Councillor Caroline Topping

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Councillor Caroline Topping
Elected:
09 May 2023
First Elected
02 May 2019
Party
Green Party
Ward:
Beccles and Worlingham
Address
7 Rigbourne Hill
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9JG
Work Telephone No:
07825 421117
Parishes:

Barnby, Beccles (Centre, Common, Darby,

Rigbourne), North Cove, Worlingham

Job Title:
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Election History

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Thu 2 May 2019 Mon 8 May 2023 End of term - re-elected
Tue 9 May 2023  

Party Representation History

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Green PartyThu 2 May 2019

Ward Representation History

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Beccles and WorlinghamThu 2 May 2019

Personal Register of Interests

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2024/25

Date

Amount

Group/Organisation

Project

13th May 2024 £500 Beccles Amateur Sailing Club

Public Access Defibrillator for users of the River Waveney near Beccles.

 

12th October 2024 £1,000 Beccles Salvation Army

Funding towards Accessible Car Park

 

28th October 2024 £1,750 Worlingham Community Hall

Tea/drinks Point in Foyer of Worlingham Community Hall

 

       

 

2023/24

Date

Amount

Group/Organisation

Project

14th August 2023 £500 Worlingham Parish Council

Funding to hire mobile skatepark and climbing frame for an event in August.

 

22nd September 2023 £410 Waveney Enterprises Craft Workshop

Funding to install a plumed-in water bar.

 

1st November 2023 £500 Beccles Salvation Army

to install a permanent shower room at the Beccles Salvation Army Hall, which will mean that those who are homeless and those who are vulnerable will be able to come and use these facilities free of charge 

 

5th February 2024 £600 St Luke's Church

Funding for mini bus repair costs.

 

5th February 2024 £300 Beccles Primary Academy

Funding for laundry support for families

 

8th February 2024 £150  Beccles Salvation Army Church and Community Centre

to purchase and install new instant water heater

 

9th February 2024 £300  St Luke's Church

Funding towards starting a new youth group for school years 9+ .

 

28th February 2024 £440 Beccles Town Council

The removal of the existing posts and the supply and installation of new goals will be carried out by a local contractor

 

29th February 2024 £435 Thirst Youth

Funding to purchase new kitchen equipment

 

29th February 2024 £835 Ease the squeeze

Funding towards the Ease the Squeeze initiative.

 

29th February 2024 £579.20 East Suffolk Radio

Funding towards Community Connections 2024 project.

 

29th February 2024 £400 Beccles Lido Limited (Beccles Public Hall and Theatre)

Funding towards new flooring at hall

 

29th February 2024 £300 Beccles Town Council

Repair to plaque on Beccles Bell Tower

 

29th February 2024 £400 The Friends of Albert Pye school

Community allotment & green areas within the school grounds

 

29th February 2024 £1,310.80 Beccles Town Council

Enhance and correct finger post signage in town centre

 

6th March 2024 £640 Beccles Library Community Trust

Blinds for the large meeting room.

 

       

 

2022/23

Date

Amount

Group/Organisation

Project

11th May 2022 £457.50 Beccles Town Council

Funding towards the play park opening event

 

21st June 2022  £400 Beccles Parish

To provide nutritious packed lunches for approximately  100 local children and  adults on each during the schools summer break

 

7th July 2022 £750 Beccles Library Community Trust

Funding for resource and delivery towards Summer Reading challenge.

 

12th July 2022 £1,005.60 Beccles Community Hub - on behalf of the two cafes

To provide funds for free hot meals for households in Beccles. Two cafes will be participating (Town House Café and Beccles Morrisons Café) 

 

3rd November 2022 £300 Spotlight Musical Theatre Group

Funding for trip to theatre.

 

21st November 2022 £600 Beccles under 13’s rugby club

 Funding for coats for the team

 

12th December 2022 £500 Barnby and North Cove Social Group

Funding for social club costs.

 

- £1,000 Cost of Living

Cost of Living contribution.

 

15th January 2023 £1,486.90 North Cove & Barnby Playing Field Association

Funding for new outdoor play equipment etc

 

29th October 2022 £1,000 Wishlist Bikers Charity

Funding for a new bike.

       

2021/22

Date

Amount

Group/Organisation

Project

10th June 2021 £166 Churches Conservation Trust

Funding towards repairs to Elough Church.

 

17th June 2021 £700 Beccles Golf Club

Funding towards a defibrillator.

 

24th August 2021 £200 Beccles Town Council

Funding for free Summer activities.

 

5th October 2021 £1,000 The Albert Pye Primary School

Funding towards an all weather track.

 

1st November 2021  £1,000 Beccles Men's Shed

Funding is towards the construction of a disabled toilet.

 

2nd February 2022 £300 Women Like Me

Funding towards a project to be held on international women's day.

 

3rd February 2022 £700 Beccles Wildlife Group

 Provision of automated external defibrillator (AED) for Beccles Wildlife Group conservation volunteers working at North Cove Nature Reserve

 

4th February 2022 £500 Beccles Town Radio

Funding for equipment

 

11th February 2022 £500 Worlingham Parish Council

 Funding towards Jubilee events.

 

21st February 2022 £1,000 Worlingham Parish Council

Funding for a defibrillator

 

23rd February 2022 £1,000 Beccles Food & Drink Festival

Funding towards the costs to run the food festival

 

25th February 2022 £434 Beccles Fenland Charity Trust  Beccles Quay Play Area upgrade including surrounding facilities
       

2020/21

 

Date

Amount

Group/Organisation

Project

13th August 2020

£2,187.44 St Luke's Church Centre

To purchase new tables and chairs for the community groups at the centre.

 

15th October 2020

£176.52 Barnby Parish Council

To purchase a new mixed waste bin.

 

10th November 2020 £300 Worlingham Parish Council

Funding for litter pick equipment.

 

 30th November 2020 £300 North Cove Parish Council

Funding for litter pick equipment

 

16th December 2020 £836.67 Learning in Nature CIC

Funding is for the group to run a nature-based, learner-led outdoor community development programme for young people aged 10+ years.

 

8th February 2021 £2,112 Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Funding to deliver some of the Norwich model (called Extra Time which is aimed at people 55+ to engage in a weekly sports programme and a weekly social programme) into Beccles

 

10th February 2021 £587.37 Beccles Library Community Trust

Funding to create a modern and engaging area for the children of Beccles and their families to connect with books, educational resources and other young readers in a children’s library that supports and inspires all, regardless of their learning style and needs. 

 

       

 

2019/20

 

Date

Amount

Group/Organisation

Project

17th December 2019

£500 Beccles Camera Club

To purchase new equipment for the club.

 

23rd December 2019

£480

Beccles Football Club

To purchase football boots for them to be hired out at the club.

 

4th February 2020

£3,333 Beccles Lido

To help funding towards Beccles Lido resurfacing.

 

6th March 2020

£350

Beccles Twinning Association

To repair notice boards, purchase of boules equipment and help with event costs.

 

10th March 2020

£250 RAFA Beccles

Funding towards new equipment.

 

16th March 2020

£1,000

Beccles Fenland Charity Trust

Funding to convert an area into a community orchard.

 

19th March 2020

£1,087

Waveney Centre Funding to help the community due to covid-19.

Member Attendance

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Attendance Summary

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Expected attendances25 
Present as expected2184%
Absent416%
Apologies received375% of absences
In attendance (as a visitor)2 

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