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New planning rules put nature at the heart of development

New rules have come into force that will make sure planning applications show how they will make nature better off as a result of proposed development.

Marshland St James residents invited to start the net zero journey

Residents in Marshland St James are invited to a Norfolk Net Zero Community event at Marshland St James Community Hall on Monday 12 February 2024.

West Norfolk shows support for care leavers

To recognise the challenges faced by young people leaving or having left care in west Norfolk the borough council is taking action to support the Care Leavers Covenant.

King’s Lynn Town Deal Board Holds Special Session for College Students

A special meeting was held at the College of West Anglia on Friday 26th January where students were invited to ask questions and share their thoughts on the multi-million pound Towns Fund investment.

Borough council showcases its apprentices for National Apprenticeship Week 2024

National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 5th to 11th February 2024 and the borough council is joining other local employers to shine a light on the amazing work being done by apprentices.

West Norfolk projects invited to apply for up to £50K in funding

Projects that make a difference in west Norfolk could benefit from between £10k-£50k in funding as the Borough Council opens its UK Shared Prosperity Funding scheme for expressions of interest.

Have your say on proposals for King’s Lynn’s riverfront

Local people are being invited to share their views on proposals that could breathe new life into the much-loved Custom House and transform a vacant riverfront site into a public space for everyone.

Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople site consultation opens

A consultation on possible new sites for gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople opens today (Friday 26 January) and anyone in the borough can comment.

Project success means further ‘Boost’ for young people in west Norfolk

A project that has supported more than 400 15-30 year olds in King’s Lynn to gain skills, knowledge, and advice is set to work with even more young people across west Norfolk.

Time to highlight development excellence in west Norfolk

Nominations are being sought for the Mayor’s Design Awards, which are once again being organised by the borough council in association with KL Magazine.