Services and Amenities

Play Area

The play area is located on Richmond Place, and has a variety of play equipment for children.  We ask that children are supervised at all times whilst in the play area.  There is no smoking permitted in this area. Please contact the Parish Clerk if you have any concerns.

A risk assessment of the play area has been carried out and the equipment is regularly inspected. 

Allotments

The Parish Council have allotments on Richmond Place. There is currently a small waiting list.  If you would like more information or to put your name on the list please contact the Parish Clerk. The Council has approved several policies in respect of keeping bees or chickens on the allotments.

General Maintenance​

The Parish Council is responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of the village, the work is mainly carried out by our Parish Councillors and contractors including the grass cutting. If you would like to report any issues, please contact the Parish Clerk.

Maintenance of the roads, for example dealing with potholes, is the responsibility of the County Council Highways Department. Any Highway issues can be reported to Highways via their online 'report a problem' Report a problem - Norfolk County Council.

The litter bins and dog bins in the parish are emptied by Breckland District Council.  If you notice an issue please report this to the Clerk in the first instance.

Community Car Scheme

The Community Car Scheme is an organised non-profit making community transport scheme which is subsidised by Lyng Parish Council and Breckland Council.  The car scheme caters for journeys which cannot reasonably be made by public transport or where the potential passenger would have difficulty in using public transport.