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 Information
- Phone
- 01379 776355
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- Address
- Jasmine
The Street
Tivetshall St. Mary
Norwich
NR15 2BT - Opening times
- 9am to 5pm
Part time. Emails and queries will be answered on the next working day
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Transport
Road Closures and Diversions
Update on the known delays in the area - including extensive road repairs in South Norfolk - check to see if your route is affected
Wellbeing
Help with Living Costs Booklet
Norfolk County Council have produced a booklet showing what assistance is available
Transport
Highways Issues
NCC want to reopen Back Lane in Shimpling to all traffic. Please send any concerns or comments to the Parish Council.
Events
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Tech Skills for Life
Tibenham Community Hall are hosting 3 Norfolk County Council Tech Coach sessions
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
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Local Information
Handy information about the Parish, including the Conservation Area, Open Gardens and Welcome Pack
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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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Report an Issue (Norfolk County Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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People
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 533 |
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| 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 |