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West Norfolk towns battle to be the best of British

West Norfolk towns battle to be the best of British

West Norfolk towns battle to be the best of British

26 January 2020

Lynn and Hunstanton will battle it out for national glory later this year.


King's Lynn transport plan is 'manifesto for cars', claims councillor

King's Lynn transport plan is 'manifesto for cars', claims councillor

King's Lynn transport plan is 'manifesto for cars', claims councillor

26 January 2020

Council leaders have defended the plan, insisting they have to be realistic and balance environmental and economic imperatives.


West Norfolk bathing water quality scrutinised during meeting

West Norfolk bathing water quality scrutinised during meeting

West Norfolk bathing water quality scrutinised during meeting

24 January 2020

Concerns have been raised over the quality of bathing water at Heacham and Hunstanton.


Plans to protect Hunstanton cliffs for the next 100 years set out

Plans to protect Hunstanton cliffs for the next 100 years set out

Plans to protect Hunstanton cliffs for the next 100 years set out

23 January 2020

A coastal management plan has been drawn up for Hunstanton which will cover the cliffs and sea defences for the next 100 years.


King's Lynn Lions Club back schools in fight against plastic waste

King's Lynn Lions Club back schools in fight against plastic waste

King's Lynn Lions Club back schools in fight against plastic waste

21 January 2020

Schoolchildren in West Norfolk are being encouraged to do their bit to reduce plastic waste with the help of a Lynn charity group.


Swaffham Town Council vote down climate emergency declaration

Swaffham Town Council vote down climate emergency declaration

Swaffham Town Council vote down climate emergency declaration

17 January 2020

Town councillors overwhelmingly agreed that declaring a climate emergency would be "unnecessary" this week.


Dead killer whale found close to The Wash

Dead killer whale found close to The Wash

Dead killer whale found close to The Wash

15 January 2020

Orca had large piece of plastic in its stomach but that was not what is thought to have killed it.


King's Lynn youth climate group meets in town for first protest of 2020

King's Lynn youth climate group meets in town for first protest of 2020

King's Lynn youth climate group meets in town for first protest of 2020

14 January 2020

Campaigners took to the streets of Lynn on Saturday to “keep up the pressure” on the topic of climate justice.


Free workshops in Lynn for businesses with an interest in nature conservation and tourism

Free workshops in Lynn for businesses with an interest in nature conservation and tourism

Free workshops in Lynn for businesses with an interest in nature conservation and tourism

09 January 2020

They are part of a EU-funded project which aims to create jobs and sustainable regional development.


A year on work has not started on King's Lynn industrial estate

A year on work has not started on King's Lynn industrial estate

A year on work has not started on King's Lynn industrial estate

08 January 2020

Work on 16 factory units remains controversial, says campaigner.


Single-use plastic banned at Hunstanton Town Council

Single-use plastic banned at Hunstanton Town Council

Single-use plastic banned at Hunstanton Town Council

03 January 2020

A town council in West Norfolk has announced a New Year’s resolution which will see it go plastic free this year.


West Norfolk nature haven hosts festive celebration for youngsters

West Norfolk nature haven hosts festive celebration for youngsters

West Norfolk nature haven hosts festive celebration for youngsters

18 December 2019

Children have been thanked for their efforts to protect the environment during a seasonal party at a coastal nature reserve.


Planting over 1,000 saplings in Swaffham to mark 50 years

Planting over 1,000 saplings in Swaffham to mark 50 years

Planting over 1,000 saplings in Swaffham to mark 50 years

08 December 2019

The Rotary Club of Swaffham has arranged a whole host of events to mark its 50th anniversary, and the planting rounds off their programme of events.


Discussions over new waste contract for West Norfolk enters final stages

Discussions over new waste contract for West Norfolk enters final stages

Discussions over new waste contract for West Norfolk enters final stages

07 December 2019

West Norfolk Council has been in discussions with bidders regarding a new waste contract for the area.


Extra miles for Norfolk residents using waste facility after Cambridgeshire County Council policy

Extra miles for Norfolk residents using waste facility after Cambridgeshire County Council policy

Extra miles for Norfolk residents using waste facility after Cambridgeshire County Council policy

06 December 2019

Residents are having to travel roughly 30 miles in order to use a waste and recycling site due to a new council policy.


Residents react to flooding comments

Residents react to flooding comments

Residents react to flooding comments

05 December 2019

Coastal residents have reacted to a West Norfolk councillor dismissing potential flooding issues as “their choice” to live there.


Plans to plant more trees in West Norfolk supported

Plans to plant more trees in West Norfolk supported

Plans to plant more trees in West Norfolk supported

30 November 2019

Tree saplings were handed out to every councillor as a motion to incorporate tree planting into West Norfolk plans was passed.


Climate emergency decision defended

Climate emergency decision defended

Climate emergency decision defended

29 November 2019

A West Norfolk councillor has defended the council’s decision not to declare a climate emergency.


Onshore wind farm proposal for West Norfolk fails to pass

Onshore wind farm proposal for West Norfolk fails to pass

Onshore wind farm proposal for West Norfolk fails to pass

29 November 2019

Councillors voted against the creation of onshore wind farms after being described as “noisy” and a “threat to birds”.


‘History’ made as Norfolk County Council adopts new environmental policy

‘History’ made as Norfolk County Council adopts new environmental policy

‘History’ made as Norfolk County Council adopts new environmental policy

28 November 2019

Councillors have voted to adopt a “groundbreaking” new green policy, which will see the authority aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.


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