About our Village

POTTER HEIGHAM

The civil parish of Potter Heigham has an area of 10.38 sq. km. and in the 2001 census had a population of 961 in 425 households. For the purpose of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk. 

The Parish Council is the first tier of Local Government and exists to represent the interests of the parish. In many cases however, the Parish Council,s  role is advisory, the final decision resting with the District Council or County Council.

There are eleven Parish Councillors who are elected every four years. The position is purely voluntary and attracts no payment.  

The Parish Council meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7.30 pm. in the Village Hall   

The parish Council is responsible for many things including:

Monitoring and reporting general tidiness of the village.

Expressing views and recommendations on local Planning Applications.

Public Seating/Benches.

Dig Litter Bins.

Reporting Highway issues to Norfolk County Council

Bus Shelters.

Allotments.

Staithe Area Planters.