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Tourism workshops for promoting northeast Norfolk

The tourism industry in northeast Norfolk is being rallied to help devise a new approach to marketing their precious part of the world as a visitor destination.... Full Story

Sheringham supermarkets meeting will follow parish poll

The planning meeting to confirm a decision on supermarket applications at Sheringham will follow a parish poll in the town, and is now scheduled for 14 October.... Full Story

Inaugural Sea Palling Reef Swim

The inaugural Sea Palling Reef Swim, organised by Active Outdoor Sport in partnership with North Norfolk District Council and the RNLI, was held on Sunday 15 August when 58 brave swimmers took to the North Sea from one of North Norfolk’s finest blue flag beaches on a day of high wind and heavy swell.... Full Story

Fantastic line up for Greenbuild 2010

North Norfolk District Council’s ‘Greenbuild’, taking place on 11 and 12 September at Felbrigg Hall, near Cromer, is set to be bigger and better than ever, with a record 57 exhibitors lined up to ensure that it remains one of the biggest and best events of its kind in the east of England, if not the country!... Full Story

Green Flag hoisted again at Holt

Holt Country Park has again been named one of the best open spaces in the UK, winning the right to fly the prestigious Green Flag for 2010/11.... Full Story

Graffiti is criminal damage and must stop

In response to a recent outbreak of graffiti in Sheringham, North Norfolk District Council has said that it will be working with the Police and site owners to take whatever action is necessary to end such anti-social behaviour.... Full Story

Trimingham looks to the future for a village hall

Villagers at Trimingham are invited to a meeting on 24 July to consider plans to replace the Pilgrim Shelter with a new village hall, in the face of coastal erosion.... Full Story

£100k saved by reducing sickness absence

North Norfolk District Council saved nearly £100,000 last year by again reducing the average number of days’ sick leave suffered by staff.... Full Story

What’s special about Fakenham’s townscape?

Fakenham is undergoing a Conservation Area Appraisal — a review of the conservation area designation that protects the town’s character through the planning process — and North Norfolk District Council wants to hear people’s views about how the conservation area is managed in future.... Full Story

Prosecution for fly-tipping

A Sheringham man has been fined £500 and ordered to pay £250 costs and a £15 victim surcharge after admitting fly-tipping in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.... Full Story

New lease of life for loos at the Lees

A block of toilets on Sheringham’s seafront has reopened after work by North Norfolk District Council to renovate and modernise them, including providing a new disabled-access toilet and baby-changing facilities.... Full Story

Conviction for benefit fraud

A Sutton woman was given a community order on 3 June to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work, after she admitted failing to declare she was living with a partner, resulting in her being overpaid nearly £13,000 in benefits and income support. She must also pay £100 costs.... Full Story

Appeal hearing — Hedgerow Replacement Notice

A planning inspector will hear an appeal in July against North Norfolk District Council’s decision to require that a hedgerow be replaced at Great Ryburgh.... Full Story

Area Forums bring politicians together, while the police Face the People

Elected representatives from the three tiers of local government in North Norfolk — the district, county and town and parish councils — will gather to discuss the burning issues facing the district at three Area Forums this summer.... Full Story

Flag-raising in honour of the Armed Forces

North Norfolk District Council will raise a special flag and fly it proudly in the run-up to Armed Forces Day later this month.... Full Story

Environment Awards deadline: 11 June

Entries for the 2010 North Norfolk Environment Awards must be in by Friday, 11 June.... Full Story

Prison sentence for benefits fraudster

A woman who falsely claimed more than £76,000 in benefits after failing to declare she was living with a partner was sentenced to 20 weeks imprisonment at Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday 26 May.... Full Story

First coastal Pathfinder project successfully completed

The first North Norfolk Pathfinder coastal adaptation project has come to an end, with the removal of the remaining concrete debris from the beach at Beeston Regis this week.... Full Story

Learn to swim for free

Free swimming lessons for complete non-swimmers start this month at the Splash and Victory swimming and fitness centres.... Full Story

Blue Flags for North Norfolk beaches

North Norfolk will again fly three Blue Flags this summer, letting beach-goers know that they can expect the best bathing water quality and pristine sands.... Full Story

Two North Norfolk building projects pick up awards

Two North Norfolk developments have been honoured for their design and build quality at the regional Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards.... Full Story

Election Results, May 2010

Norman Lamb has been re-elected as Member of Parliament for North Norfolk in the 6 May General Election, with 27,554 votes. John Lisher has been elected District Councillor in Lancaster South.... Full Story

Building excellence in the spotlight at regional awards

Four North Norfolk developments are finalists in the regional Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards.... Full Story

Enter now for conservation and design award

Renovation projects and innovative new buildings that sensitively capture the distinctive character of our local architecture could be in line for an award from North Norfolk District Council. Enter by 30 June!... Full Story

Seminar to make nightlife easier on the ears

A free seminar in May will give licensed premises an overview of the nuisance that late-night noise can cause, and what can be done to tackle it.... Full Story

North Norfolk Pathfinder Happisburgh Open Day

An open day at Happisburgh on Saturday [24 April] will give people the chance to see how some of North Norfolk's £3 million 'coastal pathfinder' money will be spent to find new ways to help communities adapt to a changing coastline.... Full Story

Attendance at the North Norfolk General Election count on 6 May

Representatives of the media who wish to attend the General Election count on 6 May should contact North Norfolk District Council's Communications Team as soon as possible to ensure you will be allowed in on the night.... Full Story

Health and safety failings lead to £21,000 in fines and costs

The owners of the Links Country Park Hotel and Golf Club at West Runton have been fined £16,000 by Cromer magistrates and ordered to pay nearly £5000 in costs for failing to make health and safety improvements identified by North Norfolk District Council.... Full Story

New Community Gym to help Stalham keep fit

A new Community Gym opened in Stalham on 12 April, based in the Baptist Church Rooms on the High Street. The new gym will offer two morning (Monday and Thursday, 9.30 – 12am) and two evening (Tuesday and Friday, 6 – 9pm) sessions each week. ... Full Story

Fakenham Councillor resigns

Liberal Democrat Councillor Stephanie Towers has resigned as North Norfolk District Council Member for the Fakenham ward of Lancaster (South) because of other commitments.... Full Story

Councillor suspended for three months

Councillor Richard Price, North Norfolk District Council Member for Waxham, has been suspended for three months with immediate effect for two breaches of the Members’ Code of Conduct.... Full Story

Dawn and dusk dog fouling patrols

Special early morning and late evening dog fouling patrols will start on 18 March in North Norfolk, reminding dog walkers that they need to clean up after their pets — at a time of year when daylight hours make it tempting to leave an unseen mess.... Full Story

Experience the power of orchestral music during North Norfolk festivals

Four North Norfolk festivals will host top-quality orchestral concerts featuring music from around the world and across the centuries, performed by two of the country’s most highly-regarded touring orchestras.... Full Story

Don’t be caught out if a snap election is called

A General Election will happen by 3 June. But the Prime Minister could announce a date at very short notice, and if this happens there won’t be much time to register to vote or to arrange a postal or proxy vote.... Full Story

Decision on Sheringham supermarkets

North Norfolk District Council’s Combined Development Control Committee has today voted to approve an application by the Greenhouse Community Project for a retail store on Weybourne Road at Sheringham, and to turn down an application by Tesco for a site on Cromer Road, subject to legal advice.... Full Story

Wells Maltings complex – public to see future designs

The people of Wells are being invited to see the final result of consultation and design studies by the team appointed to look into the future use of the historic Wells Maltings complex.... Full Story

Stimulating success in North Norfolk sport

Norfolk’s £577,701 Rural Sport package to foster sporting excellence in our villages and parishes will include funding for as many as 36 North Norfolk locations.... Full Story

Go-ahead for ‘scaled down’ Acorn Road play area

A new play area on the Acorn Road green — and possibly a new neighbourhood watch group — has been given the go head by North Norfolk District Council with the support of the local police and North Walsham Town Council. The planned scheme has been scaled down following representations from local residents.... Full Story

Tesco/Waitrose supermarket applications meeting date set

The North Norfolk District Council planning meeting to discuss the rival Tesco and Greenhouse/Waitrose retail applications for Sheringham will take place on Thursday, 4 March at 9.30am.... Full Story

Committed to quality waste collection

North Norfolk District Council has signed a new national commitment to provide value-for-money waste and recycling collections which meet customers’ needs.... Full Story

North Norfolk seminar: red tape needn’t stop great public events

Some of North Norfolk’s top event and festival organisers could soon be sharing their ideas about handling large numbers of people safely — and may pass their knowledge and experience on to smaller groups that manage fairs, fetes and other activities.... Full Story

Bailiff visits for persistent debtors

From Monday [8 February], bailiffs will be visiting hundreds of people who have deliberately not paid their council tax and business rates to North Norfolk District Council.... Full Story

Advice on the doorstep to cut recycling contamination

Homes in four North Norfolk communities will get face-to-face advice starting in February, to help combat a rise in the contamination of recyclable rubbish.... Full Story

New Government policies push Sheringham supermarket plans back

Two planning applications for supermarkets at Sheringham will not now be considered in January, following the Government’s sudden announcement of 19 new planning policies for economic development.... Full Story

Bin collection disruption - latest

Here's the latest situation on waste collections, which have been disrupted by snow and ice, as of 15 January, 2010.... Full Story

Changes sought to draft development sites plan

North Norfolk District Council will request some detailed changes are made to proposed development sites in six towns and villages, and will ask the public for their views in the New Year.... Full Story

Equality Impact Assessments – Your comments sought

North Norfolk District Council has recently completed Equality Impact Assessments of some of its services and policies to check that they are available equally to all members of the community.... Full Story

Oneplace survey “does not reflect real life in North Norfolk”

North Norfolk District Council has unsuccessfully challenged the Audit Commission’s assessment of the council’s performance and prospects, after being rated only ‘adequate’ in this year’s Comprehensive Area Assessment despite a string of high-profile successes in areas that are most important to local people.... Full Story

Keep Norfolk Local councils continue to oppose reorganisation

The Keep Norfolk Local group of district councils have said the Court of Appeal decision against their Suffolk neighbours is "disappointing", and they will continue to oppose local government reorganisation.... Full Story

NNDC receives health and safety project award

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Cromer loses wheeled park opportunity

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Free parking in the run up to Christmas

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The future of Wells Maltings – exhibition dates

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Outdoor volunteering opportunities

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Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm: Public exhibitions in Fakenham, Holt and Necton

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Paying by Direct Debit — everybody wins!

A care home for adults and young people with learning disabilities has won the top prize in North Norfolk District Council’s direct debit prize draw.... Full Story

Wells Maltings complex: consultation planned

A meeting of the Wells Community Projects Partnership Board approved plans to ensure that local residents will be consulted regarding the future of the town’s historic Maltings complex.... Full Story

Benefits changes put pounds back in people’s pockets

About 1000 low-income families and pensioners in North Norfolk will be better off, thanks to changes to the national benefits system that come into effect on 2 November.... Full Story

Architects appointed for Wells Maltings project study

A specialist firm of architects has been appointed to come up with proposals for securing an improved and sustainable future for the Maltings and adjacent Sackhouse buildings at Wells-next-the-Sea.... Full Story

Council asks 'How well do we do?' in Customer Service Week

North Norfolk District Council is running a six-month survey of customer attitudes, as part of National Customer Service Week.... Full Story

Rural buildings conversion policy — consultation under way

The draft new policy for converting and re-using North Norfolk’s distinctive rural buildings is open for public comments.... Full Story

New street nameplates finding their way around North Norfolk

A year-long, £100,000 programme to replace 1000 street nameplate signs across North Norfolk is under way.... Full Story

Building sustainability into our lives — with Green Build 2009

If you want to reduce your household bills, if you are planning to renovate or remodel your home, or if you want to soften your impact on the environment, come and discover tips and techniques for greener living — for free — at this weekend’s Green Build event at Felbrigg Hall.

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Elections coming – but are you registered to vote?

Elections are to be held at Walsingham and Stody on 1 October, and a UK general election must happen, at the very latest, on 3 June next year. North Norfolk District Council wants every eligible elector registered to vote in these, and any other forthcoming elections. Find out about the autumn canvass of electors.... Full Story

Flag flies for the fourth time

Holt Country Park has again earned a Green Flag, showing it is on a par with the country’s finest parks and open spaces. It is the fourth year running that Holt Country Park has earned the accolade for its excellent facilities and standard of management.... Full Story

Coastal change policy: how can we adapt?

North Norfolk District Council is bidding for a share of £11 million designated to help coastal communities adapt to coastal change.... Full Story

North Norfolk as a place to live: satisfaction steady

North Norfolk residents think this is a great place to live — and are much more satisfied with their home community than people tend to be elsewhere in England — according to a major county-wide survey carried out by all Norfolk’s public services at the end of last year.... Full Story

Safer Food, Better Business in catering premises

Six Norfolk councils have successfully applied for a grant to help small food businesses like hotels, takeaways, pubs, restaurants and cafés increase standards and do better business.... Full Story

Councillors’ conduct: help keep an independent eye

North Norfolk District Council is seeking independent and parish council members to sit on its Standards Committee — the body that oversees and examines the conduct of district and town or parish councillors.... Full Story

Recognition for ‘good housekeeping’ suggestions

Two members of North Norfolk District Council staff have been rewarded for practical suggestions to help the council work more effectively and to help in financially tough times.... Full Story

We’ve spent our pennies, now the extended Holt toilets are open!

The Albert Street toilet block at Holt is open again for comfort breaks, after £75,000 worth of works to extend and upgrade it. The work forms part of a three-year programme of improving public toilets across North Norfolk with investment of over £650,000.... Full Story

Quick response to Ombudsman’s inquiries

The Local Government Ombudsman has praised North Norfolk District Council for its quick response over formal complaints.... Full Story

The latest update on Local Government Review

The Boundary Committee has announced that it is not now able to publish advice indicating how it thinks unitary local government ought to be introduced into Norfolk.... Full Story

Coping with a changing coast — new guidance for planners

North Norfolk planners have new guidelines to work from when deciding planning applications in coastal areas at risk of erosion.... Full Story

Council aims to cut carbon — and costs

North Norfolk District Council is aiming to save tens of thousands of pounds through a tough carbon reduction drive, after being accepted onto the Carbon Trust’s Local Authority Carbon Management Programme (LACM).... Full Story

A big thumbs up!

Find out about North Norfolk District Council's latest fundraising efforts for Comic Relief.... Full Story

Deadline approaching for building conservation awards

Architects, designers and developers have until 30 June to enter an annual award scheme that recognises and rewards the very best in new building, conservation and design in North Norfolk.... Full Story

Swine Flu: WHO Level 6 and the local response

WHO Phase 6 has been declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO Phase 6 is the highest international declaration and is characterised by ‘increased and sustained transmission in the general population’. ... Full Story

2009 Graham Allen Award deadline - 30 June

The deadline for entries for the 2009 Graham Allen Award for Conservation & Design is fast approaching Find out how to enter!... Full Story

Environment Awards deadline: 12 June

The 12 June deadline for entries for the 2009 North Norfolk Environment Awards is fast approaching. Find out how to enter!... Full Story

Wells for the Future – starting here!

The Wells Regeneration Partnership has started work on projects to revitalise the town’s economy and cultural infrastructure, with a pledge that “nothing is set is stone”.... Full Story

Honours for local heroes

North Norfolk District Council has recognised local heroes who contribute to the wellbeing of our community, with Civic Awards and Community Enhancement Awards given this spring.... Full Story

Sheringham regains Blue Flag

The resort of Sheringham can fly the coveted Blue Flag for water quality again, alongside Cromer, Mundesley and Sea Palling.... Full Story

Action on street signs

North Norfolk District Council has allocated £100,000 for a massive programme of fixing and replacing street nameplates across the district.... Full Story

Love food but hate waste? Join us at Wild About the Wensum

Learn how to reduce the amount of rubbish you throw away, with information, games and giveaways at this weekend’s Wild About the Wensum family event at Pensthorpe, near Fakenham.... Full Story

Mundesley homes win building excellence award

A development of eight new homes at Mundesley has earned a prestigious regional award for the quality of design and work on the site.... Full Story

Arrangements for elections on 4 June, 2009

Voters go to the polls on Thursday, 4 June to elect members of Norfolk County Council and the European Parliament, and a new District Councillor at North Walsham.... Full Story

Making progress — North Norfolk District Council’s ‘Direction of Travel'

The Audit Commission has praised North Norfolk District Council for improving performance in priority areas like processing benefits claims, helping the homeless, recycling and cleansing.... Full Story

Swine flu information

Information on what North Norfolk District Council and other agencies are doing about swine flu.... Full Story

Scores on the Doors for food hygiene standards

From June, if you’re eating out in North Norfolk you can see at a glance how hygienic your chosen venue is. North Norfolk District Council has joined 200 other UK councils in running a Scores on the Doors scheme, which gives food businesses a rating out of five stars for their standard of hygiene — and a sticker they can put in their windows to show it.... Full Story

Councillor Mark Birch resigns, election due in June

Liberal Democrat District Councillor Mark Birch has resigned from his North Walsham West seat because of ill health.... Full Story

Double delight for North Norfolk tourism businesses

Two renowned North Norfolk tourism businesses - Byfords Posh B&B in Holt and Wroxham Barns - will discover this week if their top-quality service has won them national awards.... Full Story

NNDC continues to improve says Annual Audit and Inspection Letter

The Audit Commission’s latest report, for the year 2007/08, concludes that NNDC’s overall performance has continued to improve despite its limited capacity. In other words, the Council is making good use of the resources available.... Full Story

Combating nuisance drinking in Fakenham town centre

Residents and businesses in Fakenham town centre are being asked for their views about a new proposal for combating nuisance drinking in public places in the town centre.... Full Story

Community Enhancement Awards – deadline this Friday

The deadline for entries for the 2008 Community Enhancement Awards in North Norfolk is this Friday, 20 March.... Full Story

North Norfolk – the cleanest of the clean

North Norfolk is the cleanest part of the UK, with North Norfolk District Council winning the top trophy in the 2009 Clean Britain Awards for keeping its towns and parishes free of litter and rubbish.... Full Story

Council 'performing well' financially, says audit report

The Government's inspection body says North Norfolk District Council is 'consistently above minimum requirements - performing well', giving the Council an overall level 3 assessment for its use of resources.... Full Story

The John Sweeney Award - An apple tree for Holt Hall

Holt Hall, a North Norfolk environmental field studies centre, has planted an apple tree given in recognition of its ongoing impact in raising environmental awareness by offering outdoor education reaching pupils across many schools, and working with community volunteers.... Full Story

Awards for good citizenship

North Norfolk District Council is encouraging people to highlight good citizenship and community spirit among their neighbours and in their communities, with two awards schemes: the Civic Awards and the Community Enhancement Awards.... Full Story

Keep Norfolk Local responds to latest reorganisation developments

The Keep Norfolk Local group is disappointed that the Secretary of State has decided to continue the flawed review of local government in Norfolk.... Full Story

Bailiffs calling on persistent debtors

Bailiffs could soon be paying a visit to hundreds of people who have deliberately not paid their council tax and business rates. They will take possession of goods and property, unless the debtors make arrangements to pay what they owe beforehand.... Full Story

Agreeing the future for Holt toilets

The Cabinet of North Norfolk District Council gave its approval on 5 January 2009 to a plan to offer the site of the Church Street toilets to Holt Town Council.... Full Story

Norfolk opposes unitary authorities says opinion poll

Norfolk residents are overwhelmingly opposed to the idea of unitary councils in the county according to a YouGov poll conducted last weekend.... Full Story

Five star award scheme to raise food standards

From next summer, North Norfolk District Council will publish businesses’ food hygiene ratings to drive up standards in the catering industry and give customers better information about the places they eat in.... Full Story