Dereham beauty spot car parks to remain blocked for immediate future
The car parks on Neatherd Moor have been blocked off by Breckland Council, much to the dismay of the residents who live opposite the moor. Picture: Matthew Usher.
Martin George
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
12:20 PM
Bollards that have blocked three car parks at a popular Dereham beauty spot will remain in place for at least another month, following last night’s town council meeting.
The council has been locked in a dispute with Breckland Council over who is responsible for the maintenance of the Neatherd Moor track.
Last month Breckland blocked access to the car parks, citing legal obligations to prevent encroachment on the moor dating back to 1910.
Following talks between the two sides on February 28, town councillors were expected to accept responsibility for the track at yesterday’s meeting, and swiftly remove the bollards and make short-term repairs to the track.
The two councils had said they would then work together on a longer-term plan for parking at the moor.
However, town councillors instead postponed a decision until next month at the earliest, while waiting for information from the council’s insurance company, solicitors and a civil engineer, and consideration of the short and long-term costs.
Town clerk Tony Needham is due to write to nearby residents today to outline the situation.
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3 comments
What a shameful state of affairs, Dereham's twin-hatters blaming themselves. Expect a big vote chasing announcement of a utopian future just before May 2nd.
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Police Commissioner ???
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
this is not news at all.
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ingo wagenknecht
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Doesnt look like the track has been maintained for years. The words "neglect" and "failure of duty" spring to mind, and now they ae getting all others involved. How much is this little exercise costing ?.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013