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Swaffham Town Council vote down climate emergency declaration

Swaffham Town Council vote down climate emergency declaration

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

MP James Wild urges action on broadband speeds in West Norfolk

MP James Wild urges action on broadband speeds in West Norfolk

MP James Wild urges action on broadband speeds in West Norfolk

North West Norfolk MP James Wild secured a commitment from the government for broadband speeds of 10 Mbps.

Fierce battle over 600 homes at Knights Hill reaches climax

Fierce battle over 600 homes at Knights Hill reaches climax

Fierce battle over 600 homes at Knights Hill reaches climax

Developers of the 600 homes at Knights Hill have argued more than 100 of those would be affordable housing.

Brexit bell ringing ‘not appropriate’, vicar states as Swaffham Council object to proposal

Brexit bell ringing ‘not appropriate’, vicar states as Swaffham Council object to proposal

Brexit bell ringing ‘not appropriate’, vicar states as Swaffham Council object to proposal

Brexit is back at the forefront of people’s minds as Swaffham councillors debated whether bells should be rung.

MP gets involved with Gaywood school’s Australian wildfire efforts

MP gets involved with Gaywood school’s Australian wildfire efforts

MP gets involved with Gaywood school’s Australian wildfire efforts

North West Norfolk MP James Wild will be supporting Howard Junior School’s fundraising efforts in aid of native Australian wildlife.

Last chance to give views on police precept in Norfolk

Last chance to give views on police precept in Norfolk

Last chance to give views on police precept in Norfolk

Three scenarios put before public for future level of council tax bill.

Cases made against controversial Knights Hill housing plans as public inquiry gets underway

Cases made against controversial Knights Hill housing plans as public inquiry gets underway

Cases made against controversial Knights Hill housing plans as public inquiry gets underway

A series of speakers spoke out against the development plan including Sir Henry Bellingham, James Wild and Nick Daubney.

Town council votes to recommend refusal of plans to convert historic Downham Market hotel into housing

Town council votes to recommend refusal of plans to convert historic Downham Market hotel into housing

Town council votes to recommend refusal of plans to convert historic Downham Market hotel into housing

Town councillors in Downham have voted to recommend refusal of a planning application to convert a historic hotel into apartments.

West Norfolk Council backs village workshop extension bid

West Norfolk Council backs village workshop extension bid

West Norfolk Council backs village workshop extension bid

A businessman's bid for retrospective permission to extend his premises has been approved, despite noise concerns.

North Norfolk council leadership review sparks row

North Norfolk council leadership review sparks row

North Norfolk council leadership review sparks row

A review of a district council's leadership structure was "flawed" and lacked "clear evidence", a meeting has heard.

Inquiry date set for village homes bid

Inquiry date set for village homes bid

Inquiry date set for village homes bid

A special meeting will take place tomorrow to discuss the latest battle over a former village sports field

Decision due on West Norfolk village workshop scheme

Decision due on West Norfolk village workshop scheme

Decision due on West Norfolk village workshop scheme

Councillors are set to deliver their verdict on plans for an expansion of a village workshop which residents and local representatives oppose.

Personal allowances tax abolished by Swaffham councillors

Personal allowances tax abolished by Swaffham councillors

Personal allowances tax abolished by Swaffham councillors

Swaffham town councillors have voted to abolish personal allowances in a bid to reduce the council tax precept for 2020.

Showman’s Guild agree leaving date after potential Corn Exchange works clash

Showman’s Guild agree leaving date after potential Corn Exchange works clash

Showman’s Guild agree leaving date after potential Corn Exchange works clash

An agreement has been signed so that Lynn’s historic Mart will not clash with refurbishment work to the Corn Exchange.

Fundraising appeal launched ahead of King's Lynn housing inquiry

Fundraising appeal launched ahead of King's Lynn housing inquiry

Fundraising appeal launched ahead of King's Lynn housing inquiry

People living near the site of a controversial housing scheme are being urged to help fund specialist legal and transport representatives to fight it.

Spray can attack on Labour candidate's home in Gaywood after defeat

Spray can attack on Labour candidate's home in Gaywood after defeat

Spray can attack on Labour candidate's home in Gaywood after defeat

Police are investigating graffiti that appeared on a wall the day after poll.

General Election 2019: Conservatives hold on to South West Norfolk seat

General Election 2019: Conservatives hold on to South West Norfolk seat

General Election 2019: Conservatives hold on to South West Norfolk seat

The constituency of South West Norfolk has remained blue after Conservative Elizabeth Truss kept her seat.

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