Future Council Housing report launch 3rd September 2024
Published on Monday, 2nd September 2024Over 100 of England’s council landlords call for the new government to save council homes
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Residents set to benefit from new scheme to upgrade homes
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2024A new city council scheme will help to cut bills for residents with free home energy efficiency improvements, after a successful bid for funding.
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Rough Sleeping Numbers fall in Norwich
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2024New government statistics reveal that Norwich is bucking the trend as rough sleeping numbers have decreased for the third consecutive year.
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Dozens of affordable homes for city residents take one step closer.
Published: Monday, 12th February 2024Providing new affordable homes for Norwich residents is at the top of the agenda for Norwich City Council.
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Norwich City Council Celebrates Completion of Eco-Friendly Homes in Bowthorpe
Published: Thursday, 21st December 2023It will be a very merry Christmas for Norwich City Council tenants who are moving into the first phase of brand-new energy-efficient homes at the Three Score housing development in Bowthorpe.
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Housing regulator gives city council the all-clear on safety checks in council homes
Published: Wednesday, 20th December 2023A two-year programme of work to address safety checks across hundreds of council properties has been successfully completed.
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City residents set to benefit from 88 new homes in Norwich
Published: Friday, 10th November 2023Proposals to build 88 new zero-carbon homes have been set out in a consultation, highlighting the council’s ambitious plans to add more housing to a growing community on the outskirts of the city.
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Statement: Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Published: Thursday, 14th September 2023Following serious safety concerns about the use of RAAC in certain public buildings, we have been carrying out urgent and detailed checks on the use of materials across all of our properties.
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Residents set to return to their homes thanks to council intervention
Published: Monday, 7th August 2023The safety of people living in private accommodation has been at the heart of sustained efforts by the city council after major safety issues emerged at an apartment block in Norwich.
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Norwich partners work together to help vulnerable residents
Published: Friday, 4th August 2023Norwich-based INTERACT, a partnership of local authorities, NHS and voluntary sector organisations, is helping vulnerable residents improve their housing situation and home environment.
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New homes to help rough sleepers off the street completed
Published: Friday, 3rd March 2023New 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.
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A new place to play for city neighbourhood
Published: Wednesday, 15th February 2023Families living near Douro Place are enjoying a new and improved play area that allows children of all abilities to play together, thanks to investment from the council’s estate improvement budget.
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New social homes transform derelict site
Published: Friday, 9th December 2022Families are settling into eco-friendly new homes now standing on the site of the former Kings Arms public house in Mile Cross.
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City households set to receive an energy boost
Published: Wednesday, 13th April 2022Two new schemes are set to help residents facing rising fuel bills, thanks to investment from Norwich City Council.
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Norwich City Council calls for Government to go further in support of Ukrainian refugees
Published: Thursday, 31st March 2022Norwich City Council stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they defend peace and democracy.
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Renewable energy to flow from river into council homes
Published: Wednesday, 1st September 2021An innovative heating system using water from the River Wensum is set to achieve a major reduction in carbon emissions from a city council housing development, if proposals receive approval.
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Prevention at the heart of Norfolk councils’ joint homelessness strategy
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021Covid-19 has left many people struggling financially, but three local councils are now better prepared to step in and help those who find themselves in housing need.
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New roles announced to oversee key city services
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020The city council is set to welcome three new faces following the successful appointment of three key roles to lead the workforce dedicated to delivering many vital city services for residents.
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Goldsmith Street named Britain’s Best New Building
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019Goldsmith Street, the city’s ground-breaking development of eco-efficient council homes, was awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize at a ceremony in London on Tuesday night (8 October) .
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New eco-houses become homes
Published: Friday, 1st February 2019The first residents are settling into their new homes at Norwich City Council’s award winning Goldsmith Street development in Norwich.
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Low-energy housing developments shortlisted for coveted award
Published: Wednesday, 14th November 2018Our award-winning housing development on Goldsmith Street has helped to wow judges after the city council was shortlisted for a top accolade in next year’s prestigious LGC Awards.
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National accolade for council’s homelessness services
Published: Wednesday, 1st August 2018Norwich City Council has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to providing excellent homelessness services by being awarded ‘gold standard’ status from the National Practitioner Support Service.
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City’s major eco homes project underway
Published: Thursday, 19th January 2017A ground breaking ceremony was held at Goldsmith Street on Thursday (19 January) at a site that is set to be one of the largest collections of energy efficient homes ever built in the city.
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Family delighted with new home
Published: Wednesday, 19th October 2016A local family were delighted to receive the keys to a new council-owned property which promises to make a massive difference to their daily lives.
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City’s first eco homes take shape
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2016City councillors made a special visit to Mile Cross this week to the development site of what is hoped will be the city’s most energy efficient homes.
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City’s first eco homes move a step closer
Published: Friday, 20th May 2016The creation of what is hoped will be the city’s most energy efficient homes moved a step closer this week with the arrival of timber frames at the city council’s new development in Mile Cross.
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Working together to raise standards in private housing
Published: Monday, 18th April 2016Tenants in private rented accommodation in Norwich will benefit from a new property registration scheme being launched today.
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City council leading the way
Published: Friday, 15th January 2016Norwich is being put at the forefront of the development of energy efficient homes thanks to the city council’s ambitious building programme
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Development company business plan gets go-ahead
Published: Friday, 15th January 2016A Norwich City Council-owned development company is ready to get underway with its first project, following approval of a business plan by the authority’s cabinet.
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