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Thousands of new trees planted in King's Lynn climate charge initiative

Thousands of new trees planted in King's Lynn climate charge initiative

Council officials say contractors will be responsible for maintaining the sites to avoid a repeat of the problems that led to hundreds of trees dying.

Resident experts wanted for panel

Resident experts wanted for panel

Resident experts wanted for panel

A chance to have an input in improving life in our county is on offer.

County council reform plans 'like scrapping Prime Minister's Questions', committee told

County council reform plans 'like scrapping Prime Minister's Questions', committee told

County council reform plans 'like scrapping Prime Minister's Questions', committee told

Critics claim proposed changes to Norfolk County Council's rulebook could stifle debate and prevent its leadership from being properly scrutinised.

Voters to give verdict on West Norfolk community neighbourhood plans

Voters to give verdict on West Norfolk community neighbourhood plans

Voters to give verdict on West Norfolk community neighbourhood plans

Residents in two West Norfolk communities will go to the polls next month.

Public meeting to discuss fears over hospital rebuild

Public meeting to discuss fears over hospital rebuild

Public meeting to discuss fears over hospital rebuild

Campaigners calling for a new QEH are holding a public meeting next Friday in Lynn.

Big growth in need at King's Lynn food bank

Big growth in need at King's Lynn food bank

Big growth in need at King's Lynn food bank

The borough council says it is ring-fencing money to help those needing support with feeding themselves and their families.

'Give us your point of view instead of turning to Facebook' New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed to town

'Give us your point of view instead of turning to Facebook' New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed to town

'Give us your point of view instead of turning to Facebook' New Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointed to town

On Tuesday Downham's new mayor and deputy mayor were appointed to the office.

'Let's work together', new Swaffham Mayor urges council

'Let's work together', new Swaffham Mayor urges council

'Let's work together', new Swaffham Mayor urges council

The town's most senior civic figures swapped roles at a meeting last night.

West Norfolk cost of living crisis demo in London

West Norfolk cost of living crisis demo in London

West Norfolk cost of living crisis demo in London

Lynn & District Trades Unions Council have organised transport to the protest in the capital which is on Saturday, June 18.

'Now is the time to rebuild QEH', King's Lynn MP tells Government

'Now is the time to rebuild QEH', King's Lynn MP tells Government

'Now is the time to rebuild QEH', King's Lynn MP tells Government

Residents are 'rightly frustrated' at the continuing delays to the process of deciding which hospitals will get funding, Ministers have been told.

Plea to end deadlock on 'haphazard' village home numbering system

Plea to end deadlock on 'haphazard' village home numbering system

Plea to end deadlock on 'haphazard' village home numbering system

A decision must be made soon on whether to change numbers in a village where some streets have two homes with the same number, community leaders say.

Major village housing scheme opposed by district officials

Major village housing scheme opposed by district officials

Major village housing scheme opposed by district officials

Councillors will consider proposals for more than 100 new homes in the next few days.

Hotel house plans thrown out by West Norfolk Council

Hotel house plans thrown out by West Norfolk Council

Hotel house plans thrown out by West Norfolk Council

Fears over the impact on the tourism trade proved decisive as councillors narrowly rejected the 'unusual' scheme.

Hundreds of new homes given green light on edge of King's Lynn

Hundreds of new homes given green light on edge of King's Lynn

Hundreds of new homes given green light on edge of King's Lynn

Detailed plans for a major new housing scheme have been passed more than three years after initial proposals secured council support.

'She is our community.' King's Lynn councillor takes up Mayor role

'She is our community.' King's Lynn councillor takes up Mayor role

'She is our community.' King's Lynn councillor takes up Mayor role

West Norfolk's new civic leader says she hopes to maintain the standards of her predecessor as she took up the historic role.

Coastal caravan site expansion bid backed

Coastal caravan site expansion bid backed

Coastal caravan site expansion bid backed

The decision came only weeks before residents vote on plans for their community's future development, which objectors claimed the scheme contradicts.

'We're helping as many people as we can.' Norfolk leader defends cost of living support programme

'We're helping as many people as we can.' Norfolk leader defends cost of living support programme

'We're helping as many people as we can.' Norfolk leader defends cost of living support programme

Fears have been raised that a new support programme could make families less likely to seek help.

Norfolk county councillors say 'No' to Wisbech burner bid

Norfolk county councillors say 'No' to Wisbech burner bid

Norfolk county councillors say 'No' to Wisbech burner bid

Developers have been urged to drop plans which critics claim are simply not needed.

Houghton Hall aristocrat plays his part in State Opening of Parliament

Houghton Hall aristocrat plays his part in State Opening of Parliament

Houghton Hall aristocrat plays his part in State Opening of Parliament

The Consort's Throne taken from West Norfolk to Westminster for Prince Charles to sit on today.

Councillor hits back at King's Lynn Town concert accusations

Councillor hits back at King's Lynn Town concert accusations

Councillor hits back at King's Lynn Town concert accusations

A councillor has rejected claims that she is trying to block plans for concerts at the Walks, following social media comments by Lynn's chairman.

North Lynn housing bid approved by councillors

North Lynn housing bid approved by councillors

North Lynn housing bid approved by councillors

Proposals for the final phase of a long-running housing development have been passed by councillors.

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