The party, currently the opposition at Norwich City Council, has published its manifesto for the May 7 City Hall elections.

Fourteen of the 39 wards on the city council, which is currently run by Labour are up for grabs, with candidates confirmed.

Thirteen of the wards are up for re-election as part of the normal election cycle, while a 14th - in Wensum - was triggered by the resignation of Green city councillor Liam Calvert.

In their manifesto for the final Norwich City Council elections, before all of Norfolk's councils are abolished and replaced with three new ones, the Greens say they want to make sure they "get the basics right".

They pledge to build and improve council homes, tackling damp and poor conditions and bringing in energy efficiency improvements to help cut bills.

The Greens also promise to tackle fly-tipping and clean litter and graffiti from the city's streets.

Norwich City Council's City Hall headquarters (Image: Nick Butcher)

They say they would work to improve safety in the city and do more to increase recycling.

Lucy Galvin, leader of the Green group at City Hall, said: "Green councillors offer real hope and real change for Norwich. But it starts with getting the basics right.

"Residents are telling us something isn’t working. Nearly half feel badly informed and only a quarter are satisfied with council services - and that’s from the council’s own consultation this year. That’s not just a communication issue, it’s a failure to deliver.

"From day one, we’d focus on the things that matter most to people: cleaner streets, well-maintained estates, better parks and faster repairs. While others make big promises, we’re focused on what actually makes people’s lives better.

"We want a council that listens, acts, and earns trust with the public, and that means being visible, responsive and delivering for residents every single day."

Lucy Galvin, leader of the Green Party group on Norwich City Council (Image: Newsquest)

The current political make-up at Norwich City Council is Labour (19), Greens (15), Liberal Democrats (three), one independent and one vacancy.

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