Art world Kings gather for pre-Christmas judging of Poems, People and Places
T S Eliot award winning poet George Szirtes, best-selling children's story writer Terence Blacker, renowned local artist Colin Self and former Fleet Street photographer David Koppel gathered at South Norfolk Council with one thing on their minds.

Out with the old, in with the new
South Norfolk Council want to wish all of their Residents a very Happy New Year.

Statement on Poringland carol concert
Alex Evans, Licensing Manager for South Norfolk Council said: 'On Monday, the Government's Culture Department was reported as saying you may need a licence to sing carols outside stores.

Council set action date for Denton travellers site
South Norfolk Council has announced the date by which it will take action to remove caravans from the site at Middle Road, Denton.

On Your Bike, Crime Fighters!
South Norfolk Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership has opened a new front in its fight against crime and the fear of crime.

Councils unite to benefit Norfolk and Suffolk residents
South Norfolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney Councils are launching a dynamic new partnership, creating a ‘super’ Revenues & Benefits service, which will give some of the most vulnerable people in Norfolk and Suffolk faster and easier access to their se

Council announces arrangements for Planning Committee hearing on Gypsy and Traveller sites applicati
South Norfolk Council is moving part of its Planning Committee meeting to Long Stratton Leisure Centre in a bid to accommodate the number of people who may want to attend the committee proceedings on the applications for Gypsy and Traveller sites at

Council objects to hospital closure
Loss of in-patient beds at Hartismere Hospital could put the safety of patients at risk and should be reconsidered.

We're a district of poets - but can the writers, artists and photographers catch up!
With poems flying in to the council offices almost every day, chairman Councillor Bob McClenning has made a last plea for literature, art and photographs for his book Poems People and Places.

32 parishes get council's support for National Tree Week planting
Tree Wardens from 32 parishes in South Norfolk will collect more than 400 trees and over 2 kilometres of mixed native hedge plants on Friday morning from South Norfolk House.

Children in step for Children in Need
Over 160 children packed into Long Stratton Leisure Centre for a fun disco and aerobathon which has helped raise around £1,600 for Children In Need.

Daytime TV star Paul O'Grady puts down roots in South Norfolk!
New daytime TV sensation and comedy star Paul O'Grady is backing National Tree Week by having an Oak tree planted in South Norfolk.

Hundreds have their say on the future of South Norfolk
South Norfolk Council has thanked local people for getting involved in its big consultation on the future of the district.

Councils shortlisted for Beacon status over work with young people
South Norfolk Council and Norfolk County Council have been shortlisted for Beacon status for engaging young people in their work.

Historic community gathers to celebrate the future
The community of 'Beorh Apetune' in South Norfolk will be toasting four millennia of settlement and progress when they gather on Friday to launch their blueprint for the future.

Me, and my shadow Toby, aged 14
Toby Limbach is a 14-year-old with a new insight into the world of local and national politics.

Would you have the bottle to wear this fleece?
Yes - says our recycling champion Maura Thomas of Diss.

Young people respond to Government Green Paper
Young people in South Norfolk have set the Government four challenges to improve the lives of tomorrow's voters.

South Norfolk celebrates its Grand Designs
As the nation gets ready to switch on to the new series of TV's Grand Designs, South Norfolk Council has unveiled the stunning winners of its 2005 design awards.

Jennifer aged 12, is bound for England glory
The future of women's football is safe in her hands.

Council looks back at the licensing success against the odds
South Norfolk Council has now completed the internal processing of the 375 applications for premises licences it received under the new Licensing Act.

Hidden Scandal of Business Crime
South Norfolk Council is organising a breakfast summit as part of a campaign to help businesses fight crime and raise awareness of what councils can do to help.

Saving your home is just a phone call away
Emergency planning experts at South Norfolk Council are urging the public to sign up for an automated warning system on their mobiles and home phones, as part of a campaign to prepare for possible flooding this autumn and winter.

Benzene: final results published
Residents in Loddon have received letters from South Norfolk Council, which include the final report on twelve months of monitoring of benzene in the air in their town.

Thousands urged to join big consultation
Tens of thousands of residents are being urged to join in a massive community consultation which will help shape the future of every town, village and rural part of South Norfolk for the next 15 years.

£700,000 success makes South Norfolk a 'hotzone' for business, tourism and innovation
South Norfolk Council has won an offer of £700,000 for its bid to fund key capital equipment for Norwich Research Park (NRP) and install wireless broadband projects across the district.

Easy Riders
Officers from South Norfolk Council are geared up and ready for their 88-mile cycle ride to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

New fly-tip fridge incident angers council
Just days after 22 fridges were dumped across a bridleway and close to main rail lines in South Norfolk, more have been fly-tipped in an incident which also took a sinister turn.

How much can you save?
South Norfolk Council, in partnership with Broadland District Council’s Energy Efficiency team, is suggesting residents get in contact with the HEAT Norfolk campaign, to find out how they can save on heating bills for their homes.

Plea to track fly-tippers after 22 fridges are dumped on bridleway
South Norfolk Council is asking people to record the vehicle registration numbers of anyone who comes to take away their fridge or other goods after having promised to dispose of them cheap.

Recycling Ricky roams South Norfolk
On Wednesday August 24th at Diss Market Place and Thursday August 25th at Wymondham Market place, between 10am and 3pm, South Norfolk Council invites you and your family to meet Recycling Ricky, who, along with staff from South Norfolk Council will b

Last call for design nominations!
The deadline is approaching for nominations for South Norfolk’s design awards.

You never imagine it will happen to you
South Norfolk Council is opening, newly built, temporary accommodation for homeless families in Costessey.

Youth group calls local bands to help with launch
The official launch of SN Youth Action will take place in Local Democracy Week with a live gig on Wednesday 20th October.

Recycling: don't let your neighbours down
Householders in South Norfolk are being urged to think carefully about what they put into their recycling bins, after the Council announced that contamination is costing its tax payers £30,000 a year.

Send us your electronic inspirations!
South Norfolk Council is encouraging its residents to have their say in the development of its new website.

Council hits back at tourism gloom
South Norfolk Council has hit back at 'gloomy' predictions for tourism in East Anglia, made by a Bank of England money expert.

Students tell Council: we want cheaper public transport
A Norfolk council has gone out into the community to meet and consult with school pupils, in order to ensure that young people’s views and priorities are incorporated into the district’s strategy.

South Norfolk recruits its 50th Emergency Co-ordinator
With three new villages on board, South Norfolk Council has now recruited more than 50 Emergency Co-ordinators to take the lead should a crisis hit their local communities.

We want to be heard, say youth of South Norfolk
This is the clear call from 11-25 year olds in South Norfolk, who have created their own youth-friendly version of the Council’s strategy for involving young people.

Affordable homes bring hope to village
Work has started on building more affordable family homes in a South Norfolk village, bringing hope to families who could not afford to rent or buy at current market rates.

Mohammed Ali donates charity auction lot
Boxing fans in Norfolk will be given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to lay their hands on exclusive memorabilia from the world's greatest heavyweight champion this month.

Is this the most forward-thinking village in Norfolk?
That's the big question from South Norfolk Council after almost eight out of evey ten residents of Bunwell threw themselves into a broad and imaginative range of activities to develop an innovative and inspiring Village Plan.

Over 60s can insulate their home for free this summer
South Norfolk residents aged over 60 are being encouraged to take advantage of a new scheme to provide them with home insulation at no cost.

Council helps force Government U-turn on community composting charges
South Norfolk Council has welcomed the Government's U-turn on its plans to impose a charge on community composting schemes, which could have closed them down.

South Norfolk to pay composting charge for local communities
Environmentally-concerned villagers in South Norfolk are being told not to worry about a new government charge on community compost schemes - because the local council will pay it for them.

Nominate your Design Awards!
Do you have a favourite building in South Norfolk which you would like to see recognised and celebrated? Something innovative, sustainable or sensitive to its surroundings? If so, don’t keep it to yourself! South Norfolk Council this week launched it

South Norfolk pioneers new 'microchip bins'
A Norfolk council is soon to become the first in the country to provide all its residents with new wheelie bins, which will use microchip technology to encourage householders to increase the amount they recycle and reuse.

Parasols for schools put children in the shade
Infant and junior school children will get protection from the summer sun after a joint South Norfolk Council and Southern Norfolk Primary Care Trust campaign to provide schools in the district with free parasols took off.

More cycle paths needed to get people out of their cars
Councillors in South Norfolk have called for better cycle path provision, as residents are encouraged to leave their cars at home and take to their bikes more often.

Benzene monitoring starts
South Norfolk Council last night wrote to 36 households in Loddon to let residents know the start date of monitoring for benzene in their area by independent consultants AEAT.

The heroes of Flight DV 279
Almost 61 years ago to the day, as the battle for Europe was entering its final phase, a Lancaster Bomber limped back over Norfolk from a raid in France.

Council welcomes 'fair' verdict on housing service
South Norfolk Council has welcomed the results of an inspection of its housing services and pledged to keep affordable housing as its key priority.

£438,000 boost for South Norfolk businesses
More than 900 small businesses in South Norfolk have been saved almost half a million pounds after the council appealed for them to apply for small business rate relief.

Spread the word about the wonderful Wherryman's Way
Bicycling Bob McClenning, chairman of South Norfolk Council, took a spin down to the Woods End at Bramerton today to join other community leaders for the launch of the Wherryman's Way, and the unveiling of a new statue to famous Norfolk son Billy Blu

Council responds over call to tackle rat infestation
South Norfolk Council is stepping up its efforts to tackle hundreds of rats living in a flourishing colony at the A143 Roundabout in Ditchingham.

Romany Theatre Company in performance
South Norfolk Council is proud to announce that The Romany Theatre Company will be performing their musical show “Our Big Land” on June 2, in Harleston.

300 year old Oak tree in the spotlight
A 300-year-old Oak tree in Caistor St Edmund has been chosen as this year’s South Norfolk Council Chairman’s Tree.

Harleston win the South Norfolk Council Chairman’s Cup
The Chairman’s Cup hockey event took place at Framingham Earl High School’s astroturf pitch on Thursday 21st April on a gloriously sunny day.

Threat of bankruptcy achieves results
South Norfolk Council started bankruptcy proceedings against a resident who had persistently refused to pay council tax - they were only halted when the person agreed to pay the £5,700 owed.

Bramerton sculpture is unveiled
In a ceremony on Thursday April 28, the sculpture Zenith, was unveiled on Bramerton Common.

Women lead council for first time in 30 year history
Vivienne Clifford-Jackson is to be the new leader of South Norfolk Council.

Freddie gets a home!
Saturday May 7 was Responsible Dog Day and organiser South Norfolk Council’s Dog Warden, Rachael Ives said the event was a huge success: 'Around 300 people visited us to find out more about looking after their dogs, and around 80 dogs came with their

Council Leader and Deputy Leader Step Down
Richard Carden, Leader of South Norfolk Council and John Halliday, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for The Economy, have announced that they are intending to step down from their current positions at the council’s annual meeting on May 16.

Railway Station Strategy on display
A new transport strategy for Wymondham Railway Station has been drafted and displays explaining the proposals are coming to Wymondham next week.

Membership Increased and New Credit Union Community Groups Open in South Norfolk
South Norfolk Credit Union has had its head office in Long Stratton for two years now and growth has been steady until quite recently, when things have really started to get busy.

Get involved in the future
Across the country planners are working on the new Local Development Framework – which replaces the Local Plan.

Rapping robot gets ready to wow schoolchildren
Children at Stoke Holy Cross primary school in South Norfolk are getting ready for their first visit from the latest word in green technology – Cycler, the rapping robot.

Council fire-fighters score a double first
Two officers at South Norfolk Council have scored a double first and qualified as retained fire-fighters.

Jenni gets out the Young People's vote
South Norfolk Youth Action chair Jenni Clutten has urged young people of voting age to get on the electoral register in time for the coming County Council, and possibly, General Elections.

Register now or lose your vote!
There are 7 days to go before the deadline for getting on the register to vote in the County Council – and possibly the General Election – passes.

We'll be back, says bin team after snow problems
South Norfolk Council's refuse collection team have promised to be back on the road after the weekend to collect the few bins they missed because of the snow.

Older people urged to campaign for community composting
Older people in South Norfolk are being urged to campaign in their parishes for more community composting.

Get registered for the General Election!
Voters in South Norfolk are being urged to get their names on the Electoral Register as soon as possible.

Council welcomes go-ahead for new print works
South Norfolk Council has welcomed news that the Government Office for the East will not call in the planning application by New Jarrold Printing Ltd for a new print works at Wymondham.

Council wins Charter Mark for third time in a row
South Norfolk Council’s Revenue Service has been awarded a Charter Mark for the third time in a row after assessors described the council team as enthusiastic and ready to go the extra mile for residents.

It's a wild time for the Junior Rangers!
Friday February 25 is Bird Box Day for seventy seven children at Glebeland Community Primary School in Toft Monks.

Council unanimously backs campaign to save Cygnet House
South Norfolk Council has thrown its weight behind the campaign to save specialist care home Cygnet House from possible closure.

It's bin snowing!
Despite several inches of snow at the Ketteringham depot, South Norfolk Council's intrepid recycling team, carries on rolling out the Think Twice twin bins scheme.

Councillor Richard Carden's Budget speech 2005
I would like to start my speech by commenting on this Council’s continuing reliance on financial support from central government.

Composting - the really 'green' alternative
As South Norfolk Council prepares to introduce a charge for all Garden Waste Labels, the council is urging residents to consider Home Composting instead.

Benzene results
Residents in Loddon have today received letters from South Norfolk Council, which include a report on monitoring of benzene in their town over the last six months.

Young and Old join Cabinet for Council Tax debate
Representatives from South Norfolk Youth Action and the Older People’s Forum will join the debate on next year’s Budget and Council Tax at South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet meeting next week.

It's time to recycle those old directories
South Norfolk Council has joined forces with Yellow Pages to make sure their old directories get recycled when the new ones arrive in the next few weeks.

New weapon against people who refuse to pay local taxes
Bankruptcy is South Norfolk Council’s new weapon against those who persistently refuse to pay their Council Tax or Business Rates.

Woman prosecuted for falsely claiming benefit
A woman who had been falsely claiming benefit, has been sentenced to eighty hours community service after a successful prosecution by South Norfolk Council.

Bin those bogus cash prize letters
Older people in South Norfolk are being urged to bin all the letters they receive offering them bogus cash prizes.

Norwich City and South Norfolk Councils lead the way
In June, Norwich City Council and South Norfolk Council will introduce Local Housing Allowance (LHA) which will change the way Housing Benefit for private tenants is calculated and paid.

George Szirtes helps South Norfolk Council to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, world-renowned poet George Szirtes will be addressing South Norfolk Council staff and councillors on Friday January 28, marking Holocaust Memorial Day.

Advice as Licensing changes draw nearer
As part of the new Licensing Act, South Norfolk Council will soon be taking over responsibility for licensing in the district.

Council helps force re-think on licence fee
South Norfolk Council is delighted to hear that the Royal Norfolk Show will not be subjected to a £50,000 licence fee, as part of the new Licensing Act.

Council holds Jobs Fair for Lotus staff
South Norfolk Council is hosting a two-day Jobs Fair for Lotus staff who are facing redundancy, with potential employers and advisory services on hand.

Invitation to attend Licensing Act Roadshows
South Norfolk Council’s Licensing team is presenting a series of roadshows to help clarify the new Licensing Act.