What We Do
The Parish Council is responsible for:
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upkeep of the village street lighting
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the play area
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commenting on planning applications
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the village notice board
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general maintenance of the village
The Village of Swainsthorpe
Swainsthorpe is a village in the English County of Norfolk in England. It lies on the A140 road, approximately 5 miles south of Norwich, and just north of Newton Flotman. It covers an area of 3.38 km2 (1.31 sq mi) and had a population of 374 in 159 households at the 2001 census, the population reducing to 360 at the 2011 Census. The village had two Churches, St.Peter's and St. Mary's, the latter is now in ruins.
Swainsthorpe PC
The Parish Council is made up of members who all live in the village and represent the village on various matters. We are effectively the third tier of local government, the other two being Norfolk County Council and South Norfolk District Council.
News and Information
The play area is now OPEN. Please read the signs on the gates and please abide by our rules. Enjoy!
Next Meeting of the Parish Council
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at Swainsthorpe Church. The Annual Parish Meeting will start at 7pm followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting. Anyone is welcome to join and a short period of time is given for the public to air their views on matters directly related to the Parish Council.
Police Newsletter
The latest newsletter is published here.
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
We have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are interested please see here for more details.