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Experience a tactile sound and light installation created by the young people of King's Lynn
Published: Friday, 22nd September 2023
Published on behalf of Collusion.
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Record-breaking year for ringed plover chicks at Heacham and Snettisham
Published: Thursday, 21st September 2023
Published on behalf of the RSPB.
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Borough council development to welcome the birds and the bees
Published: Wednesday, 20th September 2023
The Southend Road development in Hunstanton is creating new homes for local people to move into next year and will also be able to welcome some bees and migrating birds.
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Coffee and cake at the Crem for Macmillan
Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2023
Mintlyn Crematorium is to host its first Macmillan Coffee morning on Friday 29 September.
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Young musicians conquer west Norfolk’s Battle of the Bands 2023
Published: Monday, 18th September 2023
A band formed in King’s Lynn in 2021, Wicca, have won the Battle of the Bands competition organised by the borough council, and supported by Radio West Norfolk, held on Saturday 16 September.
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Consultation on Local Plan evidence opens on Friday
Published: Thursday, 14th September 2023
A consultation on additional evidence to support the borough’s new Local Plan gets underway on Friday, giving residents a chance to have their say.
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Burnham Market Neighbourhood Plan referendum
Published: Wednesday, 13th September 2023
Residents of Burnham Market will being able to have their say about the proposed Neighbourhood Plan for their area on 21 September.
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Food for Thought comes to Downham Market
Published: Tuesday, 12th September 2023
Free food sessions to help residents trying to make ends meet, due to increasing food costs, are coming to Downham Market.
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Hunstanton will be rocking
Published: Tuesday, 12th September 2023
This weekend sees a mega weekend of free musical entertainment provided on the Green in Hunstanton by the borough council. The town will be rocking to the sounds of some great music.
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Classic Car Day 2023 is another classic hit
Published: Monday, 11th September 2023
The Tuesday Market Place hosted over 200 classic cars on Sunday 10 September as part of Heritage Open Day.
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Heads and Tails exhibition opens in the Guildhall
Published: Monday, 11th September 2023
An exhibition of 10 East Anglian artists that explores the bond between people and animals and depicts how this looks in a domestic, working and wildlife setting has opened in King's Lynn.
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Grants available to west Norfolk business for employee training
Published: Thursday, 7th September 2023
Micro, small and medium sized businesses and sole traders in west Norfolk are being invited to apply for funding for training employees through a newly-launched West Norfolk Training Grants scheme.
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I'm going home continues to support patients
Published: Thursday, 7th September 2023
A joint initiative between the Careline Community Service and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to help local residents return home from hospital sooner is to continue for another 12 months.
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West Norfolk primary school students invited to be climate champions
Published: Tuesday, 5th September 2023
Time is running out for west Norfolk primary schools to sign up to take part in a competition aimed at Year 5 students in the 2023/4 academic year.
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Local girl aims to share passion for heritage in new role
Published: Tuesday, 5th September 2023
Jane Hamilton, originally from Gayton, King's Lynn, has been appointed by the borough council as the new Learning and Engagement Officer at St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub.
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More classic cars and live music on the Tuesday Market Place
Published: Monday, 4th September 2023
The Tuesday Market Place hosted classic and new Mini cars for the Mini Meet last weekend. This Sunday it’s the turn of a range of classic cars, as part of Heritage Open Day.
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Net Zero Community coming to west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 1st September 2023
The Norfolk Climate Change partnership, which the borough council is part of, has been successful in securing government funding to create a Net Zero Community in west Norfolk.
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Maximum amount of Minis and music in the Market Place
Published: Wednesday, 30th August 2023
Hundreds of Mini cars will be parked up in the Tuesday Market Place this Sunday for the return of the Mini Meet between 10am and 3pm and there’s live music too.
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Fairstead fly tippers fined £500
Published: Wednesday, 30th August 2023
Two west Norfolk residents have paid Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) today totalling £500 for fly tipping in Fairstead, King’s Lynn.
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Ukraine Independence Day celebration 'a feast of vibrant colour'
Published: Friday, 25th August 2023
Around 150 people came to enjoy the activities and entertainments at yesterday's celebration of Ukraine Independence Day.
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Lifesaving equipment installed across the borough
Published: Friday, 25th August 2023
Locations across west Norfolk have benefitted from lifesaving equipment thanks to a scheme launched by the borough council in February to provide more defibrillators.
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Walk and watch the sun go down in Hunstanton
Published: Wednesday, 23rd August 2023
People are invited to a gentle and sociable walk along the promenade and back to see the high tide and sunset over the sea on Thursday 31 August.
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Annual Council Tax Support Scheme consultation is now open
Published: Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk runs a Council Tax Support Scheme, which is designed to help working age people with the cost of their Council Tax if they are on a low income.
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Live music in King’s Lynn this Sunday
Published: Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
Following the popularity of the World Cup screening in King’s Lynn and free films in Hunstanton last weekend there is live music to enjoy in the Tuesday Market Place this Sunday.
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All change at King’s Lynn Town Deal Board
Published: Monday, 21st August 2023
Publish on behalf of Vision King's Lynn
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Raising the flag for Pride
Published: Friday, 18th August 2023
The Pride flag has been raised at the borough council King’s Court office ahead of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Pride in the Park which takes place this weekend.
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World Cup FINAL Screening
Published: Wednesday, 16th August 2023
Roar on the Lionesses in the World Cup Final on the big screen in Tuesday Market Place
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Stoke Ferry Neighbourhood Plan referendum 24 August
Published: Tuesday, 15th August 2023
Residents of Stoke Ferry will being able to have their say about the proposed Neighbourhood Plan for their area on 24 August.
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Hunstanton hosts a weekend at the movies - Free films screened outdoors and indoors
Published: Friday, 11th August 2023
The free big screen returns to Hunstanton this weekend for Outdoor Cinema. Top Gun: Maverick and the classic musical Grease will be shown on the Green.
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Football’s coming to the Tuesday Market Place this Saturday
Published: Friday, 11th August 2023
The big screen in the Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, will be showing England vs Colombia in the FIFA Women's World Cup this Saturday.
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Celebrate Ukraine Independence Day on 24 August
Published: Friday, 11th August 2023
Event: Celebration of Ukraine Independence Day. Date and time: Thursday 24 August 4.30pm-7.00pm
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It’s the final countdown to enter the relaunched Battle of the Bands
Published: Tuesday, 8th August 2023
The clock is ticking to enter the West Norfolk Battle of the Bands competition which has been reintroduced by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk in partnership with Radio West Norfolk
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The bikes are back in town
Published: Monday, 7th August 2023
This Sunday, 13 August, seas the return of the popular Mods and Rockers Classic Scooter and Motorbike Meet in King’s Lynn.
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Shared Prosperity Funds awarded
Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2023
Following a successful round of applications, 12 projects have been awarded UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) grants totalling £81,700.
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Councillor community grants 2023-24 confirmed
Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2023
A new round of small community grants has been confirmed for this year, with each councillor having up to £1,000 to support local activities in their ward.
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South Lynn Creating Communities event
Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2023
Residents in South Lynn are being encouraged to come along to a Creating Communities event at St Michael's School on 12 August 2023, between 10am and 2pm.
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New Cabinet Member confirmed
Published: Tuesday, 1st August 2023
Cllr Jo Rust has today been offered and has accepted the position of Cabinet Member for People and Communities on the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
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Love Parks Week marked by King's Lynn park runners
Published: Monday, 31st July 2023
Love Parks Week 2023 is taking place from place from 28 July to 6 August. The King's Lynn parkrun marked the occasion on Saturday 29 July.
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Celebrate park life in west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 28th July 2023
West Norfolk parks will be among hundreds of parks across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023.
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Borough council grounds team provide some flower power for Sandringham Flower Show
Published: Wednesday, 26th July 2023
The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has added some colour to the Sandringham Flower Show once again.
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Have your say on renewal of Public Space Protection Orders
Published: Wednesday, 26th July 2023
Residents are being invited to have their say on three Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) which restrict alcohol consumption in areas of King's Lynn, Hunstanton and Downham Market.
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Have your say on Baxters Plain
Published: Wednesday, 26th July 2023
Local views are being sought to improve the public realm in and around the area known as Baxters Plain, which is outside the former Argos building and in front of the old Post Office Building.
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Anglia In Bloom judges visit Downham Market and Hunstanton
Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2023
Today, Tuesday 25 July 2023, the Anglia in Bloom judges have been taken on a tour of Hunstanton by volunteers and staff from the public open spaces team at the borough council.
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Soul searching? Head to the Tuesday Market Place this Sunday
Published: Monday, 24th July 2023
A day of smooth soulful music returns to the Tuesday Market Place this Sunday. Another free live music event organised by the borough council.
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Florence Fields is officially underway
Published: Monday, 24th July 2023
Following approval by full council in January, contracts have been signed that mark the official start of the development of a new community of homes at Florence Fields.
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Borough councillors treated to tour of water works in Heacham
Published: Monday, 24th July 2023
Borough councillors were taken on a tour of the Anglian Water Treatment works in Heacham on Wednesday 19 July 2023.
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Setchey company fined for demolition of ancient wall
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2023
Magistrates have ordered Inivos Ltd to pay a fine of £1,200 and costs/surcharges of £1,320 after the company failed to rebuild an ancient carrstone wall that it had demolished.
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Five west Norfolk parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as they are officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for five locations based in King’s Lynn & Hunstanton.
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Extra recycling bins installed in Hunstanton ahead of the summer holiday season
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2023
Four new blue recycling bins are now available on the Promenade in Hunstanton for residents and visitors to use in time for the school summer holidays.
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Summer of play returns – low cost activities for west Norfolk residents
Published: Wednesday, 19th July 2023
Summer of Play, the initiative between the borough council and Alive West Norfolk, is returning to west Norfolk for the third year in a row.
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Statements of persons nominated for parish elections on 10 August 2023
Published: Monday, 17th July 2023
The statements of persons nominated for the parish council elections taking place in Docking and West Walton on 10 August are now available on the borough council website.
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Folk in the Town returns – More free live music in King’s Lynn
Published: Monday, 17th July 2023
Folk in the Town is back in the Tuesday Market Place this weekend. Two days of live, and free, music including traditional folk, Americana, folk rock, bluegrass and everything in between.
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Norfolk's mental health history marked by new creations
Published: Monday, 17th July 2023
Young people in west Norfolk have completed the first Change Minds project to be held in King’s Lynn. The public are now invited to Stories of Lynn to view the artwork that’s been created.
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West Norfolk prepares for a battle of the bands
Published: Monday, 17th July 2023
The borough council has joined forces with Radio West Norfolk to organise a West Norfolk Battle of the Bands competition. The winner will get to perform on stage at next year’s Festival Too.
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Food for Thought wraps up in Gaywood
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2023
Hundreds of people have now benefited from free Food for Thought sessions, organised by Lily, to help west Norfolk residents cook healthy and nutritional food on a budget.
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Annual canvass carried out in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2023
From Tuesday 11 July 2023 registered electors, where we hold an e-mail address, will receive an e-mail to confirm their voter registration details as part of the annual canvass.
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Tennis is served in the Tuesday Market Place – along with strawberries and cream
Published: Thursday, 6th July 2023
The borough council is creating an AstroTurf centre court in the Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, on 15 and 16 July when the Wimbledon tennis finals will be shown on a big screen.
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NOTICE OF ELECTIONS Docking and West Walton
Published: Thursday, 6th July 2023
On 10 August voters in Docking and West Walton will go to the polls to vote in the parish council by-elections if it is contested.
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Councillors given their own tour of historic King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 3rd July 2023
Borough councillors have been shown the wealth of history, lying in the streets and buildings they administer in a specialist tour amounting to a thousand years arranged by King’s Lynn Town Guides.
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Date for Freebridge Lynn by-election
Published: Thursday, 29th June 2023
A request to hold an election to fill one vacancy on the Freebridge Lynn division of Norfolk County Council has been received.
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Clenchwarton parish poll result
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2023
On 22 June 2023 voters in the Parish of Clenchwarton went to the Polls to vote in respect of the following questions:
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Upgrades to the electric car charging points at St. James Multi-storey car park start next week
Published: Thursday, 22nd June 2023
BP Pulse will start work on Monday 26 June to upgrade the electric car charging points. This will impact access to some of the external bays in the car park.
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Hunstanton events programme launched
Published: Tuesday, 20th June 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has launched its programme of Hunstanton events for 2023.
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Sandi Starfish returns to west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 19th June 2023
Published on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary:
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Flag raised at the start of British Armed Forces Week 2023
Published: Monday, 19th June 2023
The borough showed its support for members of the armed forces, by raising the British Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 19 June 2023.
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Opportunity to help shape ideas for redevelopment of skate facility
Published: Friday, 16th June 2023
People are being urged to come and have their say on some exciting plans for potential investment in, and redevelopment of, the Kaset Skate Park, and adjacent area, at Lynnsport in King’s Lynn.
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Rural Business and Community Capital Grants Information Sessions
Published: Friday, 16th June 2023
A new fund providing capital grants to support the rural areas of west Norfolk will help to strengthen the economy and local communities.
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£12,000 donation from Mintlyn Crematorium to Widowed and Young charity
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2023
Mintlyn Crematorium, which is owned and managed by the borough council, has raised £12,000 to donate to bereavement charity Widowed and Young (WAY).
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An award-winning Team!
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2023
The GeoPlace Annual Awards reward best practice and outstanding instances of data management by local authorities.
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Could it be you? Board member sought for King's Lynn Town Deal Board
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2023
Businesspeople in King's Lynn with a passion for the town and its future prosperity are being sought to join the King's Lynn Town Deal Board.
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Beat your Bills – more dates added by popular demand!
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2023
More dates have been added to the borough council’s ‘Beat Your Bills’ roadshows, this time focusing on locations in King’s Lynn
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Unlicensed boarding is a ticket to nowhere for pet owners
Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2023
As holiday season approaches many pet owners start to think about how their dogs and cats will be looked after while they enjoy a well-deserved break.
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Clenchwarton parish poll news
Published: Monday, 12th June 2023
At a parish meeting held in Clenchwarton on 2 March 2023, a parish poll was demanded on the following questions:
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Lily have a place to go this Loneliness Awareness Week
Published: Wednesday, 7th June 2023
From Monday 12 June 2023 people and organisations join together to raise awareness of loneliness during Loneliness Awareness Week. Lily in west Norfolk is planning a place to go for support.
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West Norfolk primary school students invited to design a sustainable place to live
Published: Tuesday, 6th June 2023
Primary schools in west Norfolk have been invited to take part in a competition aimed at Year 5 students in the 2023/4 academic year.
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Next round of CIL applications opens soon
Published: Wednesday, 31st May 2023
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applications will open on 1 July and community groups will have until 1 August to apply.
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Tribute to the late Honorary Alderman Nick Daubney
Published: Tuesday, 30th May 2023
Lorraine Gore, Chief Executive of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, said: "It was with great sadness that we learned that Nick Daubney passed away on 29 May 2023.
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Open day to be held at Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Tuesday, 30th May 2023
West Norfolk residents have an opportunity to find out more about Mintlyn Crematorium at its open day on Saturday 10 June.
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Notice of uncontested Parish Council elections
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023
Today, Friday 26 May 2023, the borough council has published the ‘Notice of Uncontested Elections’ for the parishes of Burnham Overy, Houghton and Northwold (Northwold Ward and Whittington Ward).
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King's Lynn summer events programme announced
Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has announced its programme of King’s Lynn events for 2023.
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Classic car and Mini owners invited to sign up for free events
Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk’s Mini Meet and Classic Car Day: in the Tuesday Market Place are back for 2023, and exhibitors are urged to sign up now!
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Guildhall design team announced
Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2023
Multi-award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins have been announced as the architect-led multi-discipline team for the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub project as part of the Town Deal Programme
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Tudor fun at St George's Guildhall this half-term holiday
Published: Monday, 22nd May 2023
Step back to Tudor times on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, at St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, with a packed programme of Tudor inspired activities and games.
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Racing on the river this weekend
Published: Monday, 22nd May 2023
The roaring engines of speedboats and high-octane water ski racing, jet ski demonstrations and offshore power boats return to the River Great Ouse this weekend.
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New leader and Cabinet at borough council
Published: Friday, 19th May 2023
Following the elections held on 4 May, the borough council finds itself in a position of no overall control, with no group gaining enough seats to form a majority administration.
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King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council Mayor Making 2023
Published: Friday, 19th May 2023
Cllr Margaret Wilkinson has been elected as Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and as Chairman of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk for the coming year at the Mayor Making ceremony.
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Free support for employers to give their staff a BOOST
Published: Wednesday, 17th May 2023
King's Lynn based businesses employing 18-30 year-old members of staff, are being urged to drop into a free session at The Place in King's Lynn to find out how Boost can help them.
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Notice of Election published for re-run Parish Council elections
Published: Wednesday, 17th May 2023
Three parish council elections will be re-run due to insufficient candidates when elections were originally held in May.
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Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon & Congham, and Watlington Neighbourhood Plan consultation
Published: Tuesday, 16th May 2023
Neighbourhood plans for Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon & Congham, and Watlington, are due to be published for public consultation on 19 May, ahead of an independent examination this spring/ summer.
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Monumentous openings
Published: Friday, 12th May 2023
The borough council is delighted to share details of opening dates for two of King’s Lynn’s most important heritage monuments this summer.
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Tributes to the late Cllr David Whitby
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2023
We were sad to learn that Cllr David Whitby passed away on 9 May 2023. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
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Specially created badge bed in Tower Gardens marks the Coronation with flowers
Published: Tuesday, 9th May 2023
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla has been marked by a specially planted badge bed in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn.
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Free food sessions to help cook on a budget return
Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2023
Food for thought, the free advice sessions to help residents cook healthy and nutritional food on a budget, are returning to King’s Lynn this week.
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Commemorative coins and a special book to mark the Coronation
Published: Friday, 28th April 2023
A commemorative coin is to be offered to all nursery and primary school aged children in west Norfolk to mark the Coronation.
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Memorials to undergo safety testing in May
Published: Tuesday, 25th April 2023
Over the next few weeks a contractor will be safety testing the memorials in five borough council-owned cemeteries to ensure that they are stable and not presenting a safety hazard to visitors.
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Coronation screenings and events in west Norfolk this May
Published: Friday, 21st April 2023
The borough council is planning or supporting events to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort over the extra May Bank Holiday weekend.
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New Hunstanton Observatory is set to open – with a new night sky photography competition to celebrate
Published: Tuesday, 18th April 2023
A new observatory on the clifftops in Hunstanton will provide opportunities for people to study the stars – and the world around them.
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Trustees sought for St George's Guildhall CIO
Published: Monday, 17th April 2023
People passionate about theatre, the arts, culture and heritage are being sought for St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub.
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New look for local online directory and information for west Norfolk residents
Published: Wednesday, 12th April 2023
The local online directory for residents to ‘ask Lily’ for information about a host of services, activities and information has a new updated look.
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Celebrate at Shakespeare's Big Birthday Bash
Published: Wednesday, 12th April 2023
Prithee, joineth the pleth'ra of free activities at St George's Guildhall, King's Lynn on 22 and 23 April, to marketh the anniversary of William Shakespeare's birthday.
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Statements of persons nominated for parish elections on 4 May 2023
Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2023
The statements of persons nominated for the parish council elections taking place on 4 May are now available on the borough council website.
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Funding for projects with borough benefits
Published: Wednesday, 5th April 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has secured funding from the Government to support schemes that help to create a sense of community, pride and belonging.
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Statements of persons nominated for the borough elections on 4 May 2023
Published: Tuesday, 4th April 2023
The statements of persons nominated for the elections taking place on 4 May are now available on the borough council website. These list the candidates that will be standing in each ward.
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Beat your Bills is bigger and better in 2023
Published: Tuesday, 4th April 2023
The borough council’s ‘Beat Your Bills’ roadshows are back for 2023 with more venues and a wider range of help available.
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Honour for former mayor
Published: Friday, 31st March 2023
Yesterday, at a special ceremony at King’s Lynn Town Hall, the title of Honorary Alderman was bestowed upon Nicholas John Stennett Daubney.
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Easter bin collections – Good Friday just got even better
Published: Wednesday, 29th March 2023
This Easter there will be less disruption to bin collections in west Norfolk as crews will work on Good Friday to clear the usual Friday waste and recycling collections.
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On your marks, get set, go to the Hunstanton Soap Box Derby this Sunday
Published: Wednesday, 29th March 2023
Unique handmade karts will be racing down the street when the Hunstanton Soap Box Derby returns this Sunday, 2 April 2023, in a free-to-watch event organised by the borough council.
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Low-cost activities for families this Easter
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023
An initiative between the borough council and Alive West Norfolk that gives young people access to low-cost activities is being continued through the Easter holiday.
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College students give training pledge a Boost
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2023
The King's Lynn Youth and Retraining Pledge has a new name, Boost, and a new logo thanks to the efforts of Graphic Design Students at the College of West Anglia.
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Shiver me timbers - treasures aplenty at St George's Guildhall
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2023
Budding buccaneers and landlubbers alike are invited to search for pieces of eight and other treasures, at St George's Guildhall this Easter school holiday.
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2023 local elections - Notice of Election published
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2023
On 4 May 2023 voters in the borough of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk will go to the polls to elect their Borough and Parish Councillors.
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Waste and recycling bin calendars 2023
Published: Friday, 17th March 2023
West Norfolk residents will receive their annual waste and recycling bin calendars for 2023/24 this month.
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Join in with the Coronation celebrations in west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023
The borough council is planning or supporting events to mark the Coronation of King Charles III over the extra May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Joint Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Homes For Ukraine Programme
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023
Issued by Norfolk County Council on behalf of the borough, city, county and district councils of Norfolk.
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Team effort to improve safety at Old Hunstanton
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2023
A joint project between the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, the RNLI and the le Strange Estate will help to improve beach safety at Old Hunstanton beach.
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Positive reaction to new battery recycling service and phased introduction of small electrical collection
Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2023
New weekly household collections of used batteries and the phased introduction of small electrical item collections launched by the borough council have been well supported by the public.
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Plans for investments in primary care facilities in King’s Lynn area
Published: Thursday, 9th March 2023
Issued on behalf of Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System and Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk:
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Time is running out to take part in the 2023 Hunstanton Soap Box Derby
Published: Tuesday, 7th March 2023
The closing date to apply to take part in this years Hunstanton Soap Box Derby is next week. Teams have until Wednesday 15 March to register for the event organised by the borough council.
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Council tax support fund continues for 2023/24
Published: Thursday, 2nd March 2023
Working age and pension age households receiving Council Tax Support during the 2023/2024 council tax year are set to automatically receive a reduction on their council tax bill of up to £50.
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2023-2024 budget approved for borough
Published: Friday, 24th February 2023
At last night's Full Council meeting, councillors approved the council's budget, and the level of its portion of the overall 2023/2024 council tax bill.
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Photo ID – help for people without online access
Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023
To help people meet the new requirements for presenting photo ID when voting at the local elections in May, the borough council is putting a range of measures in place, including drop-in sessions.
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Council speaks against Wisbech Incinerator proposals at hearing
Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023
A Planning Inspectorate examination hearing into the proposals for an incinerator in Wisbech has been told of the borough’s strong opposition to the plan.
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Reflections on a year of war in Ukraine
Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
On 24 February it will be a year since President Putin began his illegal invasion of Ukraine, an act that has had global consequences.
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Prosperity funding for West Norfolk
Published: Monday, 20th February 2023
More than £3 million of investment in projects to support communities and businesses is planned by the Borough Council, and applications for funding will open soon.
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Wonderful West Norfolk celebrated on Love West Norfolk Day
Published: Wednesday, 15th February 2023
Coinciding with Valentine's Day and the opening of the historic King's Lynn Mart, Love West Norfolk Day provided people with an opportunity to celebrate what they love about this beautiful borough.
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Phased small electrical items collections rolling out from 27 February
Published: Wednesday, 15th February 2023
Breckland, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and North Norfolk Councils are delighted to be launching another new free weekly kerbside collection service to residents in partnership with Serco.
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Becoming a councillor
Published: Monday, 13th February 2023
With elections taking place across the borough on 4 May 2023, there are lots of opportunities to stand as a borough or parish councillor.
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Council leader presses Secretary of State for QEH decision
Published: Monday, 13th February 2023
On Thursday, Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk Leader Cllr Stuart Dark, MBE, yesterday met with Steve Barclay, MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in London....
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Time to register for the 2023 Hunstanton Soap Box Derby
Published: Friday, 10th February 2023
The Soap Box Derby returns to Hunstanton on 2 April 2023. From 17 February teams can enter online to take part in the event.
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Free voter ID applications are open
Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023
Applications are now open for a new form of free ID that can be used at elections.
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More opportunities to KLIC and Connect in February
Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023
The popularity of the first KLIC and Connect event, held at the end of January, has resulted in extra business support advice being made available at the second event coming up later this month.
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Love the environment you live in this Love West Norfolk Day
Published: Wednesday, 8th February 2023
Love West Norfolk Day returns on 14 February and people are being asked to highlight why they’re proud to live, work or visit here. Also, what their favourite spot is and why.
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Problem solving through partnership
Published: Tuesday, 7th February 2023
A fly-tipping hotspot in King’s Lynn has been cleaned up and measures put in place to prevent issues re-occurring through effective partnership between the council and a private landlord.
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Wisbech Incinerator – don’t miss the opportunity to have your say
Published: Tuesday, 7th February 2023
Anyone who wishes to make representations to the Planning Inspectorate about the proposed incinerator in Wisbech needs to register their interest immediately.
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Borough council showcases its apprentices for National Apprenticeship Week
Published: Friday, 3rd February 2023
The borough council is joining local employers and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprentices make during National Apprenticeship Week, 6 to 12 February 2023.
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Council tax proposals to be considered this month
Published: Friday, 3rd February 2023
Cabinet will be considering the council's budget, and the level of its portion of the overall 2023/2024 council tax bill, on 7 February 2023.
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King's Lynn celebrates local heroes
Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023
Published on behalf of Sustrans.
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Invitation to tender published for Guildhall work
Published: Tuesday, 31st January 2023
Plans for St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn take a step forward with tenders being invited from companies capable of taking forward the design work for the multi-million pound project.
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Free weekly kerbside battery recycling service launches
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023
From 30 January residents will be able to recycle used household batteries.
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Staff invited to town hall to be recognised for their long serving commitment to the community
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023
Forty-six members of staff have been recognised for their long service to the borough council and dedication to the local community at a ceremony held at the town hall on Friday 27 January 2023.
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West Norfolk residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023
For the first time, residents in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 service at King's Lynn Town Hall
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023
Today, Friday 27 January 2023, is Holocaust Memorial Day. An interfaith service was held at King's Lynn Town Hall last Sunday. You can watch it here.
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£50,000 scheme will help communities install life-saving defibrillators across West Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023
We have created a £50,000 funding scheme to help provide many more defibrillators across the borough.
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Opportunity for businesses in west Norfolk to KLIC and Connect
Published: Wednesday, 25th January 2023
KLIC and Connect is a chance for businesses in west Norfolk to find new opportunities, meet other businesses and get information, advice and support from the New Anglia Growth Hub and Innovate UK EDGE
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New opportunities for Hunstanton development site
Published: Wednesday, 25th January 2023
Hunstanton could benefit from a new multi-user hub and travel interchange that will include a new library and adult education facilities, toilets and changing facilities, and improved public transport
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Green light for Southgates funding, Oasis waits its turn
Published: Thursday, 19th January 2023
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has been notified of the results of Levelling Up bids in the borough – and it’s good news for the Southgates Masterplan.
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King’s Lynn to receive £24m Levelling Up funding
Published: Thursday, 19th January 2023
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council:
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Mayor recharges at new electric car charging points in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 17th January 2023
New electric car charging points have become available to residents to use in King’s Lynn and Hunstanton.
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New roof keeps the Princess Theatre warm and dry
Published: Monday, 16th January 2023
The Princess Theatre in Hunstanton has gone in to the New Year with a new roof, following the investment of nearly £200,000 from the borough council to improve the building.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 marked in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 16th January 2023
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in King’s Lynn this year with a return to the Town Hall for the first time since the pandemic.
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Southgates consultation – the public liked the plan
Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2023
A consultation on the masterplan for the Southgates area suggests that overall, the public approved of the plan.
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Contracts signed to deliver 78 new homes in King’s Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2023
The borough council has signed contracts with partners Freebridge Community Housing and Lovell Homes to start developing 78 one, two and three bedroom properties in Salters Road, King’s Lynn.
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Celebrate the Coronation of HM The King with special Grant
Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2023
2023 is set to be a memorable year with the Coronation of King Charles III. The borough council has created a fund to help communities in West Norfolk celebrate and commemorate this historic occasion.
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Local Plan Examination: hearings adjourned
Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2023
Hearings taking place as part of the Planning Inspectorate’s examination of the borough council’s new Local Plan have been adjourned.
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New year, new Food for Thought venue
Published: Tuesday, 10th January 2023
Free food sessions to help residents trying to make ends meet, due to increasing food costs, are to return to a new venue in King's Lynn on Wednesday 18 January 2023.
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Help is at hand if you ask
Published: Friday, 6th January 2023
Mark Whitmore, Assistant Director: Health, Wellbeing and Public Protection explains some of the support available to residents.
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Residents reminded to check when waste, recycling and garden waste collections will occur in January
Published: Thursday, 5th January 2023
Following festive bank holidays residents are being reminded to check when their waste and recycling collections will take place at the start of January by visiting west-norfolk.gov.uk/yourbins.
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Christmas opening hours, waste collections and advice
Published: Friday, 23rd December 2022
Information about our office Christmas opening hours and waste collections over the festive break.
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Mayor's Christmas message 2022
Published: Friday, 23rd December 2022
The Mayor of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Cllr Lesley Bambridge, has this Christmas message for our residents.
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New Art to celebrate old anniversary: 578th Anniversary of the first performance at the Guildhall, King's Lynn will be marked with a new artwork
Published: Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Preparations are underway for an exciting art work to celebrate January's 578th anniversary of the first recorded performance at the Guildhall.
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Alive Corn Exchange helps to spread some Christmas Joy
Published: Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Published on behalf of Alive West Norfolk.
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Christmas tree shredding events in 2023
Published: Wednesday, 14th December 2022
Residents will once again be able to have their real Christmas tree turned into chippings at one of the borough council’s shredding events on 7 January 2023.
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Christmas waste, recycling and garden waste collections
Published: Wednesday, 14th December 2022
Residents are being reminded to check when their waste and recycling collections will take place over Christmas and New Year by visiting west-norfolk.gov.uk/yourbins.
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Double win for Care and Repair
Published: Tuesday, 13th December 2022
The borough council’s Handyperson Prevention Service has won a prestigious award for a second year running. The occupational therapist who works for the same department was also a winner.
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Final three Town Deal business cases are approved by Government
Published: Friday, 9th December 2022
Published on behalf of King’s Lynn Town Deal Board.
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Celebrating the champion job done by local government staff
Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2022
Emails, letters and phone calls from members of the public who have been served by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.
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Christmas carols at Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2022
Mintlyn Crematorium is once again hosting a Christmas carol service on Wednesday 14 December at 7pm.
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Young fundraisers key to new skate track and playground in West Winch
Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2022
A new playground and skate pump track in West Winch have been officially opened with help from two young fundraisers whose enthusiasm was key to making the project happen.
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Festive Fun at Alive
Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2022
Published on behalf of Alive West Norfolk.
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Stay warm and connected this winter
Published: Friday, 2nd December 2022
People all over west Norfolk will be able to keep warm and connect with others this winter thanks to a cash injection from the council to make sure services reach all the borough’s communities.
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Food for Thought Bite Size returns to South Lynn
Published: Monday, 28th November 2022
Free food sessions to help King’s Lynn residents trying to make ends meet, due to increasing food costs are to return to South Lynn on Monday 5 December.
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King’s Lynn Christmas lights are ON!
Published: Monday, 28th November 2022
The switch on for the King’s Lynn Christmas lights was a huge success once again as hundreds turned out for this special annual event on Sunday.
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White Ribbon Day 2022
Published: Friday, 25th November 2022
The borough council is, once again, supporting White Ribbon Day. This year by Sharing Commitment to End Men’s Violence against Women and girls.
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Planning to vote by post in the Gaywood North and Central County Council By-election? Send it back as soon as you can
Published: Thursday, 24th November 2022
Update from the Elections team ahead of the Gaywood North and Central area, King’s Lynn, Norfolk County Council by-election to be held on Thursday 1 December 2022.
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Christmas lights switch on 2022
Published: Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
We are delighted to announce that the Christmas lights in King’s Lynn will be switched on this Sunday, 27 November, by members of our Ukrainian refugee community and their sponsors.
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Hunstanton flood gate visit
Published: Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
The Cabinet member for Environment recently visited the flood gate defences in Hunstanton to see how the borough council maintains them to keep residents safe should a flood occur.
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Public Consultation begins for West Winch Housing Access Road
Published: Thursday, 17th November 2022
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council.
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Inter Faith Week 2022 marked by the Mayor
Published: Thursday, 17th November 2022
The Mayor marked Inter Faith Week, which runs from 13 to 20 November 2022, by inviting religious leaders to the Mayor's Parlour in King's Lynn Town Hall for afternoon tea on Wednesday 16 November.
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Climate change action in west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 16th November 2022
As the COP27 climate summit draws to a close in Egypt, the borough council is reflecting on a years’ worth of activity to tackle climate change in west Norfolk.
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Remembrance Sunday marked in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 14th November 2022
Remembrance Sunday was marked in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn, on Sunday 13 November 2022. The service had more veterans, serving personnel and cadets parade than they have had before.
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Veterans Join with Greyfriars School in Making Remembrance Bird Boxes for The Walks
Published: Thursday, 10th November 2022
Veterans from the Bridge For Heroes Armed Forces charity joined with students from Greyfriars School to prepare Remembrance Bird Boxes for The Walks.
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Kick the Dust Youth Group Presents: 'Light the Way to Christmas'
Published: Wednesday, 9th November 2022
As part of the popular King’s Lynn Christmas Lights switch-on event taking place on Sunday 27 November 2022, children are invited to make their own remote controlled lantern to take home for Christmas
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Annual Council Tax Support Scheme consultation is now open
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022
We run a Council Tax Support Scheme, which is designed to help people with the cost of their Council Tax if they are on a low income. This is separate from the Government’s national scheme.
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CIL applications open soon – what projects would YOU like to see funded?
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022
The next round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applications will open on 1 January and community groups will have until 1 February to apply.
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£450,000 boost to arts and creativity in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022
Published on behalf of Collusion.
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Elections update - Gaywood North and Central County Division, Gaywood Clock Borough Ward and Brancaster Parish Council
Published: Monday, 7th November 2022
An update on three planned elections in the borough.
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Remembrance Sunday to be marked in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 7th November 2022
The annual wreath-laying ceremony will take place to mark Remembrance Sunday in King’s Lynn on Sunday 13 November 2022.
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Public Consultation for West Winch Housing Access Road to launch next week
Published: Monday, 7th November 2022
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council.
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Thousands enjoy free King’s Lynn fireworks display
Published: Monday, 7th November 2022
The annual Fawkes in the Walks firework display, organised by the borough council, entertained thousands of people in King’s Lynn on Friday 4 November 2022.
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Notice of Election: Great Massingham
Published: Friday, 4th November 2022
On 8 December voters in Great Massingham will go to the polls to vote in the parish council by-election if it is contested.
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New loos for Downham
Published: Thursday, 3rd November 2022
Investment in much-needed new public conveniences at the Town Hall car park in Downham Market has been promised and work to assess the options is already underway.
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Fawkes in The Walks is just days away
Published: Tuesday, 1st November 2022
Remember remember, the FOURTH of November!
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Wisbech energy from waste plant PINS examination reminder
Published: Friday, 28th October 2022
The borough council is reminding people of the deadline for submitting Relevant Representations to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of the Wisbech energy from waste plant.
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Notice of Election: Gaywood Clock
Published: Friday, 28th October 2022
On Thursday 1 December 2022 voters in Gaywood Clock ward of King’s Lynn will go to the polls to vote in the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk by-election.
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Notice of Election: Gaywood North and Central
Published: Friday, 28th October 2022
On Thursday 1 December 2022 voters in Gaywood North and Central in King’s Lynn will go to the polls to vote in the Norfolk County Council by-election.
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Notice of Election: Brancaster Parish Council
Published: Friday, 28th October 2022
On Thursday 1 December 2022 voters in Brancaster will go to the polls to vote in the Brancaster Parish Council by-election.
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Free food and fitness in South Lynn during half term
Published: Thursday, 27th October 2022
30 parents and children attended the free Food for Thought Bite Size session, and 19 young people attended the free Multisport Holiday Club in South Lynn over the October half term.
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Guildhall welcomes Austrian students
Published: Tuesday, 25th October 2022
The Guildhall and Creative Hub site in King’s Lynn received a visit from students and teachers from the University of Innsbruck in Austria last week.
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Local Plan hearings begin
Published: Tuesday, 25th October 2022
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s Local Plan has reached its next milestone on the road to adoption.
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Southgates Masterplan consultation closes at the end of October
Published: Monday, 24th October 2022
A public consultation on a new masterplan for the Southgates area of King’s Lynn is running until the end of October. Watch a video below about the consultation.
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Be quick to apply for Community Hot-Spots grants of £2,000
Published: Monday, 24th October 2022
Time is running out to apply for Community Hot-Spot grants. The deadline to apply is 26 October 2022. So far there have been 13 applications from west Norfolk based groups.
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Low cost activities continue in the Autumn of Play
Published: Thursday, 20th October 2022
An initiative between the borough council and Alive West Norfolk that gave young people access to low-cost activities during the summer is being extended into the autumn.
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Plovers in Peril: Your support this season has helped make 2022 a success for ringed plover on Snettisham and Heacham South beach
Published: Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Published on behalf of RSPB.
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Food for Thought Bite Size coming to South Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Free food sessions to help King’s Lynn residents trying to make ends meet, due to increasing food costs that have already proved popular in North Lynn are now coming to South Lynn.
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International artists performing in King's Lynn this Friday
Published: Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Published on behalf of The Workshop, King's Lynn.
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Thanks for getting involved with West Winch consultation
Published: Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Local people are being thanked for getting involved with the recent consultation on the West Winch Framework Masterplan.
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West Norfolk holds reception for those involved in the response to the Summer’s wild fires
Published: Tuesday, 18th October 2022
A large reception was held at King’s Lynn Town Hall on Friday night to thank those involved in the response to the serious wildfires that occurred in the extreme heat during the summer.
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Cost-of-living support initiatives introduced for west Norfolk households
Published: Friday, 14th October 2022
As the cost of living continues to cause concern, the borough council has been identifying ways it can help its residents as winter approaches.
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What are your priorities for helping rural areas?
Published: Wednesday, 12th October 2022
A potential £1.5million funding boost for rural communities in west Norfolk has been announced and the council needs the public’s help to decide how it could spend the money if secured.
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Fawkes in the Walks is back with a bang
Published: Wednesday, 12th October 2022
Fawkes in The Walks, King’s Lynn’s annual free firework display returns on Friday 4 November 2022.
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Old Hunstanton and Stoke Ferry Neighbourhood plan update
Published: Tuesday, 11th October 2022
Neighbourhood plans for Old Hunstanton and Stoke Ferry have now been published for public consultation ahead of an independent examination this autumn/winter.
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New King’s Lynn interpretation boards explain history of the town
Published: Monday, 10th October 2022
New interpretation boards have been placed around King’s Lynn town centre that explain some of the history of the town to visitors and residents.
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Wisbech Energy From Waste Plant update
Published: Tuesday, 4th October 2022
MVV Medworth have officially notified the borough council of the Development Consent Order (DCO) for acceptance of the application by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for examination.
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Unlicensed dog breeder handed £10,000 bill
Published: Friday, 30th September 2022
An unlicensed dog breeder from west Norfolk was prosecuted in court on Wednesday 28 September 2022.
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Have Your Say on the Southgates Masterplan
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2022
A public consultation on a new masterplan for the Southgates area of King’s Lynn is to run from 3-31 October.
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Promise to fulfil vision for St George’s Guildhall despite funding decision
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn
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Court issues Restriction Order over land near Norfolk village
Published: Monday, 26th September 2022
Published on behalf of the Environment Agency.
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Warm Homes roadshow tours west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022
With energy bills high on everyone’s priorities this autumn, the borough council is holding a series of roadshows to help people make sure they don’t pay more than they need to stay warm.
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Food for thought to help the cost of living
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022
Free food sessions to help King’s Lynn residents trying to make ends meet, due to increasing food costs, have returned.
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King's Lynn Heritage Open Day and Classic Car Day rescheduled to October
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022
Heritage Open Day and Classic Car Day events that were postponed in September, as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, have been rescheduled to take place on Sunday 2 October.
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Mayor's Design Awards 2022 winners announced
Published: Wednesday, 21st September 2022
Local architectural excellence and craftsmanship was celebrated last night. The Mayor’s Design Awards winners were announced at a special ceremony held at King’s Lynn Town Hall.
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Soap Box Derby makes Easter return to Hunstanton to kick start the season
Published: Wednesday, 21st September 2022
The Hunstanton Soap Box Derby is set to return next year after a break due to Covid, with the promise of a bigger and better event to kick start the season in the popular resort.
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King’s Lynn Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to be streamed live
Published: Thursday, 15th September 2022
A special public service of commemoration and thanksgiving for the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II being held in King's Lynn Minster this Friday 16 September 2022 is to be streamed online.
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Council services on the day of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Published: Wednesday, 14th September 2022
Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk offices at King's Court will be closed on Monday 19 September 2022 as a mark of respect to coincide with the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2022
A special service of commemoration and thanksgiving for the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is being held in King's Lynn Minster this Friday, 16 September 2022, at 6pm.
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Video of the reading of the Proclamation in King’s Lynn
Published: Monday, 12th September 2022
The Mayor of King's Lynn and West Norfolk read the Proclamation of the Accession outside the Town Hall in King's Lynn on Sunday, 11 September.
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Reading of the Proclamation
Published: Friday, 9th September 2022
The Mayor of the Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk will read the Proclamation of the Accession outside the Town Hall in King's Lynn on Sunday, 11 September at 1.30pm.
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Heritage Open Day and Classic Car Show postponed
Published: Friday, 9th September 2022
Heritage Open Day and Classic Car Show postponed.
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Video messages from the Mayor and Leader following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Published: Friday, 9th September 2022
The Mayor of King's Lynn and West Norfolk and Leader of the borough council have recorded video messages following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Books of condolence in King's Lynn, Downham Market and Hunstanton
Published: Friday, 9th September 2022
For anyone who would like to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen, books of condolence will be available as follows:
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Statement from the Mayor of King's Lynn & West Norfolk on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Published: Thursday, 8th September 2022
Statement from the Mayor of King's Lynn & West Norfolk on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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West Norfolk wins gold at Anglia in Bloom
Published: Thursday, 8th September 2022
The public open space teams at the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk are celebrating being category winners and winning gold at Anglia in Bloom.
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Food for thought to help the cost of living
Published: Wednesday, 7th September 2022
Free food sessions to help King’s Lynn residents trying to make ends meet, due to increasing food costs, are to return from Friday 16 September 2022.
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Norfolk conference to showcase innovative climate change solutions
Published: Wednesday, 7th September 2022
Published on behalf of Norfolk Climate Change Partnership.
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New advisory group to harness ideas to enhance Hunstanton
Published: Tuesday, 6th September 2022
Published on behalf of Hunstanton Advisory Group
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New Pilgrimage Trail for King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 1st September 2022
A new heritage trail, created by King’s Lynn Civic Society, focuses on the theme of pilgrimage to guide people around medieval Kings Lynn.
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Mini Meet in the Tuesday Market Place and the Circus comes to The Walks – More free family-friendly events this weekend
Published: Wednesday, 31st August 2022
The Lost in Translation Circus big top will be opening for performances and workshops in The Walks across this weekend and the Mini Meet in the Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, returns this Sunday.
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The sun shines for West Norfolk homeowners who can go greener and reduce bills with solar energy
Published: Tuesday, 30th August 2022
A new community led initiative will help boost local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions, and save on energy bills.
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Moving event to celebrate Ukrainian Independence
Published: Thursday, 25th August 2022
Wednesday’s celebration of Ukrainian independence was ‘a truly moving event’, in which there were prayers, stories and songs to mark the occasion.
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Bumper crop of funds for communities from CIL
Published: Tuesday, 23rd August 2022
A record sum of more than £¾million funding for community projects has been agreed in the latest round of CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) applications.
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More west Norfolk residents reply electronically to the annual canvass than ever before
Published: Monday, 22nd August 2022
The borough council received a record number of online responses to the annual canvass.
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Summer fun at the UK’s oldest working theatre getting rave reviews
Published: Friday, 19th August 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Raising the flag for Pride
Published: Friday, 19th August 2022
The Pride flag has been raised at the borough council King’s Court office ahead of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Pride in the Park which takes place this weekend.
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The Circus is coming to King's Lynn - Free summer circus
Published: Thursday, 18th August 2022
Published on behalf of Creative Arts East and Lost in Translation Circus
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Downham Market Swan Youth Project receives £15,000 from the borough council
Published: Thursday, 18th August 2022
Downham Market based charity the Swan Youth Project has received £15,000 from the borough council to help them to continue to support young people and their families.
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Supporting Ukrainian Independence – invitation to event 9pm 24 August
Published: Wednesday, 17th August 2022
Wednesday 24 August is Ukrainian Independence Day and the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is extending an open invitation to the local community to join an event of reflection.
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Tuesday Market Place hosts more free live music this weekend
Published: Monday, 15th August 2022
Mods and Rockers filled the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday 14 August. There’s more free live music this Sunday.
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Tribute to the late Cllr John Collop
Published: Wednesday, 10th August 2022
It is with sadness that we learned that Cllr John Collop, ward councillor for the Gaywood Clock area, passed away on Friday, 5 August 2022. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
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Work starts on installation of EV charging points
Published: Monday, 8th August 2022
Work on the installation of 26 electric vehicle charging points in seven locations across west Norfolk has begun.
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Mods and Rockers are back in town this Sunday
Published: Monday, 8th August 2022
Crowds lined the South Quay in King’s Lynn last weekend for the annual Hanseatic Festival of Watersports. This weekend the action returns to the Tuesday Market Place with the return of Mods & Rockers.
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St George’s Guildhall and Creative Hub business case submitted
Published: Friday, 5th August 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Have your say on key planning document for West Winch Growth area
Published: Friday, 5th August 2022
Views are being sought on the South East King's Lynn Strategic Growth Area Framework Masterplan.
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King’s Lynn housing development opens doors to new homeowners
Published: Wednesday, 3rd August 2022
New homes built at Nar Valley Park by housing developer Lovell, on behalf of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, are ready to be moved in to.
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Amazing action to enjoy on the river in King’s Lynn this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 2nd August 2022
Last weekend there was a super Sunday of events in King’s Lynn. Activities were held in the Tuesday Market Place, South Lynn and the Walks. This weekend the action takes place on the river Great Ouse.
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Going golf crazy in The Walks
Published: Monday, 1st August 2022
A new crazy golf game that’s opened in The Walks, King’s Lynn, close to the café is already proving popular.
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South Lynn goes back to Tudor times
Published: Monday, 1st August 2022
A free drop-in event for families to go back in time to Tudor times proved popular yesterday, Sunday 31 July 2022.
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Investing in the young people of Downham Market through play
Published: Friday, 29th July 2022
A £100,000 council-funded scheme to provide a superb new play area on Howdale Park in Downham Market officially opened on Thursday 28 July.
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Nelson’s Journey receive £12,000 donation from Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Wednesday, 27th July 2022
Mintlyn Crematorium, which is owned and managed by the borough council, has raised £12,000 to donate to Nelson’s Journey. A charity that supports children and young people in Norfolk with bereavement.
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Flower power for the Sandringham Flower Show
Published: Wednesday, 27th July 2022
Once again the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk have added some colour to the Sandringham Flower Show.
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Play King’s Lynn Civil War top trumps this Norfolk Day
Published: Wednesday, 27th July 2022
To mark Norfolk Day 2022 the Kick the Dust Time Turners, based at Stories of Lynn, have created “King’s Lynn Under Siege.” A top trumps style card game that can be played at Stories of Lynn.
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Five west Norfolk parks awarded coveted Green Flag Award – Video: Get on board a flight through two of our winning parks
Published: Tuesday, 26th July 2022
Today, borough council staff are celebrating after receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award for five west Norfolk parks and green spaces. Three are located in King’s Lynn and two in Hunstanton.
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Plenty of folk enjoyed live music in the Tuesday Market Place
Published: Monday, 25th July 2022
The return of Folk in the Town proved popular last weekend. Two days of traditional folk, Americana, folk rock, bluegrass and everything in between was enjoyed by a large crowd on both days.
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Continuing borough council help to those affected by this week's fires
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022
An update after the fires in west Norfolk this week.
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In Bloom judges visit King’s Lynn and Hunstanton
Published: Thursday, 21st July 2022
On Thursday 21 July 2022 the Anglia in Bloom judges walked around the gardens, green spaces and streets of King’s Lynn and Hunstanton.
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Alive Corn Exchange lit up red in recognition of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Published: Thursday, 21st July 2022
On Wednesday 20 July the Alive Corn Exchange was lit up red in support of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service who had declared a Major incident 24 hours earlier.
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Award-winning support for the Armed Forces
Published: Wednesday, 20th July 2022
The borough council has been recognised for its support to the armed forces community by, once again, achieving the Silver Award in the Armed Forces Covenant employer recognition scheme.
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Folk in the Town is back – More free live music in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 19th July 2022
Folk in the Town returns to the Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn this weekend, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July.
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Hunstanton toilets refurbished in time for the summer
Published: Tuesday, 19th July 2022
Seagate and Old Hunstanton toilet blocks have been refurbished for this year’s summer season with funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Welcome Back fund.
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Wisbech incinerator plan – latest from Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is preparing the first stage of its response to Medworth CHP Limited’s application to build a waste incinerator near Wisbech.
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Annual canvass to be carried out in west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 14th July 2022
From Monday 18th July 2022 registered electors, where we hold an e-mail address, will receive an e-mail to confirm their voter registration details as part of the annual canvass.
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Wildlife plans for Parkway site published
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022
Plans for the new wildlife site adjacent to the Parkway development in King’s Lynn have been submitted, alongside a proposal to relocate some tree planting to make use of a nearby site.
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Climate change expo promises long-term wins for west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022
The recent council-sponsored Climate Change Expo in King’s Lynn is already reaping benefits that will have positive effects in the long-term.
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Community litter pick cleans up at west Norfolk beaches
Published: Tuesday, 12th July 2022
A well-supported community clean up at beaches along the west Norfolk coast on Sunday resulted in around 30 bags of rubbish being removed.
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Mayor marks Srebrenica Memorial Day
Published: Monday, 11th July 2022
Today, Monday 11 July 2022, is Srebrenica Memorial Day. The theme this year is combatting denial, challenging hatred.
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Volunteering event will show why giving your time benefits everyone
Published: Monday, 11th July 2022
Anyone who might be thinking about volunteering but is unsure who to help or what is involved can find out more at an event coming up this Thursday (14 July).
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Queen’s Baton Relay stops off at Alive Lynnsport
Published: Monday, 11th July 2022
On Saturday morning, 9 July 2022, the Queen’s Baton Relay came to Alive Lynnsport.
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Consultation on West Winch Framework Masterplan set to start late summer
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022
Details about the West Winch Framework Masterplan consultation.
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Mayor visits Whitefriars school art exhibition
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022
On Wednesday 6 July the Mayor of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Lesley Bambridge, visited Hanse House to see the art exhibition of works created by all the pupils at Whitefriars Primary Academy.
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New summer fun at UK’s oldest working theatre
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is coming to King’s Lynn this weekend
Published: Wednesday, 6th July 2022
On Saturday morning at 8am the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive at Alive Lynnsport. There’s a free family fun-day taking place at the venue to celebrate the visit.
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CIL applications are OPEN
Published: Wednesday, 6th July 2022
The latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applications has opened and community groups have until 1 August to apply.
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Don't miss out on £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate
Published: Tuesday, 5th July 2022
Residents are being urged to apply online for the £150 Energy Rebate to ensure they benefit from this Government support as soon as possible.
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#cheaperatthetip – fines show that fly-tipping doesn’t pay
Published: Tuesday, 5th July 2022
Taking unwanted items to the tip is cheaper than dumping them, as several west Norfolk residents have discovered to their cost recently.
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Cabinet agrees to bid for £82M of Levelling Up funding
Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022
A proposal to work up detailed plans for a £multi-million bid to give Hunstanton a new leisure centre has been approved by the borough council’s cabinet.
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It’s electric! Electric vehicle charging points coming to west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022
Funding has been secured to provide 52 charging points in seven locations across west Norfolk ensuring that people with limited access to off-street parking can still choose an electric vehicle.
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Mammoths spotted in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 28th June 2022
Mammoths have appeared in King’s Lynn this week as part of Break’s GoGoDiscover Trail.
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Lovell and borough council football match raises hundreds for charities
Published: Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
Housing developer Lovell took on the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in a charity football match at The Nest in Horsford on Saturday 18th June 2022.
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Stars and Shakespearean scholars show support for transformational project in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn
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Hunstanton Neighbourhood Planning Referendum result
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2022
Here are the results for the Hunstanton Neighbourhood Planning Referendum of 16 June.
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Heacham Neighbourhood Planning Referendum result
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2022
Here are the results for the Heacham Neighbourhood Planning Referendum of 16 June.
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Armed Forces Day flag raised in Tower Gardens
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022
The borough showed its support for members of the armed forces, by raising the British Armed Forces Day flag in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn, on Monday 20 June 2022.
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Short film about King’s Lynn history by young filmmakers receives premiere
Published: Friday, 17th June 2022
A film made by group of young people in King’s Lynn to celebrate the history of Chapel Street, as part of the King’s Lynn Heritage Action Zone, received its ‘world premiere’ on Thursday.
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National Drowning Prevention Week marked by the borough council
Published: Friday, 17th June 2022
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is urging residents to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer.
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Rematch of the day between Lovell and the borough council
Published: Friday, 17th June 2022
A team of amateur players from Lovell East Anglia is preparing to face off against local borough council opponents in a charity football rematch.
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New King’s Lynn town centre signs can point you in the right direction
Published: Thursday, 16th June 2022
New signage finger posts have been installed in King’s Lynn town centre thanks to the Government’s Welcome Back Fund and Town Fund.
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Public service of commemoration marks the liberation of the Falklands Islands
Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2022
King’s Lynn hosted a service of commemoration to mark 40 years since the end of the Falklands conflict on Tuesday 14 June 2022.
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Crowds flock to celebrate King’s Lynn's Hanseatic heritage
Published: Monday, 13th June 2022
Flags were waved, boats walked down the high street, there was dancing and sea-shanties sung in King’s Staithe Square, along with a regatta on the river as part of the 12th King’s Lynn Hanse Festival.
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Veterans and care leavers offered guaranteed interviews at the borough council
Published: Thursday, 9th June 2022
Two schemes, that guarantee interviews for ex-armed forces personnel and care leavers, have been introduced for those applying to work for the borough council.
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Plans for new planners proposed
Published: Wednesday, 8th June 2022
A comprehensive restructure of the planning department at the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is set to be considered by Corporate Performance Panel and Cabinet this month.
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Hanse Festival returns this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 7th June 2022
Medieval merchants, sea-shanties, flag waving, Latvian dancing, live music and a regatta on the river return to King’s Lynn this weekend as the town celebrates its membership of the Hanseatic League.
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Platinum Jubilee celebrations across west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 6th June 2022
As the country marked 70 years on the throne for Her Majesty The Queen, the residents of west Norfolk played our part.
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Projects reprioritised to deliver greater benefits
Published: Tuesday, 31st May 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Platinum Jubilee Parade practice at Lynnsport
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022
Alive Lynnsport has hosted a dress rehearsal of a Platinum Jubilee parade that will take place in King’s Lynn this Friday.
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Have Your Say and Help the Oasis Bid for Funding
Published: Thursday, 26th May 2022
An opportunity to bid for significant funding that could give Hunstanton a state-of-the-art new leisure and entertainment centre has arisen, and the public are being asked to contribute their views.
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Platinum Jubilee celebrated with flowers in King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 26th May 2022
A floral display has been created in King’s Lynn to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Learning about heritage buildings in King’s Lynn is child’s play
Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2022
Children from St Martha’s Catholic Primary School in King’s Lynn have been learning about the town’s history through a fun activity to recreate some of its buildings using recycled materials.
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Thousands of new trees planted in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Over 6,000 new trees have been planted near Lynnsport in King’s Lynn. A further 500 trees have been replanted in King’s Reach.
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Ready for a right royal party!
Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2022
We’re doing Her Majesty proud in west Norfolk over the Jubilee weekend, with more than 80 events and commemorations planned with support from the borough council’s special Platinum Jubilee fund.
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The Summer of Play is back in west Norfolk!
Published: Wednesday, 18th May 2022
Having fun will be child’s play in the summer holidays this year, thanks to an initiative between us and Alive West Norfolk to ensure that young people have low-cost access to a host of activities.
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A helping hand when it’s needed most
Published: Wednesday, 18th May 2022
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has ringfenced support for foodbanks across the borough to ensure that people struggling with the cost of living have access to supplies.
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West Norfolk Wins on 4th birthday of local lottery
Published: Tuesday, 17th May 2022
As local lottery West Norfolk Wins celebrates its fourth birthday it is also celebrating raising over £92,000 for good causes in the local community and more than £54,000 won by players.
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Hanse Festival sails back in to King’s Lynn
Published: Monday, 16th May 2022
The ever-popular Hanse Festival is to return to King’s Lynn on Sunday 12 June 2022.
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Heacham South Beach Public Toilets refurbishment
Published: Monday, 16th May 2022
Work is well underway on the refurbishment of Heacham South beach toilets following support from Heacham Parish Council and the Ken Hill Estate.
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Youth-led, King’s Lynn exhibition about climate change goes live
Published: Monday, 16th May 2022
Published on behalf of Collusion
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King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council Mayor making 2022
Published: Monday, 16th May 2022
Cllr Lesley Bambridge became Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and Chairman of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk for the coming year at the Mayor Making ceremony on Thursday 12 May.
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Clenchwarton Parish Council – election 9 June
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022
On Thursday 9 June voters in Clenchwarton will go to the polls to vote in the Clenchwarton Parish Council By-Election.
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Downham Market Town Council – no election
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022
The number of nominations for vacant seats on Downham Market Town Council East Ward was not greater than the number of seats available (two) so there will not be a contested election in June.
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£150 Energy Rebate payment
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022
£150 energy rebate payments are now being made to council tax payers who pay by direct debit. People should start to see the money arriving in their bank account from Monday 16 May onwards.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit King’s Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 11th May 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit King’s Lynn during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
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A little bit of help can make a lot of difference
Published: Tuesday, 10th May 2022
Small grants totalling more than £40,000 have given a boost to around 80 community organisations since November thanks to an innovative borough council scheme.
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From crisis to compassion – Ukrainian refugees make a new life in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 10th May 2022
From help with paperwork to reducing isolation – west Norfolk’s warm welcome has given people hope and the chance of a fresh start.
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96 new homes to be built near Lynnsport
Published: Tuesday, 10th May 2022
On Monday 9 May the final Lynnsport housing site was approved by the planning committee when they met at King’s Lynn Town Hall.
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Give your garden a splash of colour on us!
Published: Thursday, 5th May 2022
The borough council’s Winter/Spring bedding plants are due to be lifted from St James Park on Monday 9th May and we’ll be giving them away from 11am.
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New bin collection dates start next week
Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022
New collection days for residents’ household waste and recycling in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk start next week.
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King's Lynn summer events programme announced
Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has announced its programme of King’s Lynn events for 2022.
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CIL-funded projects announced
Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022
From zero emission community transport to making sailing more accessible: there’s enormous variety to the community projects going ahead thanks to more than £580,000 of CIL funding.
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CIL-funded school track benefits the whole community
Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022
A £10,000 new cycling, walking and running track at a west Norfolk school can be enjoyed by pupils and community groups alike after it was officially opened on Tuesday.
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West Norfolk wins support of county council in opposing Wisbech Incinerator
Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022
After agreeing to oppose plans for a waste incinerator in Wisbech itself, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has now won the support of the county in opposing the plan.
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Fit for our Queen: celebrations in West Norfolk to mark Her Majesty’s 70-year reign
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2022
Celebrations organised by the borough council for Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will include family entertainment, fireworks, beacon lighting and much more.
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Notice of Election: Clenchwarton Parish Council
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2022
On Thursday 9 June voters in Clenchwarton will go to the polls to vote in the Clenchwarton Parish Council By-Election.
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Notice of Election: Downham Market Town Council By-Election (East Ward)
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2022
On Thursday 9 June voters in Downham Market (East Ward) will go to the polls to vote in the Downham Market Town Council By-Election.
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West Norfolk residents warned about the energy rebate scam
Published: Wednesday, 27th April 2022
The borough council is warning residents about a new scam, that has been taking place across the country, where cold callers pretend to be helping people claim the Government’s £150 energy rebate.
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Platinum Jubilee coins presented to west Norfolk pupils on The Queen’s birthday
Published: Thursday, 21st April 2022
A commemorative coin, to be offered to every primary school child in west Norfolk to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen, was launched at King’s Lynn Town Hall today by the Mayor.
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Planning enforcement communications with complainants to be reviewed
Published: Thursday, 21st April 2022
A report to the council's Corporate Performance Panel showed that
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New homes in Hunstanton are on their way as construction starts on Southend Road
Published: Tuesday, 19th April 2022
Construction begins to turn a car park into a development of flats for local people on Southend Road later this month.
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Lovell launches 105-home development at King's Lynn with show home opening
Published: Wednesday, 13th April 2022
Published on behalf of Lovell
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West Norfolk residents asked to prepare for a bin collection day change
Published: Tuesday, 12th April 2022
Household waste and recycling collections in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk are set to change as part of a move to improve bin collection routes to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly.
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“WANTED: 100 young people to TURN HEADS”
Published: Monday, 11th April 2022
Published on behalf of Collusion
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Easter Waste and Recycling Bank Holiday collections 2022
Published: Monday, 11th April 2022
From Good Friday 15 April 2022 and continuing through Easter Week (18-22 April), waste, recycling, and food waste collections are all taking place one day later than usual because of the Bank Holiday.
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Downham Market Town Council – no election
Published: Friday, 8th April 2022
The number of nominations for vacant seats on Downham Market Town Council was less than the number of seats available so there will not be a contested election in May.
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Breaking eggs, not the bank
Published: Wednesday, 6th April 2022
People in North Lynn can attend a series of sessions offering help to cook tasty and nutritious food on a budget through the borough council’s Lily service.
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Local Plan takes a step closer to adoption
Published: Tuesday, 5th April 2022
A Local Plan for west Norfolk has taken another step closer this week as the draft document has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for review.
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Public service of commemoration to mark anniversary of Falklands conflict
Published: Monday, 4th April 2022
On Saturday 2 April King’s Lynn hosted a service of commemoration to mark 40 years since the start of the Falklands conflict.
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Mayor to present special community award to radio presenter
Published: Monday, 4th April 2022
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk presented a rare award to local radio presenter Simon Rowe for his contribution to the community on Saturday 2 April 2022.
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‘A community space in the heart of the town’: Residents help to shape new hub for King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 31st March 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn
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West Norfolk is getting ready to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Published: Wednesday, 30th March 2022
The borough council is organising several events to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in west Norfolk over the four-day Bank Holiday weekend in June.
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Time to shout about excellent development in the borough
Published: Wednesday, 30th March 2022
This year's Mayor's Design Awards will celebrate four years’ worth of development as a result of the temporary break caused by Covid.
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Notice of Election: Downham Market Town Council By-Election
Published: Tuesday, 29th March 2022
On Thursday 5 May voters in Downham Market are due to go to the polls to vote in the Downham Market Town Council By-Election.
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Spring cleaning your wardrobe? You can donate to the Salvation Army
Published: Monday, 28th March 2022
The Salvation Army Trading Company are encouraging residents to use any one of their 7,500 sustainable textile banks available nationwide.
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Working together to support war refugees
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022
Services in west Norfolk are coming together to support war refugees as they arrive in the borough to make sure they do not experience additional hardship on top of the trauma they have been through.
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A clear vision for the future of St George’s Guildhall
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Parkway scheme approved
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022
A planning application for 226 much-needed new homes has been approved on the Parkway site in Gaywood.
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Warm West Norfolk welcome for refugees
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022
Services to support refugees arriving in west Norfolk will be up and running as soon as next week as the council and its partners pull together to help people escaping the war.
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National Day of Reflection marked in west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 24th March 2022
On Wednesday 23 March 2022 the borough council marked Marie Curie UK’s National Day of Reflection.
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Further business rates help for businesses affected by COVID-19
Published: Tuesday, 22nd March 2022
The borough council has today announced a further £2.64m scheme to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which have not been eligible for other schemes – and they won’t even have to apply.
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New South Lynn play area opens
Published: Monday, 21st March 2022
Having fun outdoors is child’s play in West Norfolk as play provision in the borough continues to expand, with a new play area for toddlers now open in South Lynn.
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Community Action Norfolk invitation to fundraising training
Published: Friday, 18th March 2022
Published on behalf of Community Action Norfolk (CAN).
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Young Carers Action Day marked by the Mayor and Alive Corn Exchange
Published: Thursday, 17th March 2022
On Wednesday 16 March 2022 the borough council supported Young Carers Action Day. A national annual campaign run by the Carers Trust, this year’s theme is ‘Taking action on isolation.'
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Plaque presented at borough council office for service during the pandemic
Published: Wednesday, 16th March 2022
Borough council staff from areas including Community Safety Noise and Nuisance, Customer Information Centre, Careline and Graphics were invited to the unveiling of a plaque by the Norfolk Lieutenancy.
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West Norfolk organisations work together to support Ukrainian refugees and those affected by the conflict
Published: Wednesday, 16th March 2022
The borough council and its Lily service is offering further support to individuals arriving from Ukraine.
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COVID Omicron grants extended to support more local businesses but the clock is ticking to apply
Published: Tuesday, 15th March 2022
The COVID Omicron grant has been extended to include additional businesses but must close this Friday, 18 March 2022.
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Are you interested in shaping the future of Hunstanton?
Published: Thursday, 10th March 2022
An advisory board that will identify ideas and develop projects for the benefit of Hunstanton will take a step closer on 22 March with an initial session to discuss how it will be set up.
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Community consultation helps to shape future of St George’s Guildhall and a new creative hub in the heart of King’s Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 9th March 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Manifesto calls for King’s Lynn’s artistic & creative young people
Published: Wednesday, 9th March 2022
Published on behalf of Collusion.
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Vision King's Lynn rail to river route update
Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Nar Ouse Business Park development begins
Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2022
Work has begun at the new Nar Ouse Business Park which will provide approximately 15 hectares of serviced, development land for office, industrial and research space in King’s Lynn.
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Homes in West Norfolk encouraged to check eligibility for Green Homes Grant scheme ahead of energy price cap increase
Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2022
Published on behalf of Warmworks
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Wasting food feeds climate change: The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk unites with Food Waste Action Week to break the cycle
Published: Monday, 7th March 2022
The UK’s second national Food Waste Action Week began on Monday, 7 March 2022, with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk joining as a partner.
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Continuing show of support for Ukraine
Published: Friday, 4th March 2022
Landmarks in King’s Lynn will continue to be lit up in blue and yellow to show support for the people of Ukraine until further notice.
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Borough council presented with plaque for service during the pandemic
Published: Friday, 4th March 2022
Staff from areas including public open space and waste management were invited to the unveiling of a plaque by the Norfolk Lieutenancy, to commemorate our community’s resilience during the pandemic.
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New trees planted in Sedgeford
Published: Thursday, 3rd March 2022
Volunteers planted more than 400 trees in under two hours in Sedgeford recently.
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Last dates for energy efficiency roadshows
Published: Thursday, 3rd March 2022
There are just a few more chances to come along and ask our team for advice on keeping your home warm.
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Action to be taken over inconsiderate and inappropriate vehicle use
Published: Wednesday, 2nd March 2022
A consultation opened on 1 March 2022 for views on the renewal of the Public Space Protection Order to restrict inappropriate and inconsiderate vehicle use causing anti-social behaviour.
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Council budget for 2022/23
Published: Tuesday, 1st March 2022
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council’s annual budget was signed off at a meeting of the full council on Wednesday (23 February).
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What is access to sport and leisure facilities like in YOUR area?
Published: Tuesday, 1st March 2022
A new study is to investigate sports provision across West Norfolk to identify what additional facilities and pitches might be needed now and into the future.
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King’s Lynn landmarks lit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag
Published: Saturday, 26th February 2022
King’s Lynn landmarks have been lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag and will be for the next seven days in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Successful prosecution for substandard accommodation
Published: Thursday, 24th February 2022
A residential caravan site owner has been successfully prosecuted by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk for letting substandard accommodation to tenants.
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Flood gates in Hunstanton to be shut at all high tides over weekend
Published: Friday, 18th February 2022
The promenade flood gates will be shut for at least two hours either side of all the high tides over the weekend as the effects of Storm Eunice will continue for several days.
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Energy efficiency roadshow event postponed
Published: Thursday, 17th February 2022
Due to the likely impact of Storm Eunice, a decision has been taken to postpone one of the energy efficiency roadshow events, planned for this weekend.
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News about West Winch Housing Access Road imminent
Published: Thursday, 17th February 2022
Nearly a year after its submission, officials at the borough and county council will find out if there is agreement for the access road.
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Swing time at Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Published: Wednesday, 16th February 2022
A new swing at the Queen Elizabeth Avenue playground is being well used by local youngsters to have a swinging good time.
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Continuing support for businesses affected by COVID – Omicron grants available now
Published: Wednesday, 16th February 2022
Further support for local businesses affected by COVID is here with Omicron grants of up to £6,000 for the hospitality and leisure sector.
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Long service recognised at council awards
Published: Tuesday, 15th February 2022
Forty-two staff have been recognised for their long service to the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, including one member of staff hitting a golden milestone of 50 years.
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Love West Norfolk Day 2022 celebrated
Published: Monday, 14th February 2022
The borough council took part in Love West Norfolk Day on 14 February 2022.
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Mayor opens The Mart in King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 14th February 2022
The Mart in King's Lynn was officially opened by the Mayor of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Cllr Harry Humphrey on Saturday 12 February 2022.
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New urban enhancements for Southgates
Published: Thursday, 10th February 2022
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has commissioned BDP to prepare a new masterplan for the redevelopment of the Southgates area of King’s Lynn.
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Is your home hard to heat?
Published: Wednesday, 9th February 2022
For anyone who finds their home is hard to keep warm, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk may be able to help.
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Platinum Jubilee marked by the children of West Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 8th February 2022
West Norfolk school children created a Loyal Address and Mosaic that has been presented to Her Majesty The Queen to mark her 70 year reign.
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Meet the borough council apprentices
Published: Monday, 7th February 2022
National Apprenticeship week, which runs from 7-11 February 2022, will start with borough council apprentices sharing their experiences at an open morning at the King’s Court office in King’s Lynn.
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Residents invited to discover more about the history of King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 3rd February 2022
Residents are being invited to an online talk that digs deep into the history of King’s Lynn.
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Careline launches new products
Published: Tuesday, 1st February 2022
Careline Community Service, managed by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk are pleased to announce the launch of two new products.
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Lighting up and raising the flag for LGBT+ History Month
Published: Tuesday, 1st February 2022
To mark the start of LGBT+ History Month today the Progress flag has been raised at King’s Court. King's Lynn Town Hall and Alive Corn Exchange will also be lit up in rainbow colours.
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Special Grants to support Royal celebrations
Published: Tuesday, 1st February 2022
2022 is set to be a memorable year with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the borough council has created a fund to help communities in West Norfolk celebrate and commemorate this historic occasion.
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Dog waste bins to be replaced in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 31st January 2022
The borough council is embarking on a rapid programme to replace up to a third of the council-owned dog poo bins across West Norfolk.
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Sunny future intended for Hunstanton
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022
Borough council leader, Councillor Stuart Dark MBE, and deputy leader, Graham Middleton, all attended Hunstanton Town Council and addressed councillors and the public on Wednesday.
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Holocaust Memorial Day marked in west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 27th January 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day was marked on Sunday, 23 January 2022, in King’s Lynn with a service at the town’s Tower Gardens at a tree planted more than 20 years ago at the first civic event.
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Notice of Election - Stoke Ferry Parish Council
Published: Thursday, 27th January 2022
On Thursday, 17 February, voters in Stoke Ferry will go to the polls to vote in the parish council by-election.
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Celebrate beautiful West Norfolk on Love West Norfolk Day
Published: Tuesday, 25th January 2022
Published on behalf of Love West Norfolk:
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Rail to river improvements planned for King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 20th January 2022
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn
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Neighbourhood planning referendum in Castle Acre
Published: Thursday, 20th January 2022
Voters in Castle Acre will go to the polls on Thursday 27 January 2022 to vote in a referendum on the area’s Neighbourhood Planning Referendum.
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Small Grants Scheme can help projects that aim to make life better in west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 20th January 2022
A new grants scheme has launched to help projects in west Norfolk that build communities or improve people’s lives.
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New trees planted in the Walks
Published: Wednesday, 19th January 2022
On Monday 17 January volunteers and council workers planted new trees in The Walks, King’s Lynn.
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£15,000 donation to East Anglian Air Ambulance from Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Tuesday, 18th January 2022
Mintlyn Crematorium has raised £15,000 to donate to the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
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Council tax support set to increase for residents on lowest incomes
Published: Monday, 17th January 2022
Nearly 2,000 households on low incomes are set to benefit from changes to the council tax support scheme run by the borough council*.
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Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked in west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 14th January 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in King’s Lynn with a service at the town’s Tower Gardens at a tree planted more than 20 years ago at the first civic event.
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Mayor's Design Awards returns this year
Published: Wednesday, 12th January 2022
Nominations are being sought for the Mayor’s Design Awards organised by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk in association with KL Magazine.
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Norfolk Way Art Trail to come to Boal Quay, King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 6th January 2022
Residents are being encouraged to have their say about new outdoor artwork that will arrive in King’s Lynn in winter 2022.
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Residents reminded to check when waste, recycling and garden waste collections will occur in January
Published: Wednesday, 5th January 2022
Following the Christmas and New Year bank holidays residents are being reminded to check when their waste and recycling collections will take place during January.
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Our Handyperson service is a winner – and that’s official!
Published: Tuesday, 4th January 2022
A fantastic service with high levels of customer satisfaction has resulted in the borough council’s Handyperson Prevention Service winning a prestigious award.
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New Year – new local project? – new funding!
Published: Saturday, 1st January 2022
A new round of funding for community-based infrastructure projects in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk opened on 1 January 2022.
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Don’t forget your food caddy this Christmas
Published: Wednesday, 22nd December 2021
Residents are reminded that weekly food waste collections will continue through the festive period and the first food waste challenge winners have been announced.
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Christmas opening hours, waste collections and advice
Published: Wednesday, 22nd December 2021
Information about our office Christmas opening hours and waste collections over the festive period.
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Businesses ‘building back better’ with Plan for the Future grants
Published: Tuesday, 21st December 2021
Local businesses are already benefitting from Plan for the Future grants to help them recover from the pandemic and the council is urging more to come forward before the scheme closes.
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Move to Plan B in England
Published: Friday, 10th December 2021
On Wednesday 8 December the Prime Minister confirmed that England will move to Plan B following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in the UK.
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Grants to support local businesses available NOW.
Published: Tuesday, 7th December 2021
It’s time to apply for business owners who would benefit from a grant to help them recover from the effects of the pandemic.
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Christmas carols at Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Tuesday, 7th December 2021
Mintlyn Crematorium is hosting a Christmas carol service on Wednesday 15 December at 7pm.
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Christmas tree shredding events 2022
Published: Friday, 3rd December 2021
Residents will once again be able to have their real Christmas trees turned into chippings at one of the borough council’s shredding events on 8 January.
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Christmas waste, recycling and garden waste collections
Published: Friday, 3rd December 2021
Residents are being reminded to check when their waste and recycling collections will take place over Christmas and New Year by visiting west-norfolk.gov.uk/yourbins.
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Survey reveals young people’s thoughts on King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 30th November 2021
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Households in Norfolk encouraged to reduce waste this festive period
Published: Thursday, 25th November 2021
Published on behalf of Norfolk Recycles.
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Construction Phase of School of Nursing Studies Building at CWA Complete
Published: Tuesday, 23rd November 2021
Published on behalf of the College of West Anglia:
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PEACH West Norfolk Community Commissioning Programme- Call for Proposals
Published: Friday, 19th November 2021
Published on behalf of PEACH West Norfolk:
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King’s Lynn Town Hall and Corn Exchange to be lit up in purple for pancreatic cancer awareness
Published: Thursday, 18th November 2021
Alive Corn Exchange and King’s Lynn Town Hall will glow with purple light tonight, Thursday 18 November, to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
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Cabinet Approves Significant Investment to protect our Environment
Published: Wednesday, 17th November 2021
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s cabinet has approved proposals that could significantly reduce fly tipping across the district.
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Community benefits from CIL funding
Published: Wednesday, 17th November 2021
The Community Infrastructure Levy continues to benefit local community-based projects and, following a Cabinet decision yesterday, may help provide a much-needed 3G football pitch.
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King’s Lynn Christmas lights switch-on
Published: Monday, 15th November 2021
King’s Lynn Christmas lights switch-on takes place on Sunday 21 November 2021. 10-year-old Daisy Mason from East Winch will be pushing the button to switch the lights on when the town gets dark.
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Opportunity to unlock King’s Lynn’s riverside regeneration
Published: Wednesday, 10th November 2021
A step towards unlocking the potential of King’s Lynn’s riverside has been taken with the marketing for redevelopment of two key sites.
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Inter Faith Week 2021
Published: Wednesday, 10th November 2021
Inter Faith Week runs from 14 to 21 November, and aims to highlight faith communities and inter faith activity across the UK, including engagement between those of religious and non-religious beliefs.
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Remembrance Sunday to be marked in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 9th November 2021
The Mayor, Cllr Harry Humphrey, will lead the Remembrance procession from King’s Lynn Town Hall to Tower Gardens on Sunday ahead of a short service of Remembrance and two-minute silence at 11am.
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Partnership working reduces number of homeless people in borough
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021
Homelessness in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has significantly reduced thanks to pioneering partnership working.
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Downham Market fireworks to go off with a bang with support from the borough council
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021
Downham Market Fireworks display, organised by the Round Table 542, is being supported by the borough council this year.
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Children share climate change messages on eve of COP26
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021
Schoolchildren from across west Norfolk have showcased their moving messages about climate change on the eve of COP26.
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Funding will improve energy efficiency in private rented homes
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021
The Borough Council’s Housing Standards team has been successful in securing funding from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy via the Midlands Energy Hub.
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Commitment to engage local stakeholders in West Winch
Published: Wednesday, 3rd November 2021
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and Norfolk County Council are planning a series of meetings to progress the established housing growth plans for West Winch area.
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Significant investment to tackle fly tipping in west Norfolk proposed
Published: Monday, 1st November 2021
Significant proposals to tackle fly tipping, reduce littering, and improve the environment are being put forward for consideration by the borough council’s cabinet.
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Count for the by-election on the South Ward of Downham Market Town Council moved to Monday 1 November at 10am
Published: Thursday, 28th October 2021
Count for the by-election on the South Ward of Downham Market Town Council moved to Monday 1 November at 10am
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Town Hall will light up to mark PoTs Awareness Day
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021
King’s Lynn Town Hall will be lit up Purple on 25th October to mark Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).
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Remembrance Sunday ceremony to be streamed
Published: Friday, 22nd October 2021
For the second year in a row the Remembrance Sunday service in Tower Gardens, King’s Lynn, will be streamed for members of the public to watch at home.
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West Norfolk parks - some of the best in Britain
Published: Wednesday, 20th October 2021
A number of west Norfolk parks and green spaces have once again achieved a Green Flag Award.
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Council Tax Support scheme to offer extra help to west Norfolk residents
Published: Tuesday, 19th October 2021
The borough council has announced a package of measures through its Council Tax Support scheme to continue to support working age people in the area.
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Community Alcohol Partnership to be launched in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 19th October 2021
A Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) will be launched in King’s Lynn on Friday 22 October 2021.
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More electric vehicle charging points could come to borough council car parks
Published: Tuesday, 19th October 2021
The borough council is to apply for funding to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging provision for West Norfolk residents with no access to off-street parking.
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Have your say before surveys close
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn
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Fawkes in the Walks is back with a bang
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
The area’s biggest free fireworks display and bonfire returns to The Walks in King’s Lynn on Friday 5 November 2021.
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Construction begins on new School of Nursing Studies at the College of West Anglia
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
Published on behalf of the College of West Anglia
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Intergalactic Hanseatic League's final transmission is live - And nightly projections extended to 31 October
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
Published on behalf of Collusion:
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Life-saving equipment installed outside Hunstanton Theatre
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
A defibrillator has been installed outside the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton, half the cost has been contributed by the borough council.
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Big screen partnership for King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
The Majestic Cinema and Alive Corn Exchange Cinema are working together on what they can show on their big screens in King’s Lynn.
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Support offered to resolve Downham Market Town Council issues accepted
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
Leader of the borough council is pleased to see that the borough council’s offer of support for expert mediation towards helping resolve current issues at Downham Market Town Council has been accepted
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Borough council helps light the fuse of Hunstanton Fireworks display
Published: Thursday, 14th October 2021
Hunstanton Fireworks display, organised by Hunstanton and District Round Table 615, is being supported by the borough council this year.
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Planning for the Future grant scheme launched
Published: Wednesday, 13th October 2021
A new grant scheme has been launched to further support businesses that are looking at ways to recover and strengthen their business performance following Covid-19 and ‘build back better.’
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Town Hall will light up to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
Published: Wednesday, 13th October 2021
King’s Lynn Town Hall will be lit up on Friday 15 October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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People with food allergies to benefit as new allergen labelling law comes into force
Published: Tuesday, 12th October 2021
The borough council is welcoming in the new allergen labelling law which will provide extra protection for people in King's Lynn & West Norfolk with a food allergy, intolerance or coeliac disease.
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Raising the roof of the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton
Published: Thursday, 7th October 2021
The Princess Theatre in Hunstanton is shortly to benefit from £250,000 of investment to improve the building.
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Two opportunities to help shape King’s Lynn’s future
Published: Thursday, 7th October 2021
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn:
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Planning application submitted for revised Parkway development
Published: Thursday, 7th October 2021
A new planning application has been submitted with a revised proposal for the Parkway development in Gaywood.
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Borough Council offers support to resolve Downham Market Town Council issues
Published: Tuesday, 5th October 2021
The leader of the borough council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has made an offer of support towards resolving the current issues with Downham Market Town Council.
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King's Lynn: Bring your vaccine worries and questions to the bus – we’re listening
Published: Thursday, 30th September 2021
Published on behalf of the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group:
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The Intergalactic Hanseatic League 1 - 17 October 2021
Published: Tuesday, 28th September 2021
Published on behalf of Collusion:
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National Police Memorial Day marked in King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 27th September 2021
Sunday 26 September was National Police Memorial Day. Serving officers were invited to King’s Lynn Town Hall and the building, along with the Alive Corn Exchange, were lit up blue in the evening.
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Date for Downham Market Town Council by-election
Published: Friday, 24th September 2021
A request to hold an election to fill one vacancy on the South Downham Ward of Downham Market Town Council has been received.
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Hunstanton library and housing development delayed until 2022
Published: Wednesday, 22nd September 2021
Borough and county council members are keen to reassure people that the housing and library development on the existing bus station site in Hunstanton is going ahead.
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Recycle Week: This year west Norfolk is ‘Stepping It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change
Published: Monday, 20th September 2021
Recycle Now and the borough council are asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ in the fight against climate change and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits.
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Children enjoy the Summer of Play in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 20th September 2021
Thousands of children and young people across west Norfolk took advantage of a number of free and low cost activities that were offered through the summer holidays.
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Norfolk residents urged to get fit on National Fitness Day
Published: Wednesday, 15th September 2021
Published on behalf of Community Action Norfolk:
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KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN: Something mysterious is glitching into view on King’s Lynn cinema screens
Published: Wednesday, 15th September 2021
Published on behalf of Collusion:
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Hunstanton gets smart litter bins
Published: Monday, 13th September 2021
Ten new solar-powered smart litter bins have been installed by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk on the upper green in Hunstanton.
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More to enjoy in King's Lynn this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 7th September 2021
There’s more family-friendly entertainment and classic cars on display in King’s Lynn this weekend. Additional spaces have now been filled to display classic cars.
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Development starts on NORA 4
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021
Work has begun on 24 plots on the Nar Ouse Regeneration Area (NORA 4) development in King’s Lynn using a new method of construction called i-House.
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The food waste challenge is coming to west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 3rd September 2021
The borough council is encouraging residents to take the food waste challenge to help the environment. By doing so, they could win high street shopping vouchers worth £250.
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Notice of Motion submitted to declare Climate Emergency
Published: Tuesday, 31st August 2021
A Notice of Motion has been submitted ahead of the full council meeting on 9 September asking the council to declare a Climate Emergency.
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£272k to be paid in first tranche of Community Infrastructure Levy grants
Published: Tuesday, 24th August 2021
The first payments, totalling £271,934.47, from the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding scheme are set to be made to local projects.
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Fun in the Park takes place at The Walks this weekend
Published: Monday, 23rd August 2021
The Walks in King’s Lynn hosts a new family-friendly free event this Bank Holiday weekend.
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Refresh reopen grant helps to create Revive Garden at Energise Pentney
Published: Thursday, 19th August 2021
Over 140 businesses in west Norfolk have benefited from more than £667,000 in Refresh Reopen grants administered by the borough council.
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Step forward for King’s Lynn’s Town Deal
Published: Tuesday, 17th August 2021
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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West Norfolk Welcomes King's Lynn Summer Events continue
Published: Tuesday, 10th August 2021
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk events continue to take place throughout August and September 2021.
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Over £1M paid in west Norfolk to support businesses grow and adapt
Published: Tuesday, 3rd August 2021
The borough council has administered £77 million worth of grants to local businesses.
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Tree works on Tennyson Road
Published: Monday, 2nd August 2021
Two trees in The Walks, close to Tennyson Road, are set to be removed on Tuesday, 3 August 2021, with a third tree having a crown reduction to remove dead timber.
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Grants of up to £10,000 available for community activities
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021
The latest round of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's Small Grants Scheme has just launched.
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Sandi Starfish returns to beaches in Heacham and Hunstanton
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021
Published on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary:
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Representations sought on Local Plan ahead of formal examination
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021
Representations from anyone interested in the development of the borough through to 2036 are being sought on the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's Local Plan Review Draft.
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Sign up for the mini meet and classic car events
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk’s Mini Meet and Classic Car Day in the Tuesday Market Place are back for 2021, and exhibitors are urged to sign up now!
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Hanseatic Festival of Watersports taking place on the Quayside this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 27th July 2021
The roaring engines of speedboats and high-octane water ski racing, jet skis and offshore power boats return to the river Great Ouse this weekend.
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New Parkway development proposal to be discussed
Published: Friday, 23rd July 2021
A revised proposal for the Parkway development in Gaywood is to be discussed by Cabinet on 3 August.
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West Lynn Ferry service to resume from 26 July 2021
Published: Friday, 23rd July 2021
The West Lynn to King's Ferry service will resume next week, Monday 26 July 2021.
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Love your west Norfolk park this Summer
Published: Friday, 23rd July 2021
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is encouraging residents to celebrate their local parks during Love Parks Week from 23 July until 1 August 2021.
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Annual canvass carried out in west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 21st July 2021
Don’t lose your voice - residents in west Norfolk urged to look out for their voter registration details.
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Survey finds friendliness makes Downham Market special
Published: Wednesday, 21st July 2021
Published on behalf Opportunities Downham Market.
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Shared ambition for Guildhall to be developed
Published: Wednesday, 21st July 2021
Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.
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Doors of King’s Lynn landmark to reopen
Published: Tuesday, 20th July 2021
One of the most recognisable buildings in King’s Lynn is reopening its doors to visitors every Wednesday and Saturday, thanks to a group of enthusiastic volunteers.
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Folk in the Town kicks off the King’s Lynn Summer Events season
Published: Monday, 19th July 2021
Folk in the Town returns to the Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn this weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July.
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Get your views heard on Wisbech Incinerator
Published: Monday, 19th July 2021
MVV Environment Ltd is proposing an Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power (EfW CHP) project in the Medworth ward of Wisbech.
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No Ferry service this week - 19 July 2021
Published: Monday, 19th July 2021
King's Lynn Ferry won't be operating week commencing 19 July 2021, due to the operators having to self-isolate.
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Work starts to reduce the carbon footprint of Alive Downham Leisure
Published: Friday, 16th July 2021
The next step in making borough council-owned buildings greener is taking place, thanks to decarbonisation grants worth more than £3.8M from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Relaxation of restrictions at Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Wednesday, 14th July 2021
In line with the Government announcement that national restrictions will be eased in England from Monday 19 July, restrictions at Mintlyn Crematorium will also be eased.
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Food caddy collections resume in west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 14th July 2021
With the Government confirming that England will move on to step 4 of the roadmap from 19 July 2021, the borough council will resume weekly food caddy collections.
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Love West Norfolk, Love the QEH, Sign the Petition
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021
A new campaign is being launched today to encourage people to sign a petition to trigger a debate in Parliament about funding for a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital for King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
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New environmentally friendly heating system for Dutton Pavilion
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021
The next step in making borough council-owned buildings greener is taking place, thanks to decarbonisation grants worth more than £3.8M from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Fly-tipper fined over £3400
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021
The campaign to SCRAP fly-tipping in west Norfolk continues with a successful prosecution.
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Coring set to take place to understand archaeology of Common Staithe Quay
Published: Wednesday, 7th July 2021
Areas of Commons Staithe Quay car park will be cordoned off from Monday, 12 July, to enable archaeological bore hole surveys to be done.
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Borough to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day
Published: Wednesday, 7th July 2021
This week is Srebrenica Memorial Week. Mayor of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Cllr Harry Humphrey, explains how the borough will mark Srebrenica Memorial Day on Sunday 11 July 2021.
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Borough Council and Alive West Norfolk say Happy Birthday and thanks to the NHS, social care and frontline workers day
Published: Tuesday, 6th July 2021
On Monday 5 July 2021, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and Alive West Norfolk marked both the 73rd birthday of the NHS and thanks to the NHS, social care and frontline workers day.
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Statements of Persons Nominated for the Gaywood South Norfolk County Council by-election on 29 July 2021
Published: Monday, 5th July 2021
Voters in the Gaywood South Norfolk County Council division are reminded to make sure they are ready to take part in the by-election taking place on Thursday 29 July 2021.
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£10,000 donation to Macmillan Cancer Care and Treatment Centre at the QEH from Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Friday, 2nd July 2021
A cheque for £10,000 towards the Cancer Care and Treatment Charitable Fund at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital was presented on Thursday 1 July 2021 at Mintlyn Crematorium.
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Mayor finds his sea legs
Published: Friday, 2nd July 2021
A new business that uses the extended pontoons on King’s Lynn South Quay has been visited by the Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk.
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A safe summer of fun is being organised in readiness for stage 4
Published: Wednesday, 30th June 2021
Events in King's Lynn could be back in the diary this summer if the Government continues to progress its roadmap.
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Town Hall to be lit blue and green to celebrate bicentenary of the Eau Brink Cut
Published: Monday, 28th June 2021
Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Harry Humphrey, met local author Kathleen Saunders to mark the launch of her new book and 200th anniversary of the Eau Brink Cut.
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Summer of Play launches early in west Norfolk with discounts across activities
Published: Friday, 25th June 2021
Children and young people in west Norfolk will now be able to take advantage of a number of free and low cost activities.
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Alive Corn Exchange and King’s Lynn Town Hall light up green for St John Ambulance
Published: Thursday, 24th June 2021
On the evening of 24 June, all over the country, more than 100 well-known buildings and landmarks will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity, St John Ambulance.
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Date for Gaywood South by-election
Published: Thursday, 24th June 2021
A request to hold an election to fill one vacancy on the Gaywood South division of Norfolk County Council has been received.
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Representations to be sought on Local Plan ahead of formal examination
Published: Wednesday, 23rd June 2021
Representations from anyone interested in the development of the borough through to 2036 will soon be sought on the borough council's Local Plan Review Draft.
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Check your council tax band for free rather than use an agent
Published: Tuesday, 22nd June 2021
The borough council is highlighting to residents that they can check their council tax band for free rather than agreeing to use an agent who will then take a percentage of any refund.
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Flag raised at the start of British Armed Forces Week
Published: Monday, 21st June 2021
The borough showed its support for members of the armed forces, by raising the British Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 21 June 2021.
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Bicentenary of Eau Brink Cut marked by new book and by the Mayor
Published: Thursday, 17th June 2021
Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Harry Humphrey, met local author Kathleen Saunders to mark the launch of her new book and the 200th anniversary of the Eau Brink Cut in the Mayor's Parlour.
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Raising awareness of loneliness in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 14th June 2021
From Monday 14 June 2021, people and organisations join together to raise awareness of loneliness during Loneliness Awareness Week. In west Norfolk there is a place to go for support.
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Cabinet roles and responsibilities set to be agreed this week
Published: Monday, 14th June 2021
The roles and responsibilities of the Cabinet members at the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk are set to be agreed at a meeting of the Cabinet on 15 June 2021.
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Town deal fund announcement signals improvements for King's Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 8th June 2021
Town Deal Board members were delighted to hear today's Government announcements, that King's Lynn's Town Deal Board had been allocated the maximum amount of £25 million.
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Leadership change brings forward rethink on Parkway
Published: Friday, 4th June 2021
A new or amended planning application is set to be submitted for a housing development only, on the former College of West Anglia site off Parkway, in King's Lynn, if agreed by Cabinet and Council.
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Dickies Pet Centre and director, Richard Ellwood, sentenced at court after lying about how lorry driver sustained life-changing injuries
Published: Wednesday, 2nd June 2021
On 27 May 2021, Dickies Pet Centre Limited and Mr. Richard Ellwood were sentenced by District Judge King at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court for offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
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Stay vigilant to keep Covid under control
Published: Thursday, 27th May 2021
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council:
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Still time to give views on Opportunities Downham Market
Published: Wednesday, 26th May 2021
Since launching on 10 May, the Opportunities Downham Market online consultation has received 313 responses and over half of those responding want to stay involved with the project.
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Drilling begins to make council depot greener
Published: Wednesday, 26th May 2021
Drilling rigs began sinking the bore holes for ground source heat pumps to be installed at the borough council depot this week.
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Take the Explore-a-book bench trail while it lasts
Published: Monday, 24th May 2021
The popular ‘Explore-a-book’ bench trail will come to an end in June.
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Third District Direct project has begun
Published: Friday, 21st May 2021
A third District Direct project has begun this May following the success of two collaborative projects between the borough council and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.
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Leader and new cabinet members confirmed at Annual Council Meeting
Published: Friday, 21st May 2021
At the Annual Council and Mayor Making meeting this afternoon, Cllr Stuart Dark was confirmed as Leader of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk with Cllr Graham Middleton as his deputy.
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West Norfolk Small Business Grant Scheme
Published: Friday, 21st May 2021
Grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 are available for businesses in west Norfolk that have been severely impacted by the restrictions brought about by Covid-19.
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Mayor and Deputy Mayor elect nominated ahead of Mayor Making
Published: Saturday, 15th May 2021
Cllr Harry Humphrey will be nominated as Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and as Chairman of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk for the coming year at the Mayor Making ceremony.
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National award for Hunstanton beach
Published: Friday, 14th May 2021
Hunstanton's main beach has been awarded a Seaside Award for 2021 by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
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Opportunities Downham Market
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021
Businesses, residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on the future of Downham Market.
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Walks car park improvements completed
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021
Drainage improvements and resurfacing of the car park near The Walks stadium on Tennyson Avenue in King's Lynn is now complete, following the transfer of the car park back to the borough council.
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Letter sent to Health Secretary urging government to fund new hospital for King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021
A letter signed by members of the West Norfolk Partnership Strategy Group has been sent to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock.
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New mobile coronavirus testing service
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council.
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VE Day marked in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021
The 76th anniversary of VE Day was marked by a short service in Tower Gardens on Saturday 8 May 2021.
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Take a test – help protect
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021
Taking a few simple preventative steps could help us all protect each other as Covid restrictions lessen over the next couple of months.
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Refresh and reopen grant scheme launches to support businesses
Published: Friday, 30th April 2021
A half-million-pound grant scheme opened on 30 April.
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Communities keeping west Norfolk clean
Published: Monday, 26th April 2021
Following the end of lockdown communities across west Norfolk are resuming small-scale community litter picks.
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Sound equipment seized over noise complaint
Published: Friday, 23rd April 2021
Stereo equipment including an amplifier unit, speakers and subwoofers were seized from a property in St Nicholas Close, King's Lynn.
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Remembering HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Published: Tuesday, 13th April 2021
Following the sad death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, the ceremonial funeral arrangements have been confirmed.
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'Go Digital' Grant scheme extended to west Norfolk businesses
Published: Tuesday, 13th April 2021
The ‘Go Digital’ scheme, launched last year, has been extended to businesses in west Norfolk thanks to funding from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk.
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Borough's high streets set to re-open safely
Published: Friday, 9th April 2021
Following the Prime Minister's announcement on 7 April 2021, the council is working with local partners and businesses to help ensure they can re-open safely for customers on Monday 12 April.
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Statements of Persons Nominated for the local elections on 6 May 2021
Published: Friday, 9th April 2021
Voters are reminded to make sure they are ready to take part in Norfolk County Council elections, Police and Crime Commissioner Election and any parish by-elections taking place on Thursday 6 May 2021
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In memoriam - His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh
Published: Friday, 9th April 2021
Staff and members at the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk are deeply saddened to hear of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Census 2021 myth buster
Published: Thursday, 8th April 2021
11 things you think you know about the census but you’re wrong.
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Nomination deadline for Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Published: Wednesday, 31st March 2021
On Thursday 6 May residents in Norfolk will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them as the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner.
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Explore-a-book bench trail launches
Published: Monday, 29th March 2021
Today sees the launch of Explore-a-book, a brand-new book bench trail, in west Norfolk.
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Clock is ticking on grant support for local businesses
Published: Thursday, 25th March 2021
West Norfolk businesses are being reminded to apply for Covid-19 support grants available from the borough council as some of the grants will soon close.
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Calling carers and everyone over the age of 50 who hasn’t yet booked their COVID-19 vaccine
Published: Thursday, 25th March 2021
The Norfolk and Waveney health and care system is having a massive push this weekend to vaccinate all remaining people in priority groups 1-9.
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Voters urged to register in time to have their say in May
Published: Wednesday, 24th March 2021
On Thursday 6 May residents in Norfolk will have their say on who represents them as the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner and at Norfolk County Council.
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New household waste contract to start in Breckland and west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021
A new household waste and recycling collection contract is due to start in April for residents of Breckland Council and the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.
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National Day of Reflection marked in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021
23 March 2021 is Marie Curie UK's National Day of Reflection, marking a year of lockdowns and restrictions following the first lockdown. Deputy Mayor, Cllr Margaret Wilkinson, has recorded a message.
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Mayor zooms in on parish meeting to present special award
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021
Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Geoff Hipperson, joined the Crimplesham Parish Council online Zoom meeting on Wednesday 17 March to present a special mayor's community volunteer certificate.
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Covid-19 vaccination centre launches in Downham Market
Published: Monday, 15th March 2021
The NHS launched a new COVID-19 vaccination centre at the Town Hall in Downham Market on Monday 15 March 2021, as part of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history.
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Three ways you can cast your vote at the May elections
Published: Friday, 12th March 2021
On Thursday 6 May residents in Norfolk will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them as the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner and at Norfolk County Council.
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Funding secured for leisure facilities
Published: Wednesday, 10th March 2021
£340,000 of funding has been secured to enable Alive West Norfolk sport and leisure centres to reopen in a Covid secure and safe way and to provide some new activities.
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Residents asked to Recycle Right as restrictions start to relax
Published: Wednesday, 10th March 2021
West Norfolk residents have recycled more than ever during the pandemic and the various lockdowns and they are being urged to keep up those good habits.
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Town's Board sub-groups being established ahead of funding announcement
Published: Wednesday, 10th March 2021
A bid for a town deal of up to £25million has been submitted by the Town's Board and while a funding announcement is expected towards the end of this month.
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Grants awarded to make borough council buildings greener
Published: Wednesday, 3rd March 2021
Borough council buildings are to become more environmentally friendly thanks to decarbonisation grants worth more than £3.8M.
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Mayor presents awards with help from borough councillors
Published: Friday, 26th February 2021
Over the last few days the Mayor has been delivering virtual messages and awards to deserving residents in west Norfolk with the help of some borough councillors.
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Borough Council Supporting Businesses To Become Covid-Secure
Published: Friday, 26th February 2021
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is set to help businesses in west Norfolk to become Covid-secure.
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New food businesses in west Norfolk urged to register
Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021
Food businesses across west Norfolk are being reminded to register with Environmental Health as the pandemic brings an increase in home based traders selling food.
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Symptom-free rapid-result testing continues next month in west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021
Rapid-result testing is to continue to be offered for symptom free residents at sites across west Norfolk.
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Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021
The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk to deliver a successful census.
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Messages of thanks on Love West Norfolk Day 2021
Published: Monday, 15th February 2021
The fourth Love West Norfolk day was marked on Sunday 14 February. People, organisations and businesses used the day to send out their message of thanks.
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Symptom-free rapid-result testing being rolled out in west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 11th February 2021
Over the coming days and weeks, residents are being offered access to symptom-free rapid-result testing at sites across West Norfolk.
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Calling west Norfolk’s budding artists
Published: Thursday, 11th February 2021
If you live in west Norfolk, are 16 or under and love to paint or draw, then you could be just who the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is looking for.
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Voting safely at elections in May
Published: Tuesday, 9th February 2021
On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in King’s Lynn & West Norfolk will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at both Police Crime & Commissioner and Norfolk County Council elections.
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National Apprenticeship Week marked online
Published: Monday, 8th February 2021
Apprentices who work at the borough council are being celebrated through an online campaign to mark National Apprenticeship week, 8 to 14 February 2021.
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King's Lynn Corn Exchange becomes 2nd Large-Scale Vaccination Centre in Norfolk
Published: Monday, 1st February 2021
News that King's Lynn Corn Exchange will open as the 2nd large-scale vaccination centre in Norfolk has been met with delight by the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
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Business Impact Survey launched in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 1st February 2021
Businesses across west Norfolk are being encouraged to complete a new coronavirus business impact survey.
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Holocaust Memorial Day marked online in west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 27th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day has been marked today in King’s Lynn with a special filmed service featuring readings from a variety of faiths across West Norfolk.
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New Community Careline Service website launched
Published: Wednesday, 27th January 2021
Careline Community Service has launched a new, easy to use, website to reassure residents that help is just the push of a button away.
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King’s Lynn War Memorial celebrates centenary
Published: Tuesday, 26th January 2021
Today the King’s Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens is 100 years old. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the milestone is being marked virtually.
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Love West Norfolk? Let’s Thank West Norfolk
Published: Monday, 25th January 2021
The fourth Love West Norfolk day will be marked on Sunday 14 February – and this year, it’s an opportunity for everyone in the area to say: ‘thanks west Norfolk’.
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Guilty pleas submitted at court following injuries to lorry driver
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021
On Thursday, 21 January 2021, Dickies Pet Centre Limited and Mr Richard Ellwood pleaded guilty to charges under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
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Meetings suspended due to pressure on council resources
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021
Increasing pressure on council resources has led to the decision to suspend some meetings at the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk for all February and provisionally for March 2021.
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Advice given over Covid spreading within households
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2021
Don’t drop your guard within your own home, if you live with someone with Covid symptoms.
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Funding for community projects to open
Published: Tuesday, 19th January 2021
A fund for community infrastructure projects across west Norfolk is to open for bids from Monday 25 January 2021.
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Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked online in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 19th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in King’s Lynn this year with a special filmed service featuring readings from a variety of faiths across West Norfolk.
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Service expanded to further stem the spread of Covid-19
Published: Monday, 18th January 2021
A support service is being substantially expanded in the west of the county this week to help more residents affected by Covid-19 to isolate.
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Help the fight against Covid-19
Published: Friday, 8th January 2021
Do you have suspected or confirmed Covid-19? The PRINCIPLE trial may want to hear from you.
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Waste and recycling collections
Published: Friday, 8th January 2021
As residents continue to dispose of their festive waste and begin another lockdown they’re being reminded to check when their collection will take place and how to deal with extra waste and recycling.
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Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society
Published: Friday, 8th January 2021
Households across King’s Lynn and West Norfolk will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.
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Mart unable to take place this year
Published: Wednesday, 6th January 2021
There will be no Mart in King's Lynn this year as it is not allowed to take place under the current Covid-19 regulations set out by Government on 4 January 2021.
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Christmas opening hours, waste collections, advice and Coronavirus support
Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2020
Christmas opening
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Residents reminded about “your waste, your responsibility”
Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2020
Letters are once again being sent to residents of several streets in North End, North Lynn this week to remind them to dispose of their waste properly.
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Support for west Norfolk business through adaptation funds
Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2020
Businesses who successfully applied for grants have been able to adapt their business to be Covid-secure through the winter months.
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Big C receive donation from Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020
Dr Chris Bushby, Chief Executive at Big C, collected a cheque for £10,000 for Big C Cancer Charity on Wednesday 16 December from Mintlyn Crematorium.
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Tackling homelessness in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 14th December 2020
Agencies across west Norfolk have been working together to ensure that homeless people are found accommodation and work is ongoing to reduce the number of people who return to homelessness.
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Stories of Lynn to help ‘Make it Merry’ this Christmas
Published: Thursday, 10th December 2020
A board game has been created by local youth group Kick the Dust, who are based at Stories of Lynn.
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Residents asked to ‘shop local’ this Saturday
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020
West Norfolk consumers are being encouraged to 'shop local' and support small businesses this weekend as part of Small Business Saturday UK.
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Festive waste & recycling collections
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020
Christmas waste and recycling calendars are being delivered across the borough over the next couple of weeks to help residents know when their collections will take place over the festive period.
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Norfolk’s Covid Winter Support scheme opens to residents
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council.
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Households in Norfolk encouraged to reduce waste this festive period
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020
Published on behalf of Norfolk Recycles.
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Additional Restrictions Grant fund opens to help more eligible businesses affected by the national lockdown restrictions
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020
The application process for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme, aimed at businesses which have been forced to close or limit trading during the second coronavirus lockdown, is now open.
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South East King's Lynn housing project moves forward with option agreement in place
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020
A significant step towards progressing the South East King's Lynn Strategic Growth Area has been made following the signing of an option agreement between landowner Tharros Ltd and the borough council
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Help Lily help others
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020
The team responsible for the Lily on-line directory are asking for the help of local communities this Christmas.
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New walk-through COVID-19 local testing centre in Kings Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 25th November 2020
Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council
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CWA students set to help Covid marshalls support local people
Published: Friday, 20th November 2020
An initial cohort of 15 uniformed services students have been trained by borough council environmental health officers so that they can support the work of the Covid marshalls in west Norfolk.
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King’s Lynn Town Hall to be lit up in purple for pancreatic cancer awareness
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020
King’s Lynn Town Hall will glow with purple light tonight, Thursday 19 November, to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
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New Coronavirus business support grants available
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020
The application process for the Government’s new Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme to support businesses that have had to close as a result of the second coronavirus lockdown is now open.
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Fundraiser launched to thank emergency services
Published: Wednesday, 18th November 2020
The borough council, with the agreement of the Bamfield family, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise money for the RNLI.
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Covid-marshalls support local businesses
Published: Thursday, 12th November 2020
Many of our local retail businesses in West Norfolk have had to change the way they operate during lock-down.
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Let’s Protect West Norfolk Together
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020
People across west Norfolk are being urged to do their bit to protect each other, and help our area emerge in a good position from lockdown.
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Love West Norfolk Hero recognition for borough council teams
Published: Friday, 6th November 2020
Members of the public nominated nearly 60 individuals, teams and organisations as part of the Love West Norfolk Heroes scheme.
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Norfolk prepared for new national restrictions
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020
Sent on behalf of the Norfolk Resilience Forum
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Vision for King’s Lynn could bring £25m in transformational funding
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020
Collaboration has led to the creation of an ambitious and aspirational vision for King’s Lynn which could bring £25M in government funding, and transform the town.
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'Remember at Home' this Remembrance Sunday
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020
Members of the public are being reminded to mark Remembrance Day at home as plans are made for a small Covid-safe closed event in Tower Gardens on Sunday 8 November 2020.
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Additional Green Home Grants available in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 3rd November 2020
Norfolk has been awarded £1.24 million government funding towards energy improvement measures in the area.
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DRAWDOWN launches new projection site at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020
Monday night will see the launch of a new projection site in King’s Lynn. It is the first time that any of the town’s projection projects have used the Corn Exchange as a canvas.
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West Norfolk to receive over £700k funding to create long-term homes for rough sleepers
Published: Thursday, 29th October 2020
Today the Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP, has announced new government funding of over £700,000 for west Norfolk to create new, safe, long-term homes for rough sleepers.
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People in King’s Lynn Walk More Than the National Average
Published: Thursday, 29th October 2020
Over eighty per cent of people in the King’s Lynn area walk at least once per week, with keeping fit the key driver for walking and cycling amongst local people.
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Local Young People Reveal Their Hopes and Concerns in Survey
Published: Thursday, 29th October 2020
Over sixty per cent of 16-25s believe they can fulfil their aspirations in west Norfolk, and a similar amount intend to stay in the area in the next five years.
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New projection project, DRAWDOWN, launches in King’s Lynn
Published: Monday, 26th October 2020
Sunday night saw the launch of DRAWDOWN, a new town-scale outdoor projection project for King’s Lynn.
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Celebrating Halloween differently this year: keeping Covid-safe
Published: Monday, 26th October 2020
As we prepare for the spookiest night of the year, Norfolk County Council, the borough council, and partner agencies are asking children and families to celebrate Halloween safely.
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Local Cabinet reshuffle to recognise climate change
Published: Tuesday, 20th October 2020
Climate Change and Public Protection are being moved up the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's agenda with a cabinet reshuffle.
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More trees planted in King’s Reach
Published: Tuesday, 20th October 2020
A small team of volunteers planted young trees on the outskirts of King’s Lynn yesterday, Monday 19 October 2020.
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Residents asked to “Remember at home” this Remembrance Sunday
Published: Monday, 19th October 2020
Plans are being put together to host a closed Remembrance Day service in Tower Gardens on Sunday 8 November 2020. Members of the public will be unable to attend this event.
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5 west Norfolk parks are among the UK’s very best green spaces
Published: Monday, 19th October 2020
A number of west Norfolk parks and green spaces have once again achieved a Green Flag Award.
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Alive Corn Exchange receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
Published: Monday, 19th October 2020
Published on behalf of Alive West Norfolk:
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Town Hall and Alive Corn Exchange to be lit up to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
Published: Tuesday, 13th October 2020
Two iconic King’s Lynn buildings will be lit up pink and blue on Thursday evening, 15 October 2020, to draw attention to Baby Loss Awareness Week which started on 9 October.
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Borough councillor to receive MBE
Published: Monday, 12th October 2020
It has been announced that Cllr Stuart Dark, borough councillor for Heacham Ward, has received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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Public Spaces Protection Orders come into force
Published: Thursday, 8th October 2020
Three new Public Spaces Protection Orders which will restrict alcohol consumption in areas of King's Lynn, Hunstanton and Downham Market came into force on 1 October.
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King’s Lynn and West Norfolk History Festival this half term
Published: Tuesday, 6th October 2020
Published on behalf of True's Yard Museum:
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New building projections in King's Lynn from Collusion
Published: Monday, 5th October 2020
Innovator of immersive light-based environments Ben Sheppee is the latest artist to be commissioned by Collusion working with the borough council.
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Mayor gets on his bike
Published: Friday, 2nd October 2020
The Mayor and Mayoress of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk got on their bikes for charity recently.
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Help Improve King’s Lynn for Walking and Cycling
Published: Thursday, 1st October 2020
People are being asked for their views on walking and cycling in King’s Lynn and surrounding villages to inform a plan that will make it easier for those on bike and foot to get around the area.
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Vouchers to make your homes more green
Published: Thursday, 1st October 2020
Residents are being encouraged to take up the government's Green Homes Grant Scheme to help cover the cost of energy improvement measures to their homes.
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Skills based academy programme (SWAP) held at the Town Hall
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has hosted their first skills-based academy.
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Plea to keep funerals safe for mourners and staff
Published: Tuesday, 29th September 2020
To help reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus residents are being reminded of the updated guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely and are consistent with social distancing rules.
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Young People Urged to Have Say and Help to Shape Town’s Plan
Published: Friday, 25th September 2020
Young people are being invited to have their say and help to shape the Town Investment Plan which could bring £25M in funding into King’s Lynn.
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Public realm boost thanks to funding
Published: Friday, 25th September 2020
A public realm action plan is being drawn together.
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School of nursing gets go ahead
Published: Friday, 25th September 2020
West Norfolk is set to get its own School of Nursing thanks to cash from the Government's Town Deal Accelerated Funding which has been confirmed today.
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NHS Covid-19 app launches across England and Wales
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020
NHS COVID-19 app launches in England and Wales to help control COVID-19 transmission alongside national and local contact tracing.
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Love your green bin this Recycle Week
Published: Wednesday, 23rd September 2020
New stats show we care more about the environment than ever before.
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Public consultation opens for Ely rail capacity
Published: Monday, 21st September 2020
Published on behalf of Network Rail:
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Alive Corn Exchange Cinema opens this month
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020
People will soon be able to enjoy big screen releases in the upstairs cinema at the Alive Corn Exchange which is scheduled to open on Friday 25 September.
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Councillors more disability aware
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020
Borough council members recently took part in disability awareness training on Zoom.
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Plan to bring £25M to King’s Lynn moves forward
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020
Work to develop a plan for King’s Lynn that could bring £25M in funding into the town is moving forward.
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Merchant Navy Day 2020
Published: Friday, 4th September 2020
King’s Lynn Town Hall and the borough council Kings Court office were flying the red ensign to mark Merchant Navy Day on Thursday 3 September 2020.
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Beauty and the Beast panto postponed until 2021
Published: Friday, 4th September 2020
Published on behalf of Alive West Norfolk:
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Popular ferry service returns with new owners
Published: Friday, 28th August 2020
The popular ferry service that crosses the River Great Ouse between King's Lynn and West Lynn will return this September with new owners at the helm, ready to welcome passengers old and new.
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West Norfolk Consumers Keen To Shop Local As Businesses Feel Impact of Covid-19
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020
West Norfolk consumers are keen to support local businesses as shops and services in the district feel the impact of Covid-19.
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Pontoon extension work to start later this summer
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020
Work to extend the visitor pontoons in King's Lynn is set to start this Monday as part of the Sail the Wash programme.
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Plea to keep safety signs in place
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020
The borough council is issuing a plea to local residents not to remove or vandalise signs that have been placed in or near play areas to keep people safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Residents reminded about your waste, your responsibility
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2020
Letters are being sent to residents of several streets in North End, North Lynn this week to remind them to dispose of their waste properly.
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More borough council organised events cancelled
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and attempts to reduce the spread of the virus it has been decided to cancel several upcoming events organised by the borough council.
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King's Lynn town centre businesses invited to have say at workshop
Published: Wednesday, 19th August 2020
Businesses in King’s Lynn town centre are being invited to help to shape plans for the town at a virtual Vision King’s Lynn workshop taking place from 5.30pm – 7pm on Wednesday 9th September.
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Children's memorial garden is blessed
Published: Wednesday, 19th August 2020
A newly-created children's memorial garden, in the grounds of Mintlyn Crematorium, was blessed by Stella Green, Lead Chaplain at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation on Tuesday 18 August 2020.
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Commitment to reinstate food waste collections next year
Published: Tuesday, 18th August 2020
The borough council has pledged to continue exploring options for the reinstatement of the food waste collections next April, in spite of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Boost for tourism, leisure, cultural and hospitality businesses with launch of new grants
Published: Tuesday, 18th August 2020
Tourism, leisure, cultural and hospitality businesses are being encouraged to apply for grants to help them fund and implement measures to trade safely and extend their normal operating season.
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Art projections to shine a light on King's Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 12th August 2020
A series of art projections will light up King’s Lynn and showcase it as a national centre for cultural and creative innovation.
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Sandi Starfish returns to Hunstanton this summer
Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020
Published on behalf of Norfolk Constabulary:
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VJ Day 75 commemorated at home
Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020
Plans are underway to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, on Saturday 15 August 2020, safely at home in west Norfolk.
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Have your say on renewal of Public Space Protection Orders
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020
Residents are being invited to have their say on three Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) which restrict alcohol consumption in areas of King's Lynn, Hunstanton and Downham Market.
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Hunstanton Soap Box Derby 2020 cancelled
Published: Thursday, 30th July 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and attempts to reduce the spread of the virus it has been decided to cancel the Searles Soap Box Derby in Hunstanton this year.
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Councils launch major tourism sector support package
Published: Thursday, 30th July 2020
In a major investment to support one of Norfolk’s key industries, council and business leaders have agreed to fund a £2.225m tourism sector support package from the Norfolk Strategic Fund.
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Play areas to re-open on a phased basis
Published: Wednesday, 29th July 2020
Play areas in west Norfolk, owned by the borough council, are being opened on a phased basis over the next few weeks.
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Potential Custom-Build opportunities in Stoke Ferry
Published: Wednesday, 29th July 2020
People are being asked to register their interest in the opportunity to custom-build their own home on a site in Stoke Ferry.
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Eat out to help out scheme
Published: Friday, 24th July 2020
More than 53,000 restaurants across the UK have now signed up to the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
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Annual Canvass 2020
Published: Tuesday, 21st July 2020
Don’t lose your voice - residents in west Norfolk asked to look out for their voter registration details from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk.
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West Norfolk on the road to ‘Recovery’
Published: Friday, 17th July 2020
With infection rates falling to a low level and lockdown measures continuing to be eased, the borough council is now moving out of its emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Re-opening date confirmed for Alive West Norfolk leisure centres
Published: Friday, 17th July 2020
Published on behalf of Alive West Norfolk:
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Now’s the time to rediscover west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 16th July 2020
After months of lockdown tourism and hospitality businesses across west Norfolk have reopened and the borough council is asking residents to rediscover what they have on their doorstep.
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Hardwick Road cemetery bridge closed for repairs
Published: Thursday, 16th July 2020
Repair work to the wooden bridge in Hardwick Road Cemetery (Tesco side) is scheduled to take place during the week commencing 20 July 2020.
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New electrical safety standards for landlords
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020
Private landlords across west Norfolk are being urged to make sure their rented properties adhere to the new electrical safety standards that came into force on 1 June 2020.
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Play areas remain closed, while clarification sought
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020
Play areas can open from Saturday, 4 July 2020, according to a Government announcement, but in west Norfolk, play areas managed by the borough council will remain closed.
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Borough to join big 'thank-you'
Published: Thursday, 2nd July 2020
People in west Norfolk are being encouraged to join in the biggest 'thank-you' the country has ever seen on the 72nd birthday of the NHS.
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West Norfolk Businesses and Residents Urged: Have Your Say
Published: Monday, 29th June 2020
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is today launching consultation to understand the needs and priorities of businesses and residents to help inform investment in the area.
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King’s Lynn Bids for Millions for Town Centre
Published: Monday, 29th June 2020
A multi-million-pound bid that could transform King’s Lynn town centre has been submitted to the Government.
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Guidance issued for more businesses to reopen on 4 July 2020
Published: Wednesday, 24th June 2020
Many businesses can reopen on 4 July including pubs, restaurants, hotels, cinemas, hairdressers and barbershops if they have put Covid-19 safety practises in place.
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Armed Forces Flag Day raised - but without the usual ceremony
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020
The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised on Monday 22, June 2020, by the Mayor of the borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Geoff Hipperson.
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Bridge in Hardwick Road cemetery closed to vehicles
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020
The bridge on the Tesco side of Hardwick Road Cemetery has been closed to vehicles immediately following an issue being reported.
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'Coal Shed' to become new unmanned Tourist Information Centre
Published: Tuesday, 16th June 2020
Since the closure of Hunstanton's Tourist Information Centre due to the coronavirus pandemic, finding a way of delivering leaflets, maps and tourist information to holidaymakers has been challenging.
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Raising awareness of loneliness in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 16th June 2020
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (15-19 June), when people and organisations join together to raise awareness of loneliness. In west Norfolk there is a place to go for support.
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Retailers across the borough prepare to welcome back shoppers
Published: Tuesday, 9th June 2020
From 15 June 2020, the Government is relaxing lockdown rules to allow non-essential retailers to open their doors if they can demonstrate that they are Covid secure.
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Borough council say it with flowers
Published: Monday, 8th June 2020
A floral display has been created in King’s Lynn that has a special message for the NHS and key workers.
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Play areas, outdoor gyms and parkour still closed
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020
The council is issuing a plea to local residents not to remove signs or tape from play areas as the Government guidance is still that they should remain closed.
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Have Your Say to Inform Investment in King’s Lynn
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020
King’s Lynn businesses and local people are being asked to have their say in consultation that will help to inform investment in the town.
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West Norfolk coast ready for the new normal
Published: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
As lockdown restrictions are eased across the UK the borough council has put many measures in place to help visitors to our coast adhere to Government guidance.
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The markets return to King’s Lynn and Hunstanton
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020
With lockdown restrictions easing across the country, and government advice that markets can reopen, traders are returning to King’s Lynn and Hunstanton.
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Support continues for vulnerable people in west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020
Vulnerable people who are shielding are being reminded by the borough council to apply for support with getting basic supplies, priority supermarket deliveries and help meeting basic care needs.
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Parking arrangements return to normal
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020
As more workers return to the workplace over the coming weeks, the priority car parking for key town centre workers is being phased out.
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Council meetings return - virtually
Published: Thursday, 14th May 2020
Councils meetings begin again next week but not in a meeting room. The 'virtual' meetings will take place on Zoom and will be live streamed via YouTube to enable the public to watch.
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Cliff top car park reopens in line with government-announced relaxation of travel
Published: Tuesday, 12th May 2020
Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Sunday 10 May, we have gone through the guidance in preparation for the relaxation of travel.
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VE Day 75 celebrations in West Norfolk this Bank Holiday weekend
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020
8th May 1945 started as any other day. People were waiting for an announcement that the war was over, but the promised ringing of the bells did not happen and folks went about their everyday lives.
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Celebrate Virtual VE Day 75 safely at home
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020
Despite the announcement that all national VE Day celebrations would be delayed until VJ Day in August, people in West Norfolk can celebrate the anniversary of Victory in Europe at home.
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Minute's silence on International Workers' Memorial Day
Published: Tuesday, 28th April 2020
At 11am, on 28th April - International Workers’ Memorial Day - we will be observing a minute’s silence to remember the health, care, transport and other key workers who have died from coronavirus.
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Communities rally together to support each other during Coronavirus outbreak
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020
Public sector bodies have come out to thank the more than 3,000 people across the county who have signed up to offer their support to others during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Norfolk Resilience Forum (NRF) are supporting the provision of PPE
Published: Friday, 24th April 2020
Charities and organisations who have staff on the front-line helping to keep Norfolk communities safe can now access a new supply system should their PPE supplies run critically short.
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Get ready to celebrate virtual VE Day 75
Published: Friday, 24th April 2020
Despite the announcement that all the national VE Day celebrations would be delayed until VJ Day in August, plans are underway in West Norfolk to enable people to celebrate the anniversary of Victory
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Grants totalling £23.675m awarded to local businesses
Published: Saturday, 18th April 2020
Over £23m has already been paid to 1,991 local businesses by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk in funding from the grants introduced by Government in response to the Coronavirus.
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Safe funerals during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published: Thursday, 16th April 2020
To help reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus, residents in west Norfolk are being reminded of new guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely and are consistent with social distancing rules.
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West Norfolk residents encouraged to make the most of garden activities
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020
“Composting is quite straightforward. It’s just common sense.”
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Appeal for Personal Protective Equipment
Published: Wednesday, 8th April 2020
An appeal has been launched to urge businesses and communities across Norfolk to help secure supplies of Personal Protective Equipment for workers in vital services.
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Lots of things to do while staying at home
Published: Wednesday, 8th April 2020
As the Covid-19 outbreak changes the lives of everyone in west Norfolk the borough council is providing a range of activities this Easter that people can do while at home.
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Community co-ordinating hub established and help getting out to those most in need
Published: Tuesday, 7th April 2020
Council’s across Norfolk and the rest of the country have been setting up community hubs so that the promised government support can get through to those most in need in our communities.
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Support for Queen Elizabeth Staff
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020
During these unprecedented times it is amazing to see how the community has pulled together to support one another during this period.
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Purfleet Trust supports new accommodation for homeless
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020
The Government asked all local authorities to find suitable accommodation for homeless people in shelters and hostels to enable them to self isolate properly.
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£2.275m in business grants helping local businesses
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020
Local businesses are starting to benefit from the grants introduced by Government in response to the Coronavirus, COVID–19 and administered by the borough council.
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Free parking in priority car parks for key workers
Published: Wednesday, 1st April 2020
Please note this free parking support has now finished.
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Norfolk supports health workers and volunteers with new COVID-19 parking permit
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020
ARCHIVED STORY - Please note that this parking permit offer finished on 31 July 2020.
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New emergency planning cabinet member appointment
Published: Monday, 30th March 2020
For the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak Cllr Stuart Dark has been appointed as Cabinet Member for Emergency Planning.
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Helping vulnerable people during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020
A comprehensive support package for those residents classed as vulnerable during the Covid-19 Pandemic is being launched by councils across Norfolk.
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Winter night shelter to be managed by the borough council
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2020
Following the national lockdown, due to Covid-19, the King’s Lynn Winter Night Shelter building is now being managed by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk.
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£10,000 donation to King’s Lynn Food Bank
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020
King’s Lynn Food Bank to benefit from a £10,000 donation from The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk. Enabling them to help those most in-need at the moment during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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GEAR 10K postponed
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020
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Upcoming events postponed or cancelled
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020
Due to recent Government advice on the Coronavirus it has been decided to postpone or cancel several events supported or organised by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk.
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Alive West Norfolk venues to close from Friday evening
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020
All Alive West Norfolk venues will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20th March until the end of April following advice from Government about social distancing.
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Consultation CANCELLED for homes on sites off Queen Mary Road/Parkway, Gaywood
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020
Local residents are being given the chance to have their say on plans to create up to 380 much-needed homes on a split site, either side of Howard Junior School/King’s Oak Academy in Gaywood.
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POSTPONED: Carers Conference at Alive Lynnsport
Published: Monday, 16th March 2020
It has been decided to postpone the Carers Conference West Norfolk due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation.
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Unique council contract will deliver a better service while saving taxpayers money
Published: Friday, 13th March 2020
Three Norfolk councils have joined forces to appoint a single provider to collect their residents' household bins, in a unique move which has saved local taxpayers money.
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Fly-tipper ordered to pay over £1700
Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020
The campaign to SCRAP fly-tipping in west Norfolk continues with a successful prosecution.
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POSTPONED: The Great British Spring Clean takes place in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 9th March 2020
The Great British Spring Clean due to take place between 20 March and 13 April has been postponed to 11 - 27 September 2020.
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Over 75 year olds who watch TV advised to see if they can receive Pension Credit
Published: Tuesday, 3rd March 2020
The borough council is encouraging over-75-year-olds to check if they’re eligible for Pension Credit.
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Chair and Vice Chair selected for newly-established Town Deal Board
Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020
Following the inaugural meeting to establish a town deal board last month, Graham Purkins of Merxin Ltd, chaired the first official meeting of the King's Lynn Town Deal Board on Friday 28 February.
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HMS Biter to visit King's Lynn & will be open to the public
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020
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West Norfolk Trees of Hope's Big Plant 2020
Published: Monday, 24th February 2020
Young and old descended to land on the outskirts of King's Lynn at the weekend as families and residents united to plant 500 trees to create new woodland.
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King’s Lynn restaurateur remembered
Published: Monday, 24th February 2020
A well-known former restaurateur was remembered when a bench, provided by his widow, was unveiled on Thursday 20 February 2020.
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Have your say on Hunstanton housing plans
Published: Monday, 17th February 2020
Hunstanton residents and other interested parties are being encouraged to attend an information and consultation event which is taking place on 27 February at Hunstanton Town Hall.
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Final call for residents to join The Big Plant 2020
Published: Monday, 17th February 2020
A final call for volunteers is being made this week to help plant 500 trees in new woodland being created in King's Lynn on Saturday.
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Consultation underlines opportunity for King's Lynn Town Centre
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020
There is a great opportunity to make King’s Lynn town centre a better place to live and visit according to the findings of a recent consultation.
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Councillor Long tries ShopMobility
Published: Thursday, 6th February 2020
The leader of the borough council, Cllr Brian Long, and a trustee of West Norfolk Community Transport, Sue Fraser, have visited Shopmobility at their base near St James car park in King's Lynn.
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Carer support organisations invited to give advice at new King’s Lynn event
Published: Wednesday, 5th February 2020
A special event aimed at supporting carers is being organised by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk.
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Council apprentices ‘get up and grow’ this February
Published: Monday, 3rd February 2020
This February, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk will once again be celebrating all its apprentices, during National Apprenticeship week, 3-9 February 2020.
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Love West Norfolk Day 2020: Let’s Celebrate West Norfolk!
Published: Friday, 31st January 2020
Love West Norfolk Day, the day to shout loudly and proudly about West Norfolk is taking place on 14 February – and we would love for you to join in the celebration of West Norfolk!
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Staff recognised for their long serving commitment to the community
Published: Wednesday, 29th January 2020
Thirty-five members of staff were recognised for their long service to the borough council and their combined 600 years of experience and dedication to the local community.
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Work begins on the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
Published: Tuesday, 28th January 2020
A much-loved and historic venue in King’s Lynn will give people an extra reason to visit when major refurbishment and renovation work is completed.
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West Norfolk University Challenge 2020
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020
Over 120 students took part in west Norfolk University Challenge on Friday 17 January 2020.
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James Bagge Announced as Love West Norfolk Ambassador
Published: Wednesday, 15th January 2020
James Bagge, the former High Sheriff of Norfolk, has been announced as the Ambassador for the Love West Norfolk campaign.
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Report fly-tipping online
Published: Wednesday, 15th January 2020
Residents are being encouraged to let us know where they see fly-tipping in the west Norfolk.
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in King’s Lynn when the historic Town Hall will again host the annual multi-faith service which will reflect the 2020 theme of Stand Together.
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#lovewestnorfolk Day is coming back
Published: Monday, 6th January 2020
#lovewestnorfolk Day is coming back in 2020 and organisers are keen to involve even more people and organisations in the celebration of West Norfolk.
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Best Council Award for Self or Custom Build
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2019
At the national Build It Awards, the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk scooped the Best Council for Self or Custom Build Award.
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Guidance on burning wood and coal
Published: Tuesday, 17th December 2019
As the winter nights draw in the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is urging residents who heat their homes or businesses by burning wood or coal to take note of guidance available online.
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Christmas opening hours, waste collections and advice
Published: Tuesday, 17th December 2019
The King’s Court offices of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk will be closed from 2pm on Tuesday 24 December 2019 and will reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2020.
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Lily to help people feeling lonely this Christmas
Published: Monday, 16th December 2019
Lily is helping people in the community who feel lonely or isolated this Christmas.
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Christmas carols at Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019
Mintlyn Crematorium hosted a Christmas carol service on Wednesday 11 December. This year they were supporting The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, as well as the Mayor’s charities.
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PetCheck online guide goes live
Published: Wednesday, 11th December 2019
People planning to buy a puppy or kitten from a breeder are being encouraged by The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk to ask to see their licence and meet their mum in a new campaign.
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Lily funding help children make a song and a dance at Crossroads Community Hub
Published: Tuesday, 10th December 2019
Local group ‘Friends in Deed’ held their first sing, rhyme and move group for local children, their parents and the residents of Crossroads community hub of Independence Matters in South Wootton.
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Victorian Christmas Treats at Stories of Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 3rd December 2019
The team at Stories of Lynn are feeling festive and want everyone to join them for a free Christmas activity day on Saturday 14 December.
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Tree planting in The Walks
Published: Friday, 29th November 2019
To mark National Tree Week, the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk planted a new one near the play area in The Walks on Thursday 28 November.
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Wanted: Your Ideas for King’s Lynn Town Centre
Published: Friday, 29th November 2019
Share your ideas for King’s Lynn town centre and help to shape its future.
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White ribbon raises awareness
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2019
A 5ft decorated white ribbon is inside the King's Court offices of the borough council to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide information about where help and support is available.
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Mayor goes greener
Published: Thursday, 28th November 2019
The Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk took delivery of a new hybrid car at the town hall in King’s Lynn on Wednesday 27 November.
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Stories of Lynn taken over
Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2019
Sixty west Norfolk schoolchildren took over Stories of Lynn on Friday 22 November and learned what it was like to run the museum and bring history to life.
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Children plant purple bulbs in The Walks
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019
Children from King’s Lynn Nursery School planted purple bulbs just outside their entrance in the Walks, King’s Lynn on Tuesday 19 November.
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Alderman Jackson remembered
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019
A lasting memorial to Alderman Frederick George Jackson was unveiled on Wednesday, 20 November.
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Christmas carols at Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019
Mintlyn Crematorium is hosting a Christmas carol service on Wednesday 11 December at 7pm.
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Christmas Lights Switch-on event launches Festive King's Lynn
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019
With over 200 independent retailers sitting alongside big names stores, King’s Lynn has plenty to offer shoppers this Christmas.
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Polling stations and postal/proxy voting
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019
Election staff at the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk are keen to ensure that people are checking their poll cards to see if their polling station has changed.
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Share your views on town centre at Tuesday Market Place drop-in event
Published: Tuesday, 19th November 2019
People visiting King’s Lynn on Sunday 24th November could win £100 in vouchers to spend in the town centre for sharing their thoughts about how they use the town centre and how they feel about it.
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2020 Mayor's Design Awards launched
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2019
Nominations are being sought for the Mayor’s Design Awards, which are once again being organised by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk in association with KL Magazine.
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Parliamentary general election takes place this December - make sure you are registered
Published: Monday, 11th November 2019
A UK Parliamentary general election will take place on Thursday 12 December 2019.
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Help to celebrate VE Day and VJ Day in west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 11th November 2019
A new one-off fund to help communities in west Norfolk celebrate VE Day on 8 May 2020 and VJ Day on 15 August 2020 has been launched.
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Children invited to Christmas light parade preparation workshops
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2019
Stories of Lynn, in the Saturday Market Place, will be hosting two free drop-in workshops in November to make Christmas items for the light parade that takes place at the end of the month.
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QE Hospital Central Delivery Suite Bereavement Fund receives donation from Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2019
Representatives from the QE Hospital in King's Lynn were given a cheque for £8000 to be donated to the Central Delivery Suite (CDS) Bereavement Fund at Mintlyn Crematorium on Wednesday 6 November.
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Date for Upwell and Delph by-election
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2019
A request to hold an election to fill one vacancy on the Upwell & Delph ward of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has been received.
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Your views needed to help shape the town’s Future High Street Fund bid
Published: Thursday, 7th November 2019
Efforts to secure millions of pounds of transformational funding for King’s Lynn stepped up this week with the inaugural meeting of the Future High Streets Fund Consultative Board.
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Video: Highlights of Fawkes in the Walks 2019
Published: Monday, 4th November 2019
The area’s biggest free fireworks display, Fawkes in the Walks, attracted thousands of people to The Walks in King’s Lynn on Friday 1 November 2019.
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Calling all creatives
Published: Monday, 4th November 2019
Artists, makers and creatives are invited to a big ideas workshop in King's Lynn to help come up with potential art and culture projects that could be included in funding bid submissions for the town.
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Video: Fireworks to light up the sky over the Walks on Friday night
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019
Fawkes in the Walks, the area’s biggest free fireworks display and bonfire, returns to The Walks in King’s Lynn on Friday 1 November 2019.
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Town centre defibrillators are ready for use
Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2019
Over recent months visitors to the town will have spotted the yellow defibrillator boxes at various locations in King’s Lynn town centre.
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Remembrance Sunday ceremonies
Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2019
The annual wreath-laying ceremony will take place in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn on Sunday, 10 November, to mark remembrance Sunday.
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Have your say in Hunstanton
Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2019
Residents will be able to view and hear about exciting plans for Hunstanton at a special drop-in consultation event next month.
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Kids try to escape the gaol house
Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2019
During the half term holiday over 50 children tried to escape the old gaol house cells inside Stories of Lynn.
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Tributes for the fallen
Published: Tuesday, 29th October 2019
Many local schools got involved with a Royal British Legion King's Lynn & District Branch initiative in preparation of this year's remembrance service in The Tower Gardens, King's Lynn.
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Hunstanton wins gold award and the mayor thanks the many volunteers from the borough
Published: Tuesday, 29th October 2019
Hunstanton won gold at the annual Britain in Bloom awards that took place at the RHS Lindley Hall in London on Friday 25 October 2019.
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Mayor launches west Norfolk poppy appeals
Published: Wednesday, 23rd October 2019
Cllr Geoff Hipperson, the Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, along with Cllr Margaret Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor launched two poppy appeal campaigns on Saturday 26 October 2019.
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Fawkes in the Walks is back with a bang
Published: Wednesday, 23rd October 2019
The area’s biggest free fireworks display and bonfire returns to The Walks in King’s Lynn on Friday 1 November 2019.
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New service for professionals launched at the Town Hall
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2019
People in west Norfolk will benefit from a new service that launched at the town hall in King’s Lynn on Friday 11 October.
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Council Tax Support scheme consultation
Published: Friday, 11th October 2019
Residents and stakeholders are being invited to have their say on the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's Council Tax Support scheme.
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Halloween in Hunstanton
Published: Thursday, 10th October 2019
Spooky things are happening in Hunstanton this half term with a range of activities for children and adults in and around Hunstanton Heritage Gardens.
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A place to turn to on World Mental Health Day
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019
In west Norfolk there is a place to go for support on World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
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Students from the Czech Republic welcomed to King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 8th October 2019
50 students from a town in the Czech Republic were welcomed to King’s Lynn Town Hall on Wednesday 2 October.
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Many mayors say goodbye to sword bearer
Published: Monday, 7th October 2019
The retirement of Sword Bearer, Don Bruce, attracted a multitude of mayors to the town hall in King’s Lynn, including the current Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Cllr Geoff Hipperson.
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I'm going home
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2019
A joint initiative between the Careline Community Service and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, launched on 1 September 2019, has already helped 3 local residents return home from hospital sooner.
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Get that warm and fuzzy feeling with West Norfolk Wins this autumn
Published: Wednesday, 25th September 2019
Sign up to play West Norfolk Wins by 2 November and players could win 1 of 5 Amazon entertainment bundles.
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Courtauld agreement signed at King's Lynn Foodbank
Published: Wednesday, 25th September 2019
Councillor Ian Devereux, cabinet member for the environment at the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk signed the Courtauld 2025 commitment at King’s Lynn Foodbank on Tuesday 24 September.
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Video highlights of the Hunstanton Soap Box Derby 2019
Published: Monday, 23rd September 2019
More people than ever before enjoyed The Searles Soap Box Derby in Hunstanton on Sunday 22 September.
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YES I CAN 2
Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019
YES I CAN returns to the King's Lynn Corn Exchange to help people achieve their potential despite any physical or emotional challenges they may face.
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You’re invited to the Air Cadets Freedom Parade in King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019
Cadets from Personnel from 42F Squadron Air Training Corps will exercise their Freedom of the Borough parade through King’s Lynn on Sunday 22 September.
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Soap Boxes to speed through the streets of Hunstanton again
Published: Tuesday, 17th September 2019
The Searles Soap Box Derby is back on the 22nd September brought to you by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk.
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Classic Car Day hugely popular
Published: Monday, 16th September 2019
The Tuesday Market Place had over 200 classic cars on display on Sunday 15 September as part of Heritage Open Day.
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Funding success for high street heritage
Published: Monday, 16th September 2019
King's Lynn has this week received another boost thanks to a successful funding bid to Historic England for a grant of up to £1m under its High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme.
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Gold for all three towns
Published: Friday, 13th September 2019
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is celebrating a superb set of results at Anglia in Bloom!
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Classic Car Day is back for 2019
Published: Tuesday, 10th September 2019
The King’s Lynn Classic Car Day returns to the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday 15 September as part of Heritage Open Day.
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Result for the Sedgeford Neighbourhood Plan referendum
Published: Monday, 9th September 2019
On Thursday 5 September voters in Sedgeford went to the polls to vote in a Neighbourhood Planning Referendum.
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Free music festival in Hunstanton
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2019
Hunstanton Music Festival takes place on the Green this Saturday 7 September, from midday until 7pm.
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Tuesday Market Place to be full of tales, magic and play
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2019
On Sunday 8 September, King’s Lynn’s market square will be filled with characters, giant games, stories, performances, magic and more as it hosts a brand new family event.
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Love West Norfolk? Share Your Ideas to Promote West Norfolk
Published: Monday, 2nd September 2019
We #lovewestnorfolk is the message coming loud and clear from people who live, work, visit, play, invest, and learn in West Norfolk.
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YES I CAN 2
Published: Thursday, 29th August 2019
'YES I CAN' returns to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange this year, following last year's huge success.
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Celebrate 60 years of the Mini car in King’s Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 27th August 2019
Mini Meet: in the market place returns this Sunday, 1 September, from 10am to 3pm.
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New Disability Champion appointed
Published: Tuesday, 27th August 2019
Cllr Lesley Bambridge, borough councillor for St Margarets and St Nicholas ward, has been appointed as the new Disability Champion for the borough with effect from 1 September 2019.
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Walk into the sunset in Hunstanton
Published: Thursday, 22nd August 2019
People are invited to join the Sunset Health Walk in Hunstanton on Friday 30 August 2019.
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Peace poles pop up in Hunstanton
Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019
Hunstanton Heritage Gardens are now hosting 20 peace poles that were painted by children during the Easter activities in Hunstanton.
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King’s Lynn Town Hall to turn red
Published: Monday, 19th August 2019
The Town Hall in the Saturday Market Place, King’s Lynn will be turning red on Friday 13 September in aid of Leukaemia Care’s Spot Leukaemia campaign and Blood Cancer Awareness month.
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Volunteers needed
Published: Wednesday, 14th August 2019
Organisations and charities across west Norfolk are teaming up to host a volunteer fair at the Discovery Centre in North Lynn on Thursday 12 September, between 10am and 2pm.
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The bikes were back in town
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019
Mods and Rockers Classic Scooter and Motorbike Meet returned to King’s Lynn for the fifth time on Sunday 11 August.
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The bikes are back for Mods & Rockers
Published: Wednesday, 7th August 2019
The popular Mods and Rockers Classic Scooter and Motorbike Meet returns to King’s Lynn on Sunday 11 August, 10am to 3pm in the Tuesday Market Place.
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Allotment Challenge & Best Pub Garden 2019 awards
Published: Wednesday, 7th August 2019
The winners of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk’s annual Allotment Challenge competition were announced at a presentation evening on Tuesday 6 August.
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The big top comes to The Walks
Published: Tuesday, 6th August 2019
Roll up for the circus, which is coming to The Walks in King’s Lynn at the end of August.
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Fine and costs ordered for dog fouling
Published: Monday, 5th August 2019
A Downham Market man has been fined £60 and ordered to pay costs of £250, plus a victim surcharge of £20, having been found guilty by the magistrates court of failing to clear up after his dog.
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Be Inspired by Our Perfect West Norfolk Days
Published: Thursday, 1st August 2019
Looking for things to see and do in West Norfolk this summer? Find inspiration from those who know best: people who #lovewestnorfolk.
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Hunstanton being judged for Britain in Bloom
Published: Thursday, 1st August 2019
On Tuesday 30 July the Britain in Bloom judges were walking around the gardens, green spaces and streets of Hunstanton.
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Colour the Collection at the Borough Archives
Published: Wednesday, 31st July 2019
Adults and children are invited to the Borough Archives in King’s Lynn Town Hall to colour the collection on Thursday 15 August.
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New Chief Executive announced
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019
Lorraine Gore, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
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Give The Walks your vote
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019
The Walks in King’s Lynn is a contender for the title of the UK’s best park.
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The Norfolk Day flag relay 2019
Published: Monday, 29th July 2019
To celebrate the return of Norfolk Day, council employees from across the county got on their bikes for a cycle relay around Norfolk.
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The Red Mount and South Gate need guides
Published: Friday, 26th July 2019
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is looking for people to join its team of heritage volunteers.
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Chief Executive to get on his bike for Norfolk Day flag relay
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2019
To celebrate the return of Norfolk Day, council employees from across the county are riding their bikes on a cycle relay around the county.
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More acts than ever at this year's Folk in the Town
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2019
Folk in the Town returns for a fourth year, with two days of traditional folk, Americana and Blue Grass music, to get people's toes tapping.
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Tapping House receives donation from Mintlyn Crematorium
Published: Wednesday, 24th July 2019
With its latest donation Mintlyn Crematorium will have contributed £82,123 to local charities.
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Neighbourhood planning referendum in Sedgeford
Published: Wednesday, 24th July 2019
Voters in Sedgeford will go to the Polls on Thursday 5 September 2019 to vote in the area’s Neighbourhood Planning Referendum.
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West Norfolk going for gold
Published: Wednesday, 24th July 2019
Councillors and the street scenes teams from the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk have been taking the Anglia in Bloom judges on a tour of west Norfolk.
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King’s Lynn stepped back in time for Forties Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019
Once again hundreds of people enjoyed the fun, free, family event: Forties Lynn on Sunday 21 July.
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Peace Day remembered in King’s Lynn Library
Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019
The 100th anniversary of Peace Day was marked in King’s Lynn Library on Friday 19 July.
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Forties Lynn returns this weekend
Published: Wednesday, 17th July 2019
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is once again stepping back in time for the fun, free, family event: Forties Lynn – Life on the Home Front.
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Ensure that you’re able to vote
Published: Wednesday, 17th July 2019
Households across west Norfolk will soon receive letters for the annual voter registration canvass from the borough council.
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Alice in Wonderland takes over the Walks
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019
Open-air theatre returns to the Walks, King’s Lynn, this summer when Immersion Theatre present Alice in Wonderland on Monday 29 July.
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Housebuilder plays borough council in charity football match
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019
A team of amateur footballers from Lovell Homes East Anglia dusted off their football boots and went toe to toe with borough council adversaries in a charity football match.
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Classic car day booked out
Published: Thursday, 11th July 2019
Spaces at this year’s King’s Lynn Classic Car Day have all been booked in record time for the event, which returns to the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday 15 September 2019.
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Hunstanton memories project goes live at The Lookout
Published: Thursday, 11th July 2019
A new intergenerational project was launched at The Lookout in Esplanade Gardens in Hunstanton on Wednesday 10 July.
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Public art displayed at public loos
Published: Tuesday, 9th July 2019
The toilet block in Hunstanton Heritage Gardens are now even more colourful.
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King’s Lynn through to the next stage of Future High Streets
Published: Monday, 8th July 2019
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Friday 5 July confirmed that King’s Lynn had been selected to go through to the second phase of the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF).
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The Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk receives special honour
Published: Friday, 5th July 2019
Sir Richard Jewson KCVO JP, the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk has been granted the rare honour of the freedom of west Norfolk at a reception held near Dereham.
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Free festivals continue throughout July
Published: Wednesday, 3rd July 2019
Things are warming up in west Norfolk this month with lots of free family friendly events to enjoy, supported by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
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Fawkes in The Walks returns
Published: Monday, 1st July 2019
Fawkes in The Walks, the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's famous free firework display and bonfire returns on Friday, 1 November 2019.
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Local children get on their bikes for the British Cycling Championships
Published: Friday, 28th June 2019
Primary school children from Dersingham, Glebe and Sandringham took part in a ‘Go Ride’ event at Sandringham on Thursday 27 June.
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Lord-Lieutenant launches litter campaign
Published: Friday, 28th June 2019
The Lord-Lieutenant for Norfolk, Sir Richard Jewson, urged people to look after ‘the finest county in England’ as he launched the Love Norfolk Hate Litter campaign.
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Armed Forces Week supported by the borough council
Published: Thursday, 27th June 2019
The borough council has shown its support for Armed Forces Week, which began on Monday June 24 June 2019.
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Hunstanton’s Soap Box Derby has got a new and faster course
Published: Thursday, 27th June 2019
Entries are now open for the 2019 Searles Soap Box Derby that takes place on the streets of Hunstanton on Sunday 22 September.
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Borough Chief Executive set to retire this summer
Published: Wednesday, 26th June 2019
One of Norfolk's longest serving Chief Executives, Ray Harding, is set to retire from the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk this summer.
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Share your Perfect West Norfolk Day & win
Published: Wednesday, 26th June 2019
You have until 5pm on Friday 28 June to share your Perfect West Norfolk Day. You could win £100 of vouchers to spend at King's Lynn Corn Exchange for doing so.
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Folk in the Town Hunstanton Showcase winners
Published: Monday, 24th June 2019
The Bandstand on the Green in Hunstanton hosted its first Folk in the Town Showcase event on Saturday 22 June.
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The streets of Hunstanton have just got cleaner
Published: Friday, 21st June 2019
It can be frustrating when you walk along and step in chewing gum that has been discarded on the floor. Helped by council staff, volunteers in Hunstanton are now keeping the streets clean.
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The community clear up continues in west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 21st June 2019
Two more volunteer groups have benefited from a grant received by the borough council.
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Much to enjoy across the school holidays
Published: Thursday, 20th June 2019
Following a festival filled July there is much more to look forward to in King’s Lynn, thanks to a series of free events supported by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk.
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Folk in the Town Showcase coming to Hunstanton
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019
The Bandstand on the Green in Hunstanton is due to host its first Folk in the Town Showcase event on Saturday 22 June.
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The British Cycling Championships comes to west Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019
One of Norfolk’s finest locations will host the British Cycling National Championships time trials at the end of this month.
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Lovell East Anglia 3 Borough Council 1
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019
Players from Lovell East Anglia and the borough council are expected to have raised £500 for charity following an amateur football match at Alive Leisure Lynnsport.
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Community clean up in west Norfolk
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2019
Volunteer litter pickers from Castle Rising were the first to receive their own set of litter picking equipment thanks to a grant received by the borough council.
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Anniversary of D Day marked in King’s Lynn
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019
The 75th anniversary of D Day has been marked in King’s Lynn.
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Summer bedding planted all over west Norfolk
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019
Over the borough new plants are appearing as the street scenes teams design and bed-in this season’s flower displays.
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Development update for Cowper Place, Lynnsport 3, in King’s Lynn
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019
Lovell has begun work on the Lynnsport 3 development for the borough council.
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Share Your Perfect West Norfolk Day
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019
Do you #lovewestnorfolk? Why not share your Perfect West Norfolk Day and help to promote the area this summer?
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D-Day survivors mark the anniversary in King’s Lynn
Published: Thursday, 30th May 2019
To mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, on Thursday 6 June, seven surviving members from the borough will lay wreaths in Tower Gardens.
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Music in the Bandstand returns to The Walks
Published: Thursday, 30th May 2019
Every Sunday throughout the summer, live music will be performed in the Bandstand in The Walks, King’s Lynn, between 2pm and 4pm.
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The council vs Lovell
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2019
A team of amateur players from Lovell East Anglia is preparing to face off against local borough council opponents in a charity football match.
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European election results 2019
Published: Tuesday, 28th May 2019
The results for the whole of the Eastern region are here. Read the number of votes cast in our borough further below.
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Planning application submitted for Corn Exchange cinema proposals
Published: Friday, 24th May 2019
Ideas to convert an underused part of the King's Lynn Corn Exchange into a two-screen cinema could take a massive step forward.
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Civic reception for King's Lynn Town Football Club
Published: Monday, 20th May 2019
To celebrate the promotion of King’s Lynn Town Football Club, the mayor has invited the club to a civic reception at King’s Lynn Town Hall.
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Open-air cinema returns to Hunstanton
Published: Monday, 20th May 2019
Following the successful event last year, Hunstanton hosts two more outdoor cinema screenings this summer.
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De-silting work in the Walks and Gaywood River
Published: Friday, 17th May 2019
People are invited to discover more about the work currently taking place on the Rivulet and part of Gaywood River in the Walks, King’s Lynn.
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Hunstanton hosts Folk in the Town Showcase
Published: Wednesday, 15th May 2019
Following the success of the first event, Hunstanton hosts the second and last Folk in the Town showcase in June.
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Sunshine and crowds turn out for the Hanse Festival 2019
Published: Monday, 13th May 2019
The town’s rich and colourful Hanseatic heritage was celebrated for the 11th Hanse Festival over the weekend.
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Water colour painting donation to King’s Lynn Town Hall
Published: Monday, 13th May 2019
Mayor of King’s Lynn and west Norfolk, Nick Daubney, welcomed Phil Barrett to the mayor’s parlour in the town hall on 9 May to accept a donation of a water colour painting of the historic building.
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Plants, crafts and boats
Published: Thursday, 9th May 2019
It’s forecast to be sunny this weekend as King’s Lynn holds two popular events
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Sign up for the mini meet and classic car events
Published: Wednesday, 8th May 2019
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk’s Mini Meet and Classic Car Day: in the Tuesday Market Place are back for 2019, and exhibitors are urged to sign up now!
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Hanse Festival 2019
Published: Friday, 26th April 2019
The town’s rich and colourful Hanseatic heritage will once again be celebrated with the return of the ever-popular Hanse Festival on 12 May 2019.
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Folk in the Town returns to west Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 25th April 2019
Folk in the Town returns for a fourth year to the Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.
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Norfolk County Council holds Carers Support Day at the Forum, Norwich
Published: Thursday, 25th April 2019
Do you care for a family member or friend? Do you help or support them in their daily life? You may play a vital role in caring for someone but not think of yourself as a carer.
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Hunstanton Easter Sunday Dog Walk
Published: Wednesday, 24th April 2019
The Hunstanton Easter Sunday Dog Walk has been hailed a success after 50 people and 25 dogs joined in to walk from St. Edmond’s Chapel Ruins, near the old lighthouse.
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Explore West Norfolk presentations
Published: Thursday, 11th April 2019
Three iconic venues will host the launch of the new apps and website to boost rural tourism in west Norfolk.
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Spring Plant & Craft Fair 2019
Published: Thursday, 11th April 2019
The Spring Plant & Craft Fair returns to the Tuesday Market Place in King’s Lynn from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 11 May.
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Consultation for Local Plan review
Published: Friday, 5th April 2019
The Local Plan has been reviewed and updated to provide a strategy and detail for development across west Norfolk up to 2036.
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Sunny Hunny Triathlon
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019
The Sunny Hunny Triathlon is coming to west Norfolk this summer.
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PiXL came to King’s Lynn
Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019
Students from ten secondary schools in west Norfolk attended a one day PiXL conference focusing on mathematics on 18 March at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange.
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Easter Activities in Hunstanton
Published: Tuesday, 2nd April 2019
There’s lots to keep the kids entertained in Hunstanton this Easter, thanks to the Hunstanton Heritage Gardens project.
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Invitation to explore west Norfolk
Published: Monday, 1st April 2019
A new website and apps that explore the rural gems, history, heritage and changing landscape of west Norfolk are now live.
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Cash from Coastal Communities Fund confirmed for Sail the Wash project
Published: Monday, 25th March 2019
A £679,000 grant from the Coastal Communities Fund has been awarded to the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk working in partnership with Fenland District.
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King’s Lynn Town Centre: Your Views
Published: Friday, 22nd March 2019
People want retail quality and choice, better access, and a thriving, inspiring safe King’s Lynn town centre which makes the most of its attributes.
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Hunstanton Easter Dog Walk
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2019
Dogs and their owners are invited to a mass dog walk in Hunstanton on Easter Sunday from 2pm.
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Norfolk at War at King’s Lynn Town Hall
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2019
A rare chance to see both the Norwich and King’s Lynn bomb maps on display.
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Donation made to East Anglia's Children's Hospices nook appeal
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019
Donation made to East Anglia's Children's Hospices nook appeal
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Outcome from council's Audit Committee meeting
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019
Outcome from council's Audit Committee meeting
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SCRAP fly-tipping campaign comes to King's Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2019
A campaign to help fight the blight of fly-tipping in Norfolk is coming to west Norfolk.
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Women's running courses for beginners in Hunstanton
Published: Friday, 15th March 2019
A Beginner's Running Course for Women returns to the Hunstanton Heritage Gardens!
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Two historic buildings in King's Lynn gain listed status
Published: Friday, 15th March 2019
Two new listings, including a rare reinforced concrete-framed building, are announced today
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Local elections take place this May - make sure you are registered
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2019
Borough and parish council elections will take place on Thursday 2 May 2019.
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National Apprenticeship Week success
Published: Friday, 8th March 2019
The council is celebrating the success of its apprenticeship scheme this week, with two of its apprentices winning awards at the College of West Anglia's awards evening.
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Careline Community Service a great help to local resident
Published: Wednesday, 6th March 2019
Careline Community Service brings peace of mind to local resident, who is able to live at home independently, knowing that help is just the press of a button away
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Consultation opens for Local Plan review
Published: Friday, 1st March 2019
The Local Plan has been reviewed and updated to provide a strategy and detail for development across west Norfolk up to 2036.
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Getting a dementia diagnosis - awareness campaign launches
Published: Wednesday, 27th February 2019
A new campaign is letting west Norfolk residents know about the benefits of getting a dementia diagnosis.
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Transcribathon at the King's Lynn Borough Archives
Published: Friday, 22nd February 2019
Ever wanted to take a closer look at some of the borough's historical records?
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Britain In Bloom 2019 launches
Published: Thursday, 21st February 2019
Community participation and environmental responsibility are the themes for this year's Britain in Bloom competition which was launched in Hunstanton last Friday (15 February 2019).
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Temporary relocation of Tourist Information Centre
Published: Thursday, 21st February 2019
The Tourist Information Centre is temporarily relocating to Stories of Lynn, while ceiling repair works are carried out in the Custom House.
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Routes revealed for HSBC UK National Road Championships
Published: Wednesday, 20th February 2019
British Cycling has today revealed the routes that the country’s best riders will take as they bid for national titles at the HSBC UK | National Road Championships this summer.
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Have Your Say on Town Centre at Drop-In Events
Published: Friday, 15th February 2019
People can have their say on the town centre at two drop-in events taking place next week.
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Let's Shout Loudly and Proudly on #lovewestnorfolk Day
Published: Monday, 11th February 2019
#lovewestnorfolk Day is now just days away and people across West Norfolk and being urged to get involved and show their love for West Norfolk.
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Help to Create the King's Lynn Town Centre of the Future
Published: Friday, 8th February 2019
People across West Norfolk are being asked to help to create the King’s Lynn town centre of the future.
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New temporary accommodation in Broad Street completed
Published: Tuesday, 5th February 2019
An ambitious scheme to turn underused office space in the town centre into temporary accommodation for couples and families who are, or have been threatened with being, homeless is now complete.
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Campaign launched today aims to SCRAP fly-tipping in Norfolk
Published: Friday, 1st February 2019
Norfolk has launched the SCRAP fly-tipping campaign today which aims to fight the blight of fly-tipping in the county and cut the annual £1m clear up cost.
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A collaborative project to bring life back to the River Gaywood in King’s Lynn
Published: Friday, 1st February 2019
Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), a collaborative project is underway to bring back life to a stretch of the River Gaywood, which runs through the Lynnsport site, for the community to enjoy.
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Action to be taken over inconsiderate and inappropriate vehicle use
Published: Friday, 1st February 2019
A consultation opens on Friday 1 Feb to get people's views on a proposed Public Space Protection Order to restrict inappropriate/inconsiderate vehicle use causing vehicle-related anti-social behaviour
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620 years of service recognised at council awards
Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019
Thirty-eight staff have between them served the council and therefore the local community for a total of 620 years.
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Find out more about the Sheep Field Community Housing Development
Published: Friday, 25th January 2019
Find out more about the Sheep Field Community Housing Development
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New look for Lily
Published: Friday, 25th January 2019
The Lily service has expanded to include everyone aged 18 and over.
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West Norfolk University Challenge 2019
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019
One hundred and sixteen Year 11 students took part in the third University Challenge on 18 January.
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St George's Guildhall, King's Lynn
Published: Tuesday, 18th December 2018
In June 2018 the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk announced that a local benefactor, who wishes to remain anonymous, is interested in revitalising historic buildings and creating a prestigious gallery.
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Play our special RAF100 game on the Custom House!
Published: Monday, 22nd October 2018
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is launching a very special interactive game that will be projected on to the Custom House in King’s Lynn.
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Guildhall - a brighter future?
Published: Friday, 20th July 2018
The future of the St George’s Guildhall complex has taken a dramatic turn with an approach from a charity created by a local investor, who wishes to remain anonymous.
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COSMOS returns to King's Lynn
Published: Monday, 23rd October 2017
COSMOS, powered by Cambridge Science Centre, is joining forces with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk to deliver amazing interactive science, that you really need to come and see.
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Commendation for Care and Repair West Norfolk
Published: Thursday, 21st September 2017
Care and Repair West Norfolk received a commendation in the Handyperson Service of the Year category at this year’s national Home Improvement Agency Awards held at the House of Lords.
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42F ATC King’s Lynn Freedom Parade
Published: Thursday, 21st September 2017
Cadets from the 42F King’s Lynn Air Training Corps will exercise their Freedom of the Borough and parade through King’s Lynn on Saturday, 30 September.
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Fun and thrills at Hunstanton Soap Box Derby
Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2017
Hunstanton saw the return of the Soap Box Derby last weekend (17 September), with some 40 teams entering the race. Karts of all shapes and colours took part in the event which drew crowds of people into the town to cheer them on.
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World Rivers Day celebrated at Gaywood River
Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2017
World Rivers Day on 24 September 2017 is being celebrated near the banks of the Gaywood River with a free family fun day hosted by partners of the 'Hidden Heritage of the Gaywood River' project.
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County Hall power surge
Published: Friday, 28th April 2017
A message from Norfolk County Council
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Election News - Fairstead ward
Published: Friday, 31st March 2017
A request to fill a vacancy in the Fairstead ward of the borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk has been received. Election day has been fixed as Thursday 11 May 2017.
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Duke of Gloucester visits Stories of Lynn
Published: Friday, 31st March 2017
HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited Stories of Lynn at King's Lynn Town Hall to take a tour of this new Heritage Lottery Funded attraction and to unveil a plaque to mark its official opening.
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Curious Creatures at Stories of Lynn
Published: Friday, 31st March 2017
This fun activity day at Stories of Lynn will keep the kids busy as they discover the animals hidden in the museum collections.
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COSMOS comes to King's Lynn
Published: Friday, 31st March 2017
COSMOS, powered by Cambridge Science Centre, is coming to King's Lynn Town Hall to deliver a week of amazing interactive science this Easter.
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County council election news
Published: Monday, 27th March 2017
On 4 May 2017 voters in the Borough of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk will go to the polls to elect their new county councillors.
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Back to the drawing board for St Georges Guildhall Complex
Published: Monday, 27th March 2017
Plans to upgrade the St Georges Guildhall Complex have been put on hold.