections
taking place in Breckland on 4 May 2023, it is important that those who want
to vote make sure they have an accepted form of ID. It may seem early but
checking now means you will be ready to vote in May.”
Residents who do
not have one of the accepted forms of ID can apply for free ID either online
or by completing a paper application form and sending this to Breckland
Council’s electoral services team. If you need any help with applying for
the free ID or want to request an application form, contact the electoral
services team via
elections@breckland.gov.uk or call 01362 656 870
Anyone who wants
to have their say in the elections this May must also be registered to vote.
If you haven’t previously registered, it only takes five minutes to register
online at
www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Voters wishing to apply to their council
for free ID should first make sure they are registered to vote.
The requirement to
show photo ID at the polling station, is a new requirement, introduced by
the UK Government’s Elections Act which was passed last year and comes into
effect for the first time this May.
Struggling to find work?
Perhaps The Chances Organisation can help you.
The Chances project can help if you are struggling to get into work.
We work with you to overcome the challenges that are stopping you from
working.
What Chances does
The Chances team offer 1:1 guidance to help you:
·
Search and prepare for a job
·
Improve your skills – eg through training or education
·
Get into work if you have health issues – eg help you access services
·
Overcome practical issues – eg finding transport, route planning and
childcare
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Improve your wellbeing through sport and other activities
Your 1:1 adviser will support you throughout the process. Together, you
will agree milestones so you can see your progress.
Who it's for
To receive support, you must meet all the following criteria:
·
Currently unemployed or unable to go into work (eg because of health
reasons etc)
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Aged 18 or over (we consider people over 16 in exceptional circumstances)
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Live in Norfolk
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Have the legal right to live and work in the UK
·
Motivated to move forwards and make life changes
Volunteers needed for
the Warmer Spaces Project in
Thompson
Volunteers, who would be willing to help with the Warmer Spaces Project in Thompson, are needed.
Thompson Community Hall will open for two days per week throughout January, February and March 2023 from 10am and 3pm to provide a space where people can safely come to keep warm. Hot drinks and a simple lunch will be provided. The days of opening are yet to be decided.
If you would like more information or to volunteer please email:
info@thompsoncommunityhall.co.uk
Thompson Parish Council Vacancy
Following a second resignation Thompson Parish Council has a vacancy for a second Parish Councillor. If you are interested in filling either vacancy please apply in writing to the Breckland Council Returning Officer. Details of the whom may be found on the following links below:
Thompson Parish Council
Notice of vacancy in the office of Parish Council
Thompson Parish Council Vacancy
Following a resignation Thompson Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are interested in filling this vacancy please apply in writing to the Breckland Council Returning Officer. Details of the whom may be found on the following link:
Thompson Parish Council
Notice of vacancy in the office of Parish Council
Worried about paying monthly bills
Norfolk ALC has put together the a useful document which can be viewed by clinking on the link below
Are you worried about paying monthly bills?
Resumed Public Local Inquiry
The Public Inquiry postponed from 22 February will
now start on the above date, lasting up to 3 days.
This relates to a right of way from the western end of Pockthorpe
Lane to Sparrow Hill.
Anyone wishing to bring
forward additional information must take it to the Inquiry and ask the
Inspector if she will allow it.
Anyone wishing to speak must inform the Inspector at the start of the day.
Public Local Inquiry
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (THOMPSON, POCKTHORPE LANE) MODIFICATION ORDER 2018
The above mentioned and much postponed Public Local Inquiry is scheduled to commence on 15th November 2022 at Thompson Community Hall. Details have not yet been finalised but will be published as soon as they bewcom available.
Avian Influenza update
Since the introduction of the regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone further outbreaks have occurred and as a result from 12 October 2022 mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds have been introduced for Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.
The outbreaks are now closer to Thompson which was already in a 10km surveillance zone, parts of Thompson are now in a 3km protection zone. Latest details/guidance can be found on the on the Government website.
Link to Government Avian Influenza Guidance
Link to the APHA interactive map
Norfolk County Council Bird Flu advice
Norfolk County Council Bird Flu Notification poster
Thompson 10km Run 2022
The annual Thompson 10km run was held on Sunday 02 October 2022. Follow the links for results and photos of the event.
Declaration of a regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (England –
Suffolk, Norfolk and parts of Essex
In order to reduce the transmission of Avian Influenza to poultry and other
captive birds the Secretary of State has declared Norfolk, Suffolk and parts
of Essex to be in an avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
The order can be viewed by following the following link:
Avian Influenza Protection Zone
Seemingly there is no current requirement to keep bird indoors but if you
keep poultry or other captive birds the minimum requirement appears to be
that they should be kept enclosed or fenced in.
Further restrictions: If you view the interactive map which can be found in
Annex 3 of the above link you will see that in addition to being in the
prevention zone Thompson falls within the surveillance area of the two
Attleborough outbreaks with more stringent safety requirements. To see these
requirements please follow the link below and see Annex 2 which starts on
page 9:
Avian
Influenza surveillance zone requirements
Extreme weather conditions
We are once again experiencing extreme weather conditions, currently in the form of a drought. Should this be followed by very heavy rain there is a fear that the parched ground will not easily absorb very heavy rainfall, increasing the chance of flooding in the village.
Recently all properties in the village have received a
booklet giving useful information and contacts to assist in the event of
flooding occurring in the village.
Should you no longer have this useful leaflet or access to it, please
follow the following link to view, print or download it.
In addition, you are reminded that there is a supply of
sandbags available in the village for use in flood conditions, these may be
collected from Thompson Community Hall Car Park.
It is also worth mentioning that during this current
dry weather the Management Committee of Thompson Millennium Green Charitable
Trust have requested, for the safety of the village that barbeques and naked
flames not be used on the Millennium Green and additionally, that smokers
exercise extreme care when disposing of or extinguishing cigarette ends.
Reclaim the Rain inititive
Thompson is one of 6 communities in Norfolk and Suffolk chosen to take paret in the reclaim the rain inititive. It is looking for input of local knowledge to tackle the problems of flooding and water shortage with a view to reuse excess rainwater before it comes a flood problem and to help us prepare and adapt to the future.
For more details follow the link below.
Stanta battle area tour
The Breckland Local Group of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust are organising a coach tour of Stanta Battle Area. The trip is on 29th June 2022 leaving from Queens Road car park at 2.15. The cost is £12.00 payable on the day. These trips are always well subscribed and if you are interested in being part of the visit we suggest that you contact the person shown on the notice which may be accessed by following the link below.
Road Closure Notice
Norfolk County Council
Public Local Inquiry postponed due to unforeseen circumstance
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (THOMPSON, POCKTHORPE LANE) MODIFICATION ORDER 2018
Public Local Inquiry commencing 10.00am Tuesday 22 February 2022
A public local inquiry will be held at Thompson Community Hall, School Road, Thompson, Norfolk IP24 1PY on Tuesday 22 February 2022 commencing at 10.00am. The appointed inspector will also open the public inquiry as a virtual event also on 22 February 2022 at 10.00am using Microsoft teams. The inquiry is for consideration of an order under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Norfolk County Council) - Norfolk County Council (Thompson, Pockthorpe Lane) Modification Order 2018
For further information about this public local inquiry and how to attend it please follow the link below:
Flooding Information
The Norfolk Stategic Flood Alliance and Norfolk County Council have produced two useful leaflets/booklets entitled "Be prepared for Flooding" which give advice about about being prepared for flooding and useful contacts and links.
To see these leaflets please follow the links below:-
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