South Norfolk Council is consulting on where housing, jobs and other development should take place in this area up until 2023.

A drop in event, where plans will be displayed showing suggested sites for development within Loddon Parish will take place at the library annexe on Friday 28th October between 3.00pm and 7.00pm.

Representatives from the Councils will be on hand to receive your comments.

For further information about the consultation process please visit – www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/ldf.

For details of individual sites follow this link.

Please make the most of this opportunity to make your views count!

Consultations end on 18th November!

Local people may be interested in finding out about the reintroduction of this scheme in the Chet Valley area through an open morning being held at Loddon library on Saturday 8th October between 10am and 1pm.

For general information about the scheme follow this link – LETS in Norfolk

Loddon Scout Group is a thriving and well run Group with Beavers, Cub Scouts and Scouts, operated by a team of dedicated leaders.

They are in need of a Manager/Group Scout Leader to look after the general running of the Group.

This person would, ideally, have some management experience and some Scouting experience would be helpful but not essential.

If you think you could help in this role please contact the Scouts County Office – 01603 502246.

Thank You

Community First Responders are volunteers trained to respond to emergency 999 calls in their local area. They work in partnership with East of England Ambulance Service. Loddon On Call is your local first response service and we are in need of new members to help provide this valuable local service. If you think you could help please visit Loddon On Call

To be held at The Library Annex, Church Plain, Loddon on Thursday 9 June 2011 from 2.00 – 7.30 pm.

An opportunity to find out about and comment on a proposal for 87 new dwellings (including affordable housing), associated access and public open space on the former Express Plastics Factory site, Beccles Road, Loddon.

There will be the opportunity to ask questions in relation to the proposed development.
If you have any questions please contact Alice Brighton by telephone – 01234 832740 or email alicebrightondlpconsultantscouk

As reported in The Loddon Eye the school has received a good OFSTED report.

Inspectors praised the school for the quality of its teaching, the behaviour of its pupils and the leadership of the head teacher.

OFSTED were particularly pleased with progress at the younger end of the school where leadership and management were ranked “outstanding”.

View the full report here

The successful candidates at the Loddon Parish Council elections held on 5 May were -

Christopher Erwin	Sophie Garrett	Jane Hale	Dorothy Jones
Raymond Lumley	Sarah Morris	Michael Roe	June Strickland
Margaret Wallace	Rod Williams	Linda Wilson

The major refurbishment of the Hobart High School pool is complete and the Loddon White Dolphins Swimming Club is back in action from 9 May. For more details click here

From Tuesday 3rd May 2011 the surgery’s new name and address will be:

Chet Valley Medical Practice
George House
40-48 George Lane
Loddon
Norwich
NR14 6QH

Please note the telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same.

These are the twelve people nominated for the eleven Councillor places on Loddon Parish Council together with some background information to help you make your decision on whom to vote for.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the wellbeing of your neighbourhood and delivery of services to meet local needs –
please ensure that your vote counts!

	Alan Counter has lived in the area since 2008. He is retired and so is available during the day to talk to people about their concerns and suggestions for the village.
	Chris Erwin feels that Loddon should now have more emphasis on resources for people, pets and leisure and less on new houses. He feels his skill is in successful results from “dialogue” with big bureaucracy and would like Loddon Parish Council to lead Norfolk in solar power to reduce electric bills for residents and provide jobs and more income for the Council.
	Sophie Garrett moved to Loddon two years ago. An IT and marketing consultant, she runs an internet business from home. She voluntarily runs WiRE Norwich (business networking), and JellyNorfolk (co-working). Sophie is particularly interested in supporting local business and improving broadband and mobile phone coverage.
	Jane Hale has lived in Loddon for 19 years and has grown up twin daughters. Jane enjoys the community involvement of the council’s work. She is Chairman of the Jubilee Hall Management Committee, a director of Loddon Buildings Preservation Trust and was a Brownie leader for 12 years.
Dorothy Jones	Dorothy Jones has served on the parish council since 1992. A retired management consultant, Dorothy takes particular interest in guarding the interests of Loddon residents against potential flooding. She also promotes the maintenance of footpaths and is active with the Loddon Town Estates Charity.
	Ray Lumley has lived in Loddon for 36 years and is a retired Operations Manager for a major distribution company. Currently Roy carries out voluntary work with Norfolk Constabulary. He wishes to represent local residents with their concerns over local issues.
	Sarah Morris has lived in Loddon for 24 years and takes a keen interest in local issues. She works as a Project Leader in the financial services industry and is vice-chairman of Loddon Players. Sarah has a child at Loddon Junior School and is keen to represent the schools and the younger members of the community.
	Michael Roe is retired and has lived in Loddon since 2003. He is a volunteer driver for the Doctors’ Surgery. In 2008 he also became the Tree Warden for the parish. His interests include the environment and the future development of Loddon.
	June Strickland has lived locally since 2007 and is now retired. She is particularly interested in the environment and future development of the area. June is also concerned about the needs of the elderly and is a willing listener if anybody has concerns.
	Margaret Wallace has been a Loddon resident for 14 years and until 2007 was a teaching assistant at Hobart High School. She is actively working to maintain Loddon’s access by river, is a member of several local organisations and is a Loddon Town Estate Charity Trustee.
	Rod Williams has been a resident in Loddon since 2001 and by nature has a keen interest in local affairs and activities, being a member of various sporting clubs in the village and the Loddon & Chedgrave Society. Rod has a particular interest in transport, planning and sporting facilities.
	Linda Wilson has been an active member of the community for over 25 years. A parish councillor, organiser of Loddon Surgery transport and manager of the information office, she is a keen environmentalist and conservationist.