River Wensum partnership delivers key improvements to the river corridor
The River Wensum, which runs through the heart of Norwich, is benefitting from local partnership working led by a strategy and delivery plan.
Published on Friday, 3rd December 2021 in River Wensum Strategy-
Plan to protect city office space pushes forward
Norwich City Council’s plans to help control the number of offices in the city being turned into residential properties has been progressed to the next stage.
Published on Thursday, 2nd December 2021 in Planning policy -
Housing for the homeless built in just three days
A £1.1 million block of flats which will provide homes for street sleepers in Norwich has been constructed in just three days – as part of a county-wide initiative to tackle homelessness.
Published on Thursday, 2nd December 2021 in Latest housing projects -
Breaking the cycle of homelessness this winter
People sleeping rough in Norwich will have access to a range of specialist support this winter, including a winter shelter and two new projects commissioned by Norwich City Council.
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 in Rough sleeping -
£500k funding secured to support green spaces in local communities
Half a million pounds will be made available to invest in neighbourhoods across the city, after a bid for funding proved successful.
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 in Communities and neighbourhoods -
How we’re planning to steer the city council’s finances
How the council intends to close its funding gap and deliver a balanced budget for next year will be discussed at a meeting of Norwich City Council’s cabinet next week. And this will pave the way for a consultation, which will seek the views of businesses and residents on the council’s budget for 2022-23, to launch on Thursday 9 December.
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 in Council tax -
Covid-19 guidance update
The government has announced that from Tuesday 30 November new temporary precautionary measures be re-introduced to reduce the spread of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant in the UK.
Published on Monday, 29th November 2021 in Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice -
Boosting biodiversity in our open spaces
Two thousand new trees are being planted at West Earlham Woods this month to boost biodiversity.
Published on Wednesday, 24th November 2021 in Trees -
Make a list and Market twice – Santa Claus is coming to Norwich!
Norwich Market’s Christmas Grotto is returning for 2021!
Published on Wednesday, 24th November 2021 in Other -
Market pop-up stall winners revealed
The winners of a recent competition to win a Market stall have been announced.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd November 2021 in Communities and neighbourhoods -
Get ready to Countdown to Christmas
Details of the city’s first Countdown to Christmas can be revealed today as Norwich prepares to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Published on Wednesday, 17th November 2021 in Events, tourism and culture -
The city celebrates group’s centenary of cultural contribution
On Friday (12 November), The Lord Mayor, as first citizen of Norwich, hosted a reception to thank Friends of the Norwich Museums for its considerable contribution to the city’s heritage over a 100 year span.
Published on Wednesday, 17th November 2021 in Events, tourism and culture -
Norwich remembers
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, Norwich remembers the service and sacrifice of the armed forces, along with their families and the emergency services in conflicts past and present. We remember too, the innocent civilian lives lost in conflicts.
Published on Sunday, 14th November 2021 in Events, tourism and culture -
Norwich remembers
This week Norwich remembers the service and sacrifice of the armed forces, along with their families and the emergency services in conflicts past and present.
Published on Thursday, 11th November 2021 in Lord Mayor and Sheriff -
Major milestone for the regeneration of East Norwich
Ambitious plans to regenerate East Norwich into a new sustainable urban quarter for the city are set to reach a major milestone next week.
Published on Wednesday, 10th November 2021 in Planning -
Report shows despite the impact of Covid-19, Norwich remains ‘a robust city and thriving retail centre’
A report by Norwich City Council shows the impact Covid-19 has had on retailers in the city and highlights the importance of its many independent businesses.
Published on Tuesday, 9th November 2021 in Planning policy -
Another ace for Norwich parks and open spaces
Norwich residents can now benefit from two newly refurbished tennis courts at Lakenham Recreation Ground.
Published on Friday, 5th November 2021 in Sports, parks and leisure -
How the city council is supporting residents through uncertain times
The city council has today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its residents, amidst rising cost of living pressures and the continuation of the pandemic.
Published on Monday, 1st November 2021 in Universal Credit -
City Council encourages all to engage with COP26
The city council is urging its citizens to engage with the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), and do what they can to keep lowering the city's carbon emissions.
Published on Wednesday, 27th October 2021 in Sustainable living -
Help shape new sports and activity strategy for Greater Norwich
Everyone living in Greater Norwich is invited to take part in a survey to help develop a new sports and physical activity strategy for the area.
Published on Tuesday, 26th October 2021 in Planning -
Norwich Town Deal off to a flying start with opening of Digi-Tech Factory
City College’s new Digi-Tech Factory is officially open – making Norwich the first in the country to have completed a project as part of its Town Deal programme.
Published on Friday, 22nd October 2021 in Town Deal news -
New games area gives pupils the chance to go on their first school trip
On their first ever school trip, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, excited pupils from Nelson Infant School got the chance to try out the new refurbished multi use games area in Norwich’s West End Street.
Published on Thursday, 21st October 2021 in Parks and open spaces -
Remembrance Sunday
Council sets out plans to mark Remembrance Sunday
Published on Monday, 18th October 2021 in Events 2021 -
Your chance to win a pop-up stall on Norwich Market
The city council is offering one local small business the chance to win a pop-up stall on its award-winning Norwich Market in the run-up to Christmas.
Published on Monday, 18th October 2021 in Other -
Let us help boost your business
Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are up for grabs for businesses to fund up to 50 per cent of the cost of improvements which help strengthen their existing offer or expand.
Published on Friday, 15th October 2021 in Local business -
Flying the flag for our award-winning green spaces
It’s been announced that Norwich is now the proud recipient of three Green Flag Awards - the international mark of quality and standards for parks and green spaces.
Published on Friday, 15th October 2021 in Parks and open spaces -
City council addresses housing compliance issues
An internal review of safety checks across all the authority’s council homes identified some areas of concern around compliance work.
Published on Thursday, 14th October 2021 in Council homes -
Public invited to drop in and review progress on east Norwich masterplan
A second east Norwich masterplan drop-in is taking place this Friday 15 and Saturday 16 October.
Published on Wednesday, 13th October 2021 in Planning policy -
Norwich City Council reports good progress on delivering Covid recovery plan
As one of the first local councils in the UK to publish a comprehensive Covid-19 recovery plan in June 2020, much progress has been made more than one year on.
Published on Wednesday, 13th October 2021 in Our policies, plans and strategies -
Climate change: top of the agenda at City Hall
The city council will once again be at the forefront of the climate agenda as cabinet – the decision making body of nine elected councillors – gets set to rubberstamp an ambitious citywide target.
Published on Friday, 8th October 2021 in Energy savings
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