About this site
Welcome. This site is provided by Wortwell Parish Council to keep parishioners informed of their Council’s activities and to allow us to better connect with the people living and working in our village. You can read more about what the council does here and you can leave a response on most pages to let us know your views on the subject.
We endeavour to keep the content current, but maintenance is generally limited to posting of Parish Council minutes and agendas and local news and information received from third parties. In the event that any reader should notice any error or omission, please contact the Clerk.
Contact Us
Parish Clerk
Mrs Lua Leggett
The Old Village Hall
65 High Road
Wortwell
HARLESTON
IP20 0EFTel: 01986 788789
mail to: [email protected]Local Government
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Winter Help for Norfolk Residents
Norfolk County Council has produced helpful information of Winter Help for Norfolk residents which you can view here
Avian influenza (bird flu)
From 00:01 on 29 November 2021 housing measures will come into force across the UK, these will be in addition to the current mandatory enhanced biosecurity measures introduced in GB on 3 November 2021. Website for more information: www.gov.UK/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
Remembrance Sunday, 14 November
The annual Remembrance Sunday service was conducted by the Rev. Canon Nigel Tuffnell with 30 villagers in attendance, along with members of The Royal British Legion and the Harleston troop of the Army Cadet Force. The photo shows the Chairman … Continue reading
Big South Norfolk Litter Pick
As part of South Norfolk Council’s Big Litter Pick 2021 whereby local residents and community groups have been asked to help keep their local area looking tidy, the ‘Wortwell Womblers’ group of volunteers took part in a litter pick in … Continue reading
Be Prepared for Flooding
More than 42,500 properties in Norfolk are potentially at risk of flooding. During heavy rainfall, surface water floods can occur quickly and put our homes, businesses and our safety at risk. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can … Continue reading
New website for South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk and Broadland Council have produced some guidance regarding their new joint, single website and platform.
Welcome Pack
Welcome Pack of information for all new villagers
Befriending Service
A new Befriending Service has been launched with the purpose of providing telephone and/or face-to-face befriending to help improve self-confidence, emotional health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation and promote independence. The service is available to anyone over the age of … Continue reading
Community Coach Bursaries and Sports Grants
Two recently re-launched grants are open to those that live or go to school within Broadland or South Norfolk. The Community Coach Development Bursary aims at assisting to upskill coaches and volunteers within their chosen sport. The Sports Grant is … Continue reading
Safer Neighbourhood Team Community update and public meeting
Read the latest community update from the Safer Neighbourhood Team. At 6.00pm on Monday 5th July 2021 the Harleston Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding a virtual public meeting via Microsoft Teams (Teams app is available to download for free … Continue reading
