At the end of 2019, Hoveton Parish Council wrote to Norfolk County Council to request that the speed limit on the 40mph residential section of Stalham Road be reduced to 30mph. Despite backing up this request with data gathered from our SAM2 sign and referencing the criteria for change outlined in the Norfolk Speed Management Strategy, NCC turned down our request for a speed limit reduction. In March, we sent a follow-up letter to NCC in order to press this issue further, but unfortunately our request to reduce the speed limit has again been refused. We have been told the location’s personal injury accident history doesn’t support the perception that this road is particularly dangerous, and that the traffic regulation order costs which would need to accompany the speed limit change would not be seen as cost effective.
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Local Services Leaflet
Operation Good Neighbour is a voluntary group run here in Hoveton and Wroxham by a group of wonderful volunteers, offering support to the most vulnerable members of our community. They have now produced an excellent leaflet highlighting assistance available and delivery services operating for local residents:
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The Bridge (May 2020)
We’re pleased to be able to share the May edition of The Bridge magazine:
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New Live Chat Services
Two new free live chat facilities are now available to those seeking assistance and support from online resources.
Domestic Abuse
The Pandora Project, which offers advice, support and information to adults and children affected by domestic abuse, working across West and North Norfolk, have launched a new online live chat service to support victims of domestic abuse. The service is currently available Monday to Friday, 1-3pm, with three operators working simultaneously to offer advice and support around domestic abuse issues.All Victims Of Crime
Victim Support launched its new Live Chat service on the 24th April 2020. This 24/7 online support service will be available to all victims of crime in England and Wales. This will meet the support needs for all victims of crime such as those impacted by Hate Crime, Scams & Fraud and Domestic Abuse. -
Daily Hope Phone Line
The Church of England have launched a free national phone line as a simple new way to bring worship and prayer into people’s homes while church buildings are closed because of the coronavirus. Daily Hope, which is available now, offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line. The line – available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind. For further details, visit the Church of England website.