This Months News
01/05/10
Norfolk Council Screening Opinion Letter.
We have received access to letters explaing more about the options and proposals for our site
See the documents as a PDF
HERE (PDF
2.8MB).
Archived News
14/09/09
Norfolk Council confirm Haddiscoe is NOT a preferred site:
Below is the letter sent to our supporters on Monday.
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14/09/09 Today Norfolk County Council (NCC) passed the papers outlining the next stage in the selection of sites for minerals and waste. The proposed pit in Haddiscoe is on the “Not Acceptable” list. This means it is highly unlikely that permission would be granted for extraction to go ahead on the proposed sites. On behalf of the committee can I say a big thank you to all of you who made your views known through letters, posters, fund raising and supporting StoPit events. It is clear from the report that your views were heard and accepted. However it is not time to open the Champagne quite yet. The council’s decision opens another eight-week consultation period and in that time the extractors could put a case for the site to be re-designated as “Acceptable”; and in any case any site would still have to go through the planning permission process. Your committee feels that the weight of objections mean that the NCC is unlikely to change its mind, especially when the Environment Agency, English Heritage, South Norfolk District Council & The Broads Authority are on our side. I have copied the report conclusion for our pit. If you want to read the complete assessment it is on our website http://stopit.haddiscoe.info/docs/S25C-409090811580.pdf and the full council papers are available on the NCC website at www.norfolk.gov.uk/nmwdf (MIN 25 and WAS 28). Conclusion: MIN 25 clearly has a number of constraints. Taking into account the highways safety worries about the right-turn onto the A143, the impact on the setting of St Mary’s Church, the wider landscape impacts on a very open part of countryside near the Broads, amenity impacts on local residents and the Environment Agency’s concerns about potential disturbance to groundwater flows, it would be inappropriate to allocate this site. StoPit will continue to keep an eye on events and keep you up to date with this next phase of the process which starts on 26th October and should conclude at Christmas. Since our case has been made we will not be making any further representations during this stage. There will then be a third phase in the New Year when the lists should be finalised. Yours sincerely Rory Kelsey |
Archived News
08/09/09
Norfolk Council announce their proposals for Haddiscoe.
Norfolk County Council have released their papers for their meeting on the 14th September 2009. This meeting is to discuss the Haddiscoe Mineral Extraction (MIN25) and Waste (WAS28) site.
The draft documents propose that the two uses of this site are: NOT acceptable.
This by no way means that we are not going to get a pit etc, but it does mean that should this decision be accepted and maintained throughout the consultation, that this could be the result. Our efforts have made a massive contribution to this proposed decision. Thank-you.
You may read more about this at the NCC web site at
www.norfolk.gov.uk/nmwdf and you can see a snippet of the full
document (discussing only WAS28) by viewing this PDF
HERE (PDF
1.4MB).
05/09/09
StoPit at the Raveningham Country Fair
We have been asked to provide a 'quality' burger stall at the fair, come and support us and taste our great burgers, sausages or try a "big 'un" for yourself.
23/05/09
StoPit Fundraising Spring Gig
With El Gato’s Men, disco, bar and the famous StoPit Hog Roast all held in “the Tent” this was another of our great events. More details in full are on the dedicated Spring Gig Page.
06/04/09
StoPit AGM
Public Notice
The first Annual General Meeting of the Haddiscoe StoPit Association is to be held at the Haddiscoe Village Hall, The Street, Haddiscoe on Monday the 6th April 2009 starting at 2030h.
The AGM will be a members’ only meeting.
Non-Members will be able to join at the door (£10) should they wish to attend
the AGM.
At the AGM, members can elect the officers and committee and vote on
a proposed constitution. The constitution defines our aims, sets the rules
for the committee and members, and protects our funds from misuse. The constitution
we are proposing is taken from a model provided by the
Charity Commission and can be seen
HERE (PDF
44kb), the key features are:
- No member can benefit financially from our funds.
- The officers and committee hold post for a year and must stand for election every year at an AGM.
- Should all or part of are funds remain at the winding up of the association members can receive their original subscriptions and donations back on a pro rata basis.
- An AGM will have to decide on the disposal of any surplus.
The committee will recommend that this constitution is adopted by the association at the AGM.
If you are concerned about these proposals and want your voice to be
heard, join StoPit now.
The membership fee of ten pounds could save you thousands on the future
value of your house.
Contact your local representative or why not join at the meeting on the
door?
Update 06/04/2009
The constitution was adopted and can be seen
HERE (PDF
44kb). The committee changed slightly and the changes can be seen on
the Committee Page.
10/03/09 (Tuesday)
StoPit Quiz Night
Test your knowledge at the Crown Pub, Haddiscoe on Tuesday 10th March
8.00pm. There will be prizes, raffle, T shirts and car stickers for sale.
Round up your friends and family into teams of 4 (£1 each) and come join
the fun.
More details on the Fundraising page.
11/10/08
StoPit Fundraising 'Barn' Dance
Our first StoPit 'Gig' with our now famous 'Hog Roast' and with music from the El Gato's band.
Go to the Dedicated Barn Dance page for a complete picture of this event.
12/08/08
Supplementary Committee Meeting at Low Farm
The Haddiscoe StoPit Committee held a supplementary meeting today to continue the discussions regarding the future fundraising events.
- The committee WILL attend the Raveningham Threshing Fair on 30th August. We will have a Raffle stall (more prizes needed please...), games, and plenty of information about who we are etc.
- A Barn Dance will take place at the Old Pea Vining Station, Sat 11th October 2008. Popular band 'El Gato's Men' will attend (they are also at the Threshing Fair!). A 'Hog' roast, BBQ and Disco are amongst the attractions. Tickets £5.
Please see the Fundraising page for a complete picture of these events.
Next meeting is to be held at 8.00pm, Thursday 28th August at Low Farm.
If you have any comments please e-mail the webmaster or phone Rory on 677525.
10/08/08
Committee Meeting / BBQ at the old Pea Vining Station
The Haddiscoe StoPit Committee held a meeting today to discuss plans
for the immediate way ahead.
The discussions included: confirmation of our attendance at the Raveningham
Threshing Fair (Sat 30th August); details of a StoPit Barn Dance, and discussions
regarding more defined roles within the committee.
13/07/08
Committee Meeting at the old Pea Vining Station
The Haddiscoe StoPit Committee held a meeting today to discuss the successes of the recent fundraising events. Whilst we all spent a while together, the meeting itself was short as all were busy enjoying the BBQ and trying to keep warm and dry! We concluded that we had a successful Clay Shoot event and this should be followed up by presence at summer events - possibly the Raveningham Fair.
Next meeting is to be held at 12.00 Noon, Sunday 10th August at the same location (see the Committee page for more info).
29/06/08
Clay Pigeon Shoot Day
Despite a hiccough with the signage the day went wonderfully. Over 60 people took part in a sunny Clay Shoot and around £800 was raised. More details at the Fundraising page.
10/06/08
Committee meeting at the Crown Pub - Clay Shoot, Horse Racing & more...
The Haddiscoe StoPit Committee held a meeting today (10th June '08). Well done to the 20 folks who attended and took part.
Fundraising ideas and further developments to the Clay Pigeon shoot were discussed. We need Volunteers to help the day before and on the day (28th & 29th June) - If you can help, contact Chris Colby (info on the Fundraising page).
Don't forget that the Crown are still running the Sunday 'Horse Race' event - Next one will be this Sunday 15th June from 7.30pm. We have raised over £200 so far through this event - please keep up the good work, support your local pub, and have fun too!
Our next meeting will be at the Haddiscoe Crown on Tuesday 24th June
at 8.00pm.
All are welcome to attend and talk to us on an informal basis.
20/05/08
Clay Pigeon Shoot - 29th June
100 experienced shooters required. Food, Drinks & Raffle.
Prizes for the winner, best Female and worst shot. £12 entry + ammo.
More information on the Fundraising page.
18/05/08
Fundraising event at the Crown Pub
The Crown Pub has kindly said it will donate some proceeds of a regular Sunday 'Horse Race' event to the StoPit Campaign. More information on the Fundraising page.
10/05/08
Committee meeting at the Crown Pub
The Haddiscoe StoPit Committee will be holding our next meeting at the Haddiscoe Crown on Tuesday 10th June at 8.00pm. All are welcome to attend and talk to us on an informal basis.
04/04/08
Letters published in local rag...
Click HERE to see the article from the Beccles and Bungay newspaper.
03/04/08
Please attend at the Village Hall on Monday 7th...
Note to attend the 'Annual Public Assembly' at Haddiscoe Village Hall on Monday 7th April 2008. The Agenda includes an open forum on the proposed Pit.
08/04/08: Thanks for doing this, we had a massive turn-out!
