Council leader announces fresh cabinet re-shuffle
Published on Tuesday, 20th May 2025Leader of Norwich City Council, Councillor Mike Stonard announced a fresh re-shuffle of the authority’s cabinet at this afternoon’s full council meeting.
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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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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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Cuts to frontline services avoided after city’s share of council tax agreed
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025The final part of the city council’s budget for next year was agreed last night (25 February) after council tax levels were set.
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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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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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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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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’s chief executive to take up new role
Published: Thursday, 19th January 2023Stephen Evans, the city council’s chief executive since January 2020, is set to become the chief executive of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) Council.
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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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Lord Mayor and Sheriff sworn in at civic ceremony
Published: Tuesday, 21st May 2019The new Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich have taken on their civic roles after being ceremonially appointed today.
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Scrutiny committee meeting to be held at Harford Community Centre
Published: Thursday, 12th October 2017Norwich City Council’s scrutiny committee will meet at Harford Community Centre at 4.30pm on Thursday 19 October 2017.
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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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Norwich group leaders unite against racism
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016A statement from Norwich party leaders.
