News Archive 2008

Keeping a North Norfolk pub's credit-crunch barter system credible - 14 August, 2008
A North Norfolk village pub is working with North Norfolk District Council to offer a credit-crunch-beating system of trading produce for pints that is safe and legal.

Over-50s get 'Fit as a Fiddle' with Age Concern and North Norfolk District Council's Mobile Gym - 14 August, 2008
Southrepps and Holt residents are now getting fit through a range of new activities, including gym sessions, designed to promote active lifestyles among over-50s.

Council tells Secretary of State it will fight the Boundary Committee proposals for local government in Norfolk - 11 August, 2008
North Norfolk District Council has told Secretary of State Hazel Blears of its great dismay at the Boundary Committee's proposal that a single unitary authority should be in charge of local government for the whole of Norfolk plus Lowestoft.

North Norfolk Information Centre opens Friday - 28 July, 2008
The new North Norfolk Information Centre is officially opened this Friday [1 August] by Norfolk's premier purveyor of squit, Keith Skipper.

Winners Of The 2008 North Norfolk Environment Awards - 18 July 2008
The best 'green' projects in North Norfolk in 2007/08 have been rewarded today at a ceremony near Cromer.
North Norfolk District Council gave its annual Environment Awards today to the projects that have done most in the last year to preserve and enhance the District's precious environment, at a ceremony at Felbrigg Hall.

Sheringham Tesco Inquiry Ends - 16 July, 2008
The inquiry into whether Tesco should receive permission to build a supermarket in Sheringham drew to a close on Wednesday 16 July, following ten days of detailed presentations and questioning.

North Norfolk Core Strategy Approved - 16 July 2008
Affordable homes, provision for coastal erosion and eco-standards take high priority

Waste bin collections disrupted by strike action - 16 July 2008
Waste and recycling bin collections have been disrupted across North Norfolk owing to industrial action by collection crews.

North Norfolk people to be represented by fewer than 15 Councillors under Boundary Committee proposals for 'regional' local government in Norfolk - 7 July, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is surprised and concerned by the Boundary Committee's proposals for a single unitary authority for Norfolk plus Lowestoft.

Steering a course for Sea Palling and Waxham Parish Council - 7 July, 2008
Four North Norfolk District Councillors have been appointed to Sea Palling and Waxham Parish Council, to help the parish council keep working on vital issues like coastal management, flood sirens and managing the use of jetskis, after a number of its members resigned in the last two months.

Scores of people benefit from life-changing learning - 1 July, 2008
One hundred and thirty nine people have gained new skills through the Learning for Everyone project and were honoured at a presentation on Friday, 4 July.

Sheringham Tesco Inquiry Starts - 24 June 2008
The Public Inquiry into Tesco's application to build a store in Sheringham began at the North Norfolk District Council offices in Cromer at 10am on Tuesday 1 July. The inquiry, chaired by a Planning Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State, is expected to last for three weeks.

£30,000 for sports and fitness in North Norfolk - 24 June, 2008
The Active North Norfolk partnership has won £30,000 in Lottery funding from Sport England for two years' worth of sport and fitness activities aimed primarily at people aged 55 and over and, with the 2012 Olympics in mind, at younger and disadvantaged people.

Grant to help Sadler's Wood stand out - 10 June, 2008
A community group has won £6440 from the Big Lottery to help put Sadler's Wood, near North Walsham, on the map.

Your views: housing allocation in coastal villages, and new design guide - 6 June, 2008
People in five of North Norfolk's biggest coastal villages are being asked for their views on possible sites for future housing in a six-week consultation starting Monday, 9 June, 2008, and running until 12 noon on Monday, 21 July, 2008.

Later opening at NNDC on the morning of 17 June for electrical repairs - 6 June, 2008
North Norfolk District Council's Holt Road office in Cromer will open at 9.30am on Tuesday, 17 June, to allow repairs to the building's backup generator.

Try out new sports for free at Sheringham on Saturday, 7 June - 4 June, 2008
Have a go at a range of different sports and games, from archery to martial arts, football to croquet, at a free 'Sports Fayre' at Sheringham High School this weekend (Saturday, 7 June).

Representing black and minority ethnic residents in community decision-making - 3 June, 2008
North Norfolk District Council's Community Team is running a project called Branching Out in Your Community to increase the number and diversity of people involved in community decision-making through their town and parish councils.

Enter now to earn an Environment Award for your 'green' project! - 20 May, 2008
If you are running a project to protect or improve a part of the North Norfolk environment, you could be in line for an Environment Award. The deadline for entries is Monday, 2 June.

Flood Siren Review in Norfolk - 16 May, 2008
The views of more than 500 people living in coastal North Norfolk parishes have been passed to decision-makers who are considering the future of flood sirens in the county.

Audit shows NNDC is moving forward - 13 May, 2008
North Norfolk District Council got more efficient and improved its performance in priority areas last year, while keeping service costs down, according to the Audit Commission in its annual inspection report.

Celebrating the successful development of Wyman's Business Estate - 8 May, 2008
The development of Wyman's Business Estate, Wyman's Way, Fakenham, is being undertaken by Waverley Properties Limited of Boston Spa in Yorkshire. The 1.67 acres of land involved was serviced by and purchased from North Norfolk District Council and the entire project involves an investment of approximately £2.5m.

Commemorating the Great Fire of Holt - 29 April, 2008
Holt Country Park hosts celebrations this weekend marking 300 years since the town of Holt was ravaged by fire.

Topping out the North Norfolk Information Centre - 4 April, 2008
Construction on the new North Norfolk Information Centre at Cromer has reached its highest point, an occasion marked with beer and a blessing at a ceremony on 4 April.

New sculpture for Fakenham. What would you like to see? - 20 March, 2008
North Norfolk sculptor Colin Miller has been commissioned to design and produce a sculpture for the entrance to the Tesco Store, Oak Street, in Fakenham. He will be in Fakenham on 10 April, finding out what kind of sculpture townspeople would like to see there.

Cartons can be recycled too - at new 'bring' banks - 19 March, 2008
North Norfolk people can recycle paper-based food and drink cartons using new 'bring' banks in Cromer and North Walsham.

NNDC charity events raise hundreds for Parkinson's Disease - 19 March, 2008
North Norfolk District Council staff and their families have raised more than £700 for the Parkinson's Disease Society with a quiz night and dress-down day.

Walcott to have its own parish council - 17 March, 2008
The parish of Walcott has been created following a boundary review by North Norfolk District Council, and a poll will be held on 1 May to elect nine councillors to serve it until 2011.

Food waste collections for businesses - 14 March, 2008
Starting in April, North Norfolk District Council will run a year-long trial trade food waste collection scheme for businesses at a cheaper rate than normal rubbish collections, using dedicated 240-litre wheeled bins.

Better regulation that doesn't get in the way of business - 10 March, 2008
Do you understand the safety laws that apply to your business? Do you feel your business has to spend too much time and money paying attention to the regulations? Are the authorities doing enough to enforce the regulations that keep traders, their staff and their customers safe? Are they helping you do the right things? North Norfolk District Council wants to know.

Apologies in advance for busy phones - 3 March, 2008
Customers trying to contact North Norfolk District Council by telephone over the next two weeks may have difficulty getting through to the switchboard, as the Council is sending out its council tax bills - which always prompts a heavy volume of calls.

Complaints about parish councillors to be dealt with by NNDC - 25 February, 2008
From the start of April, North Norfolk District Council will be handling complaints from members of the public about misconduct by district and parish councillors, under changes to the framework for assessing councillors' conduct being introduced by the Government.

Recognising Heroes of Community Spirit - 12 February, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is on the lookout for heroes of community spirit who might merit civic awards for their work in the last year.

Licensing the Private Hire Trade: Community Car Schemes Won't Suffer - 11 February, 2008
New legislation will not mean organised community car schemes have to pay to be licensed, a meeting on 20 February will hear, when representatives of community transport groups and private hire companies gather to discuss the impact of licensing on their industry.

Woodland plans - your views wanted! - 5 February, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is seeking people's views on its plans for conserving and improving six local woodland areas, with proposals for things like reintroducing native trees to improve wildlife habitats, harvesting trees for timber, and encouraging people to use the woods.

Last Chance to Have Your Say on Flood Sirens - 29 January, 2008
People living in flood risk areas in North Norfolk's coastal communities have until Monday, 11 February to send back the questionnaires that have been circulated about the use and future of flood sirens.

Two Weeks' Council Tax and Business Rates Crackdown - 15 January, 2008
Bailiffs are due to visit at least 500 North Norfolk people who haven't paid their council tax and business rates and take possession of goods and property, unless the debtors make arrangements to pay what they owe beforehand.

Council Achieves Top Business Award - 9 January, 2008
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.

Local Communities to Contribute to Flood Sirens Review - 8 January, 2008
North Norfolk District Council is giving residents of coastal communities in the district the opportunity to contribute to a review of the future use of flood sirens along the Norfolk coast.

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