City gets set to celebrate the new civic year
Civic heads, local community leaders and volunteers will come together this Sunday (11 June) for a traditional event in recognition of the significant contribution they make to city life.
Published on Wednesday, 7th June 2023 in Events, tourism and culture-
Partnership to breathe new life into city tennis courts
Norwich City Council and the LTA have today announced a partnership to invest in and refurbish tennis courts in three Norwich parks.
Published on Wednesday, 31st May 2023 in Sports, parks and leisure -
Big Community Switch is back to help residents save on energy bills
Households in Norwich are being encouraged to register for Big Community Switch to save money on their energy bills.
Published on Friday, 26th May 2023 in Energy, climate and biodiversity -
Norwich has a new Lord Mayor and Sheriff
This afternoon, the city welcomed a new Lord Mayor, Councillor James Wright, and Sheriff Dr Jan Sheldon, at a formal ceremony in City Hall.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 in Events, tourism and culture -
Have your say on two new plans for Heigham Park
Norwich City Council and The Friends of Heigham Park are inviting residents to have their say on two new proposals to improve and enhance the park.
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2023 in Parks and open spaces -
Come join the carnival – invitation to join the Lord Mayor’s Procession
Local community groups, schools and businesses from across Norwich are being encouraged to join in the Procession during this year’s Lord Mayor’s Weekend.
Published on Thursday, 18th May 2023 in Events, tourism and culture -
Have your say on green spaces in Greater Norwich
The Greater Norwich Growth Board is inviting people to take part in a consultation on green spaces in and around Norwich.
Published on Thursday, 11th May 2023 in Sports, parks and leisure -
New permanent chief executive for Norwich City Council confirmed
Louise Rawsthorne has been formally appointed as Norwich City Council’s permanent chief executive.
Published on Friday, 28th April 2023 in About your council -
City council's planning applications committee approves Anglia Square scheme
Norwich City Council's planning applications committee has today (Thursday 27 April) approved the Anglia Square scheme.
Published on Thursday, 27th April 2023 in Planning -
Tree planting to commemorate those who have lost their lives at work
A tree will be planted in Norwich’s Waterloo Park on International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) this Friday, 28 April, at 11am, in memory of employees who have lost their lives at work.
Published on Tuesday, 25th April 2023 in Norwich City Services Ltd -
City council set to confirm appointment of new chief executive
Louise Rawsthorne, who stepped into the role of interim chief executive at the council last month, has been put forward as the top candidate to become the council’s permanent chief executive.
Published on Thursday, 20th April 2023 in About your council -
Join the Coronation Big Screen in Chapelfield Gardens
Royal fans will be able to come together in Norwich to enjoy the Coronation of King Charles on Saturday 6 May at The Coronation Big Screen free event in Chapelfield Gardens.
Published on Thursday, 20th April 2023 in Events, tourism and culture -
Make sure you can have your say this May!
In little more than two weeks there will be the Norwich City Council local election. This will be the first election where anyone voting in-person at a polling station will need to show photo ID.
Published on Wednesday, 19th April 2023 in About your council -
Emergency Alert test – Sunday 23 April, 3pm
This government’s alert service designed to warn of danger to life will be tested this Sunday, which means your mobile phone or tablet may make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate for 10 seconds.
Published on Wednesday, 19th April 2023 in Emergency planning -
The Halls set for extensive upgrade next year
The Halls is set to benefit from improvements to create an iconic venue which is an active and dynamic cultural centre for Norwich.
Published on Wednesday, 19th April 2023 in Town Deal news -
Work set to begin on Hay Hill – here’s what you need to know
Construction works start on Monday 17 April to create an improved, vibrant and more accessible city centre space on Hay Hill.
Published on Thursday, 13th April 2023 in Regeneration -
What to do to have your say this May
Norwich is set to elect 13 councillors on Thursday 4 May. It's easy to vote, but there are things you need to do to make sure you can cast yours, including having photo ID for in-person voting.
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2023 in Elections and voting -
Improvement works at St Andrews car park to start this month
Norwich City Council is carrying out improvement works to St Andrews car park from 21 April, which will see a temporary reduction in the number of spaces available.
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2023 in Parking -
Join this year’s city celebration
A carnival atmosphere and community spirit will fill the streets of Norwich when Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2023 returns this summer.
Published on Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in Lord Mayor's Weekend celebration 2023 -
#YourVoteMatters – make sure you can have your say
On Thursday 4 May, Norwich will take to the polls to elect one-third of the city’s councillors – one from each of the 13 wards.
Published on Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in About your council -
Car parking charges to start at Eaton Park from Saturday
Car parking charges will come into effect at Eaton Park on Saturday (25 March) – with prices starting at £2 for up to four hours.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 in Parking -
Portraits of Power
This International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March), we are delving into the past – highlighting the notable women in Norwich who broke down inequality barriers and paved the way for future generations
Published on Wednesday, 8th March 2023 in Events, tourism and culture -
Share your thoughts on new design for city play area
The city council would like to hear from parents, grandparents and carers who use St Georges play area, which sits across from Norwich Theatre Playhouse.
Published on Wednesday, 8th March 2023 in Play areas -
New homes to help rough sleepers off the street completed
New homes to help rough sleepers off the streets have been handed over in Norwich – the culmination of a £1.3 million joint initiative between Norwich City Council and Broadland Housing Association.
Published on Friday, 3rd March 2023 in Housing -
Here wheeeeee go! New look play area opens at city park
Featuring the tallest slide tower in Norwich's open spaces, the new play area at Wensum Park is now open for children to enjoy.
Published on Wednesday, 1st March 2023 in Parks and open spaces -
City council gets positive review from influential local government peers
The city council and Local Government Association (LGA) have published a high-profile report which reveals positive findings of a recent independent peer review of the council.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023 in About your council -
Improvement works begin at Wensum Park woodland
The woodland in Wensum Park is set to benefit from improvements that will boost biodiversity, increase accessibility and help reduce antisocial behaviour.
Published on Monday, 27th February 2023 in Sports, parks and leisure -
Car parking charges to be introduced at Eaton Park
Norwich City Council has made the decision to introduce parking charges at Eaton Park from next month, but has kept costs low for those who have to travel there by car.
Published on Friday, 24th February 2023 in Parks and open spaces -
Norwich marks Ukraine invasion anniversary
On Friday (24 February), Norwich City Council will mark a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Published on Thursday, 23rd February 2023 in Communities and neighbourhoods -
Budget approval to invest millions in council services and future of the city
Like many individuals, families, businesses and other organisations around the country, the council has had to get to grips with one of the biggest financial challenges it's faced in recent history.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 in About your council
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