Fakenham Town Council

22/10/2026

💡 Update: Streetlight Improvement Programme
You may spot our contractors out and about this month as work continues to improve the safety and reliability of streetlighting across Fakenham.

Following structural and electrical testing in 2025, a number of issues were identified with streetlights maintained by Fakenham Town Council that required attention.
These findings have been assessed and prioritised according to their nature and urgency, allowing us to establish a rolling programme of repairs and replacements.

✅Our contractors are currently working on Phase 1 of the programme, which includes the full replacement of 38 streetlight columns. In addition, a further 34 streetlighting faults have been identified and rectified so far this year.

📢SPOTTED A STREETLIGHTING ISSUE?
You can report it directly by visiting: https://www.fakenhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/streetlights
Or contact us:
📧[email protected]
📞 01328 853653

Please note that some streetlights in Fakenham are maintained by Norfolk County Council rather than Fakenham Town Council. If you’re unsure who is responsible for a particular streetlight, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

22/10/2026

Todays charter market is bustling and all the traders are waiting for your visit. Joining us today we have Norfolk Crafts and the RBL Poppy Appeal so make sure to stop by and pay them a visit.

22/10/2026

🚧Notification of Temporary Road Closure
Market Place
Anticipated dates: 28th November 🚧
👉Please note this information is shared on behalf of Norfolk County Council (NCC). For any queries or further information please contact NCC directly using the details below.👈

Norfolk County Council
(Fakenham Christmas Craft Fayre and Lights Switch On)
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2026 – Notice
Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“RTRA 1984”) as amended by the Road Traffic Regulation (Special Events) Act 1994
Norfolk County Council, hereby give notice that to facilitate the Fakenham Christmas Craft Fayre and Lights Switch On event, they intend to make an Order under Section 16A of the RTRA 1984 and all other enabling powers, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict/prohibit vehicular traffic on the:
a. C575 Market Place, from its junction with C575 Oak Street heading west for 100 metres;
b. C575 Upper Market Place, from its junction with C575 Oak Street heading west for 80 metres;
c. C575 Bridge Street, from its junction with C551 Norwich Street heading south for 100 metres; and
d. C551 Norwich Street, from its junction C575 Bridge Street heading east for 125 metres
in the Town of Fakenham.
The Order shall be in effect (in force) on 28 November 2026 and or until the restrictions are no longer necessary, whichever is the earliest. The roads will be temporarily restricted (except for emergency and pedestrian access) for the duration of the Fakenham Christmas Craft Fayre and Lights Switch On event which is anticipated to be between 7am-7pm. The restrictions specified will only have effect at such times and to such extent as indicated by the display of on-site signs.
Alternative route will be via: C575 Oak Street, C575 Wells Road, C590 Highfield Road, C550 Queens Road, C550 Whitehorse Street, C550 Olivet Way, C575 Bridge Street.
The promoter of the event is Fakenham Events Committee.
A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of, a restriction or prohibition imposed by this Order shall be guilty of an offence.
Full details on the restrictions are available on the CausewayOne Network website. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the CausewayOne Network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at [email protected]

21/10/2026

🚧Notification of Temporary Road Closure
Lancaster Avenue (footpath)
Anticipated dates: 2nd November to 18th December 🚧
👉Please note this information is shared on behalf of Norfolk County Council (NCC). For any queries or further information please contact NCC directly using the details below.👈

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (3990-3305-8865-4203b) affecting the U1F120 Jubilee Avenue to Jubilee Avenue from 124 metres north of its junction with C576 Lancaster Avenue for 89 metres north-eastwards (the “Footpath”) in the Town of Fakenham to facilitate gas main replacement scheme works. The Footpath will be temporarily closed/restricted for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 2nd November to 18th December 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 1st May 2027 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.
Alternative route is via: Jubilee Avenue, Greenway Lane, Lancaster Avenue.
The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Cadent.
The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works/when the closure/restriction is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 1st May 2027 without further notice.
If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 6 months from the date the Order is effective.
A person who contravenes, or who uses the Footpath in contravention of the 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 [email protected]

21/10/2026

🚧Notification of Temporary Road Closure
Lancaster Avenue
Anticipated dates: 2nd November to 18th December 🚧
👉Please note this information is shared on behalf of Norfolk County Council (NCC). For any queries or further information please contact NCC directly using the details below.👈

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (3990-3305-8865-4203a) affecting U14207 Jubilee Avenue from its junction with C576 Lancaster Avenue for 175 metres northwards (the “Road”) in the Town of Fakenham to facilitate gas main replacement scheme 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 2nd November to 18th December 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 18th June 2027 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.
Alternative route is via: Jubilee Avenue, Greenway Lane, Lancaster Avenue.
The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Cadent.
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 18th June 2027 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.
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 [email protected]

21/10/2026

🚧Notification of Temporary Road Closure
Smiths Lane
Anticipated dates: 2nd November to 4th December 🚧
👉Please note this information is shared on behalf of Norfolk County Council (NCC). For any queries or further information please contact NCC directly using the details below.👈

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (1850-8999-4797-4772) affecting A) U14024 Smiths Lane from its junction with C551 Norwich Road to its junction with Gwyn Crescent (“Road A”) and B) U14024 Smiths Lane from its junction with A1067 Pensthorpe Road to its junction with Gwyn Crescent (“Road B”) in the Town of Fakenham to facilitate gas main replacement scheme works, the Roads A–B 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 2nd November to 4th December 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 4th June 2027 where the closure/restriction is still required beyond the anticipated dates.
NB: Please note that the works are due to take place in phases. Phase 1 is from 2nd to 22nd November and Phase 2 is from 23rd November to 4th December.
Alternative route is via: Phase 1: U14024 Smiths Lane, A1067 Pensthorpe Road, C551 Norwich Road; Phase 2: A1067 Pensthorpe Road, C551 Norwich Road, U14024 Smiths Lane.
The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Cadent.
Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Roads A–B 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 4th June 2027 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 [email protected]

21/10/2026

FAKENHAM THURSDAY CHARTER MARKET. Held in Fakenham Town Centre
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Traders we are aware of who will not be at the market, The Clothing Stall and Dreamland Toy Box Adventures.

This week we will have the RBL Poppy Appeal and Norfolk Crafts at the market.
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The weather forecast is predicted to be partly cloudy with a high of 13˚ so make sure to wrap up warm.

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