Hoveton Community Council

  • Youth Club Proposal

    You may be aware that, sadly, Hoveton Bowls Club had to close earlier this year. Following feedback received as part of its Parish Plan consultation, Hoveton Parish Council and the Hoveton Village Hall Management Committee are now exploring the possibility of using the land and buildings formerly occupied by the Bowls Club to build a facility that will give young people in our village somewhere safe and dry to hang out with friends. For a project like this one to succeed, however, we will need the support of the local community. Do you have any ideas or experience that could help us get this project up and running? If so, then we’d love to hear from you!

  • A True Community Effort

    Hoveton’s Granary Staithe is looking festive again now that our community Christmas tree is in place. Despite some rather uncharitable social media comments and press coverage in recent weeks, Hoveton Parish Council hopes that most local residents and visitors to our village are enjoying this addition to the Staithe. Purchased from St John’s Community Primary School in aid of the school’s fundraising campaign, kindly sponsored by two local businesses (Stobart & Hurrell estate agents and the Hotel Wroxham), and put up with the help of members of the Bure Valley Rotary Club, this lovely little tree is a true community effort. A project like this, while small, requires a big effort from all of those involved, so a huge thank you to everyone who helped put a little extra sparkle into Hoveton’s Christmas!

    Christmas Tree 2018

  • Police Warning – Cold Callers Posing As Police Officers

    Norfolk Police are urging local residents to be vigilant to cold callers claiming to be police officers following a number of incidents across Norfolk. The scam can take many forms but reports suggest the scammers pose as undercover police officers, stating there has been a report of fraud on the victim’s bank account or that a family member has been arrested, before asking for personal bank details. Victims are taken by taxi to withdraw a large amount of cash, which is later collected by a courier or person involved in the fraud.

    The first incident happened at Ashill, near Watton, on 27th November. There have since been incidents in Thetford, Diss and Holt. Detective Inspector Bruce Clark said: “Genuine police officers or staff would never approach residents and ask for cash withdrawals to be made or for people to purchase items on their behalf. I would ask people with vulnerable relatives, friends or neighbours to make sure they are aware of this type of scam.”

    Officers have this advice:
    • Never give out personal information about your bank account to anybody over the phone.
    • If someone calls claiming to be a police officer, ask for their identification number and police force. Hang up and call 101 using a different phone. If you can’t use a different phone, wait at least five minutes before calling back. A genuine police officer will not mind waiting while you check.
    • Police and banks will never ask you to give out personal details such as account numbers or PIN numbers.
    • If you have given out information which could compromise your bank account security in any way, call your bank to cancel your cards as soon as possible.
    • Never hand over money to someone at the door to be sent off elsewhere.

    Anyone with concerns about such calls should contact Norfolk Constabulary on the non-emergency number 101 (999 if a crime is in progress) or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

  • Planning Application PF/18/2202

    Hoveton Parish Council has been invited to comment on the following local planning application:

    Application PF/18/2202
    Proposal: Erection of rear single storey extension, creation of front first floor extension, demolish existing garage and erection of garage with annexe accommodation above.
    Address: Windborne, 21 Stalham Road, Hoveton
    Further Details: North Norfolk District Council
    Consultation Deadline: 28th December 2018

    As there is no scheduled Parish Council meeting before the end of the consultation period, this application will be considered by Hoveton Parish Council in accordance with ‘Option 2’ of its Planning Protocol.

  • HPC Meeting – Monday 3rd December 2018

    Hoveton Parish Council’s next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd December 2018 at 6.30pm in the Jubilee Room at Hoveton Village Hall, and all are welcome to attend.

    Download meeting agenda (Monday 3rd December 2018).