News Archive 2006

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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours - 30 November, 2006
North Norfolk District Council's offices will close for business at 3pm on Friday, 22 December for Christmas through to the New Year, and will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday, 2 January.

Safer Food, Better Business in the Tourism Industry - 10 November, 2006
North Norfolk District Council next week launches a series of 16 seminars aimed at small food businesses like hotels, takeaways, pubs, restaurants and cafés to help them increase standards and do better business.

Cromer Building Restoration Scheme Earns Another Award - 10 November, 2006
North Norfolk District Council has won a major Norfolk conservation award for its scheme for refurbishing buildings and improving the townscape in Cromer during the town's five-year regeneration programme.

Everyone Wins in the Candi-dating Game! - 31 October, 2006
Dozens of people from different walks of life spent the evening on a 'date' with a difference on Monday, 30 October, 2006, being wooed as potential candidates in the District Council elections in May next year.

Final Reminder for Electoral Registration - 31 October, 2006
About 5000 households in North Norfolk have not yet registered to vote, and final reminders have dropped through their letterboxes urging them to do so as soon as possible.

Help Us Name Our Giant Woodsman! - 26 October, 2006
A gentle giant now welcomes visitors to Holt Country Park, and North Norfolk District Council is asking children to help give him a name.

What, me a District Councillor? - 17 October, 2006
With elections due in May next year, North Norfolk District Council is running a special event at the end of October for anyone who is thinking about becoming a Councillor and wants to know what it involves - the good and the bad, the frustrations and the rewards.

New Communications Manager at North Norfolk District Council - 11 October, 2006
Peter Battrick has been appointed Communications Manager at North Norfolk District Council, as the Council strives to help people access and understand its services better.

RNLI Museum Wins North Norfolk Design Accolade - 4 October, 2006
The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and restaurant on Cromer's Promenade has won the 2006 Graham Allen Award for Conservation and Design.

New Grants for Community Projects in North Norfolk - 27 September, 2006
North Norfolk Community Partnership has deposited £50,000 into a new fund to support community projects in the District with grants of up to £5000.

Have Your Say on New Planning Policies - 19 September, 2006
North Norfolk District Council is currently putting together the planning policies that will govern development in the District for the next 15 years. Now local people have a chance to say what they think about the proposals, and can influence the final documents.

Register as an Elector - Don't Lose Your Right to Vote - 18 September, 2006
Work has begun on the compilation of a revised edition of North Norfolk's register of electors.

Roadshow Brings Advice on Preparing for Flooding - 12 September, 2006
People who live in North Norfolk areas threatened by flooding are invited to Sea Palling on Wednesday, 20 September, where North Norfolk District Council and other organisations are holding a special roadshow.

On the Road with the Energy Bus - 8 September, 2006
North Norfolk District Council is taking to the road to tell people across the District how they can improve their homes.

Green Flag Win for Holt Country Park - Again - 8 August, 2006
Holt Country Park has won a coveted Green Flag for the second year running, in recognition of its importance to the North Norfolk community as a place for recreation and education, and of the improvements that have been made there in the last year.

Your Views on North Norfolk Planning Policies for the Next 15 Years - 27 July, 2006
North Norfolk District Council has put together proposals for shaping the District over the next 15 years, and now the Council wants to hear residents' views on them.

North Norfolk's Best Environmental Projects Recognised - 14 July, 2006
North Norfolk District Council has rewarded local projects for good 'green' practice through its annual Environment Awards.

Environment Awards Presentation at Felbrigg Hall - 13 July, 2006
North Norfolk District Council is rewarding local projects for good 'green' practice tomorrow at a special ceremony at Felbrigg Hall, near Cromer.

New Pressure on Developers to Listen to Local Communities - 12 July, 2006
Developers wanting to put up 10 or more homes will be expected to seek the community's views before they submit a planning application, under new rules introduced this month by North Norfolk District Council.

Council's Debt Collection Policies Pay Off - 6 July, 2006
North Norfolk District Council is again one of the best-performing councils in the country when it comes to collecting council tax and business rates.

Arrangements for Release of Tesco Investigation Report - 15 June, 2006
The findings of NNDC's investigation , which was conducted on behalf of the Chief Executive by the Council's Monitoring Officer and Audit and Performance Manager, into a land deal with Tesco at Sheringham will be reported to Full Council on 28 Jun and made available to the public a week earlier.

Enter Now for Prestigious Building Conservation Award - 8 June, 2006
Sensitive renovation projects and new buildings which make innovative use of traditional features and detailing could be in line for an award from North Norfolk District Council.

Report on the Investigation into Legal Agreement with Tesco - 6 June, 2006
The report by North Norfolk District Council's Monitoring Officer and Audit and Performance Manager into a controversial 2003 legal agreement with supermarket giant Tesco will be made public at the Full Council meeting on Wednesday, 28 June, 2006.

New Short-Stay and Long-Stay Summer Parking - 26 May, 2006
North Norfolk District Council is introducing new summer short-stay and long-stay car park charging arrangements on Saturday, 1 July. The summer scheme runs until Saturday, 30 September.

Cromer Building Restoration in Line for National Award - 23 May, 2006
North Norfolk District Council's three-year building renovation and restoration scheme at the heart of Cromer's regeneration programme has earned a major building trade accolade, and is now in line for a national award.

Parish Changes Rest with New Government Department - 15 May, 2006
A new parish could be created in North Norfolk after the District's first review of boundaries since the 1980s.

Go Green at Sheringham Park this Weekend! - 25 April, 2006
People who are looking to make home improvements or build their own houses should drop in to Sheringham Park this weekend [29 and 30 April, 2006], for North Norfolk's annual Green Build exhibition.

Holt Councillor Resigns After Suspension - 19 April 2006
Ron Stone has resigned as an independent District Councillor for Holt Ward after being suspended for six months for making disparaging remarks about North Norfolk District Council officers.

Recycling Your Garden Waste - the Compostibilities are Endless! - 12 April, 2006
North Norfolk District Council marks national Compost Awareness Week in May 2006 with a special event at Holt Country Park to help people who want to make their gardens grow - without having to dig deep into their pockets.

NNDC Served with Court Order not to Prosecute Phone Mast Operator - 31 March, 2006
The High Court has brought North Norfolk District Council's involvement in the North Walsham Airwave phone mast dispute to an end - at least, for the time being.

Have a Great "Day Out" at Pensthorpe - 27 March, 2006
The annual Day Out in North Norfolk travel trade show will take place at Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham this year, bringing exhibitors from the local tourism industry together to show off their wares.

Warning to Customers Over National Strike - 22 March, 2006
North Norfolk District Council is asking customers to try to avoid contacting its offices on Tuesday, 28 March, because industrial action across the country may have a serious effect on services locally.

Free Bus Travel for Over-60s and Disabled People - 21 March, 2006
North Norfolk District Council has joined Norfolk's other District and Borough Councils in offering free bus travel from 1 April for North Norfolk residents over the age of 60 or who have a disability.

New System to Cut Down Paperwork - 31 January, 2006
A new system for managing people's letters, forms and other documents has been installed in North Norfolk District Council's Council Tax and Benefits Service, making whole files of information available to case officers at the touch of a button.

Bookability Launch - Change of Venue - 25 January, 2006
The venue for the launch of Bookability, North Norfolk District Council's new internet service to make holidaying in North Norfolk easier than ever, has been changed because of the huge interest shown by accommodation providers who want to sign up.

Find Out About a Career Serving the North Norfolk Community - 25 January, 2006
North Norfolk District Council will have a stand at Cromer Jobcentre this Friday (27 January, 2006) as part of Public Sector Jobs Week - a national campaign to raise awareness of the range and value of jobs in local administration.

Green Build Event to Promote Sustainable Construction - 19 January, 2006
North Norfolk District Council's award-winning annual Green Build event will take place in the picturesque surroundings of the National Trust-owned Sheringham Park on 29 and 30 April this year.

Looking for Ways to Save Energy and Cut Carbon Emissions - 19 January, 2006
North Norfolk District Council's Scrutiny Committee wants the Council to undergo an "energy audit" to see how much it spends on power and heating, and look at new ways to source and save energy.

Councillor Suspended After Adjudication Panel Hearing - 11 January, 2006
Michael Baker, North Norfolk District Councillor for Holt, has been suspended from his role as councillor for a year.

'Bookability' is a Boon for Tourists and Travel Trade - 11 January, 2006
North Norfolk District Council launches a new service in January that makes holidaying in the District easier than ever - and which gives accommodation-providers a new tool for attracting potential customers.

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