By Geoff Fisher 
At the Reepham Town Council meeting on Wednesday 8 April, it was noted that a number of events will be taking place around Biodiversity Day on Friday 22 May. Further information can be found in Reepham Town News. The town council is planning to map biodiversity within the town and hopes the high school can get involved to assist with this.
County Councillor Greg Peck has announced that he is retiring from his position and will not be standing in the county council elections on 7 May. Thanks were passed to him for all he has done for Reepham over the years, including the recent increase in parking allowance in the Market Place to two hours.
Grants were awarded to the Reepham Classic Car Festival for £300 and to Whitwell Common Trust for £171.75.
The town sign is currently being renovated. The Ewing family has offered to donate 50% of the cost of the renovation, to commemorate Ken Ewing’s late sister, Diane Turner, who, as chair of Reepham WI, was instrumental in the original sign being erected. Thanks were passed to the Ewing family and Diane’s son, Craig Turner, for this generous gesture.
Although it is business as usual for the town council, owing to the upcoming county council elections in May there will be no new spending or major decisions taken by either the district council or county council in the next few weeks.
New lights have been installed at the Stimpson’s Piece car park, at the Bartle Court end, and will be installed in coming weeks in the Kerdiston Road car park.
Various highways issues were identified and will be reported. Highways issues (potholes, etc.) can be reported online at: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/highwaysproblem
The county council has asked the town council if it would like to provide street lighting on the new housing development on Broomhill Lane. This will be discussed at the next town council meeting.
There are currently four vacancies on the town council. Anyone interested should contact the clerk for further information and an informal chat.
The next Reepham Town Council meeting is on Wednesday 13 May at 7.30 pm at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, Bartle Court, Reepham, with the Stimpson’s Piece Trustee meeting straight after at 8.30 pm. If you want to know more or get involved, just contact the clerk or check the council website.
The Town Hall and Stimpson’s Piece Community Hall & Pavilion are available to hire. Please contact the town clerk 01603 873355 or email for availability and prices.
Notes supplied by Reepham Town Council. Full minutes can be found on the town council website.