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 2024/25
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Governance & Accountability Return (Exempt Authority)
Annual Governance Statement and Accounts 2024-2025
Internal Audit Report 2024-2025
Friends of All Saints Church, Hemblington
The People’s National Emergency Briefing film: Heathlands Community Centre on Thursday evening, 2nd July (7:00 pm).
Please come to see this very important film, which highlights scientists’ concerns regarding climate change – how it affects us all, and what we can do now to help mitigate future effects. It’s part of a wider programme of screenings taking place across the UK, designed to help communities understand the climate and nature crisis and discuss what it means locally. The event will include a short, facilitated discussion afterwards.
The screening has been organised by the Friends and the eco-team of Hemblington church but it is supported by many national organisations and is apolitical. Whether you understand and believe that climate change is happening – or not – this is an important discussion to hold. You are all invited to see the film and take part in the discussion, to which our local MP, county and parish councillors have also been invited. Free event – and one of the most important issues of our lifetime.
Please book your free seat on the Ticket Tailor website via the following link https://buytickets.at/thefriendsofallsaintschurchhemblingtonnorfolk/2255553
or contact the organiser on (01603) 715 804/ hemblington@gmail.com
Saturday afternoon, 1st August: Popular, well-respected Medieval scholar and presenter Imogen Corrigan will offer an illustrated talk 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.
Weekend of 12th and 13th September: “Coast & Country” An exhibition of paintings by John S. Applegate. A second opportunity to enjoy the skill of this much admired local artist.
If you would like to learn more about these events, and what the Friends group has to offer, please contact the secretary on (01603) 715804 or see the church website: www.hemblingtonchurch.org.uk
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
Wednesday evening, 8th July (7:30 pm) – all you ever wanted to know about dahlias and begonias will be covered by Don Andrews with his talk entitled “My life so far, Dahlias and Begonias”.
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