Norwich set to become a “Nature City” thanks to major funding boost
Published on Thursday, 17th July 2025An ambitious new project that will transform how nature is protected, connected and celebrated across the city has been given the green light.
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People set to benefit from almost £17 million in energy efficiency upgrades
Published: Friday, 21st March 2025Norwich residents living in energy-inefficient homes are set to benefit from nearly £17 million in new government funding awarded to the city council.
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Solar power set to boost energy levels at city’s leisure centre
Published: Friday, 21st February 2025Work to install more than 600 solar panels over the car park and on the roof of Riverside Leisure Centre will begin on Monday 24 February, thanks to a project backed by Sport England.
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Leisure centre solar panels get the go ahead
Published: Tuesday, 17th December 2024Plans to install more than 600 solar panels on the roof of Riverside Leisure Centre has received planning permission.
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Mike Stonard to unveil ambitious 10-year climate action plan at climate conference
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024Leader of Norwich City Council, Mike Stonard, is set to announce an ambitious programme of action to address climate change at The Norwich Society’s Climate Conference on Thursday 3 October.
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Empowering Norwich communities to help the environment and save money
Published: Friday, 16th August 2024A team of Neighbourhood Energy Champions will soon be available to help residents save energy and money, thanks to a new project commissioned to help the city reach net zero.
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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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New solar panels to cut electricity bills by a third at Riverside Leisure Centre
Published: Thursday, 21st March 2024The 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.
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Council in national pilot to encourage green events
Published: Tuesday, 20th February 2024Norwich 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.
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Save on solar: group buying scheme reopens
Published: Wednesday, 6th September 2023Residents and businesses in Norwich will have another chance to save on solar and battery storage installations as popular group buying scheme Solar Together reopens.
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City council reduces carbon emissions by two thirds since 2008
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2023New figures show that Norwich City Council reduced its carbon emissions by 7% in a year and has seen a two thirds reduction since 2008.
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Big Community Switch is back to help residents save on energy bills
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023Households in Norwich are being encouraged to register for Big Community Switch to save money on their energy bills.
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Last chance to apply for free energy saving home improvements
Published: Wednesday, 8th February 2023Residents in Norwich are being urged to apply for free installation of measures that could help reduce their energy bills.
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Climate change mural unveiled at Norwich City Hall in historic year for Climatic Research Unit
Published: Friday, 25th November 2022On the 50th anniversary year of the UEA’s Climatic Research Unit (CRU), the impact of climate change both locally and worldwide has been brought into unique focus by a mural unveiled at City Hall.
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Council publishes ambitious proposals to boost Norwich’s biodiversity
Published: Monday, 14th November 2022Norwich City Council has set out bold new proposals to improve biodiversity, outlining how ambitious targets to help nature thrive will be achieved over the next decade.
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Council sets out plan to tackle fuel poverty – with millions of pounds available for energy efficiency improvements
Published: Wednesday, 9th November 2022Norwich residents are being encouraged to apply for funding for energy efficiency improvements ahead of this winter, as a new strategy to tackle fuel poverty is agreed.
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Save on solar and battery storage to reduce your energy bills
Published: Wednesday, 7th September 2022A council-led energy scheme could help residents and businesses save up to a third on solar and battery installations this year.
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New ambitious biodiversity strategy for Norwich unveiled
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022A ten-year plan setting out the city council’s ambitious plans for its biodiversity agenda will be outlined at a council meeting on Tuesday 28 June.
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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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Vulnerable people set to benefit from multi-million energy efficiency upgrades
Published: Wednesday, 8th December 2021People affected by fuel poverty or living in energy inefficient homes are set to benefit from new funding awarded to the city council.
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Climate change: top of the agenda at City Hall
Published: Friday, 8th October 2021The 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.
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City council awarded around £1.5m to support net zero target
Published: Friday, 12th February 2021Norwich City Council has successfully bid for nearly £1.5m of additional government funding to support its award-winning carbon reduction programme.
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Stay warm this winter with Roar Power
Published: Thursday, 1st October 2020Our council-run energy provider is hoping to keep people warm for less this winter.
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New supplier for city council energy provider
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020Octopus Energy has replaced ENGIE as the supplier for Norwich City Council’s white-label energy provider.
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Save money on Solar!
Published: Monday, 2nd December 2019A council-led energy scheme could help customers save over 30 per cent on solar installations this year.
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National award for eco achievement
Published: Wednesday, 13th February 2019Norwich City Council has won a prestigious award in recognition for the work done to reduce carbon emissions.
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Save money and help the planet with Norwich Big Switch and Save
Published: Tuesday, 13th March 2018Residents can support renewable energy and potentially save money on their fuel bills by signing up now to Norwich Big Switch and Save.
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Cutting power for Earth Hour
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2017Key Norwich buildings are set to switch off their lights for an hour on Saturday (25 March) to show commitment to our planet as part of this year’s Earth Hour.
