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Welcome to Burston and Shimpling

Burston and Shimpling is an English civil parish within the district of South Norfolk and the county of Norfolk

The villages of Burston and Shimpling with the hamlet of Audley End, form one parish in South Norfolk, 5 miles to the north east of the market town of Diss, in the Waveney Valley. Burston is famous for having the longest strike in history and hosts a rally to celebrate this event on the first Sunday in September.

Contact Info

Upcoming Meetings

News

Events

Quick Links

Councillors and Staff

Alison Wakeham

Chairman

alison@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk

Keith Cowley

Vice Chairman

keith@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk

Frances Sharp

Clerk

clerk@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk

James Gowing

Councillor

james@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk

Angela Belgrove

Councillor

angela@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk

Anita Hughes

Councillor

anita@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk

Area Information

Stats

  • Population Estimate

    533

  • District

    South Norfolk

  • County

    Norfolk

  • Region

    Eastern

  • Country

    England

  • Postcode District

    IP21, IP22, NR16

  • Dialling Code

    01379

  • Police Force

    Norfolk Police Force

  • Fire Authority

    Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

  • Health Area

    NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG

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