News Archive 2002

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Chewing-Gum Removal in North Walsham - 10 December 2002
Contractors moved into the centre of North Walsham on Monday, 16 December, to get rid of chewing-gum stuck to the recently-laid York stone paving.

Runtons Ward Byelection Result - 6 December 2002
Margaret Craske has been elected as District Councillor for the Runtons Ward after polling on 5 December.

A Sure Start for Poppyland Children - 3 December 2002
Parents of young children in the east of North Norfolk are being asked how they would like local services and facilities improved to help guarantee their children a 'sure start' in life.

Annual LARNET Conference Looks at Emergency Planning - 2 December 2002
The state of the country's readiness to cope with a radiation emergency and the speed and manner of recovery following a nuclear accident or incident are just a few of the issues to be discussed at a national conference in London in December.

Art on the Cart - 14 November 2002
North Norfolk's eleven dustcarts, as well as collecting rubbish and recyclables from the district's 50,000 homes, are now helping to spread an important environmental message, thanks to the work of local schoolchildren.

Late Night Opening - 13 November 2002
North Norfolk District Council's trial 'late night opening' initiative, which was introduced to help members of the public who find it difficult to get to the Council's Cromer offices during working hours, is to be extended by six months.

Byelection for the Runtons Ward - 22 October, 2002
A North Norfolk District Council byelection will be held for the Runtons Ward on Thursday, 5 December, 2002.

Fakenham Festival of Print - 22 October 2002
Fakenham Festival of Print, from 24 to 27 October, is a celebration of the town's role in the spread of the printed word through the Age of Industry - and into the Age of Communication.

Fighting Stress at Work in North Norfolk - 14 October 2002
A public exhibition to show local employers and employees how to recognise the symptoms of work-related stress and how to reduce the problem in the workplace will be held this week in North Norfolk District Council's offices in Holt Road, Cromer.

Are You Risking Your Right to Vote? - 8 October 2002
Thousands of people in North Norfolk risk losing their right to vote at any election or referendum next year because they have not yet completed and returned their forms for the next full edition of the register of the electors.

See the Designs for Fakenham Sports Centre - 7 October, 2002
Fakenham people get the chance to see how their proposed new £2.4 million sports centre could look, at a one-day exhibition in the town on Thursday, 10 October.

Direct Debit - 17 September 2002
North Norfolk District Council has been commended in the 'Sky's the Limit Challenge' - the national competition encouraging councils to increase their Direct Debit sign up for Council tax and business rates.

Spend a Day in Wells Without Your Car - 12 September 2002
Part of Wells-next-the-Sea will turn into a little oasis of pedestrians and cyclists for a few hours next week, when the town celebrates its second annual carefree car free day.

Graham Allen Award 2002 - 9 September 2002
The 21st Graham Allen Award for Conservation and Design in North Norfolk will be presented on Thursday (12 September).

Work Starts on Environmental Improvements in Cromer Town Centre - 11 September 2002
Work begins on Cromer Regeneration Partnership's £1 million environmental enhancement programme in the town centre this month.

Get a Taste for Learning in Cromer - 28 August, 2002
Cromer people can find out about the learning opportunities open to them through the European-funded Learning for Life project at an Enrolment and Learning Taster Day in September.

Winners of the 2002 North Norfolk Environment Awards - 16 July 2002
Winners of the annual awards are announced.

Environment Awards Presentation 2002 - 9 July 2002
The North Norfolk Environment Awards recognise the greenest schools, businesses, community groups and buildings in our District.

Get Learning for Life - 24 June 2002
Cromer's Learning for Life project offers courses to build people's skills and confidence - many of them for free. Find out about the project launch at the new Learning for Life shop in Bond Street.

First Forum Lets Older People Speak Out - Released 18 June 2002
Local councils and agencies heard first hand about the issues that matter to older people, at a special day-long forum held for the first time in June.

North Norfolk's First Forum for Older People - Released on 29 May 2002
The Older People's Forum will be open to anyone who is aged 50 years or over, and wants to suggest ways of solving problems and meeting needs.

Late night opening at Council offices - Released 22 May, 2002
A new initiative makes things easier for members of the public who cannot always get to North Norfolk District Council offices in Cromer during working hours.

New skills training for Cromer people - Released 15 April, 2002
People in Cromer are invited to a special open day on 23 April to hear about training courses that have been specifically designed to improve their skills and help them return to work.

Official Opening of New Car Park and Picnic Area in Mundesley - Released 26 April, 2002
Mundesley's clean and sparkling 'Blue Flag' beach now has a brand new car park and visitor facilities to match. Under an Environmental Enhancement Scheme, major works have been carried out.

Climate Change - the danger to North Norfolk - Released 17 April, 2002
The threat of storms, tidal surges, flooding and drought to the quality of life and the economy in North Norfolk is highlighted in a new climate change report, published by NNDC and the North Norfolk Environment Forum.

District Council finds new home for Stalham Market - Released 28 March 2002
Stalham Market has a new home, after North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) agreed to host it on its High Street car park every Tuesday.

Recycled cash sees new 'Waste Action' in schools - Released on 22 March 2002
Keen recyclers using the bottle, textile, can and paper banks at the Rainbow supermarkets in Cromer and Fakenham have given local schoolchildren a new opportunity to learn about reducing, re-using and recycling waste.

Reminder: telephone service for bus passes and railcards - Released on 8 March 2002
People who live in the east of North Norfolk and want to renew or apply for travel passes and car park season tickets are reminded that the issue and renewal is now carried out at the District Council's offices in Cromer.

Enjoy Your Meal Without Smoke - Released on 7 March 2002
A new guide to smoke-free eating places in North Norfolk and Broadland is being launched on Wednesday 13 March, for the growing number of people who want to enjoy a meal without it being spoilt by smoke.

One hundred languages at the end of the line - Released on 27 February 2002
North Norfolk residents and visitors who have trouble understanding English will soon have improved access to District Council services and facilities through a host of telephone interpreters.

Grants for new tourist facilities in North Norfolk Objective 2 area - Released on 26 February 2002
Tourist accommodation providers along North Norfolk's holiday coast between Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer could be eligible for grants to help them introduce new facilities for visitors.

Take a Day Out in North Norfolk - starting at Holkham Hall - Released on 22 February 2002
North Norfolk's annual showcase for the tourism industry, the Day Out in North Norfolk travel trade exhibition, will be held at Holkham Hall on 15 and 16 March.

Pedal-power to the parishes - Released on 18 February 2002
A parish or community bicycle that can be used by local people whenever they need it, is one of the prizes in a competition to find the North Norfolk parish that does the most to encourage cycling and safe motoring in its area.

Public meeting - proposed housing scheme for North Walsham - Released on 12 February 2002
A public meeting will be held in North Walsham next week so that local people can hear about, and discuss, a plan to build a 49-home development in the town.

Fakenham's fingers crossed for RTPI recognition - Released on 28 January 2002
Fakenham will hear this week whether it has won one of the Royal Town Planning Institute's prestigious Planning Achievement Awards for its town centre regeneration work.

Research begins on cultural tourism opportunities - Released on 24 January 2002
A new research project is under way in North Norfolk, looking at ways to boost 'cultural tourism' in the District - to expand and develop the arts to attract more holidaymakers beyond the established holiday season.

Public meeting - supported housing scheme in Cromer - Released on 21 January 2002
Cromer residents are invited to a public meeting on 29 January, to hear plans for a proposed supported housing scheme in Cromer town centre.

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