ASLACTON PARISH COUNCIL
Aslacton is a small rural parish on the river Tas covering an area of 4.88 sq kilometers and is of Saxon origin. At the 2011 census it had a population of 466.
The nearest major road is the A140 about 3 miles and it is about 9 miles from Diss to the south and 5 miles from Long Stratton to the east.
There is a modern primary school serving the needs of Aslacton, Great Moulton and Tibenham; parents may also choose to send their children to the larger first and middle schools at Long Stratton. At the age of 11, children are transferred to Long Stratton High School unless parents make other arrangements.
Employment in the village is mainly agricultural but there are also a few small privately run businesses.
The Church of St Michael is dated to approximately 996AD (CE for the purist) and is one of the 130 round tower churches in Norfolk; it has a peal of 5 bells which is the oldest in Norfolk. The church is open from mid morning to dusk and services are held as shown on the church website or the notice board.
The parish is in the South Norfolk District Council area and has 7 parish councillors.
The Coronation Hall at Great Moulton is shared by both parishes.
There is a six day a week bus service to Norwich, Diss and beyond which is provided by Konnectbus.
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Place: St. Michaels Church, Aslacton
Time: After the Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024, starting at 7.00 pm
Place: St. Michaels Church, Aslacton
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. It is held for villagers to discuss matters which affect them
Please notify any agenda items to the Clerk
aslactonparishclerk@outlook.com
POLICE NOTICES
PLANNING MATTERS
New plans have been submitted for the building of a house on the corner of Church Road and Pottergate Street
Details can be found on the South Norfolk Planning Portal ref 2023/0799
Comments have been requested by 25th April
ROAD CLOSURE
Pottergate Street is scheduled to be closed from 15th to 26th April 2024 for telephone system improvements
This will be followed by the closure of Steeple Lane from 27th April to 6th May
please find an alternate route for these two days.
LOCAL ELECTION
There will be an election for a local District Councillor for Bunwell Ward. Polling Day is 2nd May 2024. You will be able to vote at Coronation Hall, Carr Lane, Great Moulton between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.
Details can be found at
https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/elections/south-norfolk-council-bunwell-ward-district-election
LOCAL SERVICES
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