Fakenham Town Council

17/01/2025

Norfolk County Council offer a wide range of adult learning courses, both online and in person. Some examples of upcoming courses can be seen below. For a full list and further information please visit https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/adulteducation
Or contact Norfolk County Council:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0344 800 8020 (option 5)

09/01/2025

We have received notification of the below temporary road closure.

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO8972) affecting the A1065 Raynham Road from its junction with B1146 Hempton Green Road for 50m north-eastwards and for 100m south-westwards (“Road A”) and; B1146 Hempton Green Road from its junction with A1065 Raynham Road for 50m south-eastwards (“Road B”) and; Shereford Road from its junction with A1065 Raynham Road for 50m north-westwards (“Road C”) in the Parish of Hempton to facilitate Norfolk County Council carriageway resurfacing works, the Roads A-C will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 20th to 25th January 2025, but may continue to be closed until the 8th March 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via:-

A) A1065 Raynham Road, Roundabout Leading To Fakenham Bypass, A148 Fakenham Bypass, A1067 Clipbush Lane, Morrisons Roundabout, Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham Road, Langor Bridge, Norwich Road, B1110 Bridge Road, Broom Green, Broom Green Road, Pump Street, High Street, Holt Road, B1145 Brisley Road, Elmham Road, The Green, Fludges Lane, Mortice Hill, Stanfield Road, The Street, Litcham Road, Mileham Road, Back Street, Lexham Road, Lexham Road, Lynn Road, A1065 Castleacre Road, Church Lane, School Road, Massingham Road, Swaffham Road, Gravelpit Hill
B) B1146 Dereham Road, Main Dereham Road, Fakenham Road, B1145 Stanfield Road, The Street, Litcham Road, Mileham Road, Back Street, Lexham Road, Lynn Road, A1065 Castleacre Road, Fakenham Road, Swaffham Road, Gravelpit Hill, Raynham Road.
C) Toftrees Road, Helhoughton Road, Gravelpit Hill, A1065 Raynham Road

(Ryburgh, Fakenham, Wellingham, Guist, North Elmham, Litcham, Weasenham All Saints, Kettlestone, Raynham, Lexham, Brisley, Sculthorpe, Stanfield, Hempton, Weasenham St. Peter, Dunton, Mileham, Stibbard, Weasenham All Saints, Horningtoft)

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Roads A-C where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works/when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 8th March 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the restriction/closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closures are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

Dated this 10th day of January 2025.

Katrina Hulatt
Director of Legal Services (nplaw)
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH

09/01/2025

The Cuppa care bus will be continuing in Fakenham for 2025, aiming to bring people together and tackle loneliness.
Next session: Tuesday 28th January 2025, from 10am next to the War Memorial, Fakenham Market Place.

For any questions, or further information, please contact [email protected] or telephone 01603 404440

02/01/2025

We have received notification of the below Temporary Road Closure

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO8838) affecting the Bridge Street from its junction with Cattle Market Street for 50m northwards (the “Road”) in the Town of Fakenham to facilitate cabling works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be between 19:00 and 07:00 from 13th to 15th January 2025, but may continue to be closed until the 26th February 2025 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: Bridge Street, Olivet Way, Whitehorse Street, Norwich Road, Queens Road, Highfield Road, Wells Road, Oak Street, Market Place, Norwich Street.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 26th February 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.


Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

Dated this 3rd day of January 2025.

Katrina Hulatt
Director of Legal Services (nplaw)
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH

02/01/2025

Norfolk Police Safer Neighbourhood Team

The next public meeting for the Fakenham area will take place at 7:00pm on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at Fakenham Police Station, Norwich Road, Fakenham and online via MS Teams.
Join us to hear what we've been up to over the last few months, and to have your say about local issues / concerns. If you can’t make the meeting but would like to raise a concern or for a link to join the meeting online, please email:
[email protected]

24/12/2024

We have received notification of the below road closure.

Norfolk County Council (Fakenham)
Emergency Notice
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2024
Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Fakenham (NTRO9049) Notice

In accordance with the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Norfolk County Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that owing to emergency electrical repairs the use by vehicles (of any class/specific class) of the Rudham Stile Lane from 130m east of its junction with Cooper Beech Close for 40m eastwards (the “Road”) in the Town of Fakenham will be temporarily prohibited/restricted.

Alternative route is via: Rudham Stile Lane, High Terrace, Claypit Lane, Greenway Lane, Thorpland Road

The closure/restriction is necessary because of the likelihood of danger to the public or serious damage to the road or both.

The closure/restriction is anticipated to take place from 24th to 30th December 2024 but the Road may continue to be closed/restricted until the 13th January 2025 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

This Notice shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works / when the closure/restriction is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 13th January 2025 without further notice.

If necessary, this Notice may be extended for an additional 21 days by further Notice and/or for a maximum of 18 months from the date this Notice is effective by further Order.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the restriction/ closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Community and Environmental Services Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

Dated this 24th day of December 2024.

Katrina Hulatt
Director of Legal Services (nplaw)
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH

23/12/2024

Don't forget, all are welcome to join Fakenham Town Band for Christmas Carols in the Market Square.
Date: Tuesday 24th December 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Fakenham Market Place

23/12/2024

🎄Fakenham Town Council will be closing for the Christmas Period from 12pm on Tuesday 24th December 2024. Re opening at 10am on Thursday 2nd January 2025 🎄

13/12/2024

Reminder!
Fakenham Town Council are advertising a vacancy for a Full Time Administrative Assistant.
Closing date: Friday 20th December 2024
Please see our pinned post, or the Fakenham Town Council website, for a full job description and details of how to apply.

13/12/2024

Did you know?
Norfolk County Council offer a wide range of adult learning courses. From Maths and English to creative skills or health and wellbeing, a variety of courses are available both in person and online.

A full list of courses and further information can be found at https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/adulteducation

Or contact Norfolk County Council:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0344 800 8020 (option 5)

12/12/2024

The Coastwise Creative Competition is open for entries!

The competition aims to support new and innovative approaches for communicating coastal erosion. Entries should aim to answer the following question:
How can we communicate coastal change along the north Norfolk coast, its impacts on coastal communities and the benefits of preparing and adapting?

Coastwise and the judges are looking for entries in a variety of forms - these can be videos, photos, illustrations, paintings, poetry, music, audio poems, stories, animations, sculptures, written copy or even ceramics. Or any other media that lends itself to the topic.

The competition is open to everyone and will be judged in two categories – educational groups or establishments and individual entries with prizes of up to £500 for first place.

Entries close at 15:00 BST on Friday 17 January 2025

The shortlisted and winning entries will be displayed in an exhibition between Tuesday 18 March to Monday 5 May at the Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre within the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitors Centre in Cley.

Find out more about the competition prizes and submission information here – www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/coastwise-creative-competition

Submissions should be sent to [email protected]

10/12/2024

The Victory Project are hosting drop in sessions at Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre. Offering a warm, safe place to socialise and gain support with free hot food, groceries, clothing and more.

First session: Tuesday 7th January 2025,18:30-20:00
Sessions will be held every Tuesday there after.

For further information please contact Ricky Thorpe, 07395449823.

09/12/2024

Join Gallow Indoor Bowls Club for the 7777 challenge on Saturday 28th December 2024, raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

For further information contact Dave Garner by email: [email protected]

Donations can be made through the clubs just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-stratton-1724747555529?msockid=06efccb1eadb6c55011cd840ebeb6d7c

09/12/2024

Fakenham Town Band will be hosting Christmas Carols and Mulled Wine in the Market Square on Christmas Eve. All are welcome!
Date: Tuesday 24th December 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Fakenham Market Place

02/12/2024

Norfolk County Council want to find out what people think about the proposal to switch off a further 2% of Norfolk County Council maintained streetlights. A document containing the full information of the proposal can be downloaded from the website below.

Please follow the link to share your views.

This site contains consultations that are run by Norfolk County Council.

29/11/2024

Fakenham Town Council are advertising a new vacancy for a Full Time Administrative Assistant. Please see full details of the vacancy and how to apply below.

Salary – £25,584 to £27,711

Location – Fakenham Town Council, Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, Fakenham, NR21 9DY plus other occasional locations as required.

Hours – 37 per week - To include occasional evening meetings

Closing date for applications – Friday 20th December 2024

Applications should form a covering letter of no more than 250 words as well as current CV showing how they meet the person specification.

The person filling this role will be representing the town council to the public. Therefore, it is important to understand that, when dealing with the public, there is an 'ambassadorial' element
to the job. Politeness, discretion, and tolerance are qualities frequently needed when handling enquiries or complaints.

Responsibilities:

The post holder will provide efficient administrative support to the Council in the following areas:
• To deal effectively with general queries from members of the public
• To manage the Council inbox
• Preparing agendas and supporting documentation for monthly Council meetings.
• Occasional attendance at evening meetings.
• Website and social media updates as required.
• Assisting with event planning
• Cemetery management - Completing and inputting burial records.
• Allotment management – Completing and inputting Allotment records.
• Charter Market Administration.
• To assist with Data entry and financial records
• To devise, implement and streamline processes and systems
• Such other duties appropriate to the responsibility of the post as required from time to time by the Clerk.
• To comply with the Council’s policies and procedures.
• To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems

Person specification:

Skills, knowledge, and experience required:
• Administration experience (Minimum 1 years)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience of maintaining computer-based system and manual record systems
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• To work quickly and accurately to deadlines, meeting priorities
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks.
• Flexibility to attend occasional meetings and events in early evening when deemed necessary.
• Good Knowledge of Maths and English
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• GCSE or equivalent

Fakenham Town Council offer:
Flexible working arrangements.
23 Days Annual Leave, plus 3 concessionary days plus bank holidays per year.
Pension Scheme
The Current Fakenham Town Council Location offers free parking.
Training and Support as required for the role.

Applications to be submitted to;
[email protected]

or by post addressed to;
The Clerk
Fakenham Town Council
Fakenham Connect
Oak Street
Fakenham,
Norfolk
NR21 9DY

28/11/2024

Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?

Pension credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs.

If you're over State Pension age (currently 66), you may be able to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings.

People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to claim:
-The winter fuel allowance and other help with heating costs
-Help with rent and council tax
-A free TV licence (if aged 75 and over)
-Help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment.

Find out more at gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234

26/11/2024

The Victory Project are seeking volunteers for their drop in centre for the homeless.

An introductory meeting is being held to provide more information.

Date: Thursday 5th December 2024
Time: 18:30pm
Location: Fakenham Sport & Fitness Centre - Trap Lane

For further information, please contact Ricky Thorpe 07395449823.