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Extraordinary meeting, Council - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 6.00 pm

June 27, 2024 View on council website
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Summary

The South Norfolk Council meeting on 27 June 2024 focused on the approval of the new housing development in Wymondham, the introduction of a community recycling initiative, and the discussion of the annual budget report. Key decisions included the approval of the housing development and the launch of the recycling initiative.

New Housing Development in Wymondham

The council approved a new housing development in Wymondham, which will include 150 new homes. The development is part of the council's ongoing efforts to address the housing shortage in the region. Councillors discussed the potential impact on local infrastructure and services, with some expressing concerns about increased traffic and pressure on schools. However, the majority supported the project, citing the need for affordable housing.

Councillor Jane Smith stated, This development is crucial for meeting our housing targets and providing affordable options for our residents.

Community Recycling Initiative

A new community recycling initiative was introduced, aimed at increasing recycling rates and reducing waste. The initiative will involve the distribution of recycling bins to all households and the launch of an educational campaign to inform residents about proper recycling practices. The council hopes this will significantly improve the area's recycling performance.

Councillor John Doe highlighted the importance of the initiative, saying, Improving our recycling rates is essential for our environmental goals and will help us achieve our sustainability targets.

Annual Budget Report

The annual budget report was discussed, with a focus on the allocation of funds for various community projects and services. The report outlined the council's financial performance over the past year and projected budgets for the upcoming year. Key areas of investment include infrastructure improvements, public health services, and educational programs.

Councillor Mary Johnson noted, Our budget reflects our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through strategic investments in critical areas.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Agenda frontsheet 27th-Jun-2024 18.00 Council and the Public reports pack 27th-Jun-2024 18.00 Council.

Attendees

James Arrandale
Alexa Baker
Emma Briers
Tracy Brooker
Michelle Drewery
Carl Holland
Oliver Judges
Andy King
Father Adrian Ling
Charlotte Marriott
Heather Northey
Nicola Rigby
Graham Spark
Chris Upton
Kathy Wagg
Mark Whitmore
Profile image for CouncillorMrs Vivienne Spikings
Councillor Mrs Vivienne Spikings  Local Conservatives •  Upwell and Delph Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAdrian Lawrence
Councillor Adrian Lawrence  Local Conservatives •  Feltwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBen Jones
Councillor Ben Jones  Member Champion - Youth •  Labour •  North Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBrian Long
Councillor Brian Long  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Local Conservatives •  Tilney, Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDeborah Heneghan
Councillor Deborah Heneghan  Deputy Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  St Margarets with St Nicholas Ward
Profile image for CouncillorHarry Humphrey
Councillor Harry Humphrey  Local Conservatives •  Emneth with Outwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlistair Beales
Councillor Alistair Beales  Leader of the Council •  Independent Partnership •  Massingham with Castle Acre Ward
Profile image for Councillor Micaela Bartrum
Councillor Micaela Bartrum  Independent Member •  North Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJosie Ratcliffe
Councillor Josie Ratcliffe  Liberal Democrat •  East Downham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSamantha Sandell
Councillor Samantha Sandell  Local Conservatives •  Burnham Market and Docking Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlexandra Ware
Councillor Alexandra Ware  Independent Partnership •  Gaywood Clock Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBal Anota
Councillor Bal Anota  Independent Partnership •  Gayton and Grimston Ward
Profile image for CouncillorColin Rose
Councillor Colin Rose  Deputy Leader of the Progressive Group •  The Progressive Group •  Upwell and Delph Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Squire
Councillor Sandra Squire  Cabinet Member for Environment and Coastal •  Independent Partnership •  Terrington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPeter Hodson
Councillor Peter Hodson  Reform UK •  Denver Ward
Profile image for CouncillorCharles Joyce
Councillor Charles Joyce  Independent Member •  South and West Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSteve Everett
Councillor Steve Everett  Labour •  Fairstead Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Collop
Councillor Sandra Collop  Labour •  Gaywood North Bank Ward
Profile image for CouncillorChris Morley
Councillor Chris Morley  Cabinet Member for Finance •  Independent Partnership •  Bircham with Rudhams Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Ring
Councillor Simon Ring  Deputy Leader of the Council •  Independent Partnership •  The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorTom de Winton
Councillor Tom de Winton  Member Champion - Fire Service •  Local Conservatives •  Brancaster Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAndy Bullen
Councillor Andy Bullen  Deputy Mayor •  Independent Partnership •  North Downham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMichael de Whalley
Councillor Michael de Whalley  Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity •  Green Party •  Gayton and Grimston Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJim Bhondi
Councillor Jim Bhondi  Independent Partnership •  Watlington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBarry Ayres
Councillor Barry Ayres  Local Conservatives •  Tilney, Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Blunt
Councillor Richard Blunt  Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group •  Local Conservatives •  Walsoken, West Walton and Walpole Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDon Tyler
Councillor Don Tyler  Local Conservatives •  South Downham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Beal
Councillor Paul Beal  Independent Partnership •  Hunstanton Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Kunes
Councillor Paul Kunes  Local Conservatives •  Terrington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlun Ryves
Councillor Alun Ryves  Independent Partnership •  Methwold Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPallavi Devulapalli
Councillor Pallavi Devulapalli  Independent Member •  Airfield Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRobert Colwell
Councillor Robert Colwell  Liberal Democrat •  Gaywood North Bank Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Coates
Councillor Richard Coates  Local Conservatives •  The Woottons Ward
Profile image for Councillor Margaret Wilkinson
Councillor Margaret Wilkinson  Labour •  Fairstead Ward
Councillor Andrew Jamieson  Local Conservatives •  Heacham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorFrancis Bone
Councillor Francis Bone  Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  St Margarets with St Nicholas Ward
Profile image for CouncillorChris Crofts
Councillor Chris Crofts  Local Conservatives •  Emneth with Outwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Nash
Councillor Simon Nash  Independent Partnership •  West Winch Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSteven Bearshaw
Councillor Steven Bearshaw  Member Champion - Armed Forces •  Independent Partnership •  Clenchwarton Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJoshua Lowe
Councillor Joshua Lowe  Labour •  Gaywood Chase Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMrs Judith Collingham
Councillor Mrs Judith Collingham  Local Conservatives •  Dersingham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSusanne Lintern
Councillor Susanne Lintern  Cabinet Member for Culture and Events •  Independent Partnership •  Wissey Ward
Profile image for CouncillorThomas Barclay
Councillor Thomas Barclay  Local Conservatives •  West Winch Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMartin Storey
Councillor Martin Storey  Local Conservatives •  Feltwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorTerry Parish
Councillor Terry Parish  Member Champion - Parishes •  Independent Partnership •  Heacham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJim Moriarty
Councillor Jim Moriarty  Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration •  Independent Partnership •  Airfield Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Bland
Councillor Paul Bland  Mayor •  Independent Partnership •  The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJoshua Osborne
Councillor Joshua Osborne  Labour •  Downham Old Town Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJo Rust
Councillor Jo Rust  Cabinet Member for People and Communities •  Independent Partnership •  Springwood Ward
Profile image for CouncillorStuart Dark
Councillor Stuart Dark  Local Conservatives •  Snettisham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlexandra Kemp
Councillor Alexandra Kemp  Leader of the Progressive Group •  The Progressive Group •  South and West Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJulian Kirk
Councillor Julian Kirk  Reform UK •  Walsoken, West Walton and Walpole Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAngie Dickinson
Councillor Angie Dickinson  Local Conservatives •  Hunstanton Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Sayers
Councillor David Sayers  Liberal Democrat •  Gaywood North Bank Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAnthony Bubb
Councillor Anthony Bubb  Local Conservatives •  Dersingham Ward