Loddon Town Council

27/10/2026

🎁🎄 LODDON TOWN COUNCIL IS SUPPORTING THE CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL AGAIN! 🎄🎁

We’re delighted to be taking part once again in the Broadland and South Norfolk Councils Christmas Toy Donation Appeal, helping to bring festive joy to children and families across our local communities. ❤️

The appeal is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts to help make Christmas special for children who might otherwise go without.

🎁 Whether it’s a toy, a fun game, a creative craft kit or a new book, every donation can help make a real difference and bring a smile to a child’s face on Christmas morning.

✨ Last year’s generosity was amazing! Residents and businesses donated over 1,000 toys, 378 books and almost 300 additional gifts, helping to support 208 families across South Norfolk and Broadland.

🎅 HOW TO DONATE

You can drop off your donations at Loddon Town Council Office, Tuesday to Thursday, between 9.00 am and 12.00 noon.

📧 If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or go to: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/christmas-toy-donation-appeal

Let’s come together again this year to spread a little Christmas magic and help make Christmas brighter for local families! ❤️🎄

Thank you for your kindness and support. 🎁

27/10/2026

Last Sunday saw the Love 💚 Loddon Community Group working together to take out the summer geraniums from our town planters and repot them for overwintering.

Amazing effort, especially in near gale-force winds and huge thanks go to Jo, Fiona, Roy, Ros, Carl, Larry, Mervyn, Carol P, Carol W, Jonathan (who also raked in another 10 bags of gravel at The Hollies) Bernard for litter picking and Larry and Sophie for kindly having us all for a well-earned coffee afterwards.

It’s goodbye to the old planters, which have served us well since 2005, and thanks in part to a grant from South Norfolk Council, Loddon will see shiny-new planters being installed soon. These will provide a more efficient watering system and hopefully beautiful floral displays for the next 20 years!

Our fantastic volunteers are getting together again next Sunday, 1st of November at 10am to plant Spring bulbs at Loddon Staithe. Please bring hand tools if you would like to join us!

21/10/2026

📢 WE'RE RECRUITING! 📢

Finance & Project Support Officer
📍 Loddon Town Council

Are you organised, enthusiastic and good with figures? Would you enjoy a varied role supporting your local community?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our small, friendly team at Loddon Town Council!

💼 The role:
You'll help with the Council's day-to-day financial administration, as well as supporting exciting local projects and community initiatives.

Duties will include:
✅ Processing invoices and maintaining financial records
✅ Assisting with financial administration and grant funding
✅ Supporting Council projects and community engagement
✅ Liaising with suppliers and contractors
✅ Providing general administrative support

Previous finance or bookkeeping experience would be an advantage, but training will be provided!

💷 £13.28 per hour (£8,307.24 per annum)
🕒 12 hours per week – flexible working pattern
📍 Office-based in Loddon
⭐ Local Government Pension Scheme
📅 Availability on Mondays would be particularly helpful

📩 Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

For an application form, job description and person specification, please email:

📧 [email protected]

⏰ Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026 at midday

🗓️ Interviews: 30 November and 1 December 2026

www.loddontowncouncil.gov.uk/parish-staff

21/10/2026

We’re really pleased to welcome our new councillor, Steve Burton, who joined Loddon Town Council at the October meeting.

Please join us in welcoming him to the role.

20/10/2026

❤️ NEW EMERGENCY BLEED CONTROL KITS IN LODDON

We’re pleased to announce that Emergency Bleed Control Kits have now been installed in the existing defibrillator cabinets at Jubilee Hall and Loddon Staithe.

🩹 These kits contain essential equipment to help control severe bleeding in an emergency while waiting for professional medical assistance to arrive.

🚑 Having these kits available alongside our defibrillators provides another valuable resource for our community and could help save lives when every second counts.

📞 How to access a kit: In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the ambulance service. The call handler can provide details on accessing the nearest available kit.

📍 Locations:
• Jubilee Hall Defibrillator Cabinet
• Loddon Staithe Defibrillator Cabinet

Both have been registered on The Circuit and Bleedmap.
Please help spread the word so that local residents and visitors know where these important emergency resources can be found.

20/10/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES – LODDON

Norfolk County Council has announced temporary road closures in Loddon to allow Openreach to carry out duct-laying works.

📅 Anticipated dates: Monday 26th to Friday 30th October 2026
📍 Affected roads:
High Bungay Road (High Street) – from its junction with Kittens Lane, for 25 metres northwards.
Church Plain / High Street – from 45 metres south of the junction with Church Plain, for 160 metres southwards.
Beccles Road – from its junction with High Street, for 25 metres south-eastwards.

⚠️ Please note:
Only one road will be closed at any one time.
Closures will be in place when signed, with pedestrian access maintained.

The works are expected to be completed by 30th October 2026, but closures may continue until 11th December 2026 if required.
Vehicular access to properties and final destinations will be permitted where signs indicate that access is possible.

🚗 Alternative routes:
High Bungay Road: via Beccles Road.
Church Plain / High Street: via Church Plain, Bridge Street, George Lane, A146 Loddon Bypass, High Bungay Road and High Street.
Beccles Road: via High Street.
The start date may change. If delayed, the revised date will be displayed on site in advance.

ℹ️ For further information:
Visit one.network for full details.
📞 Norfolk County Council Streetworks: 0344 800 8020
📧 [email protected]

Please allow extra time for your journey and take care when travelling through the affected areas.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🙏

14/10/2026

As the chilly weather approaches, it’s time to think about keeping you and your home warm ❄️

Our website has advice on all things energy, from fixing meter issues to the grants and benefits you could receive to help you pay your bills.

Find out more at the link in first comment ⤵️

13/10/2026

🎾 LODDON TENNIS COURTS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎾

We’re delighted to announce that the tennis courts have now reopened following the recent resurfacing works! 🎉

Temporary line markings are currently in place, with the final painting scheduled for spring 2027.

🎾 Whether you're a regular player or just fancy a game, you can become a member or book a court for a one-off session.

👉 For membership information and court bookings, visit:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LoddonTennisClub

Thank you to everyone for your patience while the courts have been closed. We hope you enjoy the new surface! 😊

Loddon Town Council on behalf of the Loddon & Chedgrave Playing Field Committee.

Loddon Tennis Club Norwich Norfolk

13/10/2026

💬 THE HELP HUB TEAM IS HERE!

Need a little help or advice? The friendly Help Hub team are visiting Loddon today to offer support with a wide range of issues.

📍 Where: Church Plain Car Park, Loddon, NR14 6EX
📅 Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
⏰ Time: 10am – 3:30pm

The team can offer support and guidance with:

💷 Money worries, debt advice and benefits support
👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting, relationships and domestic abuse guidance
💚 Health, wellbeing and bereavement support
🏡 Employment advice and housing or home improvement help

Come along for a friendly chat! It's completely free, and there's no appointment needed.

Pop in and find out how the Help Hub team can support you. Everyone is welcome! 😊

13/10/2026

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – NORTON SUBCOURSE 🚧

Norfolk County Council has issued a temporary road closure notice for Loddon Road, Norton Subcourse, due to a burst water main.

📍 Location: C385 Loddon Road, from its junction with C516 The Street for 50 metres north-westwards.

📅 Expected dates: 10–16 October 2026

⚠️ The closure may remain in place until 30 October 2026 if required.

🚗 Alternative route: Via Loddon Road, Norton Road, Beccles Road, A146 Beccles Road, B1136 Yarmouth Road/Loddon Road, Beccles Road and The Street.

The works are being carried out by Anglian Water, and the closure is necessary to protect public safety and prevent further damage to the road.

ℹ️ Further information: Visit one.network.
For enquiries, contact Norfolk County Council Streetworks:
📞 0344 800 8020
📧 [email protected]

Please plan your journeys accordingly and allow extra time for your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding.