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We are not in crisis, West Norfolk councillor insists during budget debate Published: 07:00, 03 February 2021 West Norfolk Council is not in crisis, despite warnings of a potential £4 million budget gap in the coming years, a meeting heard yesterday. Members of the authority’s ruling cabinet backed the authority’s financial plan and capital programme during a virtual session on Tuesday afternoon. Kings Court, Borough Council of West Norfolk.. (43755272) But officials have warned ...

Cabinet members agreed to recommend the five-year plan to full council when it meet on February 25. Councillors have agree to a £250,000 extension to Kings Lynn Innovation Centre (KLIC) - Credit: Matthew Usher Councillors received a report on the councils capital programme, totalling £54m. Major projects include housing developments at Marsh Lane and Lynnsport, a £597,000 contribution towards the new nursing school at the College of West Anglia and £250,000 for a move-on centre and extended...

Alloy Automation Emerges From Stealth with $5M In Seed Funding Share Article The ecommerce industrys first automation platform will use funds from Bain Capital Ventures and Abstract Ventures to rapidly expand its team and develop new product lines. SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) February 02, 2021 Alloy Automation, the ecommerce industry’s first automation platform, emerged from stealth today with $5M in seed funding led by Bain Capital V...

Coronavirus: First vaccinations delivered at mass centre in Kings Lynn Corn Exchange  | Updated: 17:33, 01 February 2021 It is expected that thousands of vaccines will be delivered each week at the site, which is one of five new large-scale protection centres opening across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire in the next few days. And senior officials have urged people not to ignore the chance to get themselves protected. vaccine (44061920) People who live up to 45 minutes drive from the Corn Exchange...

7 People Arrested At Cockfight In Chickamauga Monday, February 1, 2021 Kevin Wayne Smith Walker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested seven people Sunday evening after they responded to a complaint of cockfighting at 473 Hurtt Road in Chickamauga, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.  Upon arrival, deputies saw the suspects gathered in an open faced shed.  Inside the shed was a cage with two roosters fighting.  When deputies announced themselves, the suspects fled the scene....

MUG SHOT: Man caught in the act attempting to steal wheels, tires from a vehicle, authorities say Tags:  Mugshot: Brian Long (Constable Mark Herman’s Office) Harris County Precinct 4 constables say deputies arrested one of two suspects who were caught in action attempting to steal the wheels and tires from a vehicle. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, a deputy responded to the 20000 block of Champion Forest where they encountered two men who both ran away when authorities arrived...

Kings Lynn grant bid flop bitterly disappointing  | Updated: 12:11, 22 January 2021 There was unhappiness reflected all round at the failure of Lynns bid for £21 million from the Governments Future High Street Funds initiative when it was discussed at yesterdays full meeting of West Norfolk Council. The meeting, held online on Zoom, heard Graham Middleton, cabinet member for business development, declared himself "extremely disappointed" with the failure to secure its share of the £675 ...

Cancel elections, West Norfolk councillors declare  | Updated: 12:24, 22 January 2021 All sides of the political divide told West Norfolk Councils full council meeting yesterday that local elections should not go ahead as planned in May. The matter was raised by Independent member Sandra Squire in a question to Brian Long, leader of the council. She said the national press had reported that Boris Johnson was determined to go ahead with county council and Police and Crime Commissioner election...

Petitioners plea at full council meeting rejected by leader.

West Norfolk Holocaust Memorial Day to take place online with various communities represented  | Updated: 16:18, 20 January 2021 Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in Lynn this year with a special filmed service featuring readings from a variety of faiths. The service has been adapted due to Covid-19 which has prevented the usual gathering of more than 150 people in the Town Hall. This year footage of the recorded event will be available on the West Norfolk Council YouTube platform at noon...