Welcome

 

This section explains how the Parish Council supports village life and also provides an access point to the various agendas, minutes and documents that it deals with. The Council is always delighted to receive feedback from villagers on any topic that impacts on village life and by registering your email with this web site we will be able to provide a more effective service to the community.

 

 

 

The Parish Council meets approximately every 8 weeks; usually in the Village Hall. The council considers various planning applications and, if objections are raised, will present a point of view to the relevant planning authority that make the decisions. Other areas in which the Parish Council is involved are grass cutting, path and play-park maintenance and the allocation of funds to appropriate bodies where there is a tangible benefit for the village.

 

Villagers are welcome to attend Parish Council meeting. However the Council recommends that villagers who would like to register a matter for discussion should contact the Council in advance so that it can be placed on the next meetings agenda. See below for contact details.

 

Villagers are also encouraged to sign up to the Swanton Abbott "Voice" e-Mail newsletter. This keeps you informed and enables the Parish Council to canvass the village for its opinion.

 

Clive Haden

Chair of Parish Council

Parish Council Members

You can contact the Parish Council by;

Post: Holly House, The Street, Swanton Abbott, NR10 5DU

Phone: 538142

Email: parishcouncil@swantonabbott.co.uk

Clive Haden (Chair)
Clive has lived in the village since 2003. He is an Internet consultant and looks after "VOICE", the Swanton Abbott web site.

David Platten (Vice Chair)
David runs his own printing company and is currently attempting a Guiness Book of Records entry for the longest time taken to build a set of stables

Malcolm Vaughan
Has lived in the village as man and boy. Malcolm runs his own building company and can always been seen working around the village

Peter Hudson
New elected - bio to follow

Glynn Williams
Newly elected - bio to follow

Ernie Clapham
Newly elected - bio to follow soon

Jo Gardner
Although she lives outside of the village Jo does a wonderful job on the Parish Council as the secretary.

 
Neighborhood Watch Committee

 

 

Swanton Abbott operates a Neighborhood Watch scheme. If you would like details please contact;

neighbourhoodwatch@swantonabbott.co.uk

 

 

Safer Neighbourhood Team in Swanton Abbott

Introducing your new Police Community Support Officer

 

Hello, My name is Jan Moore and I have been assigned to Swanton Abbott as your Parish Liaison Officer on behalf of the new Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) based at North Walsham. To give you some background on Safer Neighbourhood's, since 1995 every British crime survey shows a fall in overall crime yet around two thirds of people believe that crime has actually risen in the last two years. As a result of this the Government introduced Neighbourhood Policing-This is called Safer Neighbourhoods in Norfolk.
North Walsham SNT consists of a Police Sergeant, 2 Police Constables and 6 Police Community Support Officers (PCSO's). Our role is to tackle your community issues, Antisocial Behavior, criminal damage and other crime related issues and to provide a visible presence within the towns and villages we serve. As Parish liaison my role is to be your single point of contact within the SNT, to allow me to coordinate the teams resources around the 22 parishes we are responsible for. As this is a brief introduction I would welcome details for the next few parish meetings and any issues you would like the SNT to pay attention to. These details can be e-mailed to me using the e-mail address at the top of the page.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jan.

 

You can contact Jan:

Tel: 0845 456 4567 Ex. 1138

eMail: moorej1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

PCSO 8226 Jan Moore

 

 

Police Information

You can access comprehensive information on the Norfolk Constabulary via their web site. Just clicking on the logo opposite or go to www.norfolk.police.uk

 

Useful Phone Numbers

Homewatch Co-ordinator: 01692 401055
Non-Emergency Calls: 0845 456 4567

Victim Support: 01692 401127
 Crimestoppers (Confidential): 0800 555111
 Drugs Hotline (Confidential): 0345 442255

 

 

policeman
Play Park Management Committee

The Play Park is a great resource for the village. People are always welcome to get involved with its continuing improvement and upkeep so that the local children can continue to play safely and enjoy this facility.

 

For a potted history of the Play Park click here

 

If you would like to contribute please contact;

 

David Platten

Pear Tree Farm, Aylsham Road

Tel: 538259

 
District Councillor

The local District Councillor for Swanton Abbott is;

 

Catherine Wilkins

Liberty Cottage, 13 Church Street

Trimingham, Norfolk, NR18 AL

 

Contact Details

Tel: (01263) 833952 (day)
Tel: (01263) 833952 (eve)

Email Cathy on: catherinewilkins@tiscali.co.uk

Web Info: North Norfolk Council

 

Member of Parliament
Norman Lamb

Norman Lamb is the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk and consequently his constituency includes Swanton Abbott. He can be contacted on the links below.

 

Email Norman Lamb: info@normanlamb.org.uk

Web Site: www.normanlamb.org.uk

 
County Councillor
Peter Moor
 The Norfolk County Council member for Swanton Abbott is;

 

Mr Peter William Moore

27 Manor Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

NR28 9LH

 

Contact Details

Telephone (Home): 01692 402966

Email: peter.moore@norfolk.gov.uk

Web Info: Norfolk County Council

 

Got something you would like to contribute to the Swanton Abbott web site?
We are always pleased to receive content

 

Send email to

VOICE

Tel: 538142

Parish Council Minutes

minutes

Copies of Parish Council minutes are available here. Earlier copies are available on request.

 
Planning Applications

Want to view drawing plans and other materials relating to planning permission applications in the parish? Just follow this link and enter "Swanton Abbott" into the search box.

Usefull Web sites
North Norfolk County Web Site
Norfolk County Council

Direct Gov

Consultation Finder
Business Funding
Running or thinking of starting up a business based in Swanton Abbott? These sites are a good starting point to identify possible funding streams.
Grant Net
EEDA

 

WiRE

 

Rural Advice