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 hamlets of Audley End, Mill Green and Bridge Green 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
- 01379 776355
- clerk@burstonandshimplingparishcouncil.gov.uk
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9am to 5pm
Part time. Emails and queries will be answered on the next working day
Jasmine,
The Street,
Tivetshall St. Mary,
Norwich,
NR15 2BT
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Committee: Full Council
News
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25 April 2025 - Society
Advance notice of a local needs affordable home
Places for People will have a local needs affordable home available for re-letting.
Events
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Parish Planet – Parish Council Magazine
Our local Parish magazine
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Governance & Policies
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Local Information
Handy information about the Parish
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Councillors and Staff
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
533
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District
South Norfolk
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County
Norfolk
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Region
Eastern
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Country
England
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Postcode District
IP21, IP22, NR16
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Dialling Code
01379
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Police Force
Norfolk Police Force
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Fire Authority
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG