King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Administrative borough in Norfolk, England.

The district spans over 1,473 square kilometers, encompassing the town of King's Lynn, Downham Market, Hunstanton, and numerous rural villages along the North Sea coast.

Established in 1974 through the Local Government Act 1972, the district merged seven former administrative areas and received borough status in 1981.

The Borough Council maintains traditional governance from the historic Town Hall on Saturday Market Place, with sections of the building dating to the 1420s.

The district provides essential services to over 154,000 residents, including waste management, housing assistance, and planning applications through their administrative center in King's Lynn.

The borough extends along both The Wash and North Sea coastlines, creating a distinctive geographical position within the East of England region.

Location: Norfolk

Inception: 1974

Capital city: King's Lynn

Website: http://west-norfolk.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.75490,0.39620

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:18

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