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Street name and numbering documents

Street name and numbering application forms, regulation documents and charges document ...

Five west Norfolk parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as they are officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for five locations based in King’s Lynn & Hunstanton.

Five west Norfolk parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as they are officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks

Five locations based in King’s Lynn & Hunstanton are raising the prestigious Green Flag Awards after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Alive Corn Exchange and King’s Lynn Town Hall light up green for St John Ambulance

On the evening of 24 June, all over the country, more than 100 well-known buildings and landmarks will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity, St John Ambulance.

Legislation

An Overview of Section 106Planning obligations under Section 106 ofthe Town and Country Planning Act 1990(as amended), commonly known as s106 agreements, are a mechanism ...

UK climate action

Information about how the United Kingdom has tackled climate change and key policies and plansUK climate actionThe United Kingdom demonstrated a good example of how ...

Public urged to avoid trespass swims at Bawsey

The borough council and Bawsey Country Park are urging people not to take part in a wild swimming event that has been organised in a location where 4 people have drowned in the past 10 years.

Productivity Plan

All public services and local government are participating in a productivity review. The plans will help government to understand what is already working well across ...

West Norfolk residents warned about the energy rebate scam

The borough council is warning residents about a new scam, that has been taking place across the country, where cold callers pretend to be helping people claim the Government’s £150 energy rebate.

Celebrate park life in west Norfolk

West Norfolk parks will be among hundreds of parks across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023.

Stay vigilant to keep Covid under control

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Buying a bird as a pet

Advice and guidance if you're buying a bird as a petAdvice you should receiveIf you purchase a bird from a licensed pet shop, they should ...

Play King’s Lynn Civil War top trumps this Norfolk Day

To mark Norfolk Day 2022 the Kick the Dust Time Turners, based at Stories of Lynn, have created “King’s Lynn Under Siege.” A top trumps style card game that can be played at Stories of Lynn.

Peafowl (Peaco*cks)

Information on Peafowl (Peaco*cks) and how to report a noise nuisance relating to themBackgroundPeafowl (Pavo cristatus) are members of the pheasant family, and the national ...

Notice of Election published today – everything West Norfolk voters need to know

The Notice of Election for the forthcoming General Election has been published today. Here’s everything voters in West Norfolk need to know.

Borough council joins in celebrations for Love Parks Week

Parks and green spaces across west Norfolk will be among hundreds of parks across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2024.

Foreign pension checking service

Information about the foreign pension checking service and how to request proof of life and residenceConfirm your residencyIf you’re a British national and receive a ...

Arts and entertainment

Information about our entertainment facilities including the King's Lynn Corn ExchangeKing's Lynn Corn ExchangeThe King's Lynn Corn Exchange is lively hub of activity offering a ...

Celebrate Ukraine Independence Day on 24 August

Event: Celebration of Ukraine Independence Day.Date and time: Thursday 24 August 4.30pm-7.00pm

Check if you need planning permission

Find out if you'll need permission for the work you're planningPermitted developmentsSome minor alterations and extensions, particularly to houses, can often be carried out without ...

£50,000 scheme will help communities install life-saving defibrillators across West Norfolk

We have created a £50,000 funding scheme to help provide many more defibrillators across the borough.

West Lynn Ferry service to resume from 26 July 2021

The West Lynn to King's Ferry service will resume next week, Monday 26 July 2021.

Buying a reptile, amphibian or fish as a pet

Advice and guidance if you're buying a reptile, amphibian or fish as a petTypes of petReptiles you can keep as a pet include:snakeslizardsturtlestortoisesAmphibians include:frogstoadsnewtsTypes of ...

Buying a small mammal as a pet

Advice and guidance if you're buying a small mammal as a petSmall mammalsThis guidance is for anyone buying a small mammal as a pet, such ...

Flag raised to mark the start of British Armed Forces Week 2024

The borough showed its support for members of the armed forces, by raising the British Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 24 June 2024.

Coffee and cake at the Crem for Macmillan

Mintlyn Crematorium is to host its first Macmillan Coffee morning on Friday 29 September.

Summer tennis coaching

Three day coaching courses are available to young people under the guidance of LTA Coach Gerry BirdKey activity informationVenue: Hunstanton Recreation Ground, Cromer Road, PE36 ...

Radiation and radon

Information about radiation and its effects, and information on radon in the homeRadiationRadiation occurs from two sources:natural radiation exists due to materials present in the ...

Alive Corn Exchange receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

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National award for Hunstanton beach

Hunstanton's main beach has been awarded a Seaside Award for 2021 by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

Flag raised at the start of British Armed Forces Week 2023

The borough showed its support for members of the armed forces, by raising the British Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 19 June 2023.

Fake it to make it (safe)

Young people in West Norfolk thinking of getting a ‘bronze glow’ for prom season are being advised to turn to fake tan instead of opting for a commercial sunbed.

Ticket offices in King’s Lynn and Downham Market saved

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has welcomed the news that a plan to close tickets offices around the country has been abandoned.

Tower Gardens

Find out about the history of the Tower Gardens in King's LynnTower Gardens general informationTower Gardens is closed at dusk, and open from 8 am ...

CIL infrastructure funding statements

Find details of S106 Planning Obligations and CIL income, allocation and spendingThe infrastructure funding statement (IFS) provides information on developer contributions, which are used to ...

Brownfield register

View our register of brownfield land and maps of brownfield sitesThe registerThe introduction of The Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017 requires ...

Lifesaving equipment installed across the borough

Locations across west Norfolk have benefitted from lifesaving equipment thanks to a scheme launched by the borough council in February to provide more defibrillators.

Council tax proposals to be considered this month

Cabinet will be considering the council's budget, and the level of its portion of the overall 2023/2024 council tax bill, on 7 February 2023.

King’s Lynn landmarks lit in the colours of the Ukrainian flag

King’s Lynn landmarks have been lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag and will be for the next seven days in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Statement from the Mayor of King's Lynn & West Norfolk on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society

Households across King’s Lynn and West Norfolk will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.

Register of caravan sites

View our list of all licensed multi caravan sitesResidential caravan site registerWe must publish a list of all licensed multi caravan sites. The current list ...

Examination

How the Planning Inspectorate carries out an examination of the Local PlanThe Planning InspectorThe Secretary of State has appointed David Hogger BA MSc MRTPI MCIHT ...

Funded energy efficiency improvements

The Government’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) requires large energy companies to help improve the energy efficiency of domestic homes through reducing the cost of improvement ...

Display of street names and property addresses

Information about the design of street name plates and their positioning, and the display of property names and numbers​Property names and numbersIt's important that streets ...

Information for developers

Information about biodiversity net gain for developersThrough the Environment Act (2021), all developments covered by the Town and Country Planning Act have to demonstrate a ...

CIL spending

How parish and town councils can spend CILWhat can CIL be spent on?The CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended) state that the parish or town council ...

Tents

How to apply for a licence to run a campsite for tentsHow to applyYou're not allowed to use land you own as a campsite for ...

Moving event to celebrate Ukrainian Independence

Wednesday’s celebration of Ukrainian independence was ‘a truly moving event’, in which there were prayers, stories and songs to mark the occasion.

Mart unable to take place this year

There will be no Mart in King's Lynn this year as it is not allowed to take place under the current Covid-19 regulations set out by Government on 4 January 2021.

15 new defibrillators installed across the borough

A scheme that has increased the amount of lifesaving defibrillators across west Norfolk will close at the end of October, but a national scheme will remain open.

The Voice of Ukraine to mark Ukrainian Independence Day in King's Lynn

Ukrainians who have made their home in west Norfolk will be marking their country’s annual independence day on Saturday 24 August – and everyone is invited to join their free celebration of culture.

More trees planted in King’s Reach

A small team of volunteers planted young trees on the outskirts of King’s Lynn yesterday, Monday 19 October 2020.

Council Tax Support Scheme set to help more people

The Borough Council’s Council Tax Support Scheme will be more generous in 2024/25, meaning people entitled to the most help through this scheme will not have to pay council tax.

Invitation to tender published for Guildhall work

Plans for St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn take a step forward with tenders being invited from companies capable of taking forward the design work for the multi-million pound project.

£450,000 boost to arts and creativity in King’s Lynn

Published on behalf of Collusion.

New mobile coronavirus testing service

Published on behalf of Norfolk County Council.

First residents can move in at Salters Road

The first 15 homes have been completed at Salters Road, an affordable development of 78 homes near Lynnsport in King’s Lynn.

Hanse Festival sails back in to King’s Lynn

The ever-popular Hanse Festival is to return to King’s Lynn on Sunday 12 June 2022.

Stay warm and connected this winter

People all over west Norfolk will be able to keep warm and connect with others this winter thanks to a cash injection from the council to make sure services reach all the borough’s communities.

COP26

Information about COP26 and the Council's own decarbonisation programme featuring at the eventWhat is COP?For nearly three decades, beginning in 1995 in Berlin, Germany, the ...

Open data

Information that we publish that can be re-used under Open Government LicenceOur aimsOur aim is to:make data we hold available online (unless private or sensitive)encourage ...

Guildhall design team announced

Multi-award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins have been announced as the architect-led multi-discipline team for the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub project as part of the Town Deal Programme

Opportunities Downham Market

Businesses, residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on the future of Downham Market.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 to be marked in west Norfolk

Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in King’s Lynn this year with a civic service at the Town Hall ahead of a wreath-laying in the town’s Tower Gardens.

Take the Explore-a-book bench trail while it lasts

The popular ‘Explore-a-book’ bench trail will come to an end in June.

Shared ambition for Guildhall to be developed

Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.

Council's draft budget published

The borough council has published its draft budget for the financial years up to 2027/28, which sets out its spending plans for the next four years in order to deliver its new corporate strategy.

Christmas lights switch on 2022

We are delighted to announce that the Christmas lights in King’s Lynn will be switched on this Sunday, 27 November, by members of our Ukrainian refugee community and their sponsors.

Remembrance Sunday to be marked in west Norfolk

The Mayor, Cllr Harry Humphrey, will lead the Remembrance procession from King’s Lynn Town Hall to Tower Gardens on Sunday ahead of a short service of Remembrance and two-minute silence at 11am.

Still time to give views on Opportunities Downham Market

Since launching on 10 May, the Opportunities Downham Market online consultation has received 313 responses and over half of those responding want to stay involved with the project.

Continuing borough council help to those affected by this week's fires

An update after the fires in west Norfolk this week.

Hunstanton library and housing development delayed until 2022

Borough and county council members are keen to reassure people that the housing and library development on the existing bus station site in Hunstanton is going ahead.

Folk in the Town

Two days of traditional folk, Americana, folk rock, bluegrass and everything in between, all live and free in the Tuesday Market Place. From 10:30am until ...

Are you winter ready? Know the risks, be informed, get prepared

It always pays to be prepared for winter. There are some simple steps you can take to prepare yourself, families, communities, home or businessYou can ...

Local Plan review (2016-2036) plan-making stages

About the emerging Local Plan review 2016-2036, including the current statusLocal Plan reviewKing’s Lynn and West Norfolk is a unique, attractive place to live and ...

Theatre discovers Medieval stage where Shakespeare is said to have performed

The only working theatre that can claim Shakespeare performed there is celebrating the incredible discovery of the actual boards on which the famous Bard is believed to have trod.

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit King’s Lynn

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit King’s Lynn during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.

Councillors given their own tour of historic King's Lynn

Borough councillors have been shown the wealth of history, lying in the streets and buildings they administer in a specialist tour amounting to a thousand years arranged by King’s Lynn Town Guides.

Platinum Jubilee celebrations across west Norfolk

As the country marked 70 years on the throne for Her Majesty The Queen, the residents of west Norfolk played our part.

Reflections on a year of war in Ukraine

On 24 February it will be a year since President Putin began his illegal invasion of Ukraine, an act that has had global consequences.

Explore-a-book bench trail launches

Today sees the launch of Explore-a-book, a brand-new book bench trail, in west Norfolk.

An award-winning Team!

The GeoPlace Annual Awards reward best practice and outstanding instances of data management by local authorities.

Celebrating Halloween differently this year: keeping Covid-safe

As we prepare for the spookiest night of the year, Norfolk County Council, the borough council, and partner agencies are asking children and families to celebrate Halloween safely.

Make a planning application

How to apply for planning permission, planning application fees, and the planning processApply for planning permissionThe simplest way to submit a planning applicationis onlineusing the ...

What can local businesses do?

Information to help local businesses to reduce their emissionsHelp and advice for local businessesLocal businesses, large and small, can all help society andthe countryto reduce ...

Anti-money laundering

What is money laundering, and how to report itAbout money launderingThe public is entitled to expect usto conduct ouraffairs with integrity, honesty and openness. We're ...

Working together to deliver a successful Census 2021

The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk to deliver a successful census.

2023-2024 budget approved for borough

At last night's Full Council meeting, councillors approved the council's budget, and the level of its portion of the overall 2023/2024 council tax bill.

On your marks, get set, go to the Hunstanton Soap Box Derby this Sunday

Unique handmade karts will be racing down the street when the Hunstanton Soap Box Derby returns this Sunday, 2 April 2023, in a free-to-watch event organised by the borough council.

Council adopts Corporate Strategy setting out four-year plan

A new corporate strategy, setting out the council's ambitions and priorities up to May 2027, has been adopted by the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk.

Community lottery is celebrating this week

West Norfolk Wins Community Lottery is celebrating this week, after one lucky player won £1,000 by referring a cause to the community fundraising lottery.

Burning wood and coal

Important advice and information if you use wood-burning stoves or coalDomestic burning guidanceHeating your home or business using wood or coal can have a negative ...

Local girl aims to share passion for heritage in new role

Jane Hamilton, originally from Gayton, King's Lynn, has been appointed by the borough council as the new Learning and Engagement Officer at St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub.

Summer fun at the UK’s oldest working theatre getting rave reviews

Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.

New summer fun at UK’s oldest working theatre

Published on behalf of Vision King's Lynn.

Hanse Festival returns this weekend

Medieval merchants, sea-shanties, flag waving, Latvian dancing, live music and a regatta on the river return to King’s Lynn this weekend as the town celebrates its membership of the Hanseatic League.

Calling carers and everyone over the age of 50 who hasn’t yet booked their COVID-19 vaccine

The Norfolk and Waveney health and care system is having a massive push this weekend to vaccinate all remaining people in priority groups 1-9.

Nutrient Neutrality

Information regarding Natural England and their letter concerning nutrient pollution on protected watercoursesWhat is affected by this?Alongside all other local planning authorities in Norfolk, the ...

Secrets of St Georges Guildhall set to be revealed

Brick by Brick, a fascinating talk revealing some newly-discovered secrets of King's Lynn's St George's Guildhall, takes place at 7pm on 5 October 2023.

New Pilgrimage Trail for King’s Lynn

A new heritage trail, created by King’s Lynn Civic Society, focuses on the theme of pilgrimage to guide people around medieval Kings Lynn.

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is coming to King’s Lynn this weekend

On Saturday morning at 8am the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive at Alive Lynnsport. There’s a free family fun-day taking place at the venue to celebrate the visit.

Dickies Pet Centre and director, Richard Ellwood, sentenced at court after lying about how lorry driver sustained life-changing injuries

On 27 May 2021, Dickies Pet Centre Limited and Mr. Richard Ellwood were sentenced by District Judge King at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court for offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Nutrient Neutrality FAQ

Nutrient Neutrality Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)What is Nutrient Neutrality?In March 2022, Natural England issued advice to all Council’s in Norfolk about the impact of phosphorus ...

King's Lynn: Bring your vaccine worries and questions to the bus – we’re listening

Published on behalf of the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group:

Vision for King’s Lynn could bring £25m in transformational funding

Collaboration has led to the creation of an ambitious and aspirational vision for King’s Lynn which could bring £25M in government funding, and transform the town.

Contaminated Land Part 2A

Information about contaminated land in the borough and Part 2A site investigationsWissington Settlement Beds, WissingtonWe have recently competed an investigation into this land and have ...