Contacting the Parish Council:
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You can email us​Clerk@carbrooke-pc.gov.uk
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You can call us
01362 687492
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Or you can write to us:
Oakleigh House, Shipdham Lane, Scarning, NR19 2LB
News and Information
Welcome to the Parish Council website
We hope you find it useful and informative
​​​Next Meetings
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The next meetings will be in the Village Hall. These are the Annual meeting at 6pm. This is followed by the Parish Council meeting at 7pm. Both meetings are on 14 April. Why not come along and see what we do ? There is always a designated part of the meeting in which you can address councillors. A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be available at least three working days before the meeting.
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Council Vacancies
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We have two vacancies on the Council.
Are you interested in joining the Parish Council ? Becoming a councillor is a rewarding and valued form of public service. Councillors contribute to the work of the Parish Council by:-
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Seeking the best outcome to local issues
Putting forward ideas for better services
Responding to the needs and views of residents
Getting involved in decision making
Helping to make Carbrooke a better place to live
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We usually meet on the second Tuesday of every month except August. Meetings start at 7pm. All our members are volunteers and if you are able to give up a small amount of time this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference.
For more information please contact our Parish Clerk - Clerk@carbrooke-pc.gov.uk or 01362 687492
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Community Award
We are taking nominations for our Community Award 2027. The award recognises all the achievements of those individuals and groups who voluntarily and selflessly improve the lives of those around them. We would like to make an award to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the parish of Carbrooke. Do you know an individual or organisation, whose service to the community deserves to be recognised ? If so, please make a nomination. The full details can be found under Policies (Community Award).
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Who Are We?
The Parish Council comprises nine members. We are your parish council and are here to represent the residents of Carbrooke.
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What We Do
The Parish Council is responsible for:
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The maintenance and management of the Open Spaces at Blenheim Grange
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The maintenance and management of the play area at Blenheim Grange
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The maintenance and management of the Community Hub (managed by a Committee of the Parish Council - see the Hub website for more details. Residents are welcome to attend their meetings)
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The provision of grant funding for community groups
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The maintenance of the Village Hall car park
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The provision of an annual Christmas tree and lights outside Carbrooke Church
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The bus shelter on Broadmoor Road
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The defibrillators at the Aerolite Garage and in the phone box on Church Street
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The community notice boards
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We comment on all planning applications and liaise with both Breckland Council and Norfolk County Council on a wide range of matters​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Blenheim Grange (Reporting an Issue)
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To raise matters concerning the roads, such as potholes, and the adoption of the roads at Blenheim Grange, or to report a fault with a street light on the estate please contact the Taylor Wimpey Customer Care department (01494 509090, or TaylorWimpeyCustomerService@taylorwimpey.com).
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The Parish Council is responsible for many of the open spaces on the estate. If you wish to report a flytip, initially contact the parish clerk, preferably with exact location details (and photos where possible) and we will assess what action to take.
For dog and litter bins, please contact the parish clerk.
Regarding trees and grass cutting, please contact the parish clerk providing exact location details (and photos where possible) and we will assess what action to take.
Re children's play equipment and the open space next to the play area, please contact the parish clerk (Clerk@carbrooke-pc.gov.uk).
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REPORTING OTHER ISSUES
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If you want to report issues regarding parking in the parish, please contact parkingoperations@westnorfolk.gov.uk
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To report a pothole, or other matters affecting the roads such as trees and hedges, please contact Norfolk County Council online through their Report a Problem facility (norfolk.gov.uk). Where possible, please send photographs.
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Flooding
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To report flooding please call the Norfolk Flooding Hotline - 0344 800 8013. Please note it is essential to report all incidents so that there are accurate and up to date records that can be used in flood prevention methods. IF THERE IS DANGER TO PEOPLE, PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, please call 999.
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​​Footpaths
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Some footpaths in Carbrooke are the responsibility of Norfolk County Council. If you are concerned that a footpath needs cutting back, you should report to Norfolk County Council using its Report a Problem facility. Please note that Norfolk County Council cuts the Summer Lane to Mill Lane footpath twice a year (usually around May and again around July). Please follow the link for more Norfolk Highways and Public Rights of Way
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Flytips
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To report a flytip, please contact Breckland Council through their website (breckland.gov.uk)
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To report concerns over dogs please Report it to Animal Services (Breckland Council)
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