Category Archives: General News

General news & information from the surrounding area.

Minutes of NLPC Meeting – May 23

Please see the minutes for the meetings held on the 9th of May attached, along with a copy of the approved standing orders document:

Village Trip

This year’s annual village trip will take place on Wednesday 5th July with a visit to both Wells-next-the-sea and Hunstanton.

We would like to thank North Luffenham village trust for sponsoring the coach and therefore as in previous years this trip is free to North Luffenham residents. Please note that places are limited to the coach capacity and therefore we recommend you confirm your seat as soon as possible.

Watch the boats go by in the picturesque harbour of Wells and uncover its fascinating history. Did you know that in the 1800’s Lifeboat Horses were trained to gallop into action at the sound of rocket fire? They would tow a 33ft lifeboat two and a half miles to its launch site at Holkham Gap! Look out for the partly submerged sculpture honouring these brave animals in the quay. Perhaps take a stroll along beach mile, enjoying views across the marshes and harbour from the raised path. Or alternatively wander around the unique little shops for some retail therapy.

Since 1946 Hunstanton has been a go-to seaside town, with much of its Victorian charm still visible today. The classic fun fair, Esplanade Gardens, pitch-and-put, beach and rock pools, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Don’t forget the obligatory fish and chips too at either Hunstanton or Wells Quay side.

The coach will depart from The Fox at 9.15am prompt arriving in Wells at 11.30am, setting down and picking up at 2pm in Wells Coach Park. We will then arrive in Hunstanton at 2.45pmand head back home to North Luffenham at 5pm. The coach will have toilet facilities.  To book your place on the coach please email alison.gibson15@icloud.com or call on 07769 322551. Should you have any queries regarding the trip please do not hesitate to contact Jason on 07773396153 or Alison on 07769 322551.

Supporting Documents – NLPC Meeting

Please see agendas (as already posted) and supporting documents (now available) for the meeting tonight at the Community Centre at 19:30.

Remember to bring your ID tomorrow to vote!

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id?gclid=CjwKCAjwjMiiBhA4EiwAZe6jQ1J_zOGL_BeRvR8e9k5nlAq_CvBPtIEtXIrb4OsScGuglgxRNi826BoCD8sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Please click the link above for accepted forms of ID.

Agenda for May Meeting

Hello all,

Please use the link below to access our documents management system in which you will find the agendas for the May meeting in the corresponding files.

Please see the agendas below – 

Agenda – 09.05.2023 Agenda Trust – 09.05.2023

Submission Neighbourhood Plan: Consultation ends on 28th April

Comments on the North Luffenham Submission Neighbourhood Plan can be made to Rutland County Council until 5 pm on Friday 28th April: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans

The Neighbourhood Plan has been posted previously but all the documents can be viewed on this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LS8Wl5MK8JltKbAj60mXjp8WAFSXhxuN

Civic Amenity Site has re-opened

The civic amenity site in North Luffenham is re-opening from 10 am today and from next Tuesday the Cottesmore site will be reverting to it’s standing opening of Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Election – May 2023

It has been released today from RCC that there is not a contested election for the Parish Council.

As only 4 applicants applied, this means there will be no election however it does mean there is enough councillors to form a parish council with the availability for co-option, after May, for anyone who may have a change of heart and wishes to become a Parish Councillor. There are 4 seats available for co-option.

The election for Ward Councillor will take place due to 4 nominees for 2 Ward Councillor vacancies. The poll will take place on Thursday the 4th of May between 7am and 10pm.

Church Bell Practice

 Ringers visiting on Wednesday 29 this week to ring a Quarter Peal (York Surprise).  A Quarter Peal usually takes approx. 45 minutes and they will start at around 7.15pm. 

Would you like to become a Parish Councillor?

If you would like to become a Parish Councillor for North Luffenham in the May elections please download the pack attached, fill it out and take it to the RCC Returning Officer.

Any questions feel free to email clerk@northluffenham.org.uk

Submission Neighbourhood Plan: hard copies.

Hard copies of the Submission Neighbourhood Plan are available. There will be one in the Community Centre. Please contact the Parish Clerk clerk@northluffenham.org.uk or Tim Smith timsmith@northluffenham.org.uk

The Jetties: bins not collected.


Due to roadworks/blocked access Biffa were unable to collect all of the green bins on the above from The Jetties yesterday. They will return to collect the bins as soon as possible. Please leave them out.

Regulation 16 North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan: Submission Plan and Supporting Documents

Parish Council Meeting – 20.03.2023

Please follow the links below to access our documents management system:

Documents for PC Meeting:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-N7Pf0mkSJOacWmBD-NRKDM6YaM9u3fx&authuser=clerk%40northluffenham.org.uk&usp=drive_fs

Documents for Trust Meeting:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11It-hKMjQOZjaPItbhUqocAvq_ittm4w&authuser=clerk%40northluffenham.org.uk&usp=drive_fs

REMINDER: Annual Parish Meeting Tonight at 7pm

The Annual Parish meeting is due to be held tonight at 7pm at the Community Centre. Please see agenda below:

Glebe Road Bins: problem with collection

Due to roadworks/road closure Biffa were unable to collect the grey bins on Glebe Road, North Luffenham last week. They tried again on Saturday but were still unable to collect them. As the road is scheduled to be closed until 17 March 2023, we are anticipating that there may be problems with the black and green bin collections. Biffa have a smaller vehicle that should be able to access Glebe Road to collect all the bins but this may not be available until Thursday 9 March 2023.

Please leave bins out until they have been collected.