News
(7th April 2025)
Swan Lane will be closed to all vehicles from the junction of St Michaels Road.​
(3rd April 2025)
This is East Pye Solar's summary for phase one of their consultation.​
Long Stratton Budget
(26th March 2025)
​A Newsletter explaining the Long Stratton Budget has recently been delivered to all residents.
How Hill Trip
(4th March 2025)
Last Friday, Long Stratton Youth Activities took the young people on a free trip to How Hill for a night walk!
We trekked through the marshland, were greeted by a swan and tested our night vision with some white card and coloured crayons.
We looked at the stars and the visible planets whilst learning about constellations.
At the end of the trip we all enjoyed some tasty hot chocolate before hopping back on the minibus to Long Stratton.
(27th February 2025)
We are now hiring!
We're looking for a support youth worker.
Please click here for the job description.
And click here for the form to fill in and send to us.
(13th February 2025)
The Long Stratton 80th VE Day Celebrations will be held on the playing field on Saturday 10th May 2025.
(3rd February 2025)
Please see the attached letter regarding the planned overnight closure of A140 between Wednesday 5th February and Friday 7th February.
These overnight closures will be postponed to a later date.
The letter also includes information regarding temporary traffic management along the A140, from Monday, 3rd February.
(Click here to view the document.)
Long Stratton Bypass Newsletter - January 2025
(8th January 2025)
Here is the January 2025 newsletter for the Long Stratton Bypass.
(Click here to view the document.)
Plans for Devolution and Local Authority Reorganisation
(16th January 2025)
The big news to share is the plans for Devolution and Local Authority Reorganisation. Devolution is when Central Government devolve powers to an authority of a particular size with an elected Mayor who will oversee all decisions made. The elected Mayor would then have a seat within central government. Norfolk County Council has expressed an interest and if successful would see them combine with Suffolk County Council. Local Authority Reorganisation will see the District and Borough Councils that come under Norfolk and Suffolk reorganised to create 1, 2 or 3 large authorities which would include the combined Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils. This is a massive reorganisation with a short time frame to come up with a suitable proposal for Central Government to review and either amend or accept. As a result of this, County Council elections have been postponed, this is not to interfere with democratic processes but if Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation progresses it could see the election of a Mayor in 2026 and all Councillors will cease in their roles and will then need to be considered for re-election, the decision to postpone is to save tax payers money as there will be an election once the Mayor is elected.
Happy New Year!
(8th January 2025)
We hope you had a lovely Christmas and we wish you a very happy new year!
Merry Christmas!
(16th December 2024)
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! The office will be closed from Monday 16th December until Monday 6th January.
(4th December 2024)
This Saturday 7th December 1pm until 5pm! Come along and enjoy this wonderful Community Christmas Event!​
(28th November 2024)
​Four of the Town Councils Tommy silhouettes for Remembrance Day have been vandalised and damaged.
New Bus Shelter - Manor Road (Replacement)
(8th November 2024)
Shiny new bus shelter on Manor Road.
(7th November 2024)
Upcoming closure off A140 The Street to facilitate Norfolk County Council drainage works.
(29th October 2024)
Community consultation dates and locations for East Pye Solar.
(22nd October 2024)
Come and chat to the project delivery team about the progress of the bypass construction​​.
(17th October 2024)
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(21st August 2024)
Have your say in the new design code for South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council.
https://southnorfolkandbroadland.placechangers.co.uk
(17th July 2024)
Thank you for coming and to all involved in this years (rather soggy) summer event. May the sun shine next year!
(11th June 2024) (update - this position is now filled)
A vacancy has arisen at Long Stratton Town Council for a full time Direct Services Officer.
Long Stratton's Annual Town meeting
(14th May 2024)
You are invited to attend Long Stratton's Annual Town meeting on Monday 20th May at 6.30pm. Refreshments served at 6pm.
(7th May 2024)
The Pavilion is going to have updated information available to view on the bypass progress.
(7th May 2024)
Hello, I'm really excited to let everyone know that the drop-in Youth Café, at The Pavilion in Manor Rd Playing Fields, Long Stratton, will be opening regularly on Wednesdays, starting on the 15th May. We will open from 3.45 -5.15 pm for ages 11-16 years and from 5.45-7.15pm for young people aged 16+.
We will also be having a Junior Youth Café session for ages 8-11 years during the May half-term. Places are limited for this session and you will need to book a place.
Long Stratton Easter Market
(21st March 2024)
Businesses of Long Stratton have come together to celebrate Easter where they are hosting the 'Long Stratton Easter Market' which is taking place on Saturday 30th March 2024 from 12pm until 6pm.
(14th March 2024)
Anastasia will be opening The Club Room during the second week of the Easter break, for another drop-in Youth Café. I would also love to hear from you if you are interested in volunteering as a member of staff, to support the development of informal youth activities in Long Stratton.
(3rd February 2024)
Long Stratton's new Youth Worker! Come along to meet Anastasia outside and inside of the Town Councils Pavilion on Thursday 22nd February from 12:30pm until 3.30pm where you can have a chat about what YOU want in Long Stratton.
(14th December 2023)
Work on the new Long Stratton Bypass is currently due to start later next spring.
(9th November 2023)
The businesses of Long Stratton have come together with the support of the Town Council to organise this years Christmas Event. It will be on Friday 1st December from 4pm until 8pm.
Community Speed Watch
(20th September 2023)
Your community speed watch have asked us to remind you to drive carefully. They plan to do a number of speed watches over the next couple of weeks.
South Norfolk House
(9th August 2023)
Long Stratton Town Council have recently applied for South Norfolk House to become an asset of community value which is currently being assessed by South Norfolk Council.
(1st August 2023)
(Update - this position has now been filled)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to work in the Long Stratton Town Council offices. Please use this link to apply.
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Apprentice Business Administrator - Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk)
Good luck.
New play area ready!
(12th June 2023)
A great time was had on Friday 9th June when the new play areas were opened by local children. We hope you enjoy it all!
New play area equipment
(24th May 2023)
The new play equipment on the Manor Road playing fields is coming along very nicely!
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Kings Coronation Celebrations!
(22nd May 2023)
Come along to a fun filled afternoon on the bank holiday Monday 8th May from 1pm until 7pm on the Manor Road Playing Fields to celebrate the Kings Coronation!
Elections 2023
Click on the photo to view a pdf version of the briefing notes for candidates for the Elections in May 2023. Hard copies are also available from the Town Councils office and can also be emailed to anyone interested in standing.
Kings Coronation Celebrations
(3rd Feb 2023)
We are looking for stall holders to join us at our next community event which is being held on Monday 8th May from 1pm until 7pm on the Manor Road playing fields to celebrate the Kings Coronation!
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Do you have a craft you would like to sell? Or a local business or club who would like a stall to either sell products or perhaps run a game or just to raise awareness for what you do, all welcome!
Please contact the Town Council for further information by either e-mailing office@longstrattontowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01508 530524 or pop in to the Pavilion for a chat 😊
Norfolk Constabulary are holding two engagement surgery sessions soon where they will be available to chat to about local policing issues or concerns.
Long Stratton Town Council's annual Christmas event is coming to Town on Friday 2nd December 2022!
Vandalism in the community
Several incidents of vandalism and graffiti have occurred at both Manor Road playing fields and the Swan Lane public toilets recently.
Temporary Traffic Order
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Order affecting the U76180 Parkers Lane from its junction with A140 Ipswich Road for 1150m south-eastwards in the TOWN OF LONG STRATTON because of trial hole work.
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The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) from 1st to 2nd September 2022 for the duration of the works expected to be about 2 days within the period.
Long Stratton Town Councils Newsletter
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We have started our own newsletter for the community, which is full of information about what the Town Council have been doing recently, any events that are coming up and some useful information which gets delivered to all residents. If for any reason you didn't get one then please contact the office as we have spares available.
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Is there something that you would like to know more about? Is there something that you would like to see in the next newsletter or on the website?
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Please get in contact, this newsletter is designed to provide as much information about the important work Long Stratton Town Council are doing and the chances are, if you have a query, other residents will have the same query.
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We look forward to hearing from you.​