News published October 2026
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Council Leader statement on Government's LGR review update
Published: 29th October 2026
Councillor Alistair Beales, the Council Leader, has made a statement in response to the Government’s update today on its review of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
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Investment agreed to build state-of-the-art fire service training facility at King’s Lynn South
Published: 28th October 2026
Planning work is underway for a new state-of-the-art training facility at King’s Lynn South Fire Station, after a £600,000 funding package was confirmed.
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Notice of Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Docking Parish
Published: 22nd October 2026
On 26 November voters in Docking are due to go to the polls in the Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for Docking Parish.
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Wildflower Meadow Project takes Root at Fairstead Recreation Ground
Published: 22nd October 2026
The transformation of Fairstead Recreation Ground into a thriving wildflower meadow has taken another significant step forward, with more help from volunteers.
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King's Lynn set to light up as Fawkes in The Walks returns this November
Published: 21st October 2026
Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to gather in King's Lynn next month as Fawkes in The Walks returns on Friday 6 November for an evening of fireworks, live entertainment and family fun.
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Make your voice heard over future of QEH healthcare services
Published: 20th October 2026
With the future provision of healthcare services at the planned new Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King’s Lynn currently under consideration, residents are encouraged to take part in a short survey
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Harding’s Pits protected for the future with Village Green status
Published: 20th October 2026
A much-loved area of green space in South Lynn has been given lasting protection after Harding’s Pits was registered as a Village Green.
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New bus shelters are a ticket to ride
Published: 19th October 2026
A £16,500 Borough Council investment in replacing old and damaged bus shelters in King’s Lynn is expected to pay for itself in around 4½ years.
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Businesses encouraged to unlock new opportunities at annual Meet the Buyer Event
Published: 19th October 2026
Local businesses are being invited to make valuable connections, discover upcoming contract opportunities and access expert support at this year's Meet the Buyer event in King's Lynn.
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Historic England grant unlocks next step towards bringing riverside warehouse back into use
Published: 15th October 2026
Historic England has awarded a significant grant from its Heritage at Risk Capital Fund to support the further regeneration of the Grade II-listed Sommerfeld & Thomas Warehouse in King’s Lynn.
