Norwich introduces city-wide PSPO to combat public drinking issues
Norwich City Council is pleased to announce that following public consultation a new alcohol related Public Space Protection order (PSPO) has been approved by councillors.
Published on Friday, 26th July 2024 in Parks and open spaces-
New home for local charity is mustard!
The former home of the Colman family is soon to be occupied by a local charity, thanks to a creative solution brokered and agreed by the city council on 17 July 2024.
Published on Thursday, 18th July 2024 in Planning -
Raising the flag for Norwich’s award-winning parks and green spaces.
We are pleased and proud to announce that Norwich has been awarded the Green Flag award for six of our parks and green spaces this year, including three new ones.
Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 in Sports, parks and leisure -
Everything You Need to Know for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024, 13 and 14 July
Norwich is set for lots of summer fun when the annual Lord Mayor’s Procession takes to the streets on Saturday 13 July with all the colour, noise and fun of the carnival.
Published on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 in Lord Mayor's Weekend 2024 -
Armed forces flag raising ceremony
A celebration to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week will be held at City Hall on Monday 24 June.
Published on Thursday, 20th June 2024 in City events calendar -
Norwich to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings
Next week’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 will be marked in Norwich with a ceremony at the War Memorial in front of City Hall.
Published on Friday, 31st May 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Shops and businesses asked to deck their windows for the Lord Mayor’s Procession
Local businesses and shops are being invited to make their premises a colourful and vibrant part of this year's Lord Mayor's Procession in July.
Published on Thursday, 30th May 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Meet the newly appointed Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich
Norwich City Council welcomed a new Lord Mayor Councillor Vivien Thomas and Sheriff Sirajul Islam, at a formal ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday 21 May.
Published on Friday, 24th May 2024 in Lord Mayor and Sheriff -
New and improved Waterloo Park play area now open to all
Bounce, climb and swing into half term at Waterloo Park’s brand-new play area, which opens today.
Published on Friday, 24th May 2024 in Parks and open spaces -
The Halls renovation receives £500,000 funding boost
An extensive £5 million project to renovate Norwich’s historic medieval complex, The Halls, is to receive a grant of almost £500,000 from Arts Council England, it has been announced today.
Published on Wednesday, 8th May 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Have your say on revised measures to tackle anti-social behaviour related to alcohol consumption in Norwich
Norwich residents, workers, businesses, and visitors are being asked to give their views on a review of additional powers for the police and Norwich City Council to address ASB related to alcohol use.
Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2024 in Anti-social behaviour -
Wensum Park junior play area gets enchanted castle-themed upgrade
The city council is delighted to announce that the new junior play area in Wensum Park is now open.
Published on Wednesday, 24th April 2024 in Parks and open spaces -
UK Foo Fighters ‘premier’ tribute band to headline free live gig at Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024
Music fans are assured of a great festival vibe with the UK’s answer to the Foo Fighters taking to the stage in Chapelfield Gardens for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Creative talent invited to apply for city’s small culture grants
Norwich City Council is once again launching its popular Small Culture Grants to help cultural groups and community enterprises to provide events, festivals and other activities in the city.
Published on Friday, 12th April 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Make sure you can have your say this May!
Norwich voters will be taking to the polls on Thursday 2 May to elect one-third of the 39 councillors who make up the city council.
Published on Monday, 8th April 2024 in Elections and voting -
Residents set to benefit from new bin storage units
Douro Place, Knowland Grove and Gristock Place are the first local areas to benefit from a new approach to keeping communal bin areas tidy thanks to the council's Love Norwich initiative.
Published on Friday, 22nd March 2024 in Bins and recycling -
Hundreds of trees planted by the city council across Norwich
The city council is planting over 300 trees in parks, open spaces and housing estates across Norwich, as part of efforts to make the city greener and more biodiverse.
Published on Friday, 22nd March 2024 in Sports, parks and leisure -
Come join the carnival – applications open for the Lord Mayor’s Procession
Preparations are well under way for Norwich’s biggest FREE festival event of the year as applications open for procession entries for the Lord Mayor’s Weekend on Saturday & Sunday 13 & 14 July.
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Residents set to benefit from new scheme to upgrade homes
A new city council scheme will help to cut bills for residents with free home energy efficiency improvements, after a successful bid for funding.
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2024 in Housing -
New solar panels to cut electricity bills by a third at Riverside Leisure Centre
The city council has secured funding to install over 600 solar panels on the roof of Riverside Leisure Centre, as well as on new canopies that will be built over the car park.
Published on Thursday, 21st March 2024 in Sports, parks and leisure -
Norwich shapes its future in new community-led plan
Norwich City Council has launched a new five-year plan ‘We are Norwich’ with a vision for a fair and thriving city full of ambition.
Published on Friday, 15th March 2024 in About your council -
Rough Sleeping Numbers fall in Norwich
New government statistics reveal that Norwich is bucking the trend as rough sleeping numbers have decreased for the third consecutive year.
Published on Thursday, 14th March 2024 in Housing -
City council adopts local plan for development in Norwich
The Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) has been formally adopted by Norwich City Council, providing a framework for development in the city over the next 14 years.
Published on Wednesday, 13th March 2024 in Planning -
Love Norwich campaign ramps up fly-tipping crackdown with new CCTV
Norwich City Council is preparing to deploy new 24-hour filming at rubbish dumping ‘hot-spots’.
Published on Thursday, 29th February 2024 in Love Norwich -
Dates announced for Norwich's 2024 Lord Mayor’s Weekend summer celebration
An open invitation to the biggest free street party in Norwich’s annual calendar is issued to one and all for the Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024, which this year falls on Saturday and Sunday 13 & 14 July.
Published on Tuesday, 27th February 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Planning blueprint for the future of Norwich moves forward for adoption
The Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP), the blueprint for development of the city over the next 14 years, is poised for consideration by Norwich City Council’s cabinet on March 6.
Published on Monday, 26th February 2024 in Planning policy -
Despite continued financial pressure Norwich City Council deliver balanced budget for 2024-25
Against a backdrop of councils facing tough financial challenges, service cuts and government intervention, the council is not only balancing the books but continues to deliver on investment promises.
Published on Thursday, 22nd February 2024 in Finance and transparency -
Council in national pilot to encourage green events
Norwich City Council is working with ten other local authorities nationwide in a year-long pilot project to improve environmentally-friendly practices in the planning of outdoor events.
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Love Norwich Hub launched as one-stop-shop in campaign for cleaner streets
Norwich City Council has launched the Love Norwich hub to work alongside residents to make the city the best it can possibly be.
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2024 in Environmental issues -
Improve your local area with a Love Norwich Grant
Residents and community groups who have ideas to improve their local outdoor spaces are being invited to apply for ‘Love Norwich’ grants.
Published on Thursday, 15th February 2024 in Communities and neighbourhoods
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