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1 day ago · The new leisure centre will be designed to fit into its surroundings and be consistent with the existing buildings.. A new £6 million leisure centre is to be built on the site (Image: Paul Scripps) Ray Bryant, from local charity Diss Heritage Trust, has criticised the plans. "We have to ensure investments in the town are beneficial and not done thoughtlessly or …

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Feb 6, 2025 · Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, has admitted discussions over the matter are likely to be "heated". Norfolk County Council leader Kay Mason Billig (Image: Denise Bradley). While Breckland Council leader Sam Chapman-Allen warned the tight time scale risked "sleepwalking" into "irreversible damage", with hefty council tax hikes.

Jan 4, 2025 · The extra cash represents a massive expansion of the bizarre project designed to overcome a limbo that has stopped new homes being built in the county.. Decisions on new homes in parts of Norfolk have stalled because of nutrient neutrality rules (Image: Mike Page). However, the scheme has raised eyebrows as it disproportionately benefits richer homeowners - those owning rural properties with ...

Oct 8, 2024 · Mere Street in Diss (Image: Sonya Duncan) READ MORE: Revealed: Cheapest places to live in Norfolk in 2024. There are several acres of unused land to the south of the Mere, which were previously earmarked for a 27-bedroom hotel and retail units.These plans were met with significant opposition and ultimately scrapped.

Nov 5, 2024 · Diss Leisure Centre- which is run by South Norfolk Council - has announced that it will reopen its swim centre on January 13 after a series of future-proofing refurbishment works.. The improvements include re-shaping and re-tiling of the swimming pool area, bigger changing rooms, an improved lobby and reception area and a new pool viewing area.

Nov 29, 2024 · The projects which will benefit are: Diss Leisure Centre (£1.1m) A visualisation of the new leisure centre in Diss (Image: Saunders Boston). The project will deliver a new, two-storey leisure centre on the old John Grose car dealership site, south of Diss Mere, which was bought by South Norfolk Council last year.

Nov 2, 2024 · Inside Diss Museum (Image: Ian Burt) The building, known as the Shambles, has been the home of Diss Museum since 1993 and hosts a variety of displays about the history of the town and area.. Richard Peaty, a member of Diss Town Council, said just one of the pillars was in "urgent need" of replacement, but sought permission from South Norfolk Council to refit all seven when it becomes necessary.