We are always interested in hearing your views about what we do
Current consultations
Norfolk Local Nature Recovery Strategy
This strategy has been created to help plan what, where and how we can all take action for nature across the region. Nature's recovery is no easy feat so this guides where actions could have the biggest impact.
The consultation runs for 8 weeks from 16 April to 11 June 2025.
Previous consultations
Let’s Talk West Norfolk: council budget survey
The council is consulting residents of West Norfolk on their views about services, council tax and fees. This consultation will help to inform the decisions that the council makes about services in future.
The consultation period which invited the public's ideas and thoughts ended on 1 December 2024.
Local Plan Main Modifications Part 2 consultation (Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople)
The Local Plan examination hearings for Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople took place in September 2024. This is followed by a consultation on Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Site Allocations and Policies.
The consultation period which invited the public's ideas and thoughts ended on 29 November 2024.
Public Space Protection Order (Control of Dogs)
The current Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) are due to expire on the 1 December 2024 and need to be renewed, varied or discharged. We are seeking to renew the order for a further three years following a period of public consultation.
The consultation period which invited the public's ideas and thoughts ended on 30 October 2024.
West Norfolk Economic Strategy survey
We are developing a new Economic Strategy for west Norfolk as part of our corporate priority to promote growth and prosperity.
The consultation period which invited the public's ideas and thoughts ended on 13 October 2024.
Local Plan Main Modifications Part 1 consultation
During the Local Plan examination hearings we have agreed a timetable for consulting upon Main Modifications to the Local Plan.
The consultation period which invited the public's ideas and thoughts ended on 2 October 2024.
Air Quality Action Plan
Where air pollution levels exceed the relevant standards, we are required to declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and subsequently implement an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) to improve air quality.
We reviewed the current Air Quality Action Plan and what measures should be taken going forward.
The consultation invited the public's ideas and thoughts between 3 January 2024 until 1 March 2024.
Consultation on additional evidence base documents
As part of the Local Plan Review (2016-2036) examination the Inspectors have wrote to the Council setting out the further work required and the way forward for the Examination. This consultation informed the Inspectors in understanding the issues affecting the Local Plan and setting agendas for the future sessions of the Examination Hearing, which is anticipated to commence in early 2024.
The consultation invited the public's ideas and thoughts between 8 September 2023 and 20 October 2023.
Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/2025 Consultation Survey
We review the working age CTS Scheme each year and we are proposing some changes from 1 April 2024. We wanted to know what you think of these changes so we can take your views into account when we make our final decision.
The consultation invited the public's ideas and thoughts between 21 August 2023 and 1 October 2023.
Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) - Restricting Alcohol Consumption
The current Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) were due to expire on the 30 September 2023 and needed to be renewed, varied or discharged. The Borough Council was seeking to renew the order from the 1 October 2023 for a further three years following a period of public consultation.
The consultation invited the public's ideas and thoughts between 1 August 2023 and 31 August 2023.