Hoveton Community Council

  • BROOKE PARK PHASE TWO – UPDATE

    The North Norfolk Local Plan will likely be adopted this month (December 2025) and therefore it is highly likely that the site we know as Brooke Park Phase Two will be developed. To reiterate, the Council has opposed these plans at every stage.

    The exhibition hosted by FW Properties (the developer of the site) was well attended and the Council is grateful to those who came to see what is being planned.

    There is currently an opportunity to share your thoughts with the developer and possibly influence their plans. The Council’s response is part of that, but residents can also have their say by completing the form here – https://www.ingletonwood.co.uk/hoveton-consultation-contact-form.php

    It is expected that the next step will be a formal planning submission by the developer. At that stage there will be a further opportunity to comment on the plans – this time directly to NNDC who are the planning authority.

    The feedback from the Community Council to the developer is available here – https://hoveton-cc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HCC-response-BP2.pdf

  • Business Consultation – Granary Staithe

    Granary Staithe – The Future

     

    Dear business owner – we want to hear from you and would be grateful if you could join us to discuss Granary Staithe at Hoveton Village Hall (and via Zoom) on Monday June 9th 2025 at 10:30 AM. 

     

    You will all, no doubt, have heard a lot of chatter about the “Staithe” either in the local media or by word of mouth.  This has arisen following mention in Council minutes of the review into the staithe’s future which has been ongoing for almost a year.

    Hoveton Community Council (HCC) started its review to gain clarity on the Council’s operating costs and the funds it needs to put aside for maintenance and repair of its assets.  The council needs clarity for the future and must ensure its ability to balance income against costs.

    There is not yet a clear position on any possible commercial involvement, either on the staithe itself or in the vicinity, which may either be impacted or may contribute.  The Council needs to understand how the future liabilities (primarily the replacement cost of the quay heading) could be shared more equally with those who benefit most from the area and/or additional benefit derived for the residents who, ultimately, pay for upkeep.

    As such, HCC is asking you, the businesses, to a meeting because residents tell us that you are the ones who potentially derive most value from the Staithe as things stand.  Many of those using the facility having been drawn there by take-aways and other outlets who benefit from this trade and the Council needs to understand your thoughts.

    HCC needs to define its options and then move forward with the most appropriate plan.  The most extreme option is likely to be the sale of the land. Less extreme options include raising monies; maybe from advertising space, use of the dyke, or sponsorship of tables by local businesses.  It may also be possible to provide additional benefits by ensuring that the area is better used, particularly by local residents.

     

    The Council would like to look at options such as;

    1. adding QR codes/phones numbers etc to the tables in the staithe enabling people sitting there to order from you.
    2. ensuring the tables are cleaned regularly.
    • listening to your ideas of how you can assist.
    1. looking at humane ways to control the seagull and pigeon populations.

     

    So, the time has come to determine the future of Granary Staithe and its cost to the community versus the benefits to both the community and the local businesses.  We would like you to join us at Hoveton Village Hall (and via Zoom) on Monday June 9th 2025 at 10:30 AM

     

    Please would you email our Clerk to confirm your attendance at –clerk@hoveton-pc.org.uk – together with any questions, Zoom link details will be sent out at a later date.

     

    Regards, Andrew Parker (Vice-Chairman) for and on behalf of Hoveton Community Council.

  • NNDC Local Plan – Response from Hoveton Community Council

    The Council has agreed its response and has attached a copy of the text HERE

    Residents are encouraged to submit their own responses via the NNDC portal here – Local Plan consultation

  • NNDC Local Plan – CONSULTATION

    NNDC’s Local Plan is now ready for public consultation.  The plans for Hoveton are significant and we urge residents to read and respond.

    The plan pages are available here – https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tasks/planning-policy/local-plan-consultation/

    Please use the contact details provided if there are any questions.

    Copies of the slides from the public meeting on November 13th can be viewed here – SLIDES

  • GROUNDS PERSON – HOVETON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

    Hoveton Community Council is looking to recruit a Grounds Person. With an expected start date of late February 2025, the position is for 15.5 hours per week with an hourly pay rate of £15.50. A working pattern (days/times) is to be confirmed but there is a degree of flexibility and the Council will discuss this with shortlisted candidates.
    MAIN DUTIES
    – To carry out a wide variety of grounds maintenance tasks and operations on a day-to-day basis across all sites owned, managed or maintained by Hoveton Community Council.
    – Operation and initial maintenance of grass cutting machinery including ride-on mowers, brush cutters, rotary mowers and other machinery that from time to time the Council may be in possession of.
    – Collection of litter and refuse from Council sites.
    – Tree and shrub maintenance using hand tools and motorised machinery
    – Maintenance of flower and shrub beds.
    – Minor DIY operations across all Council sites.
    – Basic health and safety inspections of Council assets.
    – Management of SAM2 signs within the parish.
    – Undertake training in the handling storage of chemicals (COSHH), health and safety, handling of equipment and any other training as required.
    – Stewarding and manual support for Council events.
    – Any other associated duties as required from time to time by the Parish Clerk.
    PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL
    – Full driving license.
    – A flexible approach to working such hours as are necessary to meet the demands of the service. Weekend working may be necessary.
    – A willingness to undertake further training.
    PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – DESIRABLE
    – Previous experience of basic DIY tasks
    – Previous experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment
    – Previous experience of horticulture
    – A knowledge of turf maintenance
    – A knowledge of grounds maintenance machinery and maintenance requirements
    – A knowledge of mechanical operation of grounds maintenance machinery
    – PA1 and PA6 spraying licence
    If you are interested in the role, please forward a CV and covering letter by email to Ben Bethell, Clerk to the Council by December 20 2024. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email to arrange a time.
    Hoveton Community Council is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
    Hoveton Community Council is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.
    Ben Bethell – Clerk to Hoveton Community Council
    clerk@hoveton-pc.org.uk