Spixworth Parish Council

11/09/2026

NDR MAINTENANCE WORKS-NIGHT CLOSURES.

Information from Norfolk County Council Highways.

I thought it would be prudent to make you aware of some planned large scale works we will be carrying out along the NDR over several weeks. These works will be to carry out verge scalping & vegetation cutting, gully cleansing, w**d spraying, kerb works, graffiti removal & sign replacement which will involve several agencies working together.

It is intended that the work will be completed under a road closure between three sections between 20:00 and 05:00 Mon – Fri. This will ensure minimal disruption to the public and businesses.

• The 1st weeks closure (05/10/26 – 10/10/26) will be between A1067 Fakenham Road Roundabout and A140 Cromer Road

• The 2nd weeks closure (12/10/26 – 17/10/26) will be between the A140 Cromer Road and A1151 Wroxham Road Roundabout

• The 3rd weeks closure (19/10/26 – 23/10/26) will be between A1151 Wroxham Road and A1270 Postwick

This will ensure the work is complete before the Christmas Embargo and also hopefully will avoid the time of year when the poorer weather is expected. The alternative, lane closures throughout the days, avoiding the need for nighttime closures, has been investigated and discussed, however following a comprehensive cost analysis/programme schedule between both options (night closure/day lane closure), lane closures during the day has been discounted as a viable option.

We have applied for the durations given to allow for contingencies such as any bad weather events but would hope to complete each section in 3 or 4 days. The NDR will remain fully open and accessible during the day.

We are intending to have electronic signs placed strategically on the network to keep the public fully informed, as well as full visibility diversion signs to ensure people can still travel around easily. Our Comms team will also be advised so social media will be updated to inform as many people as possible. The roundabouts will remain open to allow traffic to still cross the NDR.

08/09/2026

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

ORCHARD ROAD PLAY AREA-NR10 3QE-Upgrade Works

Please be advised that work to upgrade some of the play equipment at Orchard Road Play Area will commence on Monday 14th September from 8:00am.

The works will be carried out by Wicksteed, a specialist play equipment company.

For safety of residents and contractors, the play area will be closed while the works are taking place.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these improvements are carried out.

If you have any questions about the works or wish to report any concerns, please contact the Parish Clerk:

Telephone: 01603 890290

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

SPIXWORTH PARISH COUNCIL

17/08/2026

06/08/2026

CHANGES TO FIRST BUS SERVICES AS FROM 31ST AUGUST 2026

First Bus 13/X13 (Turquoise line)
The Turquoise line will disappear but the majority of its route will be served by making changes to the Orange and Green lines (see below).

Constitution Hill in Norwich will no longer be served however alternative services are provided by Sanders Coaches.
Attleborough will be served by extending service 14 from Wymondham.

First Bus 20,21 (Orange line)
Spixworth (previously served by the Turquoise line) will be served by extending the Orange line beyond Old Catton, with new connections to West Earlham, Bowthorpe and NNUH and additional evening services.

Sunday services to Spixworth are increased to every 30 minutes.
Frequency through the Fiddlewood Estate increased to every 30 minutes but St Faith’s Lane frequency reduced to every 30 minutes.

First Bus 14/14A, 15/15A, 16 16/A, 17 (Green line)
Frequency increase to every 15 minutes Monday - Saturday from Wymondham to Norwich, however some small areas of the town will not be served.

Harts Farm Estate will no longer be directly served due to low demand however they can access services from nearby Norwich Road. In return more areas in Wymondham will now have connections to Wymondham rail station.

Service 17, Broadland Gate, replaced by service 15 and 16 with peak journeys serving Broadland Business Park on weekdays. Yarmouth Road, Norwich section increased frequency to every 15 minutes.

First Bus 36/36A, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39 (Purple line)
36A extended to cover greater area of Harleston. 36 and 36A evening services to now be covered by Central Connect following retendering. An additional early journey from Long Stratton to city centre through to Horsford.

Hellesdon 37 services to terminate at city centre rather than going through to Mulbarton, which will be served by service 38.
The northern section of service 38 will now serve the new Airport link road at peak times. This does mean that Ives Road will now only have an hourly off peak service (reduced frequency) although there are nearby Orange line services available through the day.

First Bus 40/40A, 41, 41A, X41 (Charcoal line)
Frequency from Bungay reduced to hourly off peak, Monday to Saturday, based on passenger demand.

First Bus Excel A, B, C, D
More time added for Easton diversion due to National Highways works.

First Bus 2, 3
Great Yarmouth to Barrack estate frequency increased to up to every 15 minutes Monday - Saturday.
Gorleston to Bradwell frequency remains at every 30 minutes.
Great Yarmouth to Burgh Castle and James Paget Hospital reduced to an hourly service Monday - Saturday due to low passenger demand.

28/07/2026

SPIXWORTH PLAY AREA UPDATES

BROKEN ZIPWIRE-Village Hall Play Area
The clerk has obtained a quote from HAGS ( the play company who installed the zipwire) the cost for new parts and instillation is £2,026.47. HAGS have informed the council that delivery time for parts and instillation is approximately 6-8 weeks. The council are seeking further quotes from other play companies to see if they can get the cost down for the necessary replacement parts.

ORCHARD ROAD PLAY AREA
Play Area Improvement update
The Parish Council has approved a quotation from Wicksteed to upgrade some of the play equipment and replace the main entry gate.

Wicksteed has confirmed that the lead time for the manufacture and completion of the works is approximately 10 weeks. Further updates, including an anticipated instillation date, will be shared as soon as they are available.

MUGA COURT-Village Hall Play Area
Unfortunately the lining has been damaged on the MUGA the clerk is obtaining quotes for repair. Further updates on the repair will be shared as soon as possible.

06/07/2026

BROKEN ZIP WIRE

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ZIP WIRE LOCATED AT SPIXWORTH VILLAGE HALL PLAY AREA IS BROKEN. THE AREA HAS BEEN CORDONED OFF. THE CLERK HAS CONTACTED THE PLAY COMPANY HAGS FOR AN IMMEDIATE REPAIR. CAN WE PLEASE ASK THAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE AREA FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY.

23/04/2026

The Annual Parish Meeting is a community meeting, where residents of the parish (electors) discuss local issues and hear reports from the parish council. It is a meeting of the electors, not a meeting of the parish council, designed for public participation and open dialogue

Please contact the clerk at [email protected]
or telephone 01603 890290 to confirm your attendance.

The Annual Council meeting will follow on after the annual parish meeting. There will be 15 minutes available for public speaking after which members of the public may then observe the meeting.

If you would like to raise an issue, or have matter that you would like to discuss please contact the Clerk by the 27.4.26 , as councillors cannot make instant decisions on items not on the agenda.

Once the council agenda has been advertised it cannot be changed.