Welcome to NorthNorfolk.org

This website contains details of the range of services offered by North Norfolk District Council as well as information for local residents and communities, local businesses and visitors to North Norfolk. Please use the main section headings on the left, the A-Z or the search facility to find the information you are looking for.

Environment Awards 2008
The very best 'green' projects in Norfolk received their prizes last week at North Norfolk District Council's 'Environment Awards' held at Felbrigg Hall near Cromer. Click here to see the full list of winners

Local Development Framework Update: CORE STRATEGY FOUND SOUND
The Inspector's report on the examination of the Core Strategy was published on 15 July. The Inspector has found the Core Strategy, the blueprint for new development in North Norfolk over the next 10-15 years, "sound". Further information http://www.northnorfolk.org/ldf

Have Your Say
North Norfolk District Council is committed to a policy of equality and non-discrimination. To support this policy we have produced a draft Combined Equality Scheme. Download the draft document and the consultation schedule. We would like to hear your comments on it before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet in November. For further information visit the Equality page or contact Kate Sullivan on 01263 516052.

North Norfolk District Council Corporate Plan 2008 - 2011
'Changing Gear' sets out what we intend to do between 2008 and 2011. It revises our last corporate plan, which we published in 2006, and reflects our continuing journey along the Road to Excellence. The purpose of that journey is to improve the way we run our business and raise the quality of our services.

Boundary Committee proposes a new look for local government in Norfolk
North Norfolk District Council has expressed surprise and disappointment in its initial response to the Boundary Committee's draft proposals for local government reorganisation in Norfolk. NNDC is particularly concerned about the negative impact that the proposals are likely to have on local democracy and the long-term efficiency of any new council.

The Council held a special meeting on 24 July when it unanimously resolved to oppose the Boundary Committee's proposals and to work with other District Councils in Norfolk to challenge the inadequacies of the proposal and to build a consensus on an alternative way forward.

A letter giving the reasons for the Council's displeasure with the Boundary Committee and its actions was sent to the Rt. Hon Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on 11 August. View the letter to the Secretary of State here

For further information view the Report to Full Council and the full draft proposals

Green Build 2008
Following last year's very successful event, Green Build 08 will once again be held at Felbrigg Park, near Cromer, over the weekend of 13 and 14 September (10.30am - 4pm).

For further information please visit the Green Build website at www.northnorfolk.org/greenbuild

Flood Siren Review in Norfolk
A Flood Siren Consultation continues in coastal Norfolk. Within North Norfolk, following a series of meetings with Parish representatives and Senior Flood Wardens, and feedback from questionnaires distributed via the relevant parish and town councils, a good deal of very useful information has been gathered. Indeed, 561 completed questionnaires were returned from approximately 5000 issued to those living in Flood Risk areas in coastal North Norfolk. This is an excellent return rate of 11%, double the usual return for surveys of this type, underlining what an important issue this is for the people of North Norfolk.

The progress reports from this consultation are now available below:

North Norfolk District Council - Flood Siren Consultation Report (PDF 1.4Mb)
The Norfolk County Council Fire and Community Protection Panel Flood Siren Scrutiny Working Group - Progress Report (PDF 199Kb)

Once again we would like to thank the public for a very positive response, providing much valuable information for this ongoing review of the Flood Siren System in Norfolk.

The next stage:
The information and recommendations contained within the reports are currently being reviewed by Councillors from Norfolk County Council, North Norfolk District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. Please watch this space for further updates.

The Annual Audit and Inspection Letter
North Norfolk District Council delivers value for money and its performance continues to improve in priority areas such as recycling and housing, with a higher than average proportion of national performance indicators in the top 25% of councils nationally, says the Annual Audit and Inspection Letter from the Audit Commission.

Other key areas of improvement include consultation with the local community, providing effective support for local businesses, the access, speed and quality of service provided for customers and in contributing positively to the quality of life for local people.

The Council needs to keep working to continue to drive forward its improvement programme, especially regarding its provision for disability and equality, adds the report.

Problems with website 'Log In'
North Norfolk District Council is currently experiencing periodic problems with the provision of the Council Tax interactive online service.
We have therefore decided to remove this facility from the web site until the problem can be corrected or an improved alternative is identified.

In the meantime the Council Tax service can be contacted by email on ctaxreg@north-norfolk.gov or by telephone on 01263 516071 or 516230.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Gypsy and Traveller site consultation
North Norfolk District Council has sought the views of those who live in or around Cromer and Fakenham on proposals for short-term stopping places for Gypsies and Travellers. Click here for background information including the March 2008 Consultation Report.

What do you think of us?
North Norfolk residents think highly if the District Council's services in important areas such as rubbish collection, parks and sports facilities, but could do better in complaints handling and providing cultural services, says the Ipsos MORI Best Value Performance Indicator survey. The Council also performs well above the national average as far as the general satisfaction of residents with its work is concerned. For a full report of the survey findings go to the performance page.

The Council's PLANNING Home Page leads to information about Development Control (Planning Applications), Building Control, Landscape Conservation & Design, Street Naming & Numbering, Land Charge and Planning Policy services.
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Pre-Applications for 'Major' Developments
You can make comments directly to developers about proposed major developments outlined on our Pre-application Proposals page. The latest proposal is for Paston College, North Walsham - to build new Sixth Form College facilities on the Station Road site in North Walsham (the College's current playing field).
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