Loddon Town Council

08/09/2026

🎾 Loddon Tennis Courts – Resurfacing is about to begin! 🎾

We are delighted to confirm that the long-awaited resurfacing of Loddon Tennis Courts will begin later this month.

📅 The tennis courts will be CLOSED from Monday 21 September until Wednesday 14 October 2026 while the works are carried out.

Getting this project to the starting line has been a huge undertaking. Resurfacing tennis courts is a significant investment, and a great deal of work has gone on behind the scenes to secure the funding needed to make it possible.

We would therefore like to recognise everyone who has helped make this project happen:

🎾 Sport England – £14,350 grant secured by Loddon Town Council
🎾 Loddon Tennis Club – £2,950 raised through their fantastic fundraising efforts
🎾 County Councillor Kay Mason Billig – £2,500 match funding
🎾 Loddon Players – £250 donation
🎾 Loddon Town Council & Chedgrave Parish Council – funding the remaining cost through their 2025/26 and 2026/27 budgets

A huge amount of time and effort has gone into bringing all of this funding together, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed, fundraised and supported the project along the way.

We hope this investment will provide high-quality courts for its members and the wider community to enjoy for many years to come – helping Loddon Tennis Club to continue to thrive and build on the excellent work it already does. 🎾

We appreciate everyone’s patience while the courts are closed and look forward to seeing the transformation!

www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk

Loddon Tennis Club Norwich Norfolk

03/09/2026

A polite reminder from the Rangers that there is a navigation restriction for larger vessels on the River Chet.

There is a navigation restriction (no access) to vessels with a beam (width) greater than 3.8 meters (12.6 feet). This is because the River Chet is tidal and narrow with tight bends, and so can be challenging for larger boats without a passage plan.

The Chet is the smallest of the seven rivers of the Broads, and flows between Hardley Cross and Loddon.

For full information on navigating the Chet see our Navigation Notes webpage: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/water-depths-and-navigation-notes/river-chet

03/09/2026

🏆 Freedom of Loddon Award 2026 – Steve Burton 🏆

This Saturday, 5 September, Loddon Town Council will be delighted to present the Freedom of Loddon Award 2026 to Steve Burton at the Loddon & District Horticultural Society’s Annual Show at the Jubilee Hall Loddon. The awards will be presented from 4.00pm.

Steve is receiving this year’s award in recognition of his outstanding and longstanding service to Loddon. Over many years, he has given an incredible amount of his time to our community through the Loddon Players, local schools and youth groups, the St George’s Park residents’ campaign and, more recently, the Chet Valley Medical Practice Patient Participation Group.

Our sincere thanks also go to Phil Taylor of the Kings Head Loddon for his continued sponsorship of the Freedom of Loddon Award.

www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk

03/09/2026

🚸 Safer Crossing Point at the Old Hockey Field

Loddon Town Council is pleased to have completed a Parish Partnership scheme with Norfolk County Council, providing a safer crossing point between Jubilee Hall and the Old Hockey Field.

The works were completed on 8 July 2026 and included the installation of new bollards to prevent vehicles from parking immediately outside the entrance to the field and obstructing the pedestrian crossing point.

Previously, vehicles parked in this location could force pedestrians, including young children and families, to step into the road when walking between Jubilee Hall and the Old Hockey Field.

This relatively simple improvement will help to keep the entrance and crossing point clear, making the route safer and more accessible for everyone using the two sites.

We are very grateful to Norfolk County Council for providing 50% funding towards the scheme through the Parish Partnership programme.

03/09/2026

Have you ever been to a Loddon Town Council meeting? 🏛️ We cover a diverse and fascinating range of topics that affect our community, and if you’re passionate about Loddon, this is the place to be! 💛
📅 When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
⏱️ Duration: Usually no longer than 1½ hours
👋 Everyone is welcome!
📍 Where: Hollies Rear Hall
The agenda is available to view on our website: www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk/minutes-agendas

02/09/2026

📢 Loddon Town Council – September Meeting

Our next Full Council meeting takes place on Wednesday 9 September at 7.00pm in the Hollies Rear Hall, and as always, members of the public are very welcome to attend.

It’s a particularly busy agenda this month, with a wide range of issues, projects and opportunities being considered – all with one purpose: to serve Loddon and make our town the best it can be for the people who live, work and visit here.

Among the matters Councillors will be discussing are:

🚗 Traffic, parking & highways
• The results of the recent Loddon Traffic Survey and whether to progress to a full Feasibility Study
• The proposed Traffic Regulation Order for George Lane
• Opportunities for a 2027 Parish Partnership highways scheme
• How parking enforcement in Loddon could be improved

🌳 Our public spaces & environment
• The Council’s latest tree survey and any works required
• Potential applications to the Conservation Fund and Community & Open Space Grant
• Allotment bonfires and the Allotment Terms
• Garden Court amenity land and the outcome of its Asset of Community Value nomination
• An update on the Loddon Bowls Club Asset of Community Value nomination

🌸 Improving the appearance of Loddon
• Quotes for installing nine new flower towers and containers
• The Street Scene Improvement Fund
• Ideas for decorating the Staithe Bridge
• The Love Your Market Town Fund and opportunities to invest in the town

👧 Children & young people
• An important update on the introduction of youth services in Loddon
• Additional funding for youth provision
• Funding towards new play equipment

🏘️ Planning & Loddon’s future
• Current planning applications
• The Cripps development street names and site layout
• Proposed development sites within the Greater Norwich Local Plan

🏛️ Community buildings & facilities
• The transfer of the Staithe public toilets to Loddon Town Council
• The building survey for The Hollies
• The new CIO governing document and legal investigations connected with the future of The Hollies
• An update on the developing Sports Strategy for Loddon and Chedgrave

👮 Community safety
• Anti-social behaviour at the Staithe
• An update on the proposed Police Station in Loddon

💷 Council finances & funding
Councillors will receive the latest budget and financial reports, approve payments and consider a number of grant and funding opportunities which could bring further investment into Loddon.

We’ll also receive updates on the tennis courts, Playing Field, Jubilee Hall, Love Loddon Community Group, Chet Valley Community Larder, Pyes Mill and the Staithe, SAM2 speed monitoring, events and the Loddon Traffic Review.

And, importantly, there is a Public Forum where residents can come along and raise matters directly with the Council.

There is a lot happening in Loddon, and a lot of work taking place behind the scenes. Every item on this agenda is ultimately about the same thing – working together to look after Loddon, improve our town and serve our community.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
⏰ 7.00pm
📍 Hollies Rear Hall, High Street, Loddon

Everyone is welcome.

www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk

02/09/2026

Free Bus Travel for Disabled Pass Holders to Be Available 24/7

Eligible disabled people across England will be able to travel on local buses free of charge at any time of day from 1 April 2027, following a government announcement to remove existing time restrictions on concessionary bus passes.

Currently, disabled bus passes are generally valid only between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays, unless local authorities provide additional concessions. The new national scheme will allow eligible pass holders to travel free of charge at any time, regardless of where they live.

The Government says the change will help disabled people access work, education, healthcare and training opportunities, while also providing additional support with the cost of living.

Backed by £60 million in government funding, the measure aims to end the current variation in concessionary travel arrangements between different areas of England.

Eligibility criteria for disabled bus passes will remain unchanged and continue to be administered by local authorities.

The changes are due to come into effect on 1 April 2027, providing greater flexibility, independence and accessibility for disabled residents across the country.

01/09/2026

💡 HOW COULD WE MAKE LODDON CLEANER AND TIDIER?

South Norfolk Council has made up to £15,000 of funding available to support a one-off project to improve the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces in Loddon.

Before deciding what we might apply for, Loddon Town Council would like to hear from residents.

The funding could potentially be used for things such as:

🗑️ Additional litter bins
♻️ Dual-purpose litter and recycling bins
🐕 Dog waste bins
🚬 Cigarette butt bins
🌿 Equipment or infrastructure to support community litter picking
🚮 Screening or bin stores to improve untidy waste collection areas
🪧 Signage aimed at reducing littering and encouraging people to look after our public spaces
✨ Other one-off improvements that would help make Loddon cleaner and tidier

What would make the biggest difference in Loddon?

Are there particular locations where you think an additional bin or other improvement is needed? Or is there something else you would like us to consider?

Please leave your suggestions in the comments below. 👇

We will use your feedback to help the Town Council consider how this funding could best be used for the benefit of Loddon.

www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk

01/09/2026

Loddon Town Council has been consulted on the following application:
2026/2262
Proposal: Single and two-storey side extensions
Location: 12 Mill Road Loddon Norfolk NR14 6DR
Application Type: Householder

for more information or to comment go to: https://info.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/online-applications/ and search 2026/2262