https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:28:59 +0000 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:28:59 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2117/remembrance_events_to_take_place_across_west_norfolk The annual wreath-laying ceremony will take place in King’s Lynn on Sunday 8 November 2026, as communities across West Norfolk come together to mark Remembrance Sunday. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:48:00 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2116/west_norfolk_welcomes_four_new_aldermen Four former councillors of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk were appointed as Honorary Aldermen at a special meeting of the council on Thursday (29 October). Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:34:00 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2115/council_leader_statement_on_governments_lgr_review_update 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). Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2114/investment_agreed_to_build_state-of-the-art_fire_service_training_facility_at_kings_lynn_south 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. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2113/notice_of_neighbourhood_plan_referendum_docking_parish On 26 November voters in Docking are due to go to the polls in the Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for Docking Parish. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2112/wildflower_meadow_project_takes_root_at_fairstead_recreation_ground The transformation of Fairstead Recreation Ground into a thriving wildflower meadow has taken another significant step forward, with more help from volunteers. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:47:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2111/kings_lynn_set_to_light_up_as_fawkes_in_the_walks_returns_this_november 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. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2110/make_your_voice_heard_over_future_of_qeh_healthcare_services 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 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2109/hardings_pits_protected_for_the_future_with_village_green_status 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. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:58:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2108/new_bus_shelters_are_a_ticket_to_ride 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. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2107/businesses_encouraged_to_unlock_new_opportunities_at_annual_meet_the_buyer_event 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. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2106/historic_england_grant_unlocks_next_step_towards_bringing_riverside_warehouse_back_into_use 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. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2105/future_talent_tech_students_put_problem-solving_skills_into_practice Interactive workshops are assisting West Norfolk students to develop tech skills as part of the Future Talent: Tech Programme. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2104/phenomenal_response_to_local_plan_consultation The borough council’s ‘scoping’ consultation on future development plans has had a huge response from people in West Norfolk. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2103/more_than_40_of_homes_will_be_rental_properties_at_west_norfolks_most_sustainable_development Florence Fields will give a much-needed boost to the rental market in West Norfolk, councillors were told on Friday (2 October). Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2102/help_shape_the_future_of_local_healthcare Published on behalf of Healthwatch Norfolk. Have your say on the future of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2101/west_norfolks_leisure_centres_celebrate_great_results_in_sector_ratings Borough council leisure centres in West Norfolk have achieved a top rating of Very Good in the newly-refreshed Quest for Facilities quality framework. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2100/here_be_dragons_kings_lynn_goes_mythical_for_festival Dragons will be hiding in museums, stalking medieval streets, appearing on cinema screens and coming face to face with visitors when King’s Lynn stages a town-wide celebration on Saturday 7 November. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2099/blooming_marvellous_results_for_west_norfolk_at_anglia_in_bloom_awards West Norfolk’s parks, green spaces and public realm have received a string of honours at the 2026 Anglia in Bloom awards. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2098/west_norfolk_votes_to_proceed_to_next_stages_of_work_for_proposed_aquatic_centre_at_lynnsport Councillors at West Norfolk have voted to proceed to the next stages of exciting plans to invest in new, modern and accessible swim facilities. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:12:00 +0100