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NEWS RELEASE
#cheaperatthetip – fines show that fly-tipping doesn't pay
Taking unwanted items to the tip is cheaper than dumping them, as several west Norfolk residents have discovered to their cost recently.
Most household rubbish can be disposed of free or for a low cost but a fixed penalty notice (FPN) for dumping it can cost up to £300. For serious or repeat offenders, prosecution can result in fines... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:13 by Louise Parton
NEWS RELEASE
Don't miss out on £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate
Residents are being urged to apply online for the £150 Energy Rebate to ensure they benefit from this Government support as soon as possible.
West Norfolk residents who do not pay for their Council Tax by Direct Debit and have not applied online will now be receiving letters to remind them to apply for the £150 Energy Rebate before the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:09 by Louise Parton
Assisted Bin Collections
Assisted bin collections
How to arrange an assisted bin collection
What is an assisted bin collection?
An assisted collection is when our waste crew collect, empty and return your bins to the storage position at an agreed location on your property.
If you have difficulty moving your wheelie bins yourself, please let us know so that we can arrange for a member of our crew to help out on collection day.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 May 2022 11:18 by Jan Roomes
Notice of Referendum
Referendum on the adoption of the Hunstanton Neighbourhood Plan
1. The referendum will take place on Thursday 16 June 2022 to decide on the question below: 'Do you want the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Hunstanton to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
2. The last date for registering to vote in respect of the Neighbourhood... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 May 2022 16:35 by Jan Roomes
Queens Platinum Jubilee Weekend 2022
Queens Platinum Jubilee Weekend 2022
Posted: Tue, 03 May 2022 15:29 by Jan Roomes
New bin collection dates start next week
New bin collection dates start next week
New collection days for residents' household waste and recycling in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk start next week.
Serco, who manage household waste and recycling collections in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, is making these changes to reduce the distances bin trucks are travelling and accommodate new homes in the area.
The changes will start on Monday 9 May and will... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 03 May 2022 15:28 by Jan Roomes
Easter Waste and Recycling Bank Holiday collections 2022
Starting on Good Friday (15 April 2022) and continuing through Easter Week (18-22 April), waste, recycling, and food waste collections in King's Lynn & West Norfolk are all taking place one day later than usual because of the Bank Holiday.
Residents can check when their collection will take place by visiting the borough council's website at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/yourbins.
Easter is traditionally... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:15 by Jan Roomes
Falklands Flag Being Flown
In 1982 members of the British Armed Forces sailed 7,000 miles across the Atlantic to retake the Falkland Islands after they had been invaded by Argentina. Hundreds of servicemen from both sides died in the fighting and many more were injured. It is right, at this time, that we remember all those who suffered as a result of this conflict. Hunstanton Town Council is flying the Falklands War flag by... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:01 by Jan Roomes
Jobs Fair 9th May 2022
Jobs Fair, Hunstanton Town Hall, 9th May 2022
A Jobs Fair aimed at hiring workers for the tourism, catering and retail industries is to be held in Hunstanton in order to address the severe staffing issues that many of the local businesses are facing.
The event, being held in Hunstanton Town Hall 9th May 10 am – 2 pm, not only aims to give a helping hand to those who are unemployed or seeking a... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:32 by Jan Roomes