18 March 2025 - Council Business
Devolution – Mayoral Combined County Authorities
There is a proposal to combine Norfolk and Suffolk into one authority with an elected Mayor. There is an initial consultation details and other information below.
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
There are currently no scheduled meetings
News
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10 March 2025 - Society
The Don Swanton Award 2025
Each year the Parish Council seeks nominations for this award; the purpose of which is to recognise the positive contribution made to the wider community by an individual or group.
Events
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5 April 2025 - 09:30 to 12:00
Spring Litter Pick
Community Clean up Morning - Avoid pollution, be part of the solution – bag it and bin it
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9 April 2025 - 19:00 to 20:30
Natural Flood Management in the Dickleburgh Stream
This is a meeting organised by the River Waveney Trust to introduce their projects in this area.
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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