Minutes.pdf

Longham Parish Council held its Annual Meeting on May 17, 2021, at the Village Hall. Cllr Sue Douglas was elected Chairman, and Cllr Donna McLeod was elected Vice-Chairman. The council noted the resignation of Cllr Phil Collins and thanked him for his service. Two new members will be co-opted at the next meeting. The council received updates on various issues, including planning, highways, and finance. They approved the minutes of the previous meeting, noted the approval of three planning applications, and agreed to invite a member of the Strategic Housing Team to give a presentation on Housing for Local People. The council also discussed highway issues, including a speed limit request and flooding on Hoe Road, and received updates on the Playing Field, Clay Pits, and Village Hall. Financial reports were noted, and the council approved the annual governance statement, Statement of Accounts, and certification of exemption from a limited assurance review. Various payments were authorized, and correspondence was circulated, including an email regarding Section 106 monies being used for affordable housing in Dereham.