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 -
Dozens of affordable homes for city residents take one step closer.
Providing new affordable homes for Norwich residents is at the top of the agenda for Norwich City Council.
Published on Monday, 12th February 2024 in Housing -
Exciting ‘artist in residence’ opportunity for city’s historic venue
Norwich City Council is on the hunt for a designer or graphic artist for an exciting project to document the fascinating history of its iconic venue The Halls.
Published on Tuesday, 6th February 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Apprenticeships – an invaluable contribution to the work of the council
Norwich City Council is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024 next week, from February 5-11.
Published on Friday, 2nd February 2024 in Job opportunities -
Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of the largest of the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Published on Wednesday, 24th January 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Thomas Browne sculptures find new home in Eaton Park
As part of the ongoing project to redevelop Hay Hill, the Homage to Thomas Browne sculptures are set to be relocated to Eaton Park.
Published on Monday, 22nd January 2024 in Events, tourism and culture -
Norwich Market launches new pop-up stalls
Norwich Market is offering a new dedicated area of pop-up stalls for hire.
Published on Friday, 19th January 2024 in Norwich Market -
Inspection conducted ahead of clean-up team works
Council Leader Cllr Mike Stonard, Cllr Jess Carrington, staff from the council and Norwich City Services Ltd (NCSL) have conducted checks in the George Pope Road area, ahead of upcoming clean-up work.
Published on Tuesday, 16th January 2024 in Love Norwich -
City council leader announces cabinet responsibilities
As we enter the new year, the leader of the council has announced the new roles in his cabinet team.
Published on Friday, 5th January 2024 in About your council -
Tell us what matters to you in our 2024-25 budget consultation
We want to hear from as many people as possible about our budget proposals so we can consider all the feedback we get before setting and agreeing our budget next year.
Published on Friday, 22nd December 2023 in Finance and transparency -
New Year start for The Halls renovation project
Norwich’s iconic venue The Halls is set to close in two weeks’ time, after its New Year’s Day Concert on Monday 1 January 2024, as its extensive renovation project gets under way.
Published on Thursday, 21st December 2023 in Events, tourism and culture -
Norwich City Council Celebrates Completion of Eco-Friendly Homes in Bowthorpe
It 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.
Published on Thursday, 21st December 2023 in Housing
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