SNC food waste collection from 9 November

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Update

Phase 2 of the South Norfolk food waste collection rollout has been rescheduled from 28 September to the week commencing 9 November 2026.

Phase 1 of the rollout has been successful and has provided valuable operational learning to support the next stage of implementation. The rescheduled date will provide additional time to recruit and develop sufficient collection drivers, rebalance rounds and ensure the service can be delivered reliably. Resident communications and caddy deliveries will be adjusted accordingly.

Further information will be provided nearer the launch date.

Lisa Chandler
Waste Service Project Manager

t 01508 533856 e lisa.chandler@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

Original Posting

South Norfolk Council is introducing a weekly food waste collection service in two phases: from 27 July 2026 and from 28 September 2026. You can use the postcode checker to confirm your collection start date:

www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/food-waste-south-norfolk

Before collections begin, households will receive a leaflet with further information, along with a kitchen caddy, outdoor food waste bin and liners. This new weekly service can be used for all food waste, including peelings, leftovers, tea bags, coffee grounds, meat, fish and bones. Food waste will be collected on the same day as rubbish and recycling collections, using a separate vehicle.

Collected food waste will be recycled into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser, helping to create a cleaner, greener South Norfolk.

Let’s go!

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We have received the following information from Graham Peers about Let’s go!

Let’s go! showcases places in South Norfolk and Broadland to visit, things to do, local events, walking and cycling routes, attractions, accommodation, food and drink venues, and independent businesses across our districts. The initiative aims to encourage residents and visitors to discover more of what our local areas have to offer, helping to support local businesses and communities.

We were asked us to help raise awareness of Let’s go! by:

  • Sharing the website with residents through parish newsletters and community communications.
  • Sharing Let’s go! content through our social media channels.
  • Encouraging local organisations, visitor attractions and businesses to email them at Lets.Go@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk to be featured to ensure their listings are current
  • Displaying Let’s go! promotional materials in community venues, noticeboards and public spaces as appropriate.

The website is regularly updated with trails, attractions, and business listings, providing a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore Broadland and South Norfolk. Visit the website at Explore South Norfolk and Broadland – Lets Go!

There is a Bug Explorer’s competition, which aims to encourage the public to take part in the Let’s go! walks. The competition launches on 12th August, and they would greatly appreciate a like or share on your social media channels.  

Contact: Graham Peers, Economic Development Officer – Tourism,The Let’s Go! Team
Broadland District Council & South Norfolk Council
https://letsgonorfolk.co.uk/

Day 3 – the experience so far

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Our thanks go to the residents who have emailed NCC to share their concerns and dismay about their experiences on our village roads. Do continue to let Ben Hanlon know how you are being affected. This qualitative information about vehicles and driver behaviour is important for NCC & SNC to know and appreciate.

On the quantitative side, you may have spotted the SAM2 speed monitoring device on Wymondham Road. It captures the speed and volumes of traffic in one direction only i.e. traffic travelling East from the bridge. So what do we have so far? Bear in mind that prior to the 20th July the SAM2 data recorded an average of 124 vehicles per day. [For information we measured 95 per day travel in the Westerly direction]. A total of 1755 vehicles have been counted over the last three days:

It is a downward trend but is still very high for the narrow rural roads in our village.

Residents report that Jackson’s personnel are not taking an active role in managing the traffic turning into / out of Bridge Road at B1135 junction. This is contrary to what we were promised. As for the pass system which formed a key part of the promised traffic management at the junction. They are not being looked for. Even so, there are no more to be issued. Of the original 50 passes the remaining 25 passes have given to a lady upon her request – they have no idea who that person is.

NCC will be visiting the area on Thursday (tomorrow) to observe the roads, the signage and the traffic. We expect them to take action to improve the situation for this village.

REPORTING
Ben Hanlon of NCC is the contact point for all issues, concerns and complaints. You may wish to provide video / photographs to support your comments. When you contact him please copy Andrea and me.

CONTACTS

Ben Hanlon: ben.hanlon@norfolk.gov.uk; 0344 8008020

Andrea Tancred: misstancred@gmail.com

Michael Hill: wrendriff@gmail.com

B1135 works – meeting held on 14 July

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As stated in my post on 6th July a meeting was planned with key figures. This was held at the Village Hall on 14th July. We asked for comments from residents to feed into the meeting – thank you for your comments. These are provided below as are my notes (NOT minutes!) for this meeting:

260714 B1135 meeting notesDownload
260713 Residents re B1135 closureDownload

B1135 – Wreningham road closures

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From Monday 20th July Hethel Road will be closed at the junction with B1135 for the duration of the works, expected to be until mid-September.

Bridge road will also be closed to traffic from B1135 by a manned barrier for two weeks. For access you will need a Jackson’s pass to display on your dashboard. Please speak to Hughie Glaves for a pass, or ask the gateman for one.

We will be monitoring the traffic using Wymondham Road in the village and have agreed with NCC, SNC and Jackson’s that an emergency closure may be applied for if the road becomes dangerous to residents. To do that we will need evidence of the problems being caused.

Ben Hanlon of NCC is the contact point for all issues, concerns and complaints. Please gather evidence (video / photographs) to support your comments. When you contact him please copy Andrea and me.

CONTACTS

Ben Hanlon: ben.hanlon@norfolk.gov.uk; 0344 8008020

Hughie Glaves: hugh.glaves@btinternet.com

Andrea Tancred: misstancred@gmail.com

Michael Hill: wrendriff@gmail.com

Roundabout near Hethel Engineering

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As yet we have not been able to organise a public meeting with NCC, SNC and Jackson regarding this roundabout project. We will continue to press for a meeting to establish the options for tackling the potential for a traffic rat run through Wreningham.

You may be interested in the update provided by project’s site manager, Jamie Haywood.

E0091 Stakeholder TM Update 29-4-26 no track changesDownload

South Norfolk – Surface Water Drainage Officers appointed

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Karl Manning & Emma Rush
Surface Water Drainage Officers

Appointed as the new Surface Water Drainage Officers, supporting ongoing work on surface water management and community resilience.

They will focus on practical, on‑the‑ground inspection and engagement, including:

  • Proactive land drainage inspections
  • Investigating drainage issues reported to the Council
  • Advising residents and riparian owners on watercourse maintenance
  • Supporting the Flood and Water Management Officer with investigations
  • Providing a visible, rapid presence within communities

Key Areas of Work

1. Actions

  • Working with parish and town councils to gather local insight
  • Walking watercourses to identify issues affecting flow
  • Recording findings and undertaking monitoring
  • Carrying out initial and follow‑up investigations to support enforcement

2. Community Engagement

  • Acting as a point of contact for residents, parish/town councils and members
  • Working with partners to resolve drainage concerns
  • Promoting good land drainage maintenance

3. Problem Solving

  • Listening to concerns and identifying likely causes
  • Working with partners and landowners to find solutions
  • Using strong interpersonal skills to support positive outcomes

They will be a visible presence across South Norfolk and key points of contact for early engagement on drainage matters. Their work also supports the Norfolk Strategic Flood Alliance’s education and awareness initiatives to improve community resilience.

If you have drainage concerns or wish to share local insight, contact: surfacewaterdrainage@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

Local Government reorganisation

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Email dated 25 March 2026 from the Chief Executive of Norfolk CC, Tom McCabe:

The Government has confirmed plans for reorganisation and is minded to a three unitary council model for Norfolk. Subject to the required statutory and parliamentary steps, this would mean that from April 2028 three new unitary councils would replace the existing eight councils.  

What this means for Norfolk 

The new structure will include: 

  • West Norfolk Council (current local government areas of Breckland, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, and 9 parishes from South Norfolk). 
  • Greater Norwich Council (current local government areas of Norwich, 19 parishes from Broadland, and 16 parishes from South Norfolk). 
  • East Norfolk Council (current local government areas of Broadland (less 19 parishes), Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, and South Norfolk (less 25 parishes)). 

While this is not the structure Norfolk County Council had proposed, we will work to collaboratively to ensure that the Government’s plan for reorganisation delivers councils that are effective, stable and sustainable, and able to work well with partners to deliver high-quality services. 

Where to find information on the announcement 

You can read the written statement from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the future of local government in Norfolk. 

Working collaboratively with partners 

We recognise the vital role Town and Parish Councils in supporting local communities. As transition planning develops, we remain committed to ensuring that we work with partners to shape arrangements that are built around communities, shaped by place, and designed to reflect how people live and thrive. 

What happens next 

Parliament must now approve the legal change that creates the new council.  

Our focus is on planning a well-governed transition that keeps services stable and running safely, while we work together to build a new unitary council structure that is stronger, simpler and better able to deliver for Norfolk. We will work collaboratively with the other Norfolk councils, partners and Government to shape the future model and maintain strong partnership working throughout. 

Throughout this period, all councils will continue to deliver business-as-usual services and meet statutory responsibilities, with no immediate changes to service delivery. 

We will provide further updates as key stages progress, and we will ensure there are opportunities for partners to stay informed and feed into emerging arrangements as they develop. 

With regards, 

Tom McCabe, Chief Executive

Executive Assistant: naomi.alden@norfolk.gov.uk

County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich. NR1 2DH