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West Norfolk projects to share £270k of development levy cash

West Norfolk projects to share £270k of development levy cash

Schemes ranging from the renovation of a village pub to a study of community flooding issues are set to receive funding.

'Secrecy' claim over £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

'Secrecy' claim over £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

'Secrecy' claim over £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

Officials defended their handling of a multi-million funding package which is set to head Lynn's way.

Naturist campsite 'had no music licence for 20 years', West Norfolk Council hearing told

Naturist campsite 'had no music licence for 20 years', West Norfolk Council hearing told

Naturist campsite 'had no music licence for 20 years', West Norfolk Council hearing told

Officials only discovered the problem following a noise complaint, councillors heard.

Public ideas welcome for future of King's Lynn library building, county officials insist

Public ideas welcome for future of King's Lynn library building, county officials insist

Public ideas welcome for future of King's Lynn library building, county officials insist

Officials say formal consultations will take place 'later in the year' as they defended plans to move the service into a multi-use hub.

Consultation warning over King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

Consultation warning over King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

Consultation warning over King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

A heritage group has warned wider input is needed to ensure the broadest base of community support for plans to invest a £25 million government fund.

Road building policies must be reviewed, environmental campaigner tells A47 inquiry

Road building policies must be reviewed, environmental campaigner tells A47 inquiry

Road building policies must be reviewed, environmental campaigner tells A47 inquiry

Plans to upgrade part of the main road link to and from West Norfolk are being examined by a government inspector.

Village traveller site extension proposal backed by councillors.

Village traveller site extension proposal backed by councillors.

Village traveller site extension proposal backed by councillors.

A neighbouring resident told West Norfolk councillors he felt 'surrounded' by the plots.

Proposed priorities for £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal funding outlined

Proposed priorities for £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal funding outlined

Proposed priorities for £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal funding outlined

A new library, out of town transport links and the long-sought redevelopment of a historic arts complex are among the schemes being promoted.

Housing plan for car sales site 'not an improvement' - councillors

Housing plan for car sales site 'not an improvement' - councillors

Housing plan for car sales site 'not an improvement' - councillors

Lack of parking and open space were among the concerns raised on proposals which a senior councillor says need 'huge revision'.

West Norfolk councillors say no to neighbouring burner bid

West Norfolk councillors say no to neighbouring burner bid

West Norfolk councillors say no to neighbouring burner bid

A special planning meeting today heard claims the technology was not needed in this region, or anywhere else in Britain.

Council invites residents to join theatre and swimming pool project steering group

Council invites residents to join theatre and swimming pool project steering group

Council invites residents to join theatre and swimming pool project steering group

Members of the public are being given the chance to help a scheme intended to bring former school arts and sport facilities into public use.

Breckland hit by shortage of refuse collectors

Breckland hit by shortage of refuse collectors

Breckland hit by shortage of refuse collectors

The refuse industry is facing staffing issues with bins not being collected on time.

Norfolk County Council contact claim on burner bid denied

Norfolk County Council contact claim on burner bid denied

Norfolk County Council contact claim on burner bid denied

Campaigners say they fear Norfolk's waste could be sent to an incinerator half a mile from the county border if it gets the go-ahead.

Incinerator impact on West Norfolk not fully assessed, council report suggests

Incinerator impact on West Norfolk not fully assessed, council report suggests

Incinerator impact on West Norfolk not fully assessed, council report suggests

A special committee meeting will consider the scheme later this week, but officials say some air quality and heritage issues have not been addressed.

Old town allotment site set to be sold off after council vote

Old town allotment site set to be sold off after council vote

Old town allotment site set to be sold off after council vote

Almost three years on after councillors voted to seek a multi-million pound development loan, a prominent town site is set to be put on the market.

Online meetings 'saved money', West Norfolk Council chiefs told

Online meetings 'saved money', West Norfolk Council chiefs told

Online meetings 'saved money', West Norfolk Council chiefs told

A councillor claims two new members of staff could have been employed with the money saved from not paying travel allowances during the pandemic.

Group secretary wants racism to be kicked out of sport

Group secretary wants racism to be kicked out of sport

Group secretary wants racism to be kicked out of sport

A live- streamed meeting on Facebook has taken place to tackle racism in sport.

New Gaywood housing scheme backed by council chiefs

New Gaywood housing scheme backed by council chiefs

New Gaywood housing scheme backed by council chiefs

A scaled down proposal for a controversial site has moved a step closer.

West Norfolk Council set to expand monitoring officer role after 'exponential' rise in workload

West Norfolk Council set to expand monitoring officer role after 'exponential' rise in workload

West Norfolk Council set to expand monitoring officer role after 'exponential' rise in workload

A senior figure has suggested parish authorities should 'buy in' to the provision of legal and standards guidance in the future.

Councillor community funds can be 'lightning rod' for investment, West Norfolk leader tells meeting

Councillor community funds can be 'lightning rod' for investment, West Norfolk leader tells meeting

Councillor community funds can be 'lightning rod' for investment, West Norfolk leader tells meeting

Officials hope the scheme will come into effect this autumn, if it is given final approval.

30% swing to the LibDems as King's Lynn seat captured

30% swing to the LibDems as King's Lynn seat captured

30% swing to the LibDems as King's Lynn seat captured

The Conservatives lost their Gaywood South county council seat in yesterday's by-election.

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