Mike Stonard, the leader of the council, said roads forming parts of new developments should be named after well-known women and girls.

The authority was urged to introduce a new policy to address a gender gap in the number of streets named after men rather than women.

The campaign was led by musical ensemble the Common Lot, which serenaded the council at a recent meeting in aid of its cause.

Grace Courtney, speaking on behalf of the group, secured a commitment from Mr Stonard to work with developers to name new streets in Mile Cross after women.

Plans for new homes at the former Mile Cross depot site in Norwich will ultimately see up to 200 homes constructed but have been........

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