Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk

Join us for KLIC & Connect - business support & networking event on Tuesday 4 Feb. Drop-in between 8.30am-12pm to network with other like-minded businesses and speak to organisations including: New Anglia Growth Hub, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, Co.next - Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, College of West Anglia and Innovate UK Register here https://lnkd.in/egqx_cDs #WestNorfolk #networking #businessgrowth #businesssupport

Regrettably we have had to take the ferry landing steps out of use which will mean the West Lynn Ferry will be out of action for at least today and tomorrow. We recommend those who can get home by other means do so but are also trying our hardest to help people tonight. Those who have no other means of getting home should arrive to Ferry Lane in King’s Lynn where we will deploy staff to assist from 5pm.

Time is running out to apply for the small grants scheme. Just one week left to apply. Max grant available £10k. Also still available in West Norfolk - Subs for clubs - upto £1K can be applied for. Microgrants - upto £500 for community groups to apply for out of a £20k pot. Skills exchange - Need help & skills to carry out a project or up skill your team? Have a look at the skills exchange for more. Contact the Norfolk Community Foundation for details: https://lnkd.in/eTvUSqtY

We are pleased to be able to offer you a newly created senior leadership role, and this is an exciting time for you to join us. 👉 From April 2025 we are looking forward to Alive West Norfolk, our leisure and cultural provider coming back under in-house council management. In this new role, you will play a key role in embedding, integrating and developing these key services for our communities. 👉 You will work with our elected members and partners at a strategic level, both locally and nationally, to help make the most of our leisure and cultural assets for the benefit of our residents and local economy. 👉 You will be a strategic leader, someone who is keen to make a difference, cares about our borough and will be a passionate advocate for our communities and our leisure and cultural assets in West Norfolk. ✅ If you share our passion, vision and drive to ensure that our leisure and culture opportunities can meet the needs and expectations of our communities now and into the future we would love to hear from you. Apply now https://lnkd.in/ekxYC3z5

Do you know a local hero? Nominate them now in the West Norfolk Local Hero Awards. Visit www.ylpheroawards.com to find out more about the award categories and have your say. You have until 5pm on 12 February 2025 to tell us about your local hero with Your Local Paper and Lynn News.

🛠️ Do you have a local project that needs funding? 💻 Groups and organisations can apply for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) now. ⏰ You have until 1 February 2025 to apply for funding from this round. 💷 Here are some examples of how CIL money has been spent in West Norfolk recently. ℹ More details about how to apply & what CIL can fund here: https://lnkd.in/g-pUV_B6

We’re seeking a Financial Services Manager – Deputy Section 151 Officer to help shape our council’s financial future. If you’re an experienced and motivated local government finance professional, this is your chance to lead strategic financial planning and governance in a dynamic and rewarding role. Why Join Us? 💷 Competitive Salary & Benefits – including a Local Government Pension Scheme. 🌍 Flexible & Hybrid Working – supporting your work-life balance. 🎓 Professional Development – opportunities to grow your expertise. 💡 Impactful Role – shape financial strategy and drive change in a forward-thinking council. Click below to view the job and apply 👇

🗑️ Our bin collection schedule is different this week. 🗓️ Due to the bank holiday on New Year's Day, all bin collections are pushed back a day. 🤳 To see when you need to put your black, green or brown bin out, check the table below or click the link 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecyFtDvz

If you are thinking of a new challenge for the New Year, we have a newly created senior leadership role, and this is an exciting time for you to join us. If you share our passion, vision and drive to ensure that our leisure and culture opportunities can meet the needs and expectations of our communities now and into the future we would love to hear from you. Apply now https://lnkd.in/ekxYC3z5

Waste & recycling collections will be on a different day to usual due to recent bank holidays. Please make sure you pop your bin out for collection on the correct day. Be a BINfluencer & let your neighbours know. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/dinzm2ww