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Wildlife Garden Awards

25th June, 2025/in News, Sheringham/by Project Officer

Sheringham Town Council are launching a new wildlife garden scheme which is open to all residents of Sheringham.

If you are interested in creating an oasis for wildlife in your green space, we want to hear from you.

Who can take part?

Have you got a Green Space?

Entry is FREE and it’s open to everyone doing their bit to support wildlife, no matter the size of your space. Whether you’ve got a garden big or small, an allotment, a balcony bursting with pots, or even a window box, you can help nature thrive! Schools, nurseries, care homes, businesses and community gardens as well… if you care for a green space in Sheringham, you qualify to enter this scheme.

This scheme is open to everyone doing their bit for nature in Sheringham. All you need to do is fill out our Gardening checklist, take some photos and send this information to us. Your garden will be assessed using our checklist and your photos, no visits required!

There are three Award Levels: Bronze, Silver & Gold. The more wildlife-friendly features you tick off (based on your garden size), the higher your award level and you will receive a certificate to recognise your efforts and a plaque to proudly display.

More information and the checklist are attached.

Let’s turn Sheringham into a patchwork of wildlife havens—one garden at a time.

PRESS RELEASE – PUBLIC STATEMENT

18th June, 2025/in News, Sheringham/by Project Officer

New sports facilities explored for Sheringham

A possible new cricket and football centre is being explored for Sheringham, to replace the Sports Pavilion, located near The Reef Leisure Centre, on Weybourne Road (see attached plan (No 1)).

Sheringham Town Council and Sheringham Sports Association have been looking into refurbishing and extending the 1990s Sports Pavilion but have recognised that upgrading the building to make it fit for purpose as a modern multi-sport building would be both challenging and costly. It remains an option, but the Town Council and the Sports Association have now started to explore whether a new sports hub might be a better way forward. Any new hub would have purpose built modern facilities – and pitches that would be at least as good – and numerous – as the existing site

Yesterday (17^th June 2025) Sheringham Town Council agreed to work with the Sheringham Sports Association to investigate the potential new development. Initial work suggests there could be scope for a new hub to be created south of the Sheringham High School and Woodfields school site (see attached plan (No 2)). Developing the Sports Hub here would provide for better sports provision than is currently available in Sheringham, and allow for future growth of Sheringham Football Club and Sheringham Cricket Club.

Initial discussions have been held with the three main landowners (North Norfolk District Council, Sheringham Town Council and the Upcher Trust) and all parties have decided they should look at the potential in more detail. Sheringham Town Council has engaged architects Chaplin Farrant to look into the options. All partners realise that this is an ambitious proposal and that some built development, such as housing, would also be needed to fund it. If the proposal were to happen, then it is likely that the current site would be redeveloped for housing or for employment purposes.

If the conclusion of the next phase of work is that the better option would be to continue with the refurbishment plans for the current Pavilion, then that option will be pursued as quickly as possible thereafter.

An update is expected to be provided at the Sheringham Town Council meeting in October 2025 – at which point options should be available, and extensive public engagement can begin thereafter, prior to any planning application(s) being made – and alongside the production of a detailed business case. In advance of that, detailed discussions will be held with key partners including the District Council, Upper Sheringham Parish Council, sports organisations in the area and the adjacent schools.

If members of the public would like to comment on the proposal at this stage then comments should be sent to info@sheringhamtowncouncil.gov.uk or posted to Town Clerk, Sheringham Community Centre, Holway Road, Sheringham, NR268NP.

Councillor Peter Ratcliffe from Sheringham Town Council said:

“This project could be really exciting. It is big and ambitious and we now want to know whether it is achievable. We are ambitious for sport in Sheringham – which is why we are keen to investigate whether this existing alternative can be delivered. We are at a really early stage with this project, but we are launching it publicly now so that local people know what we are doing and have the opportunity to get involved. So, if you have views on this idea – please do let us know.”

Paul Middleton from Sheringham Sports Association said:

“The existing site has served football and cricket well in Sheringham for over 30 years, but realistically, we are limited in what we can deliver by the age and layout of the building and the size of the site. Clearly there is little point investing considerable money in an existing facility if the better option would be to move the whole thing somewhere else. Whatever happens, we are committed to continue to provide appropriate facilities for football and cricket – and potentially other sports – in Sheringham. If the project cannot go forward, we are still committed to investing in improving our current site.”

Henry Cockerton on behalf of the Upcher Estate said:

“‘On behalf of the estate I can confirm that we will be pleased to progress this exciting opportunity for the town and the estate to the mutual benefit of all involved’.

Cllr Liz Withington from North Norfolk District Council said:

“This is clearly an ambitious and complex proposal, which could result in a big boost for sport in the Sheringham area and therefore we commend the Town Council and Sports Association for their commitment to look at it. We look forward to being involved in the discussions. We are particularly excited by the opportunities that might exist for a new sports hub to be adjacent to – and work with – the sports and community facilities at the school(s) site to the north.”

Issued by: Sheringham Town Council and Sheringham Sports Association

Issue Date: 18^th June 2025

New Town Council Mayor announced

21st May, 2025/in News, Sheringham/by Project Officer

At its Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2025, Sheringham Town Council elected Councillor Sue Brisbane as the new Chair of the Council and Mayor of Sheringham. She succeeds Councillor Peter Ratcliffe, who steps down after four years of service as both Chair of the Council and Mayor. Councillor Madeleine Ashcroft was elected as Vice Chair and Deputy Mayor.

Cllr Ratcliffe said:

“It has been a privilege to serve this council and the residents of Sheringham over the past four years. I am delighted that Councillor Brisbane has been elected and I offer her my full support.”

Cllr Brisbane has lived in Sheringham with her family since 2004 and retired after a 30-year career in education, including as a senior manager. She is known locally for her commitment to fairness, equality, and environmental responsibility.

Speaking following her appointment, Cllr Brisbane said:

“It is an honour to be elected Mayor of Sheringham. I look forward to working with fellow councillors, local organisations, and residents to build on the Council’s work in recent years. I remain passionate about ensuring the community has a say in shaping the town’s future, protecting vital services, and continuing to address the climate emergency through meaningful local action.”

Councillor Brisbane thanked Councillor Ratcliffe for his leadership and service to the community.

Sheringham Town Council looks forward to the next chapter under Mayor Brisbane’s guidance.

Memorial Safety 2025 – Update

1st May, 2025/in News, Sheringham/by Project Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sheringham Town Council’s ongoing safety programme involves the inspection of all memorials at the SHERINGHAM CEMETERY. Inspections will be undertaken throughout May & June 2025 and all Memorials will be tested.

Any memorial that has not met the health and safety requirements will be provided with a notice and the STC team will endeavour to contact the registered owner of the grave, giving details of the action required by them to make the memorial safe.

If your memorial has a notice on it but we have not contacted you, it may be because we’ve not got up-to-date contact details for you, so please make sure you get your personal details updated by contacting the team. (info@sheringhamtowncouncil.gov.uk)

For your own safety and that of all visitors to the cemetery, DO NOT attempt to test memorials yourself. ALL work to repair memorials must be undertaken by a qualified monumental Mason.