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Wednesday, May 8

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The Halls renovation receives £500,000 funding boost

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An extensive £5 million project to renovate Norwich’s historic medieval complex, The Halls, is to receive a grant of almost £500,000 from Arts Council England, it has been announced today.

Tuesday, May 7

Have your say on revised measures to tackle anti-social behaviour related to alcohol consumption in Norwich

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Norwich residents, workers, businesses, and visitors are being asked to give their views on a review of additional powers for the police and Norwich City Council to address ASB related to alcohol use.

Wednesday, Apr 24

14

Wensum Park junior play area gets enchanted castle-themed upgrade

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The city council is delighted to announce that the new junior play area in Wensum Park is now open.

Tuesday, Apr 23

17

UK Foo Fighters ‘premier’ tribute band to headline free live gig at Lord Mayor’s Weekend 2024

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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.

Friday, Apr 12

16

Creative talent invited to apply for city’s small culture grants

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Norwich City Council is once again launching its popular Small Culture Grants to help smaller cultural groups and community enterprises to provide events, festivals and other activities in the city.

Monday, Apr 8

17

Make sure you can have your say this May!

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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.

Friday, Mar 22

19

Residents set to benefit from new bin storage units

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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.

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Hundreds of trees planted by the city council across Norwich

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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.

Thursday, Mar 21

17

Come join the carnival – applications open for the Lord Mayor’s Procession

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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.

14

Residents set to benefit from new scheme to upgrade homes

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A new city council scheme will help to cut bills for residents with free home energy efficiency improvements, after a successful bid for funding.

10

New solar panels to cut electricity bills by a third at Riverside Leisure Centre

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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 carpark.

Friday, Mar 15

11

Norwich shapes its future in new community-led plan

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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.

Thursday, Mar 14

17

Rough Sleeping Numbers fall in Norwich

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New government statistics reveal that Norwich is bucking the trend as rough sleeping numbers have decreased for the third consecutive year.

Wednesday, Mar 13

18

City council adopts local plan for development in Norwich

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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.

Thursday, Feb 29

17

Love Norwich campaign ramps up fly-tipping crackdown with new CCTV

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Norwich City Council is preparing to deploy new 24-hour filming at rubbish dumping ‘hot-spots’.

Tuesday, Feb 27

14

Dates announced for Norwich's 2024 Lord Mayor’s Weekend summer celebration

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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.

Monday, Feb 26

13

Planning blueprint for the future of Norwich moves forward for adoption

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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.

Thursday, Feb 22

14

Despite continued financial pressure Norwich City Council deliver balanced budget for 2024-25

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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.

Tuesday, Feb 20

17

Love Norwich Hub launched as one-stop-shop in campaign for cleaner streets

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Norwich City Council has launched the Love Norwich hub to work alongside residents to make the city the best it can possibly be.

Council in national pilot to encourage green events

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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.

Thursday, Feb 15

15

Improve your local area with a Love Norwich Grant

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Residents and community groups who have ideas to improve their local outdoor spaces are being invited to apply for ‘Love Norwich’ grants.

Tuesday, Feb 13

10

Dozens of affordable homes for city residents take one step closer.

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Providing new affordable homes for Norwich residents is at the top of the agenda for Norwich City Council.

Tuesday, Feb 6

14

Exciting ‘artist in residence’ opportunity for city’s historic venue

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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.

Friday, Feb 2

17

Apprenticeships – an invaluable contribution to the work of the council

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Norwich City Council is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024 next week, from February 5-11.

Wednesday, Jan 24

13

Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations 2024

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Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of the largest of the Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Monday, Jan 22

17

Thomas Browne sculptures find new home in Eaton Park

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As part of the ongoing project to redevelop Hay Hill, the Homage to Thomas Browne sculptures are set to be relocated to Eaton Park.

Friday, Jan 19

16

Norwich Market launches new pop-up stalls

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Norwich Market is offering a new dedicated area of pop-up stalls for hire.

Tuesday, Jan 16

15

Inspection conducted ahead of clean-up team works

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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.

Friday, Jan 5

12

City council leader announces cabinet responsibilities

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As we enter the new year, the leader of the council has announced the new roles in his cabinet team.

Friday, Dec 22

16

Tell us what matters to you in our 2024-25 budget consultation

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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.