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Major 180-home development with new school and country park set for approval

Major 180-home development with new school and country park set for approval

Plans for 180 new homes, a new school and country park on the outskirts of Norwich have been recommended for approval. 

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Norwich Evening News

Eleanor Storey

Major 180-home development with new school and country park set for approval

Major 180-home development with new school and country park set for approval

Plans for 180 new homes, a new school and country park on the outskirts of Norwich have been recommended for approval. 

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Eastern Daily Press

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'Huss is the new Truss' - Reform UK councillor boasts victory in rural Norfolk seat

'Huss is the new Truss' - Reform UK councillor boasts victory in rural Norfolk seat

A Reform UK councillor says his victory in a recent by-election is a "sign of things to come".

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Council defends itself after criticism over tiny election turnout

Council defends itself after criticism over tiny election turnout

A Norfolk council has defended its decision not to spend £7,000 on poll cards for a recent by-election which had a turnout of just 5.5pc.

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Anglia Square traders to be moved out within weeks

Anglia Square traders to be moved out within weeks

Traders at Anglia Square will be moved out within the next two months to allow demolition works to begin. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Anglia Square traders to be moved out within weeks

Anglia Square traders to be moved out within weeks

Traders at Anglia Square will be moved out within the next two months to allow demolition works to begin. 

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The three options on the table for future of local government in Norfolk

The three options on the table for future of local government in Norfolk

Options for the future political organisation of Norfolk have been revealed for the first time in a new report.

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Norwich Evening News

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Norwich Market traders snubbed amid plea for more involvement in revamp

Norwich Market traders snubbed amid plea for more involvement in revamp

City Hall has dismissed pleas from Norwich Market traders for more official involvement in the planned revamp of the landmark. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Revealed: The three options on the table for future of local government in Norfolk

Revealed: The three options on the table for future of local government in Norfolk

Options for the future political organisation of Norfolk have been revealed for the first time in a new report.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Council facing questions over election with turnout of just 5.5pc

Council facing questions over election with turnout of just 5.5pc

A Norfolk council is facing criticism after less than 6pc of its population turned out to vote in a recent by-election. 

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Norwich Market traders snubbed amid plea for more involvement in revamp

Norwich Market traders snubbed amid plea for more involvement in revamp

City Hall has dismissed pleas from Norwich Market traders for more official involvement in the planned revamp of the landmark. 

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Campaigners to form 'human chain' in protest against mega solar farm

Campaigners to form 'human chain' in protest against mega solar farm

Campaigners are hoping to form a 'human chain' in protest against a huge solar farm in the Norfolk countryside. 

02.03.2025 4

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Bid to expand Norfolk council branded 'waste of time and effort'

Bid to expand Norfolk council branded 'waste of time and effort'

Plans to expand a Norfolk council have been branded a "waste of time" in light of local government reorganisation. 

02.03.2025 5

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Fresh bid to honour the river Wensum branded 'insulting'

Fresh bid to honour the river Wensum branded 'insulting'

Controversial proposals to give a rare honour to the river Wensum have been branded "insulting".

01.03.2025 1

Norwich Evening News

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Two major food outlets opening at retail park on city outskirts

Two major food outlets opening at retail park on city outskirts

Two major brands are opening new branches at a retail park near Norwich. 

01.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Council leader defends campaign using photos of Norwich to deter migrants

Council leader defends campaign using photos of Norwich to deter migrants

The leader of City Hall has defended a taxpayer-funded campaign using photos of Norwich to deter migrants.

01.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Plans for 50 new homes in Norfolk village approved

Plans for 50 new homes in Norfolk village approved

Plans for 50 new homes in a Norfolk village have been given the green light despite fears about "overdevelopment".

01.03.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Fresh bid to honour the river Wensum branded 'insulting'

Fresh bid to honour the river Wensum branded 'insulting'

Controversial proposals to give a rare honour to the river Wensum have been branded "insulting".

01.03.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Two major food outlets opening at retail park on city outskirts

Two major food outlets opening at retail park on city outskirts

Two major brands are opening new branches at a retail park near Norwich. 

01.03.2025 10

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Council leader defends campaign using photos of Norwich to deter migrants

Council leader defends campaign using photos of Norwich to deter migrants

The leader of City Hall has defended a taxpayer-funded campaign using photos of Norwich to deter migrants.

01.03.2025 2

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Plans for 50 new homes in Norfolk village approved

Plans for 50 new homes in Norfolk village approved

Plans for 50 new homes in a Norfolk village have been given the green light despite fears about "overdevelopment".

01.03.2025 4

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Norfolk village to get a new estate

Norfolk village to get a new estate

Plans for 21 homes in a Norfolk village have been given the green light.

28.02.2025 3

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Reform UK vies for second Norfolk council seat in by-election

Reform UK vies for second Norfolk council seat in by-election

Reform UK is hoping to secure its second seat on a Norfolk council after a by-election was called.

27.02.2025 5

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Council reveals eye-watering sum spent on ill-fated parking charges plan

Council reveals eye-watering sum spent on ill-fated parking charges plan

A Norfolk council spent more than £55,000 on its ill-fated plans to introduce car parking charges. 

27.02.2025 10

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Finally... one Norfolk council agrees tax FREEZE

Finally... one Norfolk council agrees tax FREEZE

One Norfolk council has agreed to freeze its tax charge for the coming year despite strong financial headwinds.

26.02.2025 2

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Norfolk's 'theatre of dreams'? Town has high hopes for new sports pitch

Norfolk's 'theatre of dreams'? Town has high hopes for new sports pitch

It is famously a nickname bestowed on Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.

26.02.2025 1

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Plans for 40 new homes at former train station re-emerge

Plans for 40 new homes at former train station re-emerge

Proposals for 40 new homes behind a town's former railway station have re-emerged.

25.02.2025 8

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Plans for new Lidl on town outskirts re-emerge

Plans for new Lidl on town outskirts re-emerge

Plans for a new supermarket on the outskirts of a Norfolk town have re-emerged. 

24.02.2025 3

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'Battle of the 'burbs' heats up as council sets aside £150k for legal fees

'Battle of the 'burbs' heats up as council sets aside £150k for legal fees

The battle for the city suburbs is heating up as councils set aside huge sums to fight for control of them. 

23.02.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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City Hall to spend £100k on reopening park toilets

City Hall to spend £100k on reopening park toilets

City Hall has agreed to spend £100,000 on bringing run-down park toilets back into use.

23.02.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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'Battle of the 'burbs' heats up as council sets aside £150k for legal fees

'Battle of the 'burbs' heats up as council sets aside £150k for legal fees

The battle for the city suburbs is heating up as councils set aside huge sums to fight for control of them. 

23.02.2025 4

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Norfolk councils accused of 'virtue-signalling' by declaring climate emergencies

Norfolk councils accused of 'virtue-signalling' by declaring climate emergencies

Norfolk councils have been accused of "virtue-signalling" by declaring 'climate emergencies'.

23.02.2025 6

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Council says it will consider tax freezes in future... but agrees 3pc hike

Council says it will consider tax freezes in future... but agrees 3pc hike

A Norfolk council has agreed to increase council tax but does not consider the rise to be "inflationary". 

23.02.2025 8

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Former town centre bank regularly used by only 20 people to be turned into flats

Former town centre bank regularly used by only 20 people to be turned into flats

A former town centre bank is set to be turned into a block of flats.

23.02.2025 6

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City Hall to spend £100k on reopening park toilets

City Hall to spend £100k on reopening park toilets

City Hall has agreed to spend £100,000 on bringing run-down park toilets back into use.

23.02.2025 4

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Police give 'words of advice' to councillor accused of 'Nazi' slur

Police give 'words of advice' to councillor accused of 'Nazi' slur

Police have issued "words of advice" to a Green councillor accused of shouting "Nazis" at a group of women holding a silent vigil.

22.02.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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City Hall increased its spending on temporary staff to nearly £6m last year

City Hall increased its spending on temporary staff to nearly £6m last year

City Hall has been urged to fix a "blind spot" in its finances after spending nearly £6m on temporary staff. 

22.02.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Police give 'words of advice' to councillor accused of 'Nazi' slur

Police give 'words of advice' to councillor accused of 'Nazi' slur

Police have issued "words of advice" to a Green councillor accused of shouting "Nazis" at a group of women holding a silent vigil.

22.02.2025 20

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Council defends plans for £6m leisure centre in 'unhealthiest town'

Council defends plans for £6m leisure centre in 'unhealthiest town'

A Norfolk council has defended its plans for a new £6m leisure centre in its 'unhealthiest town'.

22.02.2025 10

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House buyers in Norfolk facing delays due to council IT blunder

House buyers in Norfolk facing delays due to council IT blunder

House buyers in Norfolk are facing delays after a council IT update went awry. 

22.02.2025 6

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City Hall increased its spending on temporary staff to nearly £6m last year

City Hall increased its spending on temporary staff to nearly £6m last year

City Hall has been urged to fix a "blind spot" in its finances after spending nearly £6m on temporary staff. 

22.02.2025 2

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Glamping business succeeds in quashing 'disastrous' quarry bid

Glamping business succeeds in quashing 'disastrous' quarry bid

A Norfolk glamping business has succeeded in quashing plans for a new reservoir and quarry.

21.02.2025 7

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Former boutique hotel in small village to be turned into housing

Former boutique hotel in small village to be turned into housing

A boutique hotel in the Norfolk countryside will be turned into housing. 

20.02.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Development stalled with 'half-built' houses as builders go bust

Development stalled with 'half-built' houses as builders go bust

A Norfolk council's housing development has been stalled for more than a year after its contractors went bust.

20.02.2025 7

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Former boutique hotel in small village to be turned into housing

Former boutique hotel in small village to be turned into housing

A boutique hotel in the Norfolk countryside will be turned into housing. 

20.02.2025 9

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MP slams campaign using photos of Norwich to scare away migrants

MP slams campaign using photos of Norwich to scare away migrants

A Norwich MP has criticised a taxpayer-funded "stunt" using images of the city to discourage migrants from travelling to the UK.

19.02.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Villagers hit with 166pc tax hike to fund ill-fated community centre

Villagers hit with 166pc tax hike to fund ill-fated community centre

Villagers have been hit with a 166pc council tax hike to cover the spiralling costs of an ill-fated community centre rebuild. 

19.02.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Villagers hit with 166pc tax hike to fund ill-fated community centre

Villagers hit with 166pc tax hike to fund ill-fated community centre

Villagers have been hit with a 166pc council tax hike to cover the spiralling costs of an ill-fated community centre rebuild. 

19.02.2025 2

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Norfolk Conservative club at centre of year-long police investigation

Norfolk Conservative club at centre of year-long police investigation

A Conservative club once frequented by Liz Truss has been at the centre of an extraordinary year-long police investigation.

16.02.2025 9

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Council spending £250k a year on former HQ as demolition stalled

Council spending £250k a year on former HQ as demolition stalled

A Norfolk council is spending £250,000 a year on its former offices while plans to demolish it are stalled.

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