The Parish Council is here to represent the interests and views of the residents of the village, in doing so we aim to improve the lives of local people, enhance our surroundings and protect our environment.

Your councillors have been elected to deliver services that meet the needs of the communities that live in our village, to do this effectively we need to hear from you and be informed about your priorities. Please visit the contact us page to get in touch and help shape plans for the future of our village.

Your Councillors (eight of whom were elected in May 2021) are all keen to start work that will enhance our village and the lives of people who live here however we also recognise that there are some basics that we need to get right first. With this in mind we have committed that during 2021/22 we will focus on establishing transparent processes and practices that provide value for money. This includes reviewing contracts, financial commitments, procurement processes, IT systems and council assets. The aim is, that by having efficient processes and practices in place, Councillors will be able to work more effectively and openly on behalf of, and in conjunction with residents.

Once our processes have been reviewed we will be running a survey to understand what residents of Normandy would like the Parish Council to focus on. We are looking forward to hearing your views and starting some exciting new projects.

We intend to keep you informed in several ways:

• We will continue, at least for the time being, to produce and distribute “The Villager” on a quarterly basis (we’ll seek feedback on whether you would like it to continue and whether it is good value for money). We will also increase the use of social media, making best use of the available tools including continuing the use of Nextdoor.

• Monthly meetings in person can now resume, subject to Covid restrictions, but we are still resolving their location as we plan to move these to a Thursday evening to reduce clashes with other council meetings. Watch out for further announcements.
• It will also be possible for you to call in to the Parish Meetings, using Zoom or an equivalent service. We remain keen to meet you face to face but recognise that it’s not always easy due to mobility or other commitments.

If you have any queries or questions, please contact the Parish Clerk – andy.beams@normandyparishcouncil.gov.uk