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 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:48:09 +0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:48:09 +0000 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2085/borough_council_grant_helps_unveil_hidden_history_at_trues_yard A £6,000 grant from the Borough Council is helping True's Yard Museum complete the next phase of a project that has uncovered significant remains of the town's historic fishing community. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2084/proud_and_exciting_moment_as_custom_house_conservation_set_to_start_in_kings_lynn Conservation work to sensitively restore and revive King’s Lynn Custom House – considered one of England’s most perfect classical buildings and an icon of the town – is starting soon. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2083/traditional_grassland_management_project_boosts_biodiversity_at_the_willows_downham_market A community-led conservation project took place this week at The Willows in Downham Market, showcasing the benefits of traditional grassland management using a scythe. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2082/west_norfolks_leisure_centres_are_up_for_two_major_awards The Borough Council’s leisure service, Alive West Norfolk, is up for two major awards for excellence in the fitness and activity sector. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2081/interim_works_planned_to_stabilise_part_of_hunstantons_coastal_defences Interim works to stabilise part of Hunstanton's coastal defences are being developed following the identification of small amounts of structural movement within a section of the seawall. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2080/kings_lynn_town_fc_unveils_new_away_shirt_inspired_by_historic_guildhall_floorboards Press release from King's Lynn Town FC (31 July 2026). Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0100 https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/2079/notice_of_poll_heacham_and_snettisham_wards On Thursday, 6 August, voters in Heacham and Snettisham are due to go to the polls to vote in Borough Council by-elections. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0100 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