Fakenham Town Council

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Fakenham Town Council Grant Awards

💡Did you know?
Fakenham Town Council are proud to accept grant applications from a wide range of local community organisations, supporting projects to make a difference within our area.

Our most recently awarded grants include:
✨Shop Fakenham - £288 to fund the cost of an additional page on the Visit Fakenham website for the Thursday Markets
✨EP Youth - Up to £9500 towards the delivery of detached and outreach work in Fakenham with young people

If you’d like more information, or want to find out whether your organisation may be eligible for funding, please get in touch with Fakenham Town Council:
✉️[email protected]
☎️ 01328 853653

02/06/2026

Fakenham Thursday Market.
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Market day is almost here.
All our usual traders at the market on Thursday for you to stock up on your weekly favourites. Including the newer traders.
🍓 🥕Fresh fruit & vegetables
🥩🐟 Quality fish, meats & 🧀local produce
🧁 Delicious baked goods & treats
🧵 Clothing, crafts, bedding, perfume, cards & everyday essentials
🍔 Burgers, 🥪 Fresh made Focaccia sandwiches
📍 Fakenham Town Centre
🕒 Every Thursday
Support local businesses and enjoy the friendly market atmosphere.
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The weather forecast is going to be a bit strange according to BBC weather. Thundery showers and a fresh breeze with glimpses of sun and a high of 18˚.
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Please be reminded there is no vehicular access / parking in the Market Place on Thursdays between 5.30am and 4.30pm.
If you're interested in joining our friendly, bustling market as a trader, please contact Fakenham Town Council at 📧 [email protected] for more information.

01/06/2026

📢Fakenham Town Council are hiring! 📢

We currently have two vacancies:
🖊️Temporary Office Administrative Assistant (6 months)
https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy---temporary-office-administrative-assistant

🛠️ Temporary Grounds & Maintenance Team Member (6 months)
https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy---temporary-grounds-%26-maintenance-team-member

Please follow the links above, or visit the 'News' section of the Fakenham Town Council website, for full details of the positions and to download an application form.

Applications deadline: Midday Monday 8th June 2026

Completed applications should be returned to the Fakenham Town Council Office by either:
Email: [email protected]
or Post: Fakenham Town Council, Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, Norfolk, NR21 9DY

01/06/2026

📢 Hayes Lane Playing Field Survey

We recently launched our Hayes Lane Playing Field survey and would love to hear your ideas for the future of this space- whether it’s new play equipment, seating, green spaces, or something completely different 🛝⚽🚲🌳

Leaflets have been delivered to properties in the immediate vicinity. If you don’t have a copy to hand, please see the survey information below.

We welcome comments and suggestions from all of our wider community. To share your views, please email
📧[email protected] by 26 June 2026.

💡 This is the first step in a longer-term project. Gathering ideas from residents is a vital part of the process, helping us understand what is important to our community. Although there may not be visible changes immediately, work is already underway behind the scenes to explore options for the site's future.

Please note that comments on social media may not always be monitored. To ensure your views are taken into account, please send your feedback directly by email.

Thank you for helping shape the future of Hayes Lane Playing Field.

26/05/2026

Fakenham Thursday Market.
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Market day is almost here.

This week we have TWO more NEW PERMANENT TRADERS -
EMMULATIONS - A local artist who does commisions and prints etc
DOGS IN PROGRESS - Handmade Dog Bandanas, Lead sleeves and pet themed T-Shirts.
Of course we have all our usual traders at the market tomorrow for you to stock up on your weekly favourites.
🍓 🥕Fresh fruit & vegetables
🥩🐟 Quality fish, meats & 🧀local produce & curry sauces
🧁 Delicious baked goods & treats
🧵 Clothing, crafts, bedding, perfume, cards & everyday essentials
🍔 Burgers, 🥪 Fresh made Focaccia sandwiches
📍 Fakenham Town Centre
🕒 Every Thursday
Support local businesses and enjoy the friendly market atmosphere.

🌤️🌤️🌤️🌤️🌤️🌤️
The weather forecast is going to be sunny with a bit of cloud and a high of 24˚,
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Please be reminded there is no vehicular access / parking in the Market Place on Thursdays between 5.30am and 4.30pm.
If you're interested in joining our friendly, bustling market as a trader, please contact Fakenham Town Council at 📧 [email protected] for more information.

21/05/2026

📢Fakenham Town Council are hiring! 📢

We currently have two vacancies:

🖊️Temporary Office Administrative Assistant (6 months)
https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy---temporary-office-administrative-assistant

🛠️ Temporary Grounds & Maintenance Team Member (6 months)
https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy---temporary-grounds-%26-maintenance-team-member

Please follow the links above, or visit the 'News' section of the Fakenham Town Council website, for full details of the positions and to download an application form.

Applications deadline: Midday Monday 8th June 2026

Completed applications should be returned to the Fakenham Town Council Office by either:
Email: [email protected]
or Post: Fakenham Town Council, Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, Norfolk, NR21 9DY

19/05/2026

Fakenham Thursday Market.
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Market day is almost here. Over the next few weeks we have some new traders to welcome to the market, some casual, some permanent so keep a look out.

This week we have our FIRST NEW PERMANENT TRADER
- Mario's Kitchen Catering - Serving delicious Focaccia sandwiches🥪 and fresh pasta 🍝.

Our CASUAL VISITOR is Ryston Rachel's Hedgehog Hotel who is a self funded much needed 🦔 Hedgehog Rescue - so find out how you can help.

We have all our usual traders at the market tomorrow for you to stock up on your weekly favourites.
🍓 Fresh fruit & vegetables
🥩 Quality meats & local produce
🧁 Delicious baked goods & treats
🧵 Clothing, crafts & everyday essentials
🍔 Burgers, hot dogs and more
📍 Fakenham Town Centre
🕒 Every Thursday
Support local businesses and enjoy the friendly market atmosphere.

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The weather forecast is going to be cloudy with a high of 22˚,
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Please be reminded there is no vehicular access / parking in the Market Place on Thursdays between 5.30am and 4.30pm.
If you're interested in joining our friendly, bustling market as a trader, please contact Fakenham Town Council at 📧 [email protected] for more information. See less See less