Give your view on the future of local government in Norwich
Published on Thursday, 26th June 2025Norwich City Council is inviting residents to take part in a series of local engagement events this summer, as councils seek views on the future of local government in Norfolk.
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A new Greater Norwich Council gets official endorsement as one of Norfolk's three unitary councils
Published: Thursday, 20th March 2025Local residents will soon be invited to give their views on proposals being submitted to Government to create three new unitary councils to cover Norfolk.
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New report uncovers further evidence for a Greater Norwich Unitary Council
Published: Tuesday, 18th March 2025A compelling case for creating a new Greater Norwich Council has been set out as part of the biggest overhaul of local government in half a century.
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Norwich City Council publishes latest workforce pay gap report
Published: Monday, 17th March 2025Norwich City Council has reduced its gender pay gap to the lowest level since statutory reporting began, according to the latest Gender, Ethnicity, and Disability Pay Gap Report.
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Transforming Norfolk: the case for a three-unitary solution for our county
Published: Tuesday, 11th March 2025Strong endorsement for a three-unitary proposal will be sought from city councillors next week.
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Ambition for a new Unitary Norwich backed by city’s political leaders
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2025A new Unitary Norwich council will be called for at a city council meeting this evening (Tuesday 21 January).
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Relocation plans for Norwich’s livestock market get firm backing
Published: Thursday, 19th December 2024Proposals to move the existing livestock market to a new location outside the city’s boundary have taken another step forward after a key vote by councillors.
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Join the conversation about setting our council budget for 2025-26
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2024Over the next four weeks we are asking residents, businesses and anyone using city council services to join in the conversation about how we plan to set our budget for 2025-26.
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Christmas and New Year closure information
Published: Monday, 9th December 2024The city council’s main offices and phone lines will be closed from 4pm on Tuesday 24 December and will reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
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Cabinet agrees to kick start engagement on options for iconic City Hall
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2024Cabinet have agreed to continue work to explore the future use of City Hall which will include gathering public thoughts and opinions.
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Future of Norwich Livestock Market takes a leap forward
Published: Tuesday, 15th October 2024A green light was signalled by cross-party councillors today (15 Oct) after a unanimous vote means the council can progress plans to seek legal consent to relocate Norwich’s Livestock Market.
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Council consider options for iconic City Hall that would bring millions to Norwich economy
Published: Wednesday, 2nd October 2024Next Thursday (10 October), scrutiny committee will consider a report setting out options to transform City Hall that could bring more than £100million in economic benefit to the city.
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Your vote matters: check and update your electoral information
Published: Thursday, 29th August 2024Norwich City Council is reminding residents that now is the time to check their electoral registration details are up-to-date, and to ensure that the council has their correct email address.
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Norwich shapes its future in new community-led plan
Published: Friday, 15th March 2024Norwich City Council has launched a new five-year plan ‘We are Norwich’ with a vision for a fair and thriving city full of ambition.
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City council leader announces cabinet responsibilities
Published: Friday, 5th January 2024As we enter the new year, the leader of the council has announced the new roles in his cabinet team.
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New members appointed to Norwich City Council cabinet
Published: Wednesday, 13th December 2023At a cabinet meeting this evening (13 December) the council’s leader, Councillor Mike Stonard, announced three new cabinet members.
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Seeking citywide views to help shape important five-year strategy
Published: Thursday, 16th November 2023We want to hear from as many people as possible across the city who care about the essential services we provide to residents and businesses.
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New permanent chief executive for Norwich City Council confirmed
Published: Friday, 28th April 2023Louise Rawsthorne has been formally appointed as Norwich City Council’s permanent chief executive.
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City council set to confirm appointment of new chief executive
Published: Thursday, 20th April 2023Louise 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.
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Make sure you can have your say this May!
Published: Wednesday, 19th April 2023In 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.
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#YourVoteMatters – make sure you can have your say
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023On 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.
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City council gets positive review from influential local government peers
Published: Tuesday, 28th February 2023The 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.
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Budget approval to invest millions in council services and future of the city
Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023Like 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.
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City council seeking views on budget plans and council services
Published: Thursday, 15th December 2022Starting from today (15 December) we’re inviting feedback on one of the most important annual surveys we do – our budget consultation.
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St Martins awarded city honour for its services to homeless people
Published: Tuesday, 22nd November 2022St Martins Housing Trust has been given Honorary Freedom of the City of Norwich, following more than 50 years’ service and support to people facing homelessness.
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City council’s leader and deputy leader to stand down at next local election
Published: Friday, 21st October 2022Alan Waters, leader of the city council, and his deputy leader, Gail Harris, have confirmed today that they won't be standing for election next May at the end of their four-year term of office.
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City council’s service changes on day of state funeral
Published: Wednesday, 14th September 2022A national bank holiday has been declared to mark the Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19 September 2022. Affected services are as follows:
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It’s that time of year to make sure you are election ready
Published: Monday, 15th August 2022Now is the time to check your electoral registration details are up-to-date, and if we have your email address, we have made it even easier for you to do this.
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Make sure your vote counts – key dates for the next election
Published: Tuesday, 12th April 2022It’s just over three weeks to go until Norwich heads to the polls for the local election – where one-third of city councillors, one in each of our 13 wards are up for election. Dates not to miss...
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Local Election update: see who the candidates are
Published: Wednesday, 6th April 2022The list of candidates the city is gearing up to select from on 5 May has been published.
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Getting you vote ready!
Published: Tuesday, 29th March 2022The local election – your chance to vote on who represents you at Norwich City Council – will take place on Thursday 5 May. Make sure you are registered, the deadline is Thursday 14 April.
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Ukrainian cities of Lviv and Odesa set to be granted Freedom of the City
Published: Monday, 7th March 2022A heartfelt display of unity for the Ukrainian people will be at the forefront of a special council meeting on 15 March when the Freedom of the City is awarded to the cities of Lviv and Odesa.
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New faces on Norwich City Council’s cabinet
Published: Friday, 30th July 2021A focus on the environment is at the heart of the decision to increase the number of cabinet members at the council from eight to nine, allowing for added attention on climate change.
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Call by council leader to extend EU deadline
Published: Wednesday, 30th June 2021The leader of Norwich City Council, Councillor Alan Waters, has urged the government to extend the deadline for the EU Settlement Scheme.
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City Hall vandalism statement - updated
Published: Tuesday, 16th February 2021Vandalism incident at City Hall
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City Hall vandalism statement
Published: Monday, 15th February 2021Today, City Hall was subject to an act of vandalism.
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Norwich City Council unveils plans for £70m of investment in new budget proposals
Published: Thursday, 11th February 2021Despite the extremely challenging financial position, Norwich City Council’s cabinet last night discussed proposals to invest close to £70m of capital investment in homes, skills and vital city infrastructure as part of its budget plans for the next financial year.
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City Council confirms plans for transition of key services
Published: Wednesday, 22nd July 2020Norwich City Council has confirmed how it will bring a range of services back in-house, following discussions with Norse.
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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19 – 22 May
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020Weekly update: 22 May We want to make sure residents and businesses in Norwich are kept informed of the impact of coronavirus on essential services.
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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020We want to make sure residents and businesses in Norwich are kept well informed about the impact of coronavirus on essential services.
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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020We want to make sure residents and businesses in Norwich are kept well informed about the impact of coronavirus on essential services.
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Honorary alderman status for former city councillor
Published: Thursday, 26th September 2019Norwich City Council’s longest serving councillor has received a prestigious title recognising his exemplary service to the city.
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First steps taken to bring important services back under council control
Published: Wednesday, 25th September 2019The city council has confirmed its approach on transferring a number of services back into direct council control following discussions with Norse.
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City Hall celebrates equality for National Democracy Week
Published: Friday, 29th June 2018City Hall will be lit up in purple, white and green during National Democracy week (2-8 July).
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Lord Mayor and Sheriff appointed at civic ceremony
Published: Tuesday, 22nd May 2018The city’s Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich have taken on their civic roles after being ceremonially sworn in today.
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Opening the doors to democracy
Published: Friday, 6th October 2017If you’re passionate about your local area and want to know more about decision making in Norwich, come along to City Hall during this year’s Local Democracy Week (Monday 9 – Friday 13 October).
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Come on in to City Hall
Published: Friday, 7th October 2016‘It’s your City Hall – come on in” is the message from Norwich City Council as it invites residents to pop in to its headquarters on Wednesday 12 October during Local Democracy Week.
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Local election results, 5 May 2016
Published: Friday, 6th May 2016Following yesterday’s local elections in Norwich, Labour remains the party in power, having a majority of the council’s 39 seats.
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