Norfolk could get four new recycling centres, as the council looks to replace some of its smaller sites.

County Hall wants to create new ones in the Sheringham, Wymondham, Long Stratton and North Walsham areas, where current facilities are close to capacity and will not be able to cope with demands once new homes are built.

The projects are at different stages, with Sheringham's the most advanced.

Following a month-long consultation process, 233 people had their say on plans for the new £1.65m centre at Holt Road in Beeston Regis, which will replace the current site at Holt Road, East Beckham.

A similar consultation process is due to start next week in Wymondham, where the council wants to close the Stayground Lane facility and open a new £2.2m one at Spooner Row.

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Eric Vardy, the council's cabinet member for environment and waste, said: “I’m pleased at the excellent progress so far on these two significant projects that will help support our aim to cut waste by increasing reuse and recycling in the county.

“I’d like to thank everyone who gave us their views on our initial designs for the new recycling centre for the Sheringham area.

"It was great to hear what local people wanted to see at their new site, and as a result of the feedback we’ve made the area set aside for reuse even larger, to allow even more good quality second hand items to find a new home.

“I’d urge people in the Wymondham and Attleborough areas to take a look at the plans for their new site when they are revealed next week, and let us know what they think, as your feedback really can make a difference.”

A planning application for the Sheringham site is expected to be submitted to council this month and, subject to the planning process, work on the new site would start next year.

Consultation on the Wymondham centre will run from Monday (November 14) until December 12. People will be able to have their say at www.norfolk.gov.uk/wasteprojects from Monday.

Work is also continuing to secure suitable sites to replace recycling centres at Morningthorpe and Worstead with new and improved facilities for the Long Stratton and North Walsham areas.

The council has budgeted for those to cost £1.65m and £2.91m, respectively.