Recycle those Christmas trees and cards
There are four Norfolk County Council Household Waste Recycling Centres in South Norfolk where you can take your Christmas trees for recycling.

Barn owl sighting in South Norfolk
South Norfolk Council Countryside Ranger, Steve Hammond, has spotted a Barn Owl roosting in a specially prepared owl box in the district.

Keeping out the criminals this Christmas
South Norfolk Crime Reduction Partnership (CDRP) has announced a reduction in domestic burglary and vehicle crime in South Norfolk over the last year.

Frenze Beck - work in progress
Much progress has been made at Frenze Beck, near Diss, where a small, wetland wildlife paradise is being created.

Community composting team scoops award
Denton community composting scheme has welcomed an award from Norfolk County Council for its pioneering work.

Christmas Holiday Waste Collections
To ensure the best possible service over the Christmas holiday period, changes have been made to the waste collection timetable throughout the holiday season, across South Norfolk.

Youth action logo competition - won by 74-year-old
South Norfolk Youth Action’s logo competition has been won by a 74-year-old retired illustrator and graphic designer.

Crime survey response tops a thousand in three days
Just three days after South Norfolk Council’s crime survey reached residents in its community magazine The Link, over a thousand responses have come in to the council’s headquarters.

New Acceptable Behaviour Contracts Issued In South Norfolk
South Norfolk Crime Reduction Partnership has just issued new Acceptable Behaviour Contracts as part of its campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Preparing to plant for Tree Week
South Norfolk Council’s Tree Week celebrations are about to begin, with Tree Wardens from across the district gathering to collect new trees to plant.

South Norfolk Design Awards 2004 - The winners
There are two main winners and four commended schemes in this year’s South Norfolk Design Awards.

Council wins benefit fraud case
South Norfolk Council’s benefit fraud team has successfully prosecuted a couple who had fraudulently obtained Council Tax Benefit.

Plea to join crime survey
South Norfolk councillors have appealed to residents to join in a survey of crime in the district.

Rugby is the focus for sports teams
In support of Council Chairman, Cllr Mrs Vera Alexander’s theme, 'Young People and Activity,' South Norfolk Council’s Leisure Services team has been running sports competitions for young people.

Training to tackle Anti Social Behaviour
South Norfolk Council is offering a training day on Friday October 29, organised by the South Norfolk Crime Reduction Partnership, for those involved with tackling anti-social behaviour.

Planting crocuses for Breakthrough Breast Cancer campaign
South Norfolk Council is joining forces again with Breakthrough Breast Cancer, in its campaign to Cover Britain in Crocuses.

First steps for countryside conservation volunteers
On Thursday October 28, South Norfolk Council is holding an inaugural meeting for a group of new volunteer Wildlife Wardens.

BBC TV's Inside Out tells Trevor's story
On Monday night at 7.

Illustrator takes out his pen!
his weekend Raymond Everett, the author of ‘South Norfolk, Through the Eyes of an Illustrator’ will be signing copies of his book at Diss and Harleston Tourist Information Centres.

Dancing for democracy at South Norfolk Council
Young people are dancing for democracy tonight as they officially launch South Norfolk Youth Action.

Have your say on healthcare
South Norfolk Council’s Older People’s Forum meets on Wednesday 27 October - inviting people in the district over the age of 50, to 'Come and have your say.

Local Democracy Week 2004 in South Norfolk
Next week is Local Democracy Week and South Norfolk Council has organised a series of events involving young people from the district.

Exit conference for arts initiative
On Wednesday 20 October, the Southern Broads Cultural Initiative officially comes to an end, with the “Showcasing the Broads” exit conference.

Holiday activities for Autumn half-term
South Norfolk Council has holiday activity schemes running over half-term in Chedgrave and Long Stratton.

Flood advice is on hand
South Norfolk Council holds its fourth annual Flood Roadshow, on Thursday October 21, providing information and advice for residents, about flooding.

Council withdraws from purchase of homeless accommodation
South Norfolk Council has decided to withdraw its proposal to buy Oakbrook in Great Moulton.

Capturing South Norfolk
South Norfolk Council is proud to announce the launch of a book called “South Norfolk – Through the eyes of an Illustrator” by Mr Raymond Everett.

District council by-election result, Easton Ward
Conservative Party candidate Margaret Dewsbury of 6 Park Avenue, Barford, Norwich NR9 4BA, has been elected to serve Easton ward, in a by-election which took place on Thursday, 16th September.

Here comes the bus!
On Tuesday 21 September, the Norfolk Energy Bus will begin a three-day visit to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Colney.

Register your security alarm with us
South Norfolk Council’s Environmental Services team is launching a new notification form for residents who have a security alarm.

Showcase Conference follows summer programme of arts
Despite August’s wet and chilly weather, around 2,000 people came to see the Waterside Weekends programme of arts.

Councillors welcome boost for affordable housing
South Norfolk councillors have today welcomed a deal which means that local people are to get more than 180 new affordable homes.

Accommodation for homeless families
South Norfolk Council has written to residents in Great Moulton letting them know that the council will be holding a public meeting on September 17, regarding the proposal buy Oakbrook to accommodate homeless families.

Candidates line up for district council by-election
Three candidates are in the running for a seat on South Norfolk Council, in a by-election for the Easton ward, which will take place on Thursday, 16th September.

BBC broadcasts live from final summer concert
The final event in South Norfolk Council’s summer programme of arts, ‘Waterside Weekends’ has an added extra sparkle this weekend, as BBC Radio Norfolk’s Maggie Secker broadcasts her show live from the concert.

Waterside weekends gets into an African groove
South Norfolk Council’s ‘Waterside Weekends’ series gets into an African groove with song, dance and drumming from Ah Saranah! and Anna Mudeka, Mary-Jane Edgar and Paul Jackson on Saturday (14 August).

Backing young racer's bid for success
Wymondham Leisure Centre is supporting 16-year-old Ruth Senior’s bid for motorsport success.

Accommodation for homeless families at Oakbrook, Great Moulton
South Norfolk Council has written to residents in Great Moulton letting them know that the council is again in negotiations to buy Oak Brook to accommodate homeless families.

Think design - think awards
David Edleston, South Norfolk Council’s Conservation and Design Architect, wants to encourage as many people as possible to nominate a building for this year’s Design Awards.

Famous London Mozart Players make a family summer splash
South Norfolk Council’s ‘Waterside Weekends’ series comes to an exciting climax this Sunday (22nd August) at Whitlingham Country Park.

From Strauss to street theatre!
Last weekend, as part of South Norfolk Council’s summer programme of arts, Chamber Orchestra Anglia performed dance music from Strauss - this weekend we are inviting families into a world of madcap, musical, vaudeville, mayhem! Heidi Hadley, Cultural

Chamber orchestra on the bandstand!
The mobile bandstand does it again! Last week saw the unique mobile venue make room for a baby grand piano (see photo) – and this week a 17-piece chamber orchestra takes to the stage! An Invitation To Dance on Sunday August 1 at Pye’s Mill in Loddon,

Check out our summer play schemes
South Norfolk Council is offering a fantastic programme of activities this summer for children, aged from five to 12, running throughout July and August.

First Acceptable Behaviour Contracts are issued
Six youths in Costessey have been served with Acceptable Behaviour Contracts - the first time any have been issued in South Norfolk.

Artists on the banks of the Southern Broads
For the last few weeks South Norfolk Council’s mobile bandstand has hosted the Riverside Recitals, as part of its summer programme of arts called Waterside Weekends.

Depot looking for new staff!
On Saturday July 31 between 11am and 3pm, South Norfolk Council invites you to come and join our Direct Services teams at our depot at Ketteringham, to find out more about our work, enjoy a family day out – and even decide whether you would like to a

New vision for South Norfolk
On Saturday July 24, the South Norfolk Alliance * (see below) launches the Community Strategy for South Norfolk 2004 to 2007.

It's time to stop stereotyping young people
The first meeting of newly formed SN Youth Action has said it is time to stop stereotyping young people.

Don't miss out - the Waterside Weekends have begun
This weekend saw the opening of South Norfolk Council’s Waterside Weekends – a series of events offering music, dance, drama and the arts to visitors and residents on the Southern Broads.

Council calls on UEA to think again on language and drama cuts
South Norfolk Council has written to the University of East Anglia saying recommendations to close its languages department would hit the local economy and rob local people of the opportunity to study modern languages.

Spend summer by the water enjoying music, dance, and sculpture
As part of the Southern Broads Cultural Initiative, South Norfolk Council will be presenting a series of events over the summer continuing to bring high quality arts into this mainly rural area.

Come and be our eyes and ears!
We are looking for volunteer wildlife wardens to be our “eyes and ears” in the countryside of South Norfolk.

Staying safe at the Royal Norfolk Show
Teams of staff from South Norfolk Council are working to ensure the tens of thousands of people who attend the Royal Norfolk Show this year enjoy a safe, healthy and happy visit.

Councillors cheer and applaud as Henman victory is announced
South Norfolk Councillors last night cheered and applauded as news came through of Tim Henman’s victory over Mark Philippoussis in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Council joins campaign to tackle abandoned vehicles
South Norfolk Council is joining a campaign to tackle the blight of abandoned vehicles in the district.

Praise for arts exhibition
South Norfolk Council has won praise for its art exhibition “Ways of Seeing, South By South’s Best” from the Director of Exhibitions at a top London art gallery.

Councillor welcomes new focus on rural housing
South Norfolk Councillor Vivienne Clifford-Jackson today welcomed the renewed focus on housing in rural areas, following the report of the Countryside Agency.

Councils team up in campaign for cheaper heating
South Norfolk Council in partnership with Broadland Council’s Energy Efficiency team is holding a DIY Solar Water Heating Workshop.

Young artists look to the future
Education Secretary The Rt Hon Charles Clarke MP, will be looking to the future when he opens a children’s art exhibition at South Norfolk Council.

Swimmer's Itch at Little Broad, Whitlingham
South Norfolk Council is asking people not to have contact with the water in the Little Broad at Whitlingham, after discovering the organism which causes Swimmer’s Itch.

Time to book for your summer adventure!
Bookings are being taken from Monday June 28 for Sound Summer 2004 - an exciting programme of activities for 12 to 15 year olds.

New role to tackle anti-social behaviour
New Neighbourhood Safety Co-Ordinator Carolyn James says her role will be to tackle anti social behaviour in two ways.

Memorial seat smashed to pieces by vandals
South Norfolk Councillors David Gudgeon and Jane Walker have expressed their sadness and concern at the actions of vandals who smashed a memorial seat to pieces, just five months after it was installed in Poringland Wood.

Demand for postal votes up by 50 per cent
South Norfolk residents have requested around 9,000 postal votes for this year's European elections – 50% more than last year's local election.

Accessibility for all at play area
The first of our play areas to be fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act has just opened.

Help us find South Norfolk's historic heroes and heroines
South Norfolk Council is joining English Heritage’s search for nominations for Blue Plaques across the district.

Discounted leisure scheme is passport to success
South Norfolk Council's concessionary Passport to Leisure scheme is proving to be a great success – with around double the number of card holders than this time last year.

Health warning over dog fouling in parks
South Norfolk Council has joined forces with national charity the Dogs Trust in an appeal for owners to clear up after their pets.

Nominate this year's Design Award winners!
Nominations are invited for the fourth South Norfolk Council Design Awards – an annual scheme created by the council to encourage high quality building design, and to raise awareness of its value to the district.

Outstanding grant took achievers to Arizona!
With help from South Norfolk Council’s Outstanding Achievers Awards, two young speedway cyclists have just come back from a trip to Arizona, USA, where they took part in a promotional tour for the sport.

English councils advised to do Scrutiny the South Norfolk way
Nominations are invited for the fourth South Norfolk Council Design Awards – an annual scheme created by the council to encourage high quality building design, and to raise awareness of its value to the district.

Spotlight on Europe in South Norfolk
undreds of South Norfolk residents have signed up for a postal vote in the European elections on June 10th and more are expected to join them.

Wymondham team wins young business award
Last night (Wednesday May 5th) the team which was chosen to represent South Norfolk in the county finals of the EDP Young Enterprise Business award, became the County champions.

Council to continue search for homeless hostel
South Norfolk Council will continue working on behalf of homeless families after hearing that hopes of securing possible hostel accommodation in Great Moulton have been set back.

Harleston Festival opens with a May Day extravaganza!
On Saturday May 1st – May Day - the people of Harleston and the surrounding villages will come together to take part in the traditional maypole dance.

Waste Knot logo winner is chosen
The winner of the recent Diss High School Waste Knot design a logo competition has been chosen.

Promotion puts local economy in the Premier League
The economy of South Norfolk has just won promotion to the premier league – that’s the message from South Norfolk Council.

No wasted effort as students compete to design logo
When more than 60 students entered a design-a-logo competition, for South Norfolk Council’s recycling scheme Waste Knot, the teachers decided the standard of the entries was so high, they would put them all on display.

Packed summit to set up powerful new voice for older people
Residents packed South Norfolk Council today and agreed to set up an Older People’s Forum.

Student will make history at council annual meeting
A 17-year-old Wymondham student will make history when he breaks with decades of tradition and performs the annual chairman’s chain handover ceremony at South Norfolk Council.

Working together to save energy
South Norfolk Council is working with neighbouring Broadland District Council to tackle the energy we waste every day in our homes.

Council backs lodgings scheme boost for single people
South Norfolk Council is backing plans by Solo Housing (East Anglia) Ltd to expand its successful lodgings scheme for single people.

Top recycling villages named and praised
South Norfolk Council this week named and praised its top six recycling villages as remarkable new figures emerged about the number of red cards issued for recycling “infringements”.

Council braced for top level summit with residents
South Norfolk Council is braced for a day of tough debate at a special summit for residents aged 50 plus.

Council puts young people at the heart of its democracy
South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet has backed radical plans to put young people at the heart of its democracy.

Council flags up European election votes campaign
Up to 50,000 homes in South Norfolk have just received a colourful reminder that the European elections are looming.

Important Easter Holiday information
COUNCIL OFFICES: South Norfolk Council’s offices are CLOSED on Good Friday (April 9th) and Easter Monday (April 12th).

Exciting Easter Holiday programme
South Norfolk Council will soon be taking bookings for its Easter holiday programme for children, which runs at the Long Stratton Leisure Centre, between Monday April 5th and Friday April 16th, on weekdays (except Good Friday and Easter Monday).

Co-ordinator will focus on anti social behaviour
A new post has been created to help tackle anti-social behaviour in South Norfolk.

Is this what U think 2?
As part of the Up 2 U 2 survey, over 4,000 people told us what they think about the future of South Norfolk.

Young Enterprise Business Awards
On Monday March 22nd at South Norfolk Council, two teams came together to compete in the Southern Norfolk Area Finals of the EDP/Young Enterprise Business Awards 2004.

Easter Holiday scheme comes to Harleston
South Norfolk Council, in partnership with Harleston Development Partnership and Harleston Memorial Leisure Centre, has created a new Easter holiday programme for children in Harleston.

Going, going, going... on holiday, to beautiful South Norfolk!
Today saw the launch of the latest campaign to bring holiday-makers to the beauty, excitement and warmth of South Norfolk.

The search is on for young athletes in South Norfolk
After the victory at last year’s Norfolk Youth Games, the hunt is on for children aged between 9 – 13 who want to represent South Norfolk in this year’s Games, which take place on Sunday May 9th at The UEA Sportspark and Earlham School in Norwich.

Household hazardous waste scheme - saving the environment
It is the time of year when people often think about having a Spring Clean clear out – and South Norfolk Council is launching a scheme to help residents in domestic properties, who are at a loss about what to do with unwanted left-overs of items such

Council Leader attacks £1m black hole in funding
South Norfolk Council Leader Richard Carden tonight attacked a government funding black hole, which has left the district’s residents out of pocket by over £1m.

Benzene monitoring is next step
Recently South Norfolk Council announced it had appointed an independent firm of consultants to evaluate the results of air quality monitoring in Loddon, some of which had shown the presence of Benzene.

Council wins £1m boost for recycling
South Norfolk Council has won £1,123,000 for its refuse and recycling service, after its bid for funding got the thumbs-up from the Government today.

Council and Yellow Pages want us to recycle Sandcastles
Householders are being encouraged to help turn ‘sandcastles’ into new paper products in this year’s campaign aimed at recycling tonnes of old Yellow Pages directories.

Council services hit by weather
South Norfolk Council has this morning announced that refuse collection and street cleaning will not be carried out today.

Council opens consultation on licensing revolution
South Norfolk Council has launched a campaign to prepare its trade for the Government’s licensing revolution, due to start this summer.

Council celebrates community bus cash success
Hundreds of residents and businesses in market towns in South Norfolk are to benefit after South Norfolk District Council won funding from the Government for a new community transport scheme.

Council calls in experts over benzene
South Norfolk Council has moved to reassure residents in Loddon by announcing that it is to appoint an independent firm of consultants to evaluate the results of air quality monitoring.

£250 Up 2 U 2 winner sets out agenda for action
Sarah Hassan has scooped £250 in the South Norfolk Council Up 2 U 2 consultation prize draw, after sending in her answers to the questionnaire on the future of the district.

Young people's drop-in centre opens
A new drop-in centre is about to open its doors, providing a much-requested space for young people, aged 11- 19, in Wymondham.

Grand opening week for Community Meeting Room
South Norfolk Council is delighted to announce that the Chedgrave Community Meeting Room will open this weekend, followed by a week of free activities, to raise the Room’s profile.