Loddon Town Council

02/06/2026

🌳 Have You Visited Our Community Orchard Yet? 🍎🍐🍒

Just off Cannell Road, our Community Orchard is looking absolutely fantastic thanks to the dedication of our wonderful volunteers.

The orchard is a lovely place to visit, enjoy nature, and watch the trees grow. If you haven't been yet, why not take a stroll and see how it's developing?

A special thank you goes to one amazing volunteer in particular. Jonathan has been regularly watering the orchard since it was planted. Keeping young fruit trees healthy takes a surprising amount of time and effort, and Jonathan's commitment has helped the orchard thrive. 💚

We're also looking for a few more volunteers to help with watering over the summer months. Even an occasional visit with a watering can could make a big difference and help share the workload. If you'd like to lend a hand, please get in touch or leave a comment below.

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www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk/local-facilities

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

🚐 Help Hub Van visiting Loddon

Need a bit of support or advice? Come and chat with our friendly team at the Help Hub Van at:
📍 Church Plain Car Park, High St, Loddon, NR14 6ET
📅 Wednesday 3 June, 10am – 3:30pm

The Help Hub offers free, practical support on a range of issues, from cost of living help, housing, wellbeing and mental health support, to connecting you with local services and advice.

We’ll also be joined by Adult Social Services Norfolk County Council, who can offer guidance on care and support for adults, helping you or a loved one stay independent and well.

No appointment needed – just drop by for a chat. 💬

02/06/2026

🚧 Temporary Road Closure – Mundham Road, Loddon 🚧
Norfolk County Council has issued a temporary road closure notice for part of C203 Mundham Road, Loddon due to a leaking sluice valve.
📍 Location:
Mundham Road, from approx. 490m northeast of Ingloss Lane, extending 50m further northeast.
📅 Dates:

Expected: 1st – 5th June 2026
May remain in place (if required) until 21st June 2026

🚫 Access:
The road will be closed to all vehicles while works are carried out.
🔁 Diversion Route:
Via Mundham Road, Loddon Road, Brooke Road, Hunstead Lane, The Street, B1332, A146 and surrounding routes through nearby villages including Poringland, Brooke, Thurton, and others.
🔧 Works by: Anglian Water
⚠️ Closure is in place for public safety and to prevent further damage.
ℹ️ More info: https://one.network
📞 Enquiries: 0344 800 8020
📧 [email protected]
Please plan your journeys accordingly and allow extra time. Thank you for your patience! 🙏

01/06/2026

AGM is Wednesday, followed by a talk on diabetes (The diabetes talk will start at approximately 7.45pm)

Please come along and support your patient participation group.

28/05/2026

🌳 Discover Warren Hills Woodland this summer! 🌿☀️

Have you visited Warren Hills Woodland since it officially reopened? Nestled just outside Loddon, this beautiful community woodland is the perfect place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the many benefits of the outdoors. 🚶‍♀️🌼🐦

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk, somewhere to explore with family, or simply a chance to enjoy the fresh air and birdsong, Warren Hills Woodland offers a wonderful escape into nature. Research shows that spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, boost wellbeing, and support physical health — and what better setting than right here on our doorstep? 💚

The woodland has been transformed into a welcoming public open space for the whole community to enjoy, with improved access, woodland management, information boards and new planting to support local biodiversity and future generations. 🌱

We’re already hearing about some wonderful wildlife sightings, including blackcaps, robins, wrens, goldfinches and blue t**s spotted along the trails! 🐦✨

Have you visited yet?
📸 We’d love to hear what you’ve seen during your walk — birds, butterflies, wildflowers, fungi, or any other nature sightings. Share your photos and comments below and let us know what you enjoyed most about your visit! Or feel free to send us an email at [email protected].

We would like to once again thank you everyone involved in reopening this special space for the community, including volunteers, local schools, councillors, officers, Target Trees, Hales fencing and paving, Norfolk Wildlife Trust volunteers, and South Norfolk Council through the Nature Conservation Fund. 🙏

📍 Warren Hills Woodland
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🔗 [www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk](http://www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk)

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28/05/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Loddon 🚧
Norfolk County Council has announced a temporary road closure in Loddon to allow for utilities connection works.
📍 Affected areas:

Beccles Road (C554): From the junction with Little Money Road for 95m south-east
Little Money Road (U71280): From the junction with Beccles Road for 75m west

🗓 Expected dates:

Start: 8th June 2026
End: 3rd July 2026 (may remain in place until 3rd January 2027 if required)

🚶 Access:

Roads will be closed to vehicles but pedestrian access will be maintained
Local vehicle access will be permitted where signed

🔁 Diversion route:
Beccles Road → High Street → Church Plain → Bridge Street → George Lane → A146 Loddon Bypass
⚠️ Please note:

The closure will be lifted as soon as works are completed
Signage will be updated if dates change
Failure to comply with the closure may result in a fine

ℹ️ For more information, visit: https://one.network
📞 0344 800 8020
📧 [email protected]
Thank you for your patience while these essential works are carried out.

21/05/2026

Please be advised that the Gents Toilets at The Staithe Public Toilets will be closed on Wednesday 27 May 2026 and Thursday 28 May 2026 due to maintenance works.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Ladies Toilets, DDA Accessible Toilet, and Shower facilities will remain open and available as normal during this time.

Thank you for your understanding.

21/05/2026

By January 2027, the UK's old copper phone network will be switched off, area by area. For most residents it is straightforward, but for older or vulnerable people, particularly those with telecare alarms, pendant alarms, or no mobile phone, it can be confusing and potentially risky if they are not prepared in time.

PSTN Switch-Off Checklist — Actions to Take

1. Start planning now
Don’t wait for a letter from your provider. Preparing early gives you more time and more options.
2. Contact your provider
Ask when the switch-off is planned for your area so you can prepare in advance.
3. Check your home phone
Find out whether your current landline phone will still work after the switch. Older phones may need an adapter or replacement.
4. Check any personal or medical alarms
Contact the provider of any pendant alarms, fall detectors, or emergency call systems to make sure they will continue working.
5. Check your burglar alarm
Ask your alarm company whether your system is compatible with the new digital phone network.
6. Understand what happens during a power cut or internet outage
Digital landlines rely on broadband and electricity, so they may stop working if the power or internet goes down.
7. Ask about emergency backup support
Speak to your broadband provider about battery backup options for emergency calls during a power cut.
8. Write down important phone numbers
Keep key contact numbers somewhere easy to find, including family, doctors, and service providers.
9. Ask for support if needed
Your provider must offer help during the switch. Organisations such as Age UK may also be able to assist.