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17 hours ago · Several businesses in Norfolk have been named the best at a prestigious regional awards ceremony. The Visit East of England Awards winners for 2025 automatically progress into the Visit England Awards this June. The Suffolk and Norfolk ceremony was hosted by television presenter David Whiteley ...

16 hours ago · The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is looking into claims that Janet Holdom, the former deputy chairwoman for Fakenham Town Council, had been viewing payslips. Several years ago Ms Holdom was brought on to the council's finance committee where she was given oversight of its payroll ...

Sep 5, 2024 · Work on the rest of the development taking place off Rudham Stile Lane cannot move forward until the roundabout has been built. Christopher Cushing, who represents Fakenham's Lancaster North ward on NNDC, said in his report to Fakenham's town council: "It seems the NNDC has given up hope the government will this year provide any extra funding it had requested from them."

Oct 10, 2024 · READ MORE: MP confirms £9.9m spend on new Fakenham swimming pool. A decision on whether funding will be released to help build a new swimming pool in Fakenham could be made in the coming months (Image: Google Maps). Earlier this month a spokesman for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm funding plans for this year and next at ...

Feb 28, 2025 · Town criers across the country have also taken part in a competition held in Watton (Image: Sue Dent) The council said it would look further into the costs required for the position before making a decision.. If the council goes ahead, it would not be the only town in Norfolk with a crier.

Nov 4, 2024 · Angela Glynn said she was "delighted" by the announcement (Image: Angela Glynn) Angela Glynn, chairman of the Fakenham Town Council, said: "We were surprised and delighted to hear that funding for the project had been granted given the uncertainties around funding since the election. "Along with the multi-use games area, it will bring superb sporting facilities to our town for many years to come."

Nov 15, 2024 · Fakenham is set for a major expansion of more than 900 homes on land to the north of the town. The size of the development means the overall project has to be broken into phases with the construction of a roundabout for it seen as the first one.. Norfolk County Council has said it anticipates work on the roundabout will take approximately 32 weeks to complete.