Fakenham Town Council

29/10/2026

🚧Notification of Temporary Road Closure
Rudham Stile Lane
Anticipated dates: 9th November to 7th 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”) (4903-7669-6605-7812) affecting Rudham Stile Lane from its junction with Copper Beech Close for 220 metres eastwards (the “Road”) in the Town of Fakenham to facilitate gas main replacement 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 November to 7th December 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 7th June 2027 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.
Alternative route is via: Thorpland Road, Greenway Lane, Claypit Lane.
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 7th 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]

29/10/2026

Market traders are ready for your visit today and they have brought the sunshine with them.
Don't forget to head to the Town Council stall near Eva’s Eats and the arts and crafts stall next to it for free children's activities including an activity trail and seasonal arts and crafts.

27/10/2026

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, Village Venison .
This week we will be hosting free children's activities including an activity trail and seasonal arts and crafts. Please see our previous posts for full details.
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The weather forecast is predicted to be mostly cloudy with a high of 14˚ so make sure to wrap up warm.

27/10/2026

More free family fun in Fakenham this Thursday 🍂🎃
Fakenham Library Half Term Stories and Crafts - Thursday 29th October, 10:30am-12pm

26/10/2026

Why not make a day of it in Fakenham this Thursday, 29th October!

Join us at Fakenham Charter Market from 10am–1pm for FREE children’s activities, see our previous post for full details.
Then, why not head over to Central Cinema for an afternoon film? Take a look at this weeks film times below 🍂🎃🍿

Film times for w/c 23/10/26

23/10/2026

Finalising your half-term plans? Join us next Thursday for a morning of FREE family fun at Fakenham Charter Market!

📅 Thursday 29th October 2026
📍 Fakenham Charter Market, Market Place, Fakenham
🎨 FREE entry and FREE activities!

There’s plenty to see and do for all the family:

🛍️ From 8am (or earlier!): Browse our fantastic variety of local market stalls.

🎨 10am–1pm: Get creative with FREE children’s craft activities from The Bobbins & Brushes Crafty Collective

🐈‍⬛ 10am–1pm: Take part in The Great Market Cat Hunt! 🐾 Can you find all the sneaky kitties hiding among the market stalls? Tick them off as you go and claim your prize – there’s a prize for every child who takes part! 🎁

🎃 Fancy dress welcomed

🎶 Live music to enjoy

We hope to see you there!

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]