• Services

    The following areas are the responsibility of the Norfolk County Council. Follow the links to report a specific issue or for further information:

    The following areas are the responsibility of West Norfolk District Council. Follow the links to report a specific issue or for further information:

  • Recreation Ground

    Organisations and groups wishing to use the Recreation Ground for events or activities need formal consent from the Parish Council.

    If you wish to obtain consent for an event then please complete the form below and send via post or email to the Parish Clerk. You should submit the application at least two months prior to the date of the event:

    Application for permission to hold an event on Parish Council Land

    If you wish to obtain consent for group activities then please complete the form below and return via post or email to the Parish Clerk. You should submit the application at least two months prior to the activity commencing:

    Application for permission to use Parish Council Land

     

  • Elections

    Notice of Election – Runcton Holme Parish

    Becoming a councillor

    With elections taking place across the borough on 4 May 2023, there are lots of opportunities to stand as a borough or parish councillor.  The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is urging anyone interested in standing as a candidate to read the information on its website and to book a place on one of the forthcoming pre-election briefing sessions.

    Councillors play a key role in the borough, representing the people that elected them and providing a voice for the community. They help shape services for the benefit of local people.

    People become councillors for different reasons, including:

    • they are concerned about the local area in which they live and want to ensure that their local community is provided with the services needed and its interest are taken into account,

    • they want to pursue their political beliefs,

    • they are concerned about one particular issue, for example care for older people, the need for facilities in an area or traffic congestion.

    • they may already be in a political party, trade union or school governing body and they see the next step is to become a councillor.

    Anyone interested in becoming a councillor can find out more by visiting www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/beacouncillor or www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/beaparishcouncillor.  There are links to nomination papers and further information from the Electoral Commission as well as guidance on who can stand, how to complete nomination papers, spending and donations and campaigning.

    Nomination papers need to be submitted to the Electoral Registration team at the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk offices, in person, from 21 March 2023 and by 4pm on 4 April 2023.  It is best to telephone to make an appointment and to submit papers well ahead of the deadline so that there is time to make any changes that might be required.

  • Highways

    Reporting issues affecting the roads and pavements

    The Parish Council regularly reports issues that affect the roads or pavements to Highways at Norfolk County Council. The public can also report these issues, which increases the pressure on Highways to take action, by calling 0344 800 8020 or via email on [email protected] or by visiting the website on www.norfolk.gov.uk

  • What is a Parish Council?

    The Council is the lowest tier of local government. The Council has little power but a reasonable amount of influence. Their main role is to exert influence on the decisions of District and County Councils. They are consulted on local Planning Applications, Highway/Road Safety issues, long term planning and wider community involvement strategies. A Parish Council is a local authority whose councillors are voted on by the electors in the Parish area and serve for four years. Runcton Holme Parish Council has 8 councillors. All councillors live or work in Runcton Holme. They are elected to serve and administer the residents of Runcton Holme. The Parish Councillors determine and set policy to cater for the social, cultural, welfare and environmental needs of Runcton Holme. Powers are mostly discretionary, i.e. they can be used to as great or little extent as their community wishes.

    All councillors adhere to the Parish Council Code of Conduct and complete a register of interests.

    Planning decisions are taken by King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council. They give details of every planning application to Runcton Holme Parish Council for the Council to review. They take into account the Parish Council’s views and comments on planning applications.

    What can Parish Councils do?

    Parliament has given various powers to Parish Councils. These powers relate to planning, provision of recreational facilities, community centres and public buildings, crime prevention, community transport, public toilets, tourism, allotments, footpaths, street lighting, certain aspects of highway maintenance, litter, open spaces, traffic calming etc. Powers were recently increased. They also act to represent residents of the parish on issues such as the Local Plan, problems with highways and bins, and with local businesses.

    Runcton Holme Parish Council is directly responsible  for a number of things in the village:

    Maintaining the play area at the Recreation Ground

    Maintaining the Recreation Ground,

    Looking after the village bus shelter

    Commenting on all planning applications

    Supporting village organisations

    Providing a focus within the village for action/representations on key issues

    Monitoring Public Rights of Way

    Where do Parish Councils get their money?

    The Parish Council sets a budget every year known as the Precept. The money is collected for them by King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council through the Council Tax bills. This is paid by the electors in the Parish.  The Parish Council may also receive grants and income in other ways. They use this to help improve life for their local community in many ways.

    What does Runcton Holme Parish Council do?

    Elections to the Parish Council are held every 4 years.

    The Parish Council employs a part-time Parish Clerk to implement policy decisions. The Parish Clerk carries out her duties from her home. The Parish Council also provides a conduit for complaints regarding overgrown trees, silted up drains, sewage problems, grass verges and street cleansing. They lobby for improvements in highways, footpaths, road safety etc.

    It is responsible for managing open spaces, allotment provision, public buildings and can identify areas for small-scale environmental improvements, such as green spaces, bus shelters, public seating, notice boards etc. Representation is made to other local councils where appropriate on planning and other matters. It is also able to provide grants to groups within the community.

    How often does the Parish Council meet?

    The council meets every month, except August, at Runcton Holme Parish Hall. The meetings are open to all members of the public. All meetings start at 7.30pm. Members of the public can speak at the meetings, at the appropriate time/s.

    How do I contact the Parish Council?

    By email – [email protected]

    By phone – clerk can be contacted on 01553 674382

    By post – 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, King’s Lynn, PE30 3NJ

    How do I find out what has been agreed at Parish Council Meetings?

    You will find draft minutes of meetings under the “Meetings” section of this website and on the notice board.

    What are the other councils in Runcton Holme?

    The next tier above Parish Councils is the District Council (in our case, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council) which covers a much wider area, and above that comes Norfolk County Council.

    What is a Parish?

    The Parish is an area with a defined boundary, both in civil (administrative) and ecclesiastical (religious) terms.

     

  • Agenda November 2015

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