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01/06/2026

📢 Hayes Lane Playing Field Survey

We recently launched our Hayes Lane Playing Field survey and would love to hear your ideas for the future of this space- whether it’s new play equipment, seating, green spaces, or something completely different 🛝⚽🚲🌳

Leaflets have been delivered to properties in the immediate vicinity. If you don’t have a copy to hand, please see the survey information below.

We welcome comments and suggestions from all of our wider community. To share your views, please email
📧[email protected] by 26 June 2026.

💡 This is the first step in a longer-term project. Gathering ideas from residents is a vital part of the process, helping us understand what is important to our community. Although there may not be visible changes immediately, work is already underway behind the scenes to explore options for the site's future.

Please note that comments on social media may not always be monitored. To ensure your views are taken into account, please send your feedback directly by email.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Hayes Lane Playing Field.

26/05/2026

Fakenham Thursday Market.
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Market day is almost here.

This week we have TWO more NEW PERMANENT TRADERS -
EMMULATIONS - A local artist who does commisions and prints etc
DOGS IN PROGRESS - Handmade Dog Bandanas, Lead sleeves and pet themed T-Shirts.
Of course we have all our usual traders at the market tomorrow for you to stock up on your weekly favourites.
🍓 🥕Fresh fruit & vegetables
🥩🐟 Quality fish, meats & 🧀local produce & curry sauces
🧁 Delicious baked goods & treats
🧵 Clothing, crafts, bedding, perfume, cards & everyday essentials
🍔 Burgers, 🥪 Fresh made Focaccia sandwiches
📍 Fakenham Town Centre
🕒 Every Thursday
Support local businesses and enjoy the friendly market atmosphere.

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The weather forecast is going to be sunny with a bit of cloud and a high of 24˚,
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Please be reminded there is no vehicular access / parking in the Market Place on Thursdays between 5.30am and 4.30pm.
If you're interested in joining our friendly, bustling market as a trader, please contact Fakenham Town Council at 📧 [email protected] for more information.

21/05/2026

📢Fakenham Town Council are hiring! 📢

We currently have two vacancies:

🖊️Temporary Office Administrative Assistant (6 months)
https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy---temporary-office-administrative-assistant

🛠️ Temporary Grounds & Maintenance Team Member (6 months)
https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy---temporary-grounds-%26-maintenance-team-member

Please follow the links above, or visit the 'News' section of the Fakenham Town Council website, for full details of the positions and to download an application form.

Applications deadline: Midday Monday 8th June 2026

Completed applications should be returned to the Fakenham Town Council Office by either:
Email: [email protected]
or Post: Fakenham Town Council, Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, Norfolk, NR21 9DY

19/05/2026

Fakenham Thursday Market.
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Market day is almost here. Over the next few weeks we have some new traders to welcome to the market, some casual, some permanent so keep a look out.

This week we have our FIRST NEW PERMANENT TRADER
- Mario's Kitchen Catering - Serving delicious Focaccia sandwiches🥪 and fresh pasta 🍝.

Our CASUAL VISITOR is Ryston Rachel's Hedgehog Hotel who is a self funded much needed 🦔 Hedgehog Rescue - so find out how you can help.

We have all our usual traders at the market tomorrow for you to stock up on your weekly favourites.
🍓 Fresh fruit & vegetables
🥩 Quality meats & local produce
🧁 Delicious baked goods & treats
🧵 Clothing, crafts & everyday essentials
🍔 Burgers, hot dogs and more
📍 Fakenham Town Centre
🕒 Every Thursday
Support local businesses and enjoy the friendly market atmosphere.

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The weather forecast is going to be cloudy with a high of 22˚,
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Please be reminded there is no vehicular access / parking in the Market Place on Thursdays between 5.30am and 4.30pm.
If you're interested in joining our friendly, bustling market as a trader, please contact Fakenham Town Council at 📧 [email protected] for more information. See less See less

18/05/2026

Welcome to Fakenham!

We were so proud to premiere our brand-new film at last week’s Annual Assembly - and now we’re excited to share it with our whole community! 🎬✨

This film is part of our exciting project to showcase Fakenham as the welcoming, distinctive town we are proud to call home❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life.

👏With special thanks to our wonderful local sponsors 👏
Fakenham Racecourse, Stephenson Smart, Hayes + Storr Solicitors and Sculthorpe Mill

This NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL Town Ambition Programme (TAP) project is part-funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by North Norfolk District Council, and delivered in partnership with Norfolk County Council.

15/05/2026

✨Fakenham Community Spirit Award 2026 ✨

With so many nominations received, this year we also proudly presented a Highly Commended and two Commended Community Spirit awards.

2026 Highly Commended - Mel Harriss
2026 Commended - David Wheeler
2026 Commended - Jackie Price

We would like to take a moment to thank all nominees, including those who were unable to attend, for their generosity, dedication and commitment to our town. Thank you!

15/05/2026

✨Fakenham Community Spirit Award 2026 ✨

We are delighted to share that the winner of this year's Community Spirit Award is Brian Dear 🎉

Brian has given 49 years of voluntary service to Scouting, including various roles within Scout Groups and behind the scenes.

He is currently Treasurer and Trustee of the Fakenham Wensum Scout Group (since 2014).

Brian has inspired generations of young people, supporting them to access Scouting and develop skills for life.

Thank you Brian for your outstanding dedication and commitment to our community.

Brian Dear (Centre) pictured with Mayor Angela Glynn (Right) and Amanda Swann (Left) representing Kinnerton Confectionery, proud sponsors of the community spirit awards.

15/05/2026

✨We would like to thank everyone who supported or attended the Fakenham Annual Town Assembly on Wednesday evening. It was lovely to see so many community organisations represented at the event, as well as members of the public sharing their ideas for our town ✨

Special thanks to our inspiring guest speakers - Graham Thomas, Shop Fakenham, Fakenham Community Shed and Norfolk Scouting. As well as the Fakenham Parish Church and Fakenham Ukes for providing such a wonderful welcoming atmosphere!

14/05/2026

🚧Notification of Temporary Road Closure
Norwich Road from its junction with Queens Road/Holt Road Roundabout
Anticipated dates: 18th to 22nd May 2026 🚧

👉Please note this information is shared on behalf of Norfolk County Council (NCC). For any queries or further information please contact NCC directly using the details below. 👈

Norfolk County Council (Fakenham)
Urgent Notice
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2026
Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Fakenham (NTRO11367) 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 footway replacement works the use by vehicles (of any class) of Norwich Road from its junction with Queens Road/Holt Road Roundabout for 70 metres eastwards (the “Road”) in the Town of Fakenham will be temporarily prohibited.

Alternative route is via: Queens Road, Holt Road, Greenway Lane, Pensthorpe Road, A1067 Norwich Road.

The works promoter for this closure is: C J Rust.

The closure is necessary or expedient because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.

The closure is anticipated to take place from 18th to 22nd May 2026.

This Notice shall be in effect from 18th to 22nd May 2026 or until the closure no longer necessary, whichever is the earliest.

This Notice shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 22nd May 2026 without further notice.

If necessary, this Notice may be extended for a maximum of 18 months from the date this Notice is effective by an Order.

Any existing restrictions or prohibitions within Orders made under the RTRA 1984 will become suspended where they conflict with the provisions of this Notice during the operation of this Notice.

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.

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 (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

Address

Fakenham Connect, Oak Street
Fakenham
NR219DY

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

01328 853653

Website

http://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/

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