Official Guide to North Walsham 2023-2024

North Information Walsham Town Guide 9 9
North Walsham Town Council
tel: 01692 404114 web: www.nwtc.org.uk
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Local Government
The Town Council, known as the ‘first tier’ of government (with District and County Council being
the second and third), is responsible for a range of vital services for people and businesses in
defined areas. The Council is however limited by law with regards to the extent of their activities
and adopt a more consultative role particularly with regard to planning and licensing.
Councillors, elected in local elections, work with residents, local businesses and other organisations,
to agree and deliver on local priorities. The decisions are implemented by permanent council staff
and local Councillors themselves.
The North Walsham Town Council comprises sixteen Councillors, across five wards. Local elections
take place every four years with the last elections having taken place in May 2019 and May 2023.
Also elected at the same time are the District Councillors chosen to represent the town.
The Town Council is the Burial Authority for North Walsham and as such is responsible for the
Cemeteries and Closed Churchyard. It also holds the Market Rights for the Town, making it
responsible for both the Thursday Markets and the monthly Farmers Market.
The Town Council is also responsible for:
• Tennis Courts
• Parks; Woodville, Trackside, Memorial Park
• Skate Park
• Market Cross
• Selected Street Lights and Street Furniture
• Bus Shelters
The Tennis Courts are available for free.
For all enquiries contact info@nwtc.org.uk or call 01692 404 114