✨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.

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!

Notice of Poll Fakenham and the Raynham Division. See our facebook post for full details.
1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Fakenham and The Raynhams will be held on
Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Election of a County Councillor

The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a County Councillor for the Fakenham and The Raynhams Division:

ELTON Abbie Clare (address in North Norfolk District) - Labour Party
FITZPATRICK Tom (Southwell House 3 Egmere Road Walsingham Norfolk NR22 6BT) -The Conservative Party
JAMIESON Robert Ian (address in Breckland District) - Reform UK
LEVERETT Joe Ethan (address in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough) - Green Party
MASTERS Eric Philip Ashwell (address in Norwich) - Independent
STEPHENS Mollie Elizabeth (address in Breckland District) - Liberal Democrats

A POLL WILL BE HELD on Thursday 7 May 2026 between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.

🌼🐝🪻 Bee Squared Project 🪻🐝🌼
Our free bee-friendly seed packets proved a huge hit back in February. Have you planted yours yet? We’d love to hear from you! 🌱
We are hoping to build a community map to show the impact of the project. Your patch might feel small, but together we can create a powerful network of habitats - providing essential food and safe spaces for our declining bee population. 🐝
This project depends on you!
📧 Email us at info@fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk with:
• The approximate location
• The date you planted your seeds
Let’s grow something amazing together 🌼

Shared on behalf of the Cuppa Care Project
☕The Cuppa Care project is a county wide support service that is aimed at preventing and reducing loneliness and social isolation across Norfolk communities 🚌
Upcoming dates for Fakenham War Memorial, 10am-12pm:
📅21st April 2026
📅19th May 2026
📅16th June 2026
📅21st July 2026
📅18th August 2026
📅15th September 2026

📢Volunteers Needed - Fakenham Community Speed Watch📢
Concerned about speeding in your area? So are we!
We need your support to raise awareness and help make Fakenham a safer place for all.
For further information and to register your interest please contact Cllr Christopher Cushing:
📧christopher.cushing@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Election of a County Councillor for the Norfolk County Council Electoral Division listed below:
Division - Fakenham & The Raynhams
Number of Councillors to be elected- One

For any queries please contact North Norfolk District Council
Email: electoralservices@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
Telephone: 01263 516266