Ditchingham Parish Council

05/05/2026

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18/04/2026

16/03/2026

🚴 Pump Track for Ditchingham?

Would you like to see a pump track in the village?

Pump tracks are fun, looping tracks with gentle bumps and turns that can be used by bikes, scooters, skateboards and more. They are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.

Councillors are exploring whether this could be possible in Ditchingham, but first we need to know if residents would use it.

👍 Would you support this idea?

Please complete Proposal for a Pump Track in Ditchingham – Fill in form:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=K_S84VwWskGb1MFwKedSIobCG3MFTYBEu2trrHearWJUQlZRUFlLT1JET0VYMTVGNjVLVk1VWTQyVC4u&route=shorturl

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24/11/2025

Ditchingham Road Closure - 3rd to 4th December 2025 20.00-06.00

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (STRO13653) affecting the B1332 Norwich Road from 275 metres south of its junction with C380 Hollow Hill Road for 118 metres southwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Ditchingham to facilitate carriageway repair works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be between 20:00 and 06:00 from 3rd to 4th December 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 15th January 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: B1332 Norwich Road/ The Street/ Bungay Road, A146 Loddon Road/ Loddon Bypass/ Beccles Road, A143 Yarmouth Road/ Kirby Cane Bypass/ Broome Bypass, B1332 Norwich Road (Stockton, Framingham Pigot, Poringland, Kirstead, Ellingham, Framingham Earl, Ditchingham, Chedgrave, Kirby Bedon, Brooke, Yelverton, Broome, Hellington, Hales, Woodton, Gillingham, Ashby St. Mary, Loddon, Sisland, Thurton, Caistor St. Edmund and Bixley, Kirby Cane, Holverston, Hedenham).

The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 15th January 2026 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.


Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.
Ditchingham Road Closure -

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the South Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

Dated this 21st day of November 2025.

Katrina Hulatt
Director of Legal Services (nplaw)
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH

12/11/2025

Make a Local Child Smile this Christmas

03/11/2025

Please attend the Remembrance Service this Sunday

29/09/2025

Parishioners

You are warmly invited to join Norfolk Wildlife Trust for tea, cake and a chat at the events below (please note booking is essential).

Ditchingham
Saturday 18 October
10am to 11.30am
Click here to book: norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wilderclaylands

Poringland
Wednesday 22 October
2pm to 3.30pm
Click here to book: norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wilderclaylands

If you cannot make one of these events, please find out more and share your views using an online survey (closing date 31/10/25) by visiting norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wilderclaylands.

29/09/2025

Ditchingham Road Closure - 6th to 7th October 2025

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (STRO13199) affecting the B1332 Norwich Road from its junction with C380 Hollow Hill Road for 575m southwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Ditchingham to facilitate carriageway repair works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6th to 7th October 2025, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 18th November 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: B1332 Norwich Road/ Bungay Road/ The Street/ Bungay Road, A146 Loddon Road/ Hellington Corner/ Loddon Bypass/ Beccles Road, A143 Yarmouth Road/ Kirby Cane Bypass/ Broome Bypass (Stockton, Framingham Pigot, Poringland, Kirstead, Ellingham, Framingham Earl, Ditchingham, Chedgrave, Kirby Bedon, Brooke, Yelverton, Broome, Hellington, Hales, Woodton, Gillingham, Ashby St. Mary, Loddon, Sisland, Thurton, Caistor St. Edmund and Bixley, Kirby Cane, Holverston, Hedenham).

The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 18th November 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.


Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the South Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

Dated this 26th day of September 2025.

Katrina Hulatt
Director of Legal Services (nplaw)
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH

18/08/2025

Operation Radium
I am writing to inform you about Operation Radium, a Norfolk Constabulary initiative focused on tackling courier fraud across the county. We are reaching out to key partner organisations like yours to request support in helping us raise awareness and protect vulnerable members of the community.

What is Operation Radium?
Operation Radium is Norfolk Police’s response to the growing threat of courier fraud — a type of scam where criminals contact victims by phone, pretending to be from trusted organisations such as the police, government agencies, or banks. Victims are manipulated into withdrawing cash, purchasing high-value items, or sharing sensitive financial information, often under the false promise that the money or items will be returned.
These crimes are typically carried out by individuals known as “victim communicators”, who may operate alone or as part of a wider group (sometimes referred to as a “boiler room”). In some cases, a courier is sent to collect the money or items — this courier may be knowingly involved or an unwitting participant.

What is the Trigger Plan?
We are developing a trigger plan to respond quickly when there is a spike in courier fraud incidents within a specific area over a short period. The aim is to:
• Alert local organisations and services to the increased risk.
• Share key messages with the public to prevent further victimisation.
• Encourage vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
When the trigger is activated, Norfolk Police will send out a message containing relevant information and advice. We are asking for your support in distributing this message to your networks, including staff, service users, and any other interested parties.

How You Can Help?
Your organisation plays a vital role in the community, and your support could make a real difference in preventing further harm. We would be grateful if you could:
• Agree to receive trigger alerts from us.
• Share these alerts promptly with your contacts.
• Let us know if you identify any related concerns or incidents.

If you are happy to be involved or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Sergeant Sam Burton
Norfolk Constabulary – Community Safety
Tel: 01953 424940 X80964
Email: [email protected]
www.norfolk.police.uk
Non-Emergency Tel: 101

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23/06/2025

This is the key opportunity for residents, businesses and anyone else who is interested in having their say on Local Government Reorganisation, to share their views.
You can find a link to the survey here: Your Voice, Your Future

19/05/2025

Have your Say!