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, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:27 +0000 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:27 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2078/500000_grant_scheme_for_community_projects_opens_for_applications A new, councillor-led grant scheme from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has opened, offering support to communities with grants of up to £25,000. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2077/renters_have_you_been_issued_with_a_notice_to_quit Changes in the law under the Renters’ Rights Act have outlawed ‘no-fault’ evictions – since 1 May your landlord must now have a valid reason for asking you to leave. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2076/anglia_in_bloom_judges_visit_hunstanton Yesterday, Thursday 23 July, the Anglia in Bloom judges have walked around the gardens, green spaces and streets of Hunstanton to judge the town for the 2026 campaign. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2075/council_tax_support_scheme_consultation Residents are invited to have their say on the proposed Council Tax Support Scheme for West Norfolk, which helps working-age people with their Council Tax bill if they are on a low income. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2074/premier_inn_heads_to_hunstanton_on_the_north_norfolk_coast Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel brand, has confirmed it is coming to Hunstanton. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2073/council_begins_creation_of_new_wildflower_meadow_at_fairstead_rec We have begun work on a major new biodiversity project to create a species‑rich wildflower meadow at Fairstead Recreation Ground. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:24:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2072/ace_opportunity_as_councillors_to_consider_new_indoor_racket_and_community_sports_hub_for_west_norfolk The Borough Council is working with the LTA on plans to develop a new Community Covered Tennis, Padel and Multisport Hub at Lynnsport to serve up new opportunities for the advantage of residents. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2071/fantastic_five_parks_and_open_spaces_in_west_norfolk_awarded_the_coveted_green_flag_award_status Five green spaces in King’s Lynn and Hunstanton to fly the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2070/chance_to_join_new_team_that_will_help_communities_get_involved_and_make_a_difference_in_kings_lynn An exciting new project to help residents come together and make a positive difference in King’s Lynn is preparing to launch. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2069/115000_in_grant_funding_now_open_for_community_projects_across_west_norfolk Community organisations across West Norfolk are being encouraged to apply for a new round of grant funding, with £115,000 now available from today, 6 July. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2068/carl_holland_confirmed_as_assistant_director_of_finance_for_west_norfolk The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has appointed Carl Holland on a permanent basis as Assistant Director of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2067/have_your_say_on_final_draft_of_hunstanton_masterplan The Hunstanton community can now have their say on the final draft of a regeneration vision for the seaside town, supporting regeneration, investment and opportunity in the area over the next 20 years Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2066/threes_a_charm_for_west_norfolks_address_management_team A Borough Council service described by the Local Government Association as ‘key to almost everything that’s delivered or achieved by councils’ has achieved a platinum award for the third year in a row Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:11:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2065/kings_lynn_enterprise_park_welcomes_its_latest_tenant A new tenant has just moved into a unit at King’s Lynn Enterprise Park, meaning that the units are now around 75% occupied. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2064/sign_the_armed_forces_covenant_to_pledge_your_mutual_support_for_those_who_serve As the nation prepares to mark Armed Forces Week, the Mayor of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is encouraging businesses and other organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2063/the_race_is_on_to_register_for_the_2026_hunstanton_soap_box_derby The countdown is on as teams are invited to sign up for the 2026 Hunstanton Soap Box Derby, returning to the town’s streets on Sunday 20 September 2026. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2062/borough_council_adopts_coastal_landscape_management_plan The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has adopted the Norfolk Coast National Landscape Management Plan, which sets how the coast will be managed and protected over the next few years. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2061/planning_for_a_sustainable_long-term_future_of_the_west_lynn_ferry_river_crossing The long-term future of the West Lynn Ferry has been discussed this week with the operator, ward members and cabinet member following completion of a detailed technical feasibility report. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2060/free_water_safety_sessions_at_alive Alive West Norfolk, the leisure and entertainment facilities owned by the borough council, are running free Water Safety Sessions at all swimming pools during National Drowning Prevention Week. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2059/kings_lynns_medieval_red_register_recognised_by_unesco King’s Lynn’s Red Register, thought to be the earliest surviving paper book in England, has been recognised as being of exceptional international importance. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:54:00 +0100