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West Norfolk up for two national awards for excellence in local government
Published: Friday, 20 February 2026
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is up for two national awards recognising excellence in local government.
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Proposal to create extra burial spaces at King’s Lynn cemetery
Published: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Councillors are due to discuss a proposal to convert grass pathways at a King’s Lynn cemetery into extra burial space, while work continues to find a longer-term solution for providing more graves in the town.
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Tidy-up of key walking and cycling route
Published: Monday, 16 February 2026
Work to tidy up an overgrown section of a walking and cycling route in King’s Lynn has been completed by the Borough Council in response to concerns from the community.
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Statement: Norfolk County Council elections are back on
Published: Monday, 16 February 2026
Today we welcome news that the Norfolk County Council elections are back on this May, after the Government withdrew its previous decision to postpone them.
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Guildhall renovation project raises over £1.5m from private and public external funders
Published: Thursday, 12 February 2026
The inspirational project to breathe new life into St George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn has raised more than £1.5m in six months of fundraising, as a new major private donation is welcomed.
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Bringing businesses together for National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Published: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
We are proud to join the nation in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week — a opportunity to highlight the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
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Explore Hunstanton this half term
Published: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
The Borough Council is reminding residents and visitors that Hunstanton remains very much open for the half term break, with plenty to enjoy across the town.
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Consultation: Would you like a Parish/Town council for King’s Lynn?
Published: Monday, 9 February 2026
King’s Lynn residents are being asked whether they would like a dedicated Parish/Town council set up to give a local democratic voice to the people of King’s Lynn when local government is reformed.
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