With a name like Sloley it was never destined to be the most dynamic of places.

But it seems like things have become a bit too quiet in the tiny hamlet, which is home to just 250 people.

The village, located between Wroxham and North Walsham, has been in limbo for four months, after its entire parish council stood down.

None of the serving members sought re-election at the most recent vote in May and no one else in the village stood to replace them.

Despite efforts by North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) - which oversees the parish - no replacements have yet been found.

It means NNDC has now been forced to parachute in its own councillors to get Sloley Parish Council running again. 

North Norfolk News: North Norfolk District Council is having to parachute in its own members North Norfolk District Council is having to parachute in its own members (Image: Archant)

A report by NNDC officials said: “During the nomination process ahead of the May 4, 2023, parish elections, no valid nominations were received for Sloley Parish Council.  

“Two further attempts at running election notices have also not seen any nominations forthcoming.” 

At a meeting on Wednesday evening, NNDC agreed to install three of its councillors on the parish – Nigel Dixon, Gerard Mancini-Boyle and Saul Penfold. 

All the members will stay in place for up to six months while permanent local replacements can be found. 

At the same time, NNDC is having to temporarily appoint a clerk to oversee the running of the authority until a permanent appointment can be made. 

North Norfolk News: Tim Adams, leader of NNDCTim Adams, leader of NNDC (Image: Newsquest)

Tim Adams, the leader of NNDC, said he did not believe there had been any issues at the parish to led to all the departures.  

Mr Adams said: “It’s about ensuring the continued governance of the parish council. 

“It’s a lovely little parish which isn’t on a lot of people’s radars.

"I don't think there's been any falling out, I think it's probably people feeling they have given their years and, unfortunately, no one else has come in for them.” 

Since May, there have been issues filling the seats at several councils in Norfolk, including Salthouse, Geldeston and Burnham Overy.