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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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council meeting on 27 June 2024 focused on several key issues, including the approval of a new housing development in South Wootton, the introduction of a new recycling initiative, and the discussion of traffic management measures in King's Lynn. Decisions were made on the housing development and recycling initiative, while the traffic management measures were deferred for further consultation.

Housing Development in South Wootton

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

Councillor Jane Smith stated, While we acknowledge the concerns about infrastructure, the need for affordable housing in South Wootton is critical. This development will provide much-needed homes for our residents.

New Recycling Initiative

A new recycling initiative was introduced, aiming to increase the recycling rate in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The initiative includes the distribution of new recycling bins to households and an educational campaign to inform residents about proper recycling practices. The council approved the initiative, with a budget allocation of £500,000.

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

Traffic Management in King's Lynn

The council discussed various traffic management measures in King's Lynn, including the introduction of new traffic calming measures and the potential implementation of a congestion charge in the town centre. The discussion was prompted by increasing concerns about traffic congestion and road safety. However, no decision was made during the meeting, as councillors agreed that further consultation with residents and local businesses was necessary.

Councillor Mary Johnson noted, We need to ensure that any measures we implement are in the best interest of our residents and businesses. Further consultation is essential to make an informed decision.

For more details, 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 CouncillorBen Jones
CouncillorBen Jones  Member Champion - Youth •  Labour •  North Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorCharles Joyce
CouncillorCharles Joyce  Independent Member •  South and West Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJim Bhondi
CouncillorJim Bhondi  Independent Partnership •  Watlington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAdrian Lawrence
CouncillorAdrian Lawrence  Local Conservatives •  Feltwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMrs Vivienne Spikings
CouncillorMrs Vivienne Spikings  Local Conservatives •  Upwell and Delph Ward
Profile image for CouncillorThomas Barclay
CouncillorThomas Barclay  Local Conservatives •  West Winch Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Nash
CouncillorSimon Nash  Independent Member •  West Winch Ward
Profile image for CouncillorTom de Winton
CouncillorTom de Winton  Member Champion - Fire Service •  Local Conservatives •  Brancaster Ward
Profile image for CouncillorTerry Parish
CouncillorTerry Parish  Member Champion - Parishes •  Independent Partnership •  Heacham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorFrancis Bone
CouncillorFrancis Bone  Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  St Margarets with St Nicholas Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJulian Kirk
CouncillorJulian Kirk  Leader of Reform UK •  Reform UK •  Walsoken, West Walton and Walpole Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Beal
CouncillorPaul Beal  Independent Partnership •  Hunstanton Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRobert Colwell
CouncillorRobert Colwell  Liberal Democrat •  Gaywood North Bank Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMichael de Whalley
CouncillorMichael de Whalley  Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity •  Green Party •  Gayton and Grimston Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJoshua Lowe
CouncillorJoshua Lowe  Labour •  Gaywood Chase Ward
CouncillorAndrew Jamieson  Local Conservatives •  Heacham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Squire
CouncillorSandra Squire  Cabinet Member for Environment and Coastal •  Independent Partnership •  Terrington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlexandra Kemp
CouncillorAlexandra Kemp  Leader of the Progressive Group •  The Progressive Group •  South and West Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorColin Rose
CouncillorColin Rose  Deputy Leader of the Progressive Group •  The Progressive Group •  Upwell and Delph Ward
Profile image for CouncillorStuart Dark
CouncillorStuart Dark  Local Conservatives •  Snettisham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPeter Hodson
CouncillorPeter Hodson  Deputy Leader of Reform UK •  Reform UK •  Denver Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBrian Long
CouncillorBrian Long  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Local Conservatives •  Tilney, Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall Ward
Profile image for Councillor Micaela Bartrum
Councillor Micaela Bartrum  Independent Member •  North Lynn Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Bland
CouncillorPaul Bland  Cabinet Member for Parking and Open Spaces •  Independent Partnership •  The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDon Tyler
CouncillorDon Tyler  Local Conservatives •  South Downham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSusanne Lintern
CouncillorSusanne Lintern  Cabinet Member for Culture and Events •  Independent Partnership •  Wissey Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDeborah Heneghan
CouncillorDeborah Heneghan  Deputy Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  St Margarets with St Nicholas Ward
Profile image for CouncillorHarry Humphrey
CouncillorHarry Humphrey  Local Conservatives •  Emneth with Outwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorChris Crofts
CouncillorChris Crofts  Local Conservatives •  Emneth with Outwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBal Anota
CouncillorBal Anota  Independent Partnership •  Gayton and Grimston Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Coates
CouncillorRichard Coates  Local Conservatives •  The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSamantha Sandell
CouncillorSamantha Sandell  Local Conservatives •  Burnham Market and Docking Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJosie Ratcliffe
CouncillorJosie Ratcliffe  Liberal Democrat •  East Downham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorBarry Ayres
CouncillorBarry Ayres  Local Conservatives •  Tilney, Mershe Lande and Wiggenhall Ward
Profile image for CouncillorChris Morley
CouncillorChris Morley  Cabinet Member for Finance •  Independent Partnership •  Bircham with Rudhams Ward
Profile image for CouncillorRichard Blunt
CouncillorRichard Blunt  Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group •  Local Conservatives •  Walsoken, West Walton and Walpole Ward
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Sayers
CouncillorDavid Sayers  Liberal Democrat •  Gaywood North Bank Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMartin Storey
CouncillorMartin Storey  Local Conservatives •  Feltwell Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAngie Dickinson
CouncillorAngie Dickinson  Local Conservatives •  Hunstanton Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Ring
CouncillorSimon Ring  Deputy Leader of the Council •  Independent Partnership •  The Woottons Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAnthony Bubb
CouncillorAnthony Bubb  Local Conservatives •  Dersingham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJim Moriarty
CouncillorJim Moriarty  Cabinet Member for Planning and Licensing •  Independent Partnership •  Airfield Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSteve Everett
CouncillorSteve Everett  Labour •  Fairstead Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPaul Kunes
CouncillorPaul Kunes  Local Conservatives •  Terrington Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlistair Beales
CouncillorAlistair Beales  Leader of the Council •  Independent Partnership •  Massingham with Castle Acre Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Collop
CouncillorSandra Collop  Labour •  Gaywood North Bank Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJo Rust
CouncillorJo Rust  Cabinet Member for People and Communities •  Independent Partnership •  Springwood Ward
Profile image for CouncillorJoshua Osborne
CouncillorJoshua Osborne  Labour •  Downham Old Town Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlexandra Ware
CouncillorAlexandra Ware  Member Champion - Culture •  Independent Partnership •  Gaywood Clock Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAndy Bullen
CouncillorAndy Bullen  Mayor •  Independent Partnership •  North Downham Ward
Profile image for CouncillorPallavi Devulapalli
CouncillorPallavi Devulapalli  Independent Member •  Airfield Ward
Profile image for CouncillorMrs Judith Collingham
CouncillorMrs Judith Collingham  Local Conservatives •  Dersingham Ward
Profile image for Councillor Margaret Wilkinson
Councillor Margaret Wilkinson  Labour •  Fairstead Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAlun Ryves
CouncillorAlun Ryves  Independent Partnership •  Methwold Ward
Profile image for CouncillorSteven Bearshaw
CouncillorSteven Bearshaw  Deputy Mayor, Member Champion - Armed Forces •  Independent Partnership •  Clenchwarton Ward

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