Issue - meetings

The Chairman, prior to introducing the report, advised the Chamber that unfortunately, representatives from the Parish Council and Neighbourhood Planning Group were not available to attend the meeting, in line with custom and practice. 

The Chamber, in their absence, acknowledged and congratulated the Parish on the commitment and level of dedication needed to get a Neighbourhood Plan to adoption stage concluding in a round of applause.

Ward Members addressed the Chamber and again spoke of the dedication and commitment of the Parish in preparing and promoting their Plan.  Members also commented on the support shown for the Plan by those voting. It was suggested that the Chairman of Council should consider visiting Reepham to personally congratulate them, given they had been unable to attend.

The Chairman agreed to consider the request.

Having been proposed and seconded, on being to the vote it was: -

RESOLVED that the Reepham Neighbourhood Plan be adopted in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012.

The Chairman again congratulated the Group on their achievement, before proceeding to the next item of business.