Welcome to Coltishall
Coltishall is situated nine miles north east of Norwich on the River Bure, gateway to the Norfolk Broads. In addition to its beautiful river frontage, part of the Broads Authority, it has wide expanses of common land managed by the Coltishall Commons Management Trust, and much of the village itself is a conservation area.
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The Parish Council
The Parish Council consists of up to 11 members who all live in or near Coltishall and Gt Hautbois and represent the parish on various matters. We are effectively the third tier of local government below County and District Councils. We meet at 6.30 pm usually on the second Tuesday of the month at the Church Rooms, Rectory Road, Coltishall.
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News
Free Packages of Food and Essential Items
The Coltishall and Horstead Support Group have arranged for packages of food and essential items to be made available for families who are struggling financially. You may be waiting for benefits, unemployed or self employed with no income at the moment for example.
All food requests will be entirely confidential your details kept private, Packages can be delivered or arrangements made for collection.
If you feel your family could benefit from receiving a food package, please contact Julie on 07909980768
Coltishall & Horstead Community Coronavirus / Covid 19 Support Group
For people who are self isolating they can deliver groceries and prescriptions to your door along with providing wellbeing and spiritual support.
For further information about how to get help please click on these links to their leaflet
Leaflet Page 1 - Support Number and Information
Leaflet Page 2 - Other Useful Numbers and Services
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We're responsible for:
Allotments
Bus Shelters
Hautbois Common
Litter and Dog Bins
Recreation and Playing Fields
Parish Footpaths (not pavements)
Parish Rights of Way
Public Seats (except Commons)
Signs (except Highways)
Sports Pavilions/Changing Rooms
Verge Maintenance
Village Hall
Village Play Equipment
War Memorial
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We are also entitled to make comments on all planning applications in the parish although the District Council or County Council make the decisions.
22nd May 2020
Police Covid 19 Community Newsletter
This is the Broadland Newsletter from Julie Wvendth - Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Norfolk Constabulary on 21.05.20.
Please click "Update" to view.
19th May 2020
Rural Crime Newsletter
Please click Operation Randell to read about tackling rural crime in Norfolk
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18th May 2020
Walking in Norfolk
Please click on the link below to view hundreds of free walks to download and print
​https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/norfolk/
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15th May 2020
Police Covid 19 Community Newsletter
This is the Broadland Newsletter from Julie Wvendth - Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Norfolk Constabulary on 15.05.20.
Please click "Update" to view.
5th May 2020
Message from Inspector Wicks
This is the April edition of Broadland Newsletter from Inspector Wicks - Norfolk Constabulary. Please click "Update" to view.
28th April 2020
Virtual Parish Council Meeting
Our next virtual parish council meeting will be held on Zoom on Tuesday 5th May 2020 at 6.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please see our Agenda for more information.
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Police Covid 19 Community Newletter
This is the latest Covid 19 Community Update from Norfolk Constabulary. Please click "Update" to view newsletter 24/04/20.
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Testing For Key Workers
Community Testing for Keyworkers in Norfolk and Waveney is now available. Please click "Testing" for more information about how to book.
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17th April 2020
Police Covid 19 Community Newsletter
This is the latest Covid 19 Community Update from Norfolk Constabulary. Please click "Update" to view newsletter 16/04/20.
10th April 2020
Parish Council Meeting Deferred
The Coltishall Parish Council (email) meeting on the 14th April 2020 has been deferred. This is because new guidance has confirmed that meetings should be conducted virtually as stated within the The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
As a result Coltishall Parish Council is now testing the use of Zoom to hold virtual Parish Council meetings. Members of the public will be able to virtually attend and see, hear and participate within the appropriate parts of the meeting.
The Council will continue to keep you updated via our website about when the next virtual meeting will be.
8th April 2020
Domestic Violence Support
Sadly there has been an increase of abuse as a result of the strict restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. For support and guidance please click on this link YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
1st April 2020
Latest Public Transport Information
Please follow these links for guidance about what public transport services are operating in your area.
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Konectbus -
National Express -
Our Bus -
Sanders Coaches -
26th March 2020
Confirmation of grant payment
Coltishall Parish Council have been awarded £1000. This is supported by Norfolk Community Foundation through Covid-19 Community Response Fund and will be used to support The Coltishall and Horstead Coronavirus / Covid 19 Support Group. Please see Press Release for more information.
24th March 2020
Playground, Multi Use Games Area and Adult Gym Equipment are CLOSED
Coltishall Parish Council have closed these facilities on Rectory Road until further notice as instructed by Government to tackle the spread of Coronavirus. Please help us protect you and protect others by cooperating with us. Thank You
24th March 2020
Coltishall & Horstead Community Coronavirus / Covid 19 Support Group
For people who are self isolating they can deliver groceries and prescriptions to your door along with providing wellbeing and spiritual support. For further information about how to get help please click on these links to their leaflet
Leaflet Page 1 - Support Number and Information
Leaflet Page 2 - Other Useful Numbers and Services
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24th March 2020
Coronavirus Update
For the latest information from Broadland District Council and details about how to refer for help if you are self isolating and need support or wish to help families who are self isolating please follow the link below
https://www.broadland.gov.uk/info/200644/coronavirus/629/coronavirus_update
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23rd March 2020
Annual Parish Meeting - 14th April 2020
Due to current Government guidance to Stay At Home in response to Coronavirus Coltishall Parish Council have cancelled their Annual Parish meeting until further notice.
December 2019
Parish Clerk Vacancy - Coltishall
Coltishall Parish Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to the Role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Office from March 2020, the position is home based for 15 hours a week to be worked flexibly. Attendance at the monthly Parish Council meeting is obligatory. The salary will be paid in accordance with experience and in line with NALC guidelines.
This post has now been filled.
The new clerk is Rebecca Furr, commencing 3rd March 2020.
Rebecca would like to take this opportunity to thank the previous clerk Suzanne Hall for her support and Coltishall Parish Council for appointing her as she begins her exciting journey.
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19 December 2018
Broadland Council Information
If you feel any of your friends, family or neighbours need extra help in keeping their homes warm please click here for information.
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7th November 2018
Your Community Needs YOU!
Right now your Community needs Volunteers, there are places available in lots of different organisations, please click here for information on how you can help.
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7th November 2018
NHS Winter Information
If you start to feel unwell this winter please click here for NHS information.
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7th November 2018​
GNLP Consultation - Coltishall
For information on the two designated planning sites in Coltishall click here
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26th March 2018​
Pabulum Dementia Cafè
Come along and join our friendly group, 3rd Thursday of every month for support, activities and information, please click here for more information.
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12th March 2018​
GNLP - Online Petition (by 21st March)
In addition to the paper petition now available in local shops, it is possible to object to the proposed housing sites on Rectory Road online by clicking here. You can also send in more detailed feedback to the GNLP team by going to the following website, where you have to register before replying:
http://www.gnlp.org.uk/have-your-say/
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18th February 2018
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Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP)
There will be an Open Village Meeting Village Hall 26th February 2018, 7.45pm please come along to find out more and have your say. Click here to read our flyer or go to our Planning page for more details.
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13th February 2018
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Kickstart Norfolk has funding available to support young people seeking work with access to mopeds, training and appropriate safety gear. See flyer here, or for more details or go to our Youth page.
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31st January 2018
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Bure Valley Wildcats, based in Coltishall and Broadland's only all-girls football club, are looking for new recruits from Years 2 to 8. Click here for more details.
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18th January 2018
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Coltishall Allotment Association has a small number of vacant plots available on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, see the advertisement in The Marlpit, click here or contact Bill Dickson, Chairman, on 07717 895574 or e-mail shipwreckbt@hotmail.com.
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