Welcome to NorthNorfolk.org

This website contains details of the range of services offered by North Norfolk District Council as well as information for local residents and communities, local businesses and visitors to North Norfolk. Please use the main section headings on the left, the A-Z or the search facility to find the information you are looking for.

Bank Holiday Bin Collection
Visit the Recycling and Rubbish section to find out arrangements for the forthcoming Bank Holidays.

The Annual Audit and Inspection Letter
North Norfolk District Council delivers value for money and its performance continues to improve in priority areas such as recycling and housing, with a higher than average proportion of national performance indicators in the top 25% of councils nationally, says the Annual Audit and Inspection Letter from the Audit Commission.

Other key areas of improvement include consultation with the local community, providing effective support for local businesses, the access, speed and quality of service provided for customers and in contributing positively to the quality of life for local people.

The Council needs to keep working to continue to drive forward its improvement programme, especially regarding its provision for disability and equality, adds the report.

Problems with website 'Log In'
North Norfolk District Council is currently experiencing periodic problems with the provision of the Council Tax interactive online service.
We have therefore decided to remove this facility from the web site until the problem can be corrected or an improved alternative is identified.

In the meantime the Council Tax service can be contacted by email on ctaxreg@north-norfolk.gov or by telephone on 01263 516071 or 516230.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

North Norfolk Housing Trust renamed
The North Norfolk Housing Trust has changed its name. It is now the Victory Housing Trust. For more information, please visit http://www.victoryhousing.co.uk/

Local Development Framework - Core Strategy Examination
The Core Strategy Examination Hearings were completed on 18th January 2008. The Council wishes to extend its thanks to all parties involved. The Planning Inspector, Mr Philip Goodman will now determine whether the Core Strategy (and Development Control) policies are 'sound' and it is hoped that his binding report will be published in June. If the document is found to be 'sound', it will form the basis of planning decisions in the district until 2021. Further details are available on the Core Strategy Examination Page of the LDF website.

Use this link to view/download the Core Strategy

Please note: since the original Core Strategy was submitted it has been subject to a series of proposed 'Minor Modifications' which the Council feels would help add clarity and further detail. Previous versions of the document are available to view or download online.

For information regarding all aspects of the LDF please visit the Local Development Framework website.

Council Achieves Top Business Award
After 18 months of working towards a wide range of stringent targets, North Norfolk District Council has achieved the Investors in People standard, one of the top awards available to business organisations, recognising excellence in their ways of working, especially in involving and developing their staff. Click here for further information.

Councils propose a new unitary look for Norfolk
North Norfolk District Council, Breckland Council and Great Yarmouth Borough Council have submitted an outline proposal for a new local government structure for the county, comprising three unitary councils. Norwich City Council has also put its name to the proposal, which sees Norfolk with three closely-working unitary councils, one each for the city, the coast and the countryside.

The proposal suggests a 'Greater' Norwich, with the rest of the county divided roughly through the middle, north-west to south-east. The Boundary Committee has received a number of proposals for alternative options from across the county

The move follows the announcement last year that the Boundary Committee, acting under a request from the Government, was challenging principal authorities to look afresh at the local government structures across Norfolk and to develop a unitary model for the county. The Boundary Committee had originally asked that 'conceptual' proposals be received by 30 November 2007, but following changes to their terms of reference, a revised outline proposal was submitted on11 April 2008, with further information to be supplied by 9 May.

The Boundary Committee is expected to announce its preferred option for consultation by the end of May or in early June, and its final advice is to be provided to the Secretary of State in December.

Unitary Proposals for Norfolk (.pdf 1.25Mb)

More information on the current local government structural reviews of Norfolk, Suffolk and Devon can be obtained from the Boundary Committee.

Gypsy and Traveller site consultation
North Norfolk District Council has sought the views of those who live in or around Cromer and Fakenham on proposals for short-term stopping places for Gypsies and Travellers. Click here for background information including the March 2008 Consultation Report.

What do you think of us?
North Norfolk residents think highly if the District Council's services in important areas such as rubbish collection, parks and sports facilities, but could do better in complaints handling and providing cultural services, says the Ipsos MORI Best Value Performance Indicator survey. The Council also performs well above the national average as far as the general satisfaction of residents with its work is concerned. For a full report of the survey findings go to the performance page.

Elections
Please see the Elections Results page for the full results of the North Norfolk District Council Elections held in May 2007.

Safer Food Better Business project progress
A major project to help Norfolk's independent caterers comply with food hygiene laws, by offering free one-to-one coaching, is nearing completion. Follow the link for more details if you want to

• read mor eabout the project, or
• see which businesses have been issued with a certificate for successfully implementing "Safer Food Better Business".

Pay your Council Tax or Business Rates by Direct Debit
Direct Debit is the quickest, safest and easiest way to pay your Council Tax or Business Rates to us. All you need is a bank or building society account, and payments will be taken from your account without you having to worry about dealing with it yourself each month.
It's more convenient, no more trips to the high street and queuing up to pay bills.
It's guaranteed, the reassurance of knowing that every Direct Debit is protected by three main safeguards: an immediate money back guarantee from the bank or building society if an error is made, advance notice from us if the date or the amount of the Direct Debit changes and ultimately, the right to cancel.
Don't miss out on this great way to pay, simply click here to submit your details securely.

Changing Gear - Corporate Plan 2006-2009
Changing Gear revises our last Corporate Plan, Getting Ahead, and sets out what we intend to do between 2006 and 2009.
Over the past two years, we have achieved some notable successes. However, we want to do even better, to be recognised as an excellent council reflecting how we serve the community and the way we manage the organisation.

The Council's PLANNING Home Page leads to information about Development Control (Planning Applications), Building Control, Landscape Conservation & Design, Street Naming & Numbering, Land Charge and Planning Policy services.
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The Government's 1APP application forms are now in use for planning applications, listed building consent and tree works consent, whether made by post or through the Planning Portal. Download and print copies of the 1APP forms, Portal help notes and national requirements, from our Planning Application Forms page.
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Pre-Applications for 'Major' Developments
You can make comments directly to developers about proposed major developments outlined on our Pre-application Proposals page. The latest proposal is for a Car Park, north of Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-sea.
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New Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
See a Government document about giving new powers for councils to raise millions more to support new homes
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