News published December 2021
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Further financial support to hard-hit hospitality sector
Norwich businesses in the hospitality, leisure and travel sectors can now claim up to £2,000 for loss of revenue due to the effects of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Published on Monday, 20th December 2021 -
Council tax and our budget – your views matter!
What do you think of a proposed increase in council tax and our approach to balancing our budget? Views of residents and businesses are being sought as the consultation for the 2022-23 budget launches.
Published on Monday, 13th December 2021 -
Working together to keep Norwich residents safe
A partnership task force to check the compliance of taxi and private hire drivers took to the streets of central Norwich on the evening of Friday 3 December.
Published on Monday, 13th December 2021 -
Vulnerable people set to benefit from multi-million energy efficiency upgrades
People affected by fuel poverty or living in energy inefficient homes are set to benefit from new funding awarded to the city council.
Published on Wednesday, 8th December 2021 -
River Wensum partnership delivers key improvements to the river corridor
The River Wensum, which runs through the heart of Norwich, is benefitting from local partnership working led by a strategy and delivery plan.
Published on Friday, 3rd December 2021 -
Plan to protect city office space pushes forward
Norwich City Council’s plans to help control the number of offices in the city being turned into residential properties has been progressed to the next stage.
Published on Thursday, 2nd December 2021 -
Housing for the homeless built in just three days
A £1.1 million block of flats which will provide homes for street sleepers in Norwich has been constructed in just three days – as part of a county-wide initiative to tackle homelessness.
Published on Thursday, 2nd December 2021 -
Breaking the cycle of homelessness this winter
People sleeping rough in Norwich will have access to a range of specialist support this winter, including a winter shelter and two new projects commissioned by Norwich City Council.
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 -
£500k funding secured to support green spaces in local communities
Half a million pounds will be made available to invest in neighbourhoods across the city, after a bid for funding proved successful.
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 -
How we’re planning to steer the city council’s finances
How the council intends to close its funding gap and deliver a balanced budget for next year will be discussed at a meeting of Norwich City Council’s cabinet next week. And this will pave the way for a consultation, which will seek the views of businesses and residents on the council’s budget for 2022-23, to launch on Thursday 9 December.
Published on Wednesday, 1st December 2021