News Archive 2008

Audit shows NNDC is moving forward - 13 May, 2008
North Norfolk District Council got more efficient and improved its performance in priority areas last year, while keeping service costs down, according to the Audit Commission in its annual inspection report.

Celebrating the successful development of Wyman's Business Estate - 8 May, 2008
The development of Wyman's Business Estate, Wyman's Way, Fakenham, is being undertaken by Waverley Properties Limited of Boston Spa in Yorkshire. The 1.67 acres of land involved was serviced by and purchased from North Norfolk District Council and the entire project involves an investment of approximately £2.5m.

Commemorating the Great Fire of Holt - 29 April, 2008
Holt Country Park hosts celebrations this weekend marking 300 years since the town of Holt was ravaged by fire.

Topping out the North Norfolk Information Centre - 4 April, 2008
Construction on the new North Norfolk Information Centre at Cromer has reached its highest point, an occasion marked with beer and a blessing at a ceremony on 4 April.

New sculpture for Fakenham. What would you like to see? - 20 March, 2008
North Norfolk sculptor Colin Miller has been commissioned to design and produce a sculpture for the entrance to the Tesco Store, Oak Street, in Fakenham. He will be in Fakenham on 10 April, finding out what kind of sculpture townspeople would like to see there.

Cartons can be recycled too - at new 'bring' banks - 19 March, 2008
North Norfolk people can recycle paper-based food and drink cartons using new 'bring' banks in Cromer and North Walsham.

NNDC charity events raise hundreds for Parkinson's Disease - 19 March, 2008
North Norfolk District Council staff and their families have raised more than £700 for the Parkinson's Disease Society with a quiz night and dress-down day.

Walcott to have its own parish council - 17 March, 2008
The parish of Walcott has been created following a boundary review by North Norfolk District Council, and a poll will be held on 1 May to elect nine councillors to serve it until 2011.

Food waste collections for businesses - 14 March, 2008
Starting in April, North Norfolk District Council will run a year-long trial trade food waste collection scheme for businesses at a cheaper rate than normal rubbish collections, using dedicated 240-litre wheeled bins.

Better regulation that doesn't get in the way of business - 10 March, 2008
Do you understand the safety laws that apply to your business? Do you feel your business has to spend too much time and money paying attention to the regulations? Are the authorities doing enough to enforce the regulations that keep traders, their staff and their customers safe? Are they helping you do the right things? North Norfolk District Council wants to know.

Apologies in advance for busy phones - 3 March, 2008
Customers trying to contact North Norfolk District Council by telephone over the next two weeks may have difficulty getting through to the switchboard, as the Council is sending out its council tax bills - which always prompts a heavy volume of calls.

Complaints about parish councillors to be dealt with by NNDC - 25 February, 2008
From the start of April, North Norfolk District Council will be handling complaints from members of the public about misconduct by district and parish councillors, under changes to the framework for assessing councillors' conduct being introduced by the Government.

Recognising Heroes of Community Spirit - 12 February, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is on the lookout for heroes of community spirit who might merit civic awards for their work in the last year.

Licensing the Private Hire Trade: Community Car Schemes Won't Suffer - 11 February, 2008
New legislation will not mean organised community car schemes have to pay to be licensed, a meeting on 20 February will hear, when representatives of community transport groups and private hire companies gather to discuss the impact of licensing on their industry.

Woodland plans - your views wanted! - 5 February, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is seeking people's views on its plans for conserving and improving six local woodland areas, with proposals for things like reintroducing native trees to improve wildlife habitats, harvesting trees for timber, and encouraging people to use the woods.

Last Chance to Have Your Say on Flood Sirens - 29 January, 2008
People living in flood risk areas in North Norfolk's coastal communities have until Monday, 11 February to send back the questionnaires that have been circulated about the use and future of flood sirens.

Two Weeks' Council Tax and Business Rates Crackdown - 15 January, 2008
Bailiffs are due to visit at least 500 North Norfolk people who haven't paid their council tax and business rates and take possession of goods and property, unless the debtors make arrangements to pay what they owe beforehand.

Council Achieves Top Business Award - 9 January, 2008
After 18 months of working towards a wide range of stringent targets, North Norfolk District Council has achieved the Investors in People standard, one of the top awards available to business organisations, recognising excellence in their ways of working, especially in involving and developing their staff.

Local Communities to Contribute to Flood Sirens Review - 8 January, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is giving residents of coastal communities in the district the opportunity to contribute to a review of the future use of flood sirens along the Norfolk coast.

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