Published on Thursday, 26th June 2025
Norwich 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.
The Government is reducing the number of councils and bring services together to be provided by new 'unitary councils' (also known as unitary authorities), instead of by existing borough, city, district and county councils.
All Norfolk councils have been asked to send in their proposals for what the future of service delivery could look like. If areas can't agree a proposal for the future, the Government has said it will pass a law to proceed with its own proposal.
Engagement events in Norwich
The Norwich events, running from 1 to 19 July in all wards of the city, are part of a collaborative effort between six local authorities to explore how local services can be delivered more effectively, efficiently, and closer to the communities they serve.
Residents are encouraged to attend their local ward event to learn more, ask questions, and share their views. Each event will be hosted by council representatives and will offer an opportunity to discuss what matters most to local people—from housing and transport to community services and the environment.
Event details:
Events will take place in locations across Norwich.
Tuesday 1 July – Crome Ward
Witard Road shops, Heartsease, NR7 9XD
2 to 5pm
Wednesday 2 July – Town Close Ward
Outside Bread and Roses Café, Vauxhall Street, NR2 2AA
10am to midday
Thursday 3 July – University Ward
Enfield Road playground, NR5 8LE
2:30 to 4:30pm
Friday 4 July – Mancroft Ward
Outside the Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1TF
11:30am to 4pm
Monday 7 July – Lakenham Ward
Jubilee Park, Long John Hill, NR1 2EX
3 to 6pm
Tuesday 8 July – Nelson Ward
Heigham Park, The Avenues, NR2 3JF
1:30 to 4:30pm
Wednesday 9 July – Bowthorpe Ward
Outside Roys of Bowthorpe, Wendene, NR5 9HA
11am to 1:30pm
Thursday 10 July – Thorpe Hamlet Ward
St. Matthew's Church, Telegraph Lane West, NR1 4JA
3:30 to 6pm
Monday 14 July – Wensum Ward
West End Street Gardens, NR2 4NA
3pm to 5:30pm
Tuesday 15 July – Sewell Ward
Sewell Park, St. Clement's Hill, NR3 4BX
3 to 6pm
Wednesday 16 July – Eaton Ward
Waitrose, Church Lane, NR4 6NU
3 to 6pm
Thursday 17 July – Catton Grove Ward
Catton Grove Community Centre, Jewson Road, NR3 3RQ
11am to 2pm
Saturday 19 July – Mile Cross Ward
The Phoenix Centre, Mile Cross Road, NR3 2LD
11:am to 4pm
Have your say:
Residents can also read more about the proposals and take part in the consultation online at: https://futurenorfolk.com
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