LD regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2017.
Steff Aquarone
Liberal DemocratsSteff Aquarone is the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Represented by LD since 2024. Covers North Walsham, Cromer and Sheringham. Population 89,088, notably older (median age 55 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 61% below the national average. Median income £24K (below average).
Lorry smashes into wall on tight bend
Eastern Daily Press · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£24,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,475
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
53
39 primary, 6 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£212m
from 45,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,150
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,700
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▼
44.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
65.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 3 towns, 13 villages, rural areas — 87,803 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 27 wards · Last elections: Sept 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Pauline Patricia Mary Porter | May 2023 |
| Beeston Regis The Runtons | Liberal Democrats | Kim Ann Toye | May 2023 |
| Briston | Liberal Democrats | Andrew Fletcher | Dec 2023 |
| Coastal | Conservative and Unionist Party | Victoria Holliday | May 2023 |
| Cromer Town | Liberal Democrats | Jill Averil Boyle | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tim Adams | May 2023 | |
| Erpingham | Liberal Democrats | John Toye | May 2023 |
| Gresham | Liberal Democrats | Callum Edward Ringer | May 2023 |
| Happisburgh | Conservative and Unionist Party | Luke James Paterson | May 2023 |
| Hickling | Liberal Democrats | Harry Blathwayt | May 2023 |
| Holt | Conservative and Unionist Party | Eric Vardy | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Martin Guy Batey | May 2023 | |
| Hoveton Tunstead | Conservative and Unionist Party | Gerard Martin Mancini-Boyle | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Nigel David Dixon | May 2023 | |
| Mundesley | Liberal Democrats | Wendy Sarah Fredericks | May 2023 |
| North Walsham East | Liberal Democrats | Kate Leith | Jul 2024 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | Liberal Democrats | Mal Gray | Sept 2024 |
| North Walsham West | Liberal Democrats | Don Birch | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Lucy Shires | May 2023 | |
| Poppyland | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Angie Fitch-Tillett | May 2023 |
| Priory | Liberal Democrats | Sarah Elizabeth Jane Butikofer | May 2023 |
| Roughton | Liberal Democrats | Roy MacDonald | May 2023 |
| Sheringham North | Liberal Democrats | Liz Withington | May 2023 |
| Sheringham South | Liberal Democrats | Colin Heinink | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Phil Bailey | May 2023 | |
| St Benets | Liberal Democrats | Adam Jonathan Varley | May 2023 |
| Stalham | Conservative and Unionist Party | Kevin Terence Bayes | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Matthew Patrick Taylor | May 2023 | |
| Stody | Liberal Democrats | Andrew Brown | May 2023 |
| Suffield Park | Liberal Democrats | Emma Jane Spagnola | May 2023 |
| Trunch | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Nigel Neatherway | May 2023 |
| Wells With Holkham | Liberal Democrats | Peter Garry Fisher | May 2023 |
| Worstead | Liberal Democrats | Saul Michael Penfold | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 19,488 | 41.4% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 16,903 | 35.9% |
| Ref | 6,368 | 13.5% | |
| Lab | 2,878 | 6.1% | |
| Green | 1,406 | 3.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 29,792 | 58.6% | |
| LD | 15,397 | 30.3% | |
| Lab | 3,895 | 7.7% | |
| Ind | 1,739 | 3.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | LD | 25,260 | 48.4% |
Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GE | Con | 21,748 | 41.7% |
| Lab | 5,180 | 9.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | LD | 19,299 | 39.1% |
| Con | 15,256 | 30.9% | |
| Ind | 8,328 | 16.9% | |
| Lab | 5,043 | 10.2% | |
| Green | 1,488 | 3.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | LD | 27,554 | 55.5% |
| Con | 15,928 | 32.1% | |
| Lab | 2,896 | 5.8% | |
| Ind | 2,680 | 5.4% | |
| Green | 508 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 95 | 0.2% |
Steff Aquarone 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.
18 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A lorry crashed into a wall and parked car in Coltishall, a village in North Norfolk, before leaving the scene. The incident highlights growing traffic congestion problems on narrow roads in the area, with this being the second major lorry collision at the same location in two years.
A Burger King and Greggs have opened at the MFG Morrisons petrol station in Fakenham following a multi-million pound revamp, creating 19 new local jobs. The openings represent continued commercial investment in the North Norfolk town, following a McDonald's opening in December.
Fuel prices across Norfolk are rising due to the Iranian conflict and shipping route disruptions, with experts urging drivers to fill up today before weekend price increases. The article lists the cheapest petrol and diesel stations in the county, including locations in Stalham, King's Lynn, and Norwich.
Stalham in North Norfolk is experiencing a severe rat infestation at an abandoned pet shop on the High Street, with rodents spreading to nearby businesses and causing property damage. Local residents and business owners have reported the problem to North Norfolk District Council multiple times over 11 weeks, and the council has issued notices to the property owner with a deadline now passed.
A 43-year-old motorcyclist, Joshua McAloon, died following a collision between a Honda motorbike and a Nissan Qashqai on Greenway Lane in Fakenham, north Norfolk on March 22. Family members have paid emotional tributes to him, describing him as fun-loving and someone who brought joy to those around him.
A suspected dolphin was spotted in the River Great Ouse in Lynn, with a local mother and daughter capturing video evidence. Experts from the Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority believe it was likely a dolphin based on the fin's shape, though the photo quality prevents definitive identification.
Norfolk's newest paddle launch site is opening at Stalham Staithe with a new floating pontoon, making the Norfolk Broads safer and more accessible for kayakers, canoes, and paddleboarders. The free facility was developed by Stalham mayor Kevin Bayes and paddle sport coach Darren Reeve, with an official opening scheduled for Saturday, April 11.
Paul Innocent, a blind golfer from Sheringham Golf Club in North Norfolk, is competing in the US Blind Golf Championships in Georgia this week after winning a title at the British Blind Open. Despite losing most of his sight to a rare disease in 2023, Innocent has found solace in golf and relocated to North Norfolk in 2024, where the local club community has supported his competitive journey.
The A149 North Walsham Road in North Norfolk will close for three phases of maintenance work totalling £92,000, with diversions in place during night and daytime closures in April and May. The work involves removing road studs, surface dressing, and replacing markings and studs.
North Norfolk District Council has approved plans to convert Cromer's former tourism hub into a new NHS dental practice employing 14 people, including six dentists. This addresses a significant regional shortage of NHS dental services, where recent studies found no practices accepting new patients and waiting lists in the thousands.
A woman who won a £6 million home in Blakeney, North Norfolk through an Omaze Comic Relief draw can finally take ownership after over a year of planning disputes. North Norfolk District Council had investigated and found the property breached planning rules by constructing a pool, garage, and tennis court without proper permission, but these issues have now been resolved.
Stalham has launched 'Stalham Steps', a marketing initiative connecting Richardson's Marina (which attracts 30,000+ annual visitors) to the town centre through new signage and digital promotion. The scheme aims to boost the local visitor economy by directing marina visitors to local businesses and was supported by government funding and local councils.
A developer is seeking planning permission to convert the upper floors of a former pharmacy in North Walsham town centre into three residential flats, with two shops on the ground floor. The proposal has raised environmental concerns about noise and odour impacts from an adjacent take-away, which the council's protection officer has flagged.
Felbrigg Hall near Cromer in North Norfolk has been ranked seventh among the best National Trust properties in England and Wales by The Telegraph. The historic estate, which recently completed a major seven-month renovation of its South Corridor, achieved a score of 40 out of 50 for its architecture, collections, and grounds.
Desmond Barrit, an acclaimed Olivier award-winning actor who championed local theatres across Norfolk including Norwich Theatre Royal, Pavilion Theatre in Gorleston, and Sheringham Little Theatre, has died aged 81. He was a significant figure in Norfolk's cultural life, directing and performing in pantomimes and supporting small theatre venues across the region.
A winner of an Omaze Million Pound House Draw for a £6m property in Blakeney, Norfolk, will finally receive the keys over a year after winning due to planning breaches discovered during an investigation. North Norfolk District Council found the property had been built with unauthorised features including a swimming pool, extension, garage, and tennis court, requiring retrospective planning permission which was eventually granted in October.
A new 66-bed care home is proposed for North Walsham as part of a major housing development, featuring modern amenities like a cinema, hairdresser, and sky bar. The facility promises 60 jobs and reduced pressure on NHS services, though a clinical lead nurse has raised concerns about impact on existing care services and funding.
A dispute has emerged in Wells-next-the-Sea over an abandoned home extension project left incomplete since mid-2022, with piles of rubble and construction materials visible. The issue highlights tensions in a Norfolk seaside town struggling with second-home ownership and housing shortage, with North Norfolk District Council now reviewing enforcement action.
An article identifying five Norfolk areas with critical GP surgery shortages, including North Norfolk, which has England's oldest average population and relies on Fakenham Medical Practice serving approximately 15,000 patients. The piece highlights that North Norfolk faces severe recruitment difficulties and urgent need for additional GP capacity.
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