SNC food waste collection

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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.

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.

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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

Planning Application – Fir Grove, Hethel Road

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Our ref 2026/0364

Proposal: Construction of new self-build dwelling following demolition of agricultural building
Location: Fir Grove, Hethel Road, Wreningham NR16 1BE
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Anderson
Application Type: Full Planning Permission

You can submit your comments by emailing planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk, online at www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk , or by post before 12 April 2026. If this is not possible or you wish to discuss the proposal before sending your comments please contact the case officer.
Please note: any comments you make will be available to view on-line.

The Farthings – a decision

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The S106 was recently signed by all the parties concerned and has triggered the planning permission for the application 2024/1135. See that link for all the documents.

We understand that work may commence on The Farthings site by end of March / beginning of April. The intention is to have the site ready (as described in the S106) for handover to the Parish Council by Autumn 2026. Work on the three buildings will commence after The Farthings work has started.

The Farthings Working Group members will be meeting next week and will be planning a public meeting for parishioners to explain the work between now and Autumn and invite their participation.

App Type : Full

Parish: Wreningham

Location : Land South West Of Hethel Road Wreningham Norfolk

Proposal : Construction of 2 bungalows & 1 chalet bungalow, along with 4.09 acres of land transferred to the Parish Council for Community Owned Land

Decision : Approval with Conditions (Delegated)

Date of decision : 24 February 2026

Planning Application – Elm Tree Farmhouse, Hethel Road

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Reference: 2026/0222

Applicant: Mr Jon Moon

Location: Land South Of Elm Tree Farmhouse, Hethel Road, Wreningham

Proposal: Approval of reserved matters for appearance, landscape, access, layout and scale following outline application 2023/2012 (see below)

Application Type: Reserved Matters

Comments to South Norfolk by 25 February 2026

Initial Planning Application

Reference: 2023/2012

Update: SNC planning have made a delegated decision for this application.
Date of decision : 17 November 2025; Decision : Approval with Conditions

Proposal: Outline permission for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling with creation of new access (resubmitted)
Location: Land South Of Elm Tree Farmhouse Hethel Road
Applicant: Mr J Moon
Application Type: Outline Planning Permission

Comments to South Norfolk by 6 March 2025

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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Norfolk

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) recently launched a consultation on proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Norfolk. All three proposals submitted for Norfolk are now open for consultation until 11 January 2026.

The proposals:

  • South Norfolk Council’s proposal for a two-council model
  • Other districts’ proposal for a three-council model
  • Norfolk County Council’s proposal for a single unitary authority

The consultation is here: Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk and Suffolk – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government – Citizen Space

You are invited to respond to the consultation and to share your views. Your input will help in shaping the future of local government in Norfolk.

For more information contact

Sinead Carey, Strategic Advisor & Deputy Monitoring Officer sinead.carey@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk