Welcome
Welcome to the Hemblington Parish Council website.
Hemblington is a small parish close to Norwich in the district of Broadland and the county of Norfolk. It consists of the villages of Pedham, Hemblington and part of Cuttons Corner.
The parish council represents the local residents in matters including planning, provision of recreational facilities, crime prevention, footpaths, certain aspects of road maintenance, litter and open spaces.
Hemblington Parish welcomes the participation of local residents in the work of the council by raising questions with or passing on your views to your councillors through to full involvement by standing as a councillor.
This website provides information on the work of the council such as dates and minutes of council meetings, the names of councillors and the contact details of the officers of the council.
Meeting of the Parish Council
Next meeting of the Parish Council: 22nd June, Agenda click here Papers for meeting click here
Annual Governance and Accountability Return – Certificate of Exemption 2025/26
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Governance & Accountability Return (Exempt Authority)
Annual Governance Statement and Accounts 2025/26 and Internal Audit Report
Friends of All Saints Church, Hemblington
Saturday afternoon, 1st August: Popular, well-respected Medieval scholar and presenter Imogen Corrigan will offer an illustrated talk in church on The Bayeux Tapestry. This will be very helpful for anyone planning to see the exhibition being held at the British Museum between this September and July 2027. Tickets including refreshments £10 in advance, or £12 “on the door”, spacing allowing.
Weekend of 12th and 13th September: “Coast & Country” An exhibition of paintings by John S. Applegate. Do come along to this free exhibition in church – a second opportunity to enjoy the skill of this much admired local artist. See the church in a new light, adorned by wonderful works of art, with the added pleasure of home-made refreshments too!
If you would like to learn more about these events, book a ticket for the Bayeux Tapestry talk, and find what the Friends group has to offer, please contact the secretary on (01603) 715804 or email: hemblington@gmail.com or see the church website: www.hemblingtonchurch.org.uk
The People’s Emergency Briefing film was shown at Heathlands Community Centre, Blofield Heath, on Thursday evening, 2nd July. It had been organised by the Hemblington church eco-team, a small group of people working towards a more sustainable and ecologically friendly approach to life within the church and the local community. 70people watched the film, with the majority staying on for group discussions concerning their reaction to the film,what struck them most or inspired them, their thoughts on what a local response might look like, and how people might use their skills and resources to contribute to a local response.
The eco-team will be reviewing the feedback from attendees and considering what can be proposed locally. This might include trying to ensure that more people understand the threats that climate change is bringing and what approaches may be made to mitigate against them.
If you would like to learn more about the Briefing film, and perhaps organise a screening in your local area, please look at their website: https://www.nebriefing.org/
Please also think about becoming a Friend of the church. The group helps to keep the building watertight and in good condition plus supports the work in keeping the churchyard as a wildlife haven. Whether you visit the churchyard to remember family or friends, enjoy the peacefulness of the church and churchyard, or are fascinated by the wall painting and other pre-Reformation architecture, we would welcome your support. Please contact the secretary by email: hemblington@gmail.com / phone: (01603) 715804. Membership is just £10 per year and would mean a lot to the whole team.
Blofield & District Gardening Club
Saturday afternoon, 11th July, from 2:00 p.m. All are invited to visit the Club’s Summer Show. Exhibits include fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers and floral arrangements, baked goods and preserves. Free entry to the show, plant sale, refreshments available plus outstanding raffle. Auction sale of exhibits afterwards. A lovely community event – do come along.
The Club does not meet in August; the next meeting will be on Wednesday evening, 9th September.
All our meetings are held in the Margaret Harker Hall, Yarmouth Road, Blofield. Free light refreshments are offered after our evening gardening-related talks. Do join us! £10 annual membership which includes 8 talks and exhibiting produce in the Summer Show, or guest fee is £2:50 per evening meeting.
Local contact: blofieldgardeningclub@outlook.com, (01603) 715804.
Website: www.blofieldgardeningclub.org.uk
2026 Meeting Dates
All meetings are held at Heathlands Community Centre, Blofield Heath, and commence at 7.30pm.
Members of the public are most welcome to attend and may speak to raise any matters of concern during the Public Session that is held in the early part of Parish Council meetings.
26 January 2026
30 March 2026
18 May 2026
29 July 2026
28 September 2026
30 November 2026