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New board aims to create bright future for seaside jewel

New board aims to create bright future for seaside jewel

Businesses, community groups and members of the public are being invited to work with political leaders following 'very encouraging' initial talks.

Liz Truss spent £500,000 of taxpayers' money to fly her Down-Under

Liz Truss spent £500,000 of taxpayers' money to fly her Down-Under

Liz Truss spent £500,000 of taxpayers' money to fly her Down-Under

Storm breaks over report that Foreign Secretary used Government airliner instead of taking a scheduled flight.

West Norfolk 'second-class citizens' in the county

West Norfolk 'second-class citizens' in the county

West Norfolk 'second-class citizens' in the county

A borough councillor has posed the question "Is it time to split?"

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Downham Market's former mayor elected as new councillor

Downham Market's former mayor elected as new councillor

Downham Market's former mayor elected as new councillor

A former councillor is re-joining the council.

Council leader slams 'descipable' hospital campaign claim

Council leader slams 'descipable' hospital campaign claim

Council leader slams 'descipable' hospital campaign claim

Council leaders were accused of not doing enough to support the fight to replace the Queen Elizabeth Hospital during a meeting yesterday.

WATCH:James Wild MP backs new measure to improve taxi passenger safety and support individuals with guide dogs

WATCH:James Wild MP backs new measure to improve taxi passenger safety and support individuals with guide dogs

WATCH:James Wild MP backs new measure to improve taxi passenger safety and support individuals with guide dogs

A Bill offering protection to the public from unsuitable cabbies has passed through the House of Commons with support from James Wild.

Council ponders levy spending in borough communities

Council ponders levy spending in borough communities

Council ponders levy spending in borough communities

West Norfolk Council is set to consider plans to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds in planning levies over the coming weeks.

2.99% council tax rise on cards for Norfolk

2.99% council tax rise on cards for Norfolk

2.99% council tax rise on cards for Norfolk

Plans for a 2.99 per cent council tax rise will be considered by the county council cabinet.

Neighbourhood planning referendum held in village

Neighbourhood planning referendum held in village

Neighbourhood planning referendum held in village

A polling station will be open to voters to have their say later this month .

Council leader declines to condemn Downing Street parties

Council leader declines to condemn Downing Street parties

Council leader declines to condemn Downing Street parties

The Conservative leader of Breckland Council has said it is not his place to get involved in Westminster politics.

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Bin and traffic fears as King's Lynn councillors examine new housing bid

Bin and traffic fears as King's Lynn councillors examine new housing bid

Bin and traffic fears as King's Lynn councillors examine new housing bid

A senior councillor told a panel she was surprised at the lack of public comment to date on a major new housing scheme.

Council panel to consider 6am alcohol sale bid from King's Lynn shop

Council panel to consider 6am alcohol sale bid from King's Lynn shop

Council panel to consider 6am alcohol sale bid from King's Lynn shop

A licensing hearing will take place next week, as opponents warn the proposal could be a 'nightmare' for residents.

Village homes scheme decision 'soon', council chiefs indicate

Village homes scheme decision 'soon', council chiefs indicate

Village homes scheme decision 'soon', council chiefs indicate

Community leaders say their concerns about plans for dozens of new homes in their village have now been addressed.

Council chiefs back village land sale plan

Council chiefs back village land sale plan

Council chiefs back village land sale plan

The land has already been given planning permission for houses.

Cost of living to 'devastate' the poorest families

Cost of living to 'devastate' the poorest families

Cost of living to 'devastate' the poorest families

A charity is demanding emergency payments to help families stay afloat as energy bill rises, it says, threaten to send more into deep poverty.

New housing bid 'will still have environmental impact', planning documents admit

New housing bid 'will still have environmental impact', planning documents admit

New housing bid 'will still have environmental impact', planning documents admit

Councillors are set to consider the new proposal later this week.

Home plan for old village butcher's shop lodged

Home plan for old village butcher's shop lodged

Home plan for old village butcher's shop lodged

Developers claim the scheme would have a 'minimal' impact on the area.

Housing plan for donkey land in West Norfolk village

Housing plan for donkey land in West Norfolk village

Housing plan for donkey land in West Norfolk village

Public comments are now being sought on the application by borough council officials.

West Norfolk MP welcomes holiday home tax proposal

West Norfolk MP welcomes holiday home tax proposal

West Norfolk MP welcomes holiday home tax proposal

Property owners will have to prove their let their homes out in order to qualify for rates relief from next year.

Village homes bid rejected amid safety fears

Village homes bid rejected amid safety fears

Village homes bid rejected amid safety fears

The decision came despite officials warning councillors' justification for the decision could be seen as 'weak'.

Town youth retraining project backed

Town youth retraining project backed

Town youth retraining project backed

Hundreds of thousands of pounds of public money is set to be spent on the project – if it received government backing.

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