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  • Road Closure Gimmingham


    Notice of 1892-8866-5365-5827, Gimingham

    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (1892-8866-5365-5827) affecting C289 Mundesley Road from its junction with C295 Gimingham Road for 150 metres eastwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Gimingham to facilitate replacement chamber, cover and frame works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 12th to 14th October 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 25th November 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    Alternative route is via: Mundesley Road, Trunch Road, Knapton Road, Knapton Green, Back Street, Gimingham Road (Trunch, Mundesley, Gimingham, Knapton).

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Anglian Water. 



  • Road Closure Sidestrand 6th October


    Notice of 3387-9536-5768-2005, Sidestrand
    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (3387-9536-5768-2005) affecting C634 Cromer Road from 252 metres northwest of its junction with Starling Rise for 335 metres north-westwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Sidestrand to facilitate pole test and tree cutting works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be between 09:30 and 15:30 on the 6th October 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 17th November 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.
    Alternative route is via: C634 Cromer Road/ Mundesley Road/ Overstrand Road, C491 Cromwell Road, A149 Norwich Road/ Crossdale Street/ North Walsham Road/ The Green, C290 Southrepps Road/ Antingham Road/ Lower Street/ Pit Street, C289 Gimingham Road/ Trunch Road, B1145 High Street, Back Street, Station Road, C634 Cromer Road/ Church Street/ Main Road (Trunch, Overstrand, Trimingham, Sidestrand, Cromer, Thorpe Market, Antingham, Mundesley, Northrepps, Gimingham, Southrepps).
    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: BT.



  • Road Closure


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (3835-6990-9003-3369) affecting A) U19207 The Hill from its junction with C426 Knapton Road for 26 metres south-westwards (“Road A”), B) C426 Back Street from its junction with U19207 The Hill for 15 metres north-westwards (“Road B”), C) C426 Knapton Road from its junction with U19207 The Hill for 40 metres south-eastwards (“Road C”), and D) U19208 Mundesley Road from its junction with C426 Knapton Road for 30 metres eastwards (“Road D”) in the Parish of Trunch to facilitate new gas connection works, the Roads A-D will be temporarily closed/restricted (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 17th to 19th August 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 30th September 2026 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    Alternative route is via: C426 Knapton Road/ Knapton Green, B1145 Mundesley Road/ North Walsham Road/ The Street, C295 Trunch Road/ Gimingham Road, C426 Back Street (Swafield with Bradfield, Knapton, Trunch).

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Cadent.      

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Roads A-D where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works/when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 30th September 2026 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the restriction/closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

    Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

    In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

    Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

    Dated this 7th day of August 2026.

    Katrina Hulatt

    Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

    County Hall                                                                           

    Martineau Lane

    Norwich

    NR1 2DH



  • Neighbourhood Plan Consultation


    *Neighbourhood Plan Consultation now underway*
    Trunch is currently consulting residents on its draft Neighbourhood Plan. You can review a copy here: Trunch NP. Please send your comments by 18th September 2026 to clerk@trunch-pc.gov.uk or via post to Trunch Parish Clerk, 1 Chapel Close, Tuttington, Norfolk NR11 6GS. Please see our formal notice of consultation which provides further information here.

    Please email your comments to clerk@trunch-pc.gov.uk or by post to Trunch Parish Clerk, 1 Chapel Close, Tuttington, Norfolk NR11 6GS by 18th September.




  • ROAD CLOSURE 1st-3rd JUNE


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO11156) affecting the C426 Knapton Road from 150 metres east of its junction with the U11061 Pyghtle Close for 30 metres eastwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Trunch to facilitate replacement of a chamber, cover and frame works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 1st to 3rd June 2026, but may continue to be closed until the 15th July 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    Alternative route is via: C426 Knapton Road, B1145, Mundesley Road / North Walsham Road / The Street, C295 Trunch Road / Gimingham Road, C426 Back Street (Trunch, Swafield with Bradfield, Knapton).

    The works promoter for this closure is: Anglian Water.     

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 15th July 2026 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.



  • CASUAL VACANCY


    There is a vacancy for a parish councillor.

    Please see the attached information: Vacancy

    If you are local and would like to help to keep Trunch the special place it is and contribute to all the amazing initiatives in the village, please let the Clerk know. Clerk@trunch-pc.gov.uk



  • New Petanque Court


    The new Pétanque Court is now being used regularly, and the new picnic table installed next to the court, kindly sponsored by the Trunch Compost Society, means spectators can cheer on the players in comfort. Thanks to them for this kind gift to the village.  If at some stage anyone wants to form a league or the like, please get in touch and we will try to help!



  • Road Closure – Gimingham Road


    Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO10845) affecting the C295 Gimingham Road from its junction with Front Street to its junction with Back Street (the “Road”) in the  Parish of Trunch to facilitate carriageway repair works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 9th to 10th March 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 21st April 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

    Alternative route is via: C295 Gimingham Road, C424 Brewery Road, C424 Wrights Loke, Chapel Road.

    The works promoter for this restriction/closure is:  Norfolk County Council.   

    Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

    The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 21st April 2026 without further notice.

    If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

    In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

    Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

    Dated this 27th day of February 2026



  • Councillor Vacancies


    Trunch Parish Council have vacancies for Parish Councillors…

    If you are interested about getting involved with decisions concerning:

    • Our village
    • Our local environment
    • Our recreational facilities
    • Planning & housing issues
    • By helping to make a difference to our community

    Please contact the Parish Clerk for further details on clerk@trunchparishcouncil.co.uk or via phone on 07818 026809



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