What we did
This plan has been developed by engaging with the people of Norwich through street conversations, public and employee surveys, in-depth interviews and focus groups.
Over 900 individuals and organisations were consulted across the city including Norwich residents and tenants' groups, community organisations, the voluntary sector, local businesses and Norwich city councillors and officers.
By listening and learning from the feedback received through the consultation and by working in partnership, we have a very real opportunity to build a plan that unlocks the city’s true potential and delivers against the priorities we share.
What we heard
We have a collective pride and passion for our city, but we recognise there are significant challenges that need to be addressed now, and in the future.
Norwich’s welcoming and quirky spirit, independent shops, cultural and creative scene, open natural spaces, and compact size are all things we value and want to preserve. But we must work to improve the city’s transport offer, the quality and quantity of local housing across all types and to suit all household incomes.
Issues arising from the cost of living faced by residents, businesses and partners and concerns about the look and feel of neighbourhoods outside the city’s centre were also identified as areas to focus on.
Your feedback also told us that solutions need to be in place so we can better respond to our residents and wider service users when they get in touch with us.
At the heart of this is the need for the council to work with the people of Norwich to create solutions together, and for the council to use its influence, enabling and convening powers to deliver change in areas that sit outside of its specific and direct responsibilities.
We recognise that we are one organisation within the city, where everyone has a role to play. This plan helps us have a shared vision and goals and sets out what we will do and our ambitions for Norwich in the future.
