News published February 2026
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Emergency repairs to start on Hunstanton Promenade
Published: 27th February 2026
Emergency works will begin on Monday 2 March to repair damage to the Hunstanton promenade after recent storms created a large void beneath the coastal defences, causing part of the surface to collapse
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Borough council agrees budget for 2026/27
Published: 27th February 2026
We have agreed the budget for 2026/27, which sets out spending plans for the coming year.
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Successful first Food For Thought Academy
Published: 25th February 2026
The Council’s popular Food For Thought programme successfully launched its new Food For Thought Academy programme with a series of engaging sessions at Greenpark Academy.
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West Norfolk appoints Emma Kavanagh as Chief Operating Officer
Published: 24th February 2026
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has appointed Emma Kavanagh to the senior leadership position of Chief Operating Officer, following a competitive interview process.
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West Norfolk up for two national awards for excellence in local government
Published: 20th February 2026
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is up for two national awards recognising excellence in local government.
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Proposal to create extra burial spaces at King’s Lynn cemetery
Published: 17th February 2026
Councillors are due to discuss a proposal to convert grass pathways at a King’s Lynn cemetery into extra burial space, while work continues to find a longer-term solution for providing more graves in the town.
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Tidy-up of key walking and cycling route
Published: 16th February 2026
Work to tidy up an overgrown section of a walking and cycling route in King’s Lynn has been completed by the Borough Council in response to concerns from the community.
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Statement: Norfolk County Council elections are back on
Published: 16th February 2026
Today we welcome news that the Norfolk County Council elections are back on this May, after the Government withdrew its previous decision to postpone them.
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Guildhall renovation project raises over £1.5m from private and public external funders
Published: 12th February 2026
The inspirational project to breathe new life into St George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn has raised more than £1.5m in six months of fundraising, as a new major private donation is welcomed.
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Bringing businesses together for National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Published: 11th February 2026
We are proud to join the nation in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week — a opportunity to highlight the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
