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West Norfolk Council almost certain to be abolished as part of devolution plans

17 December 2024
West Norfolk Council almost certain to be abolished as part of devolution plans

West Norfolk Council almost certain to be abolished as part of devolution plans

17 December 2024

The “best outcome” is being sought for West Norfolk after a new Government paper all but confirmed district councils will be scrapped.

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Uncertainty over major river project after cost was ‘underestimated’

17 December 2024
Uncertainty over major river project after cost was ‘underestimated’

Uncertainty over major river project after cost was ‘underestimated’

17 December 2024

Uncertainty surrounds a major project to clear the Main Drain after “the complexity and cost of the scheme was underestimated”.


Two people taken to hospital after crash saw car end up on its roof

16 December 2024
Two people taken to hospital after crash saw car end up on its roof

Two people taken to hospital after crash saw car end up on its roof

16 December 2024

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash which saw a car end up on its roof at the weekend.


Former town centre health club to be turned into four-bedroom home

16 December 2024
Former town centre health club to be turned into four-bedroom home

Former town centre health club to be turned into four-bedroom home

16 December 2024

A former health club with “historic interest” is set to be converted into a new four-bedroom home.


New development which will feature ‘upside down’ houses is approved

16 December 2024
New development which will feature ‘upside down’ houses is approved

New development which will feature ‘upside down’ houses is approved

16 December 2024

A new 12-home development is set to be built just 250 metres from a village pub after plans were given the seal of approval.


Scheme aiming to support families where children are abusing parents

16 December 2024
Scheme aiming to support families where children are abusing parents

Scheme aiming to support families where children are abusing parents

16 December 2024

A pilot to provide specialist support to families affected by child to parent abuse is aiming to reduce violence in Norfolk.


Wild criticises plans to double housing targets in West Norfolk

13 December 2024
Wild criticises plans to double housing targets in West Norfolk

Wild criticises plans to double housing targets in West Norfolk

13 December 2024

James Wild has criticised the doubling of housing targets in West Norfolk, describing the Labour Government’s move as “very concerning”.


Plans to convert ‘abandoned’ chapel and school into homes are turned down

13 December 2024
Plans to convert ‘abandoned’ chapel and school into homes are turned down

Plans to convert ‘abandoned’ chapel and school into homes are turned down

13 December 2024

Proposals to convert a disused chapel and school into two new homes have been turned down due the impact they would have on surrounding wildlife.


Plans for five homes at former car service centre are rejected for third time

13 December 2024
Plans for five homes at former car service centre are rejected for third time

Plans for five homes at former car service centre are rejected for third time

13 December 2024

Plans to build five homes at a former vehicle service centre have been rejected due to concerns over their poor design.


Tree which poses ‘immediate risk of serious harm’ could be cut down

13 December 2024
Tree which poses ‘immediate risk of serious harm’ could be cut down

Tree which poses ‘immediate risk of serious harm’ could be cut down

13 December 2024

A tree which presents “an immediate risk of serious harm” could be removed.


Short-term plan to help stabilise Norfolk dental industry is being implemented

13 December 2024
Short-term plan to help stabilise Norfolk dental industry is being implemented

Short-term plan to help stabilise Norfolk dental industry is being implemented

13 December 2024

A short-term dental plan to help stabilise services across Norfolk is being implemented.

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Success at awards night as partnership between paramedics and firefighters is recognised

13 December 2024
Success at awards night as partnership between paramedics and firefighters is recognised

Success at awards night as partnership between paramedics and firefighters is recognised

13 December 2024

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) is celebrating its success at an awards night for the emergency services.


MP speaks out against ‘cruel tax’ on private school fees

12 December 2024
MP speaks out against ‘cruel tax’ on private school fees

MP speaks out against ‘cruel tax’ on private school fees

12 December 2024

James Wild has spoken out against the Labour Government’s plans to apply VAT to private school fees.


Schools selected to pilot new active travel scheme

12 December 2024
Schools selected to pilot new active travel scheme

Schools selected to pilot new active travel scheme

12 December 2024

Two West Norfolk schools have received a £5,000 grant to pilot the county council’s Active Travel Survey.


Nature group is raising funds with hopes of building new ‘sanctuary’

12 December 2024
Nature group is raising funds with hopes of building new ‘sanctuary’

Nature group is raising funds with hopes of building new ‘sanctuary’

12 December 2024

A nature group has launched a crowdfunding campaign which it hopes will help it to build a wooden classroom on its eight-acre site.


New town centre casino officially opens

12 December 2024
New town centre casino officially opens

New town centre casino officially opens

12 December 2024

A new adult gaming centre has officially opened in Lynn’s town centre.


Ambitious vision for West Norfolk: Thriving towns, access to housing, and ‘happy people’

11 December 2024
Ambitious vision for West Norfolk: Thriving towns, access to housing, and ‘happy people’

Ambitious vision for West Norfolk: Thriving towns, access to housing, and ‘happy people’

11 December 2024

An ambitious vision to make West Norfolk a thriving place full of “happy healthy people” within 20 years has been endorsed.


Play area vandalism prompts police appeal

11 December 2024
Play area vandalism prompts police appeal

Play area vandalism prompts police appeal

11 December 2024

Police have launched an appeal after a children’s play area in Fakenham was vandalised.


Man arrested in connection with purse thefts in town centre

11 December 2024
Man arrested in connection with purse thefts in town centre

Man arrested in connection with purse thefts in town centre

11 December 2024

A man has been arrested in connection with two purse thefts in Lynn last week.


Big plans for two new swimming pools are set to proceed

11 December 2024
Big plans for two new swimming pools are set to proceed

Big plans for two new swimming pools are set to proceed

11 December 2024

Councillors have agreed to proceed with major plans which could see new swimming pools built in two key West Norfolk towns.

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