Terry Parrish News Today

Second home owners in an upmarket area dubbed Chelsea-on-Sea will be made to pay double council tax as part of measures designed to protect properties for locals.

The five-mile natural coastal shingle between Heacham and Snettisham has shifted inland, with the Environment Agency (EA) assessing to see whether a so-called trigger point has been reached.

Towns and villages along the north Norfolk coast have already imposed curbs following public votes, such as limiting newbuilds to those using them as principal properties.

West Norfolk Council look set to agree to increase its members allowances by £640 for next year amid the cost of living crisis.

A council leader wants to rewrite planning policies in Norfolk to block new housing from becoming second homes.

Plans for 160 homes in Hunstanton have been approved despite fears the infrastructure will be unable to cope with demand.

As workers stood outside protesting against low wages, a furious row broke out at West Norfolk Council over whether to increase their pay packet.

West Norfolk Council has decided it will take emergency action amid a drought of people wanting to stand as parish councils in the district.

Second homes and holiday lets are "sucking the character out of" Norfolk villages, councillors heard today.

Plans for a new takeaway in Feltwell get the go-ahead despite objections from villagers.