Jerome Mayhew · Conservative and Unionist Party
East of England, England
: 76,863
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Broadland.
Won by just 719 votes — a 1.5% margin.
Jerome Mayhew
Conservative and Unionist PartyJerome Mayhew is the Conservative MP for Broadland and Fakenham, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow Minister (Transport), and Opposition Whip (Commons).
MPs voted on whether to give the Tobacco and Vapes Bill its Second Reading, advancing legislation that would create a 'smoke-free generation' by progressively raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that anyone born after 2009 could never legally purchase cigarettes, while also cracking down on vaping among young people.
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A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Con in its first election in 2024 by 1.5%. Covers Taverham and Drayton, Fakenham and Aylsham. Population 91,226, notably older (median age 49 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 60% below the national average. Median income £26K (below average).
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£25,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,015
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
37 primary, 5 secondary, 4 other
Total Income Tax▼
£257m
from 51,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,380
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,050
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
45.5
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
66.0%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
6 towns, 21 villages, rural areas — 92,477 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
33 councillors across 23 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acle | Conservative and Unionist Party | Lana Hempsall | May 2023 |
| Aylsham | Liberal Democrats | Abu Miah | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Steve Riley | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Sue Catchpole | May 2023 | |
| Blofield With South Walsham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nigel John Brennan | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Newstead | May 2023 | |
| Brundall | Green Party of England and Wales | Eleanor Laming | May 2023 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Jan Davis | May 2023 | |
| Burlingham | Green Party of England and Wales | Jess Royal | May 2023 |
| Buxton | Liberal Democrats | Mark Anthony Peter Goodman | May 2023 |
| Coltishall | Conservative and Unionist Party | Jo Copplestone | May 2023 |
| Eynesford | Liberal Democrats | David Michael Thomas | May 2023 |
| Great Witchingham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Bulman | May 2023 |
| Hevingham | Liberal Democrats | Shane Patrick Ward | May 2023 |
| Horsford Felthorpe | Liberal Democrats | Lisa Angela Starling | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Nich Starling | May 2023 | |
| Lancaster North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher Thomas Cushing | May 2023 |
| Lancaster South | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jeremy Nicholas Punchard | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Liz Vickers | May 2023 | |
| Marshes | Conservative and Unionist Party | Grant Nurden | May 2023 |
| Plumstead | Green Party of England and Wales | James Anthony Harvey | May 2023 |
| Reepham | Liberal Democrats | Stuart Charles Beadle | May 2023 |
| Spixworth With St Faiths | Liberal Democrats | Dan Roper | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Susan Inwards Holland | May 2023 | |
| Stibbard | Liberal Democrats | Mike Hankins | May 2023 |
| Taverham North | Liberal Democrats | Caroline Karimi-Ghovanlou | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tony Yousefian | May 2023 | |
| Taverham South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ken Kelly | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Stuart Clancy | May 2023 | |
| The Raynhams | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Nigel Jeremy Housden | May 2023 |
| Walsingham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Tom FitzPatrick | May 2023 |
| Wroxham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Fran Whymark | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Martin Lee Murrell | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Con | 16,322 | 33.0% |
| Lab | 15,603 | 31.5% | |
| Ref | 8,859 | 17.9% | |
| LD | 5,526 | 11.2% | |
| Green | 3,203 | 6.5% |
Jerome Mayhew has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
12 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Norfolk Police issued safety warnings following several motorcycle fatalities in the county, including a death in Fakenham on 22 March. The force highlighted that rural roads in Norfolk are particularly susceptible to motorcycle accidents due to higher speeds, bends, and poor surfaces.
A man from Bacton in Broadland and Fakenham was convicted at Norwich Magistrates' Court of taking a naked photograph of a woman while she slept after their second date, leaving her feeling unsafe in her own home. He received a suspended 16-week sentence with rehabilitation requirements and a restraining order.
Norfolk Constabulary has issued a road safety warning after two motorcyclists were killed in separate incidents within one week, including Joshua McAloon, 43, who died in a collision in Fakenham. The force is urging drivers to exercise greater caution as warmer weather brings more motorcyclists onto the roads.
A new landlord, Cee-Jay Williams, has taken over the Ram Inn in Brundall (a village in the Broads area of Broadland constituency) and is undertaking renovations with family involvement. The pub will close April 13-17 for structural refurbishment and will reopen with expanded food offerings, positioning itself as a community hub.
A refurbished Morrisons Daily petrol station has opened in Fakenham with two new fast food outlets (Burger King and Greggs), creating 19 new jobs and representing a multi-million-pound investment in the town. The development is positioned to attract traffic from the A148 bypass and includes modern facilities like EV charging and car wash bays.
Article listing five spring markets across Norfolk with 50+ stalls each, including events in Fakenham, near Burnham Market, Norwich, Aylsham, and Holt. These community events feature local artisans, food vendors, and vintage sellers, drawing significant footfall to towns within the Broadland and Fakenham constituency.
Fakenham's Easter Sunday Festival of Running achieved record attendance with nearly 500 participants across multiple race categories, demonstrating strong community engagement and local organisation. The event showcased inclusive community spirit with multigenerational participation and volunteer support.
A 43-year-old motorcyclist, Joshua McAloon, died following a crash at the junction of Greenway Lane and Holt Road in Fakenham on March 22. The article features tributes from his family describing him as fun-loving and talented.
A serious traffic incident on the A148 near Sculthorpe in Fakenham has left two people critically injured, with police investigations ongoing nearly a month later. The crash prompted a road closure and authorities are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help establish the cause.
A personal account of a pub crawl visiting multiple venues across Fakenham, Wells, Burnham Market, Brancaster Staithe, Thornham, and King's Lynn, highlighting the quality of local independent pubs and restaurants along the Norfolk coast. The article celebrates local businesses and hospitality venues in the Broadland and Fakenham area.
Aylsham Garden Centre in Norfolk has reopened after a devastating fire in February caused £350,000 in stock damage and forced a six-week closure. The fire's cause remains undetermined but was not arson; the business has completed extensive cleaning and is gradually returning to normal operations.
Over 1,000 people participated in an Easter egg trail at Sandringham organised by Lynn's Priory Rotary Club, raising approximately £3,000 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The event featured local business involvement, including chocolates from Fakenham-based Kinnerton's Chocolates, and highlights community charitable fundraising in West Norfolk.
Ryston Runners achieved strong results at the Active Fakenham 5k race on Easter Sunday, with 16 athletes competing among over 300 participants and securing five podium finishes. Notably, 70+ year-old Pauline Sparrow won the F65+ category, while the club also achieved third place in the team standings.
Motor Fuel Group's Morrisons petrol station in Fakenham is reopening this week after a major renovation, featuring an expanded forecourt, rebuilt kiosk, and new food outlets including Fakenham's first Burger King and second Greggs branch. The project is expected to create around 30 local jobs.
Construction has begun on padel courts at the Nest sports facility near Norwich Airport in Horsford, with planning approval granted in February. The facility is also awaiting a decision on a larger indoor sports hall, gym, and parking improvements.
A Grade II listed former NatWest bank building on Fakenham's Market Place, vacant since 2023, has been approved for conversion into a two-bedroom residential flat. The development is expected to revitalise the town centre while preserving the building's character.
A vacant former NatWest bank in Fakenham's town centre has been approved for conversion into a one-bedroom flat with ground-floor office space. The branch closed in August 2023 due to declining customer numbers and the shift to online banking, leaving the building derelict until this redevelopment proposal.
Burgh House in Aylsham is opening its four-acre private garden for a one-day event on April 26 to raise funds for the Norwich Guide Dog Fundraising Group's 95th anniversary. The event will feature garden tours, refreshments, plant sales, and guide dog merchandise, with all proceeds supporting the local charity.
A rare 9th-century gold coin pendant depicting St John the Baptist has been discovered near Fakenham by a metal detectorist and is undergoing the treasure assessment process. Experts describe the find as unique and mysterious, raising questions about why Viking-era Scandinavians would be creating Christian iconography, with Norwich Castle Museum hoping to acquire it.
Norfolk Children's Book Centre, a 40-year-old independent bookshop based in Alby near Aylsham, is relocating to Wroxham Barns this summer. The move represents a significant change for the locally-beloved business, which is fundraising £40,000 to support the expansion and has been nominated for Independent Bookshop of the Year.
A Cold War-era F-5 Tiger II fighter jet is being unveiled at RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre near Fakenham this Easter Sunday, following successful fundraising efforts to acquire it from RAF Alconbury in Cambridgeshire. The jet will become a permanent fixture at the heritage centre, which preserves the history of the former major US Air Force base that operated in Norfolk until 1992.
Nationwide Building Society is proposing to install a life-saving defibrillator and bleed kit outside its Fakenham branch in the town's Market Place to provide 24/7 emergency access. The proposal is part of the building society's community wellbeing commitment and a decision is expected soon.
Classic Ibiza festival, held at Blickling Estate near Aylsham in Broadland, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a major upgrade featuring 45 musicians instead of 32 and an extended five-and-a-half-hour performance. The event showcases house music with orchestral accompaniment and represents a significant cultural and economic event for the local area.
Norfolk County Council is installing 59 new electric vehicle charging points across 32 streets in Norwich as part of phase five of its EV charging programme, beginning April 8. The initiative aims to support drivers without private driveways and involves temporary traffic and footpath closures during installation.
Villagers in areas set to be absorbed into Greater Norwich under a government reorganisation scheme are expressing strong opposition, citing concerns about increased housing development, higher council taxes, loss of rural character, and reduced service quality. The new Greater Norwich Council would expand boundaries to include Honingham, Horsford, Blofield, Poringland and Hethersett, currently managed by Broadland District and South Norfolk Council, with implementation expected by 2028.
Fakenham faces significant concerns following Norfolk's largest council reorganisation in 50 years, which places the town 40+ miles from the new East Norfolk Council's base in Great Yarmouth rather than keeping it with nearby West Norfolk. Long-standing grievances about Fakenham being overlooked by its current North Norfolk Council are now feared to worsen as the town risks being lost within a much larger authority.
The B1105 Fakenham Road near Wells-next-the-Sea will close for carriageway repairs on March 30-31, with a potential extension to May 12. A 30-mile diversion route has been arranged, adding approximately 45 minutes to journey times for local residents and businesses.
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