Watchdog hits City Hall with big compensation bill as housing complaints rise

A watchdog has ordered City Hall to pay out thousands of pounds in compensation to its tenants for failing to fix problems at their homes.

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Council's 'climate emergency' decision blamed for flood of solar farm bids

A spike in solar farms vying to be built in the county has sparked a fierce row at a Norfolk council, whose policies have been blamed for "rolling out...

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Town warned against 'disorderly conduct' ahead of crunch meeting for estate revamp

People have been warned against acting "disorderly" ahead of a crunch meeting to decide the fate of a Norfolk estate.

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Is new swimming pool for Norfolk going to be built in the wrong place?

A £45m project to move a town's swimming pool to a new location more than a mile away has sparked fears the new location will put people off going.

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Watchdog hits City Hall with big compensation bill as housing complaints rise

A watchdog has ordered City Hall to pay out thousands of pounds in compensation to its tenants for failing to fix problems at their homes.

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Number of people dying while homeless nearly doubles in Norfolk

The number of people who have died while homeless has nearly doubled in Norfolk amid a record rise nationally.

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Could pub goers be breaching no-drinking ban in town?

Pub goers could be breaching a ban on drinking alcohol in a Norfolk town by using its outdoor seating area, critics have warned.

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Controversial £250m revamp of 1,100-home estate set for go-ahead

One of the most controversial planning applications ever to have emerged in a Norfolk town has been recommended for approval despite a swell of...

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Number of people dying while homeless nearly doubles in Norfolk

The number of people who have died while homeless has nearly doubled in Norfolk amid a record rise nationally.

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Car park with more than 250 spaces approved for city centre

A car park catering for more than 250 drivers in Norwich's city centre has been given the green light.

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Car park with more than 250 spaces approved for city centre

A car park catering for more than 250 drivers in Norwich's city centre has been given the green light.

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Gypsy and traveller site allowed to expand despite 'living standards' worries

The owners of a gypsy and traveller site have been granted permission to increase the number of caravans that can stay there despite complaints from...

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Row breaks out over 'morality' of selling homes likely to be lost to the sea

They seem to offer an unbelievable bargain for those looking for a local slice of paradise.

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Sea defences at vulnerable village may be removed for 'health and safety'

Sea defences along Norfolk's most vulnerable stretch of coastline will have to be removed because they pose a health and safety risk.

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Final fate of £6m Omaze mansion that breached planning rules to be decided

Officials have called for a £6m prize home that breached planning rules to avoid facing demolition, despite complaints its additions risk harming a...

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Lifeboat station SAVED after closure scare

The RNLI has confirmed it will keep its lifeboat station in a seaside resort in operation, after its sudden closure sparked speculation about its...

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Crops to give way for solar on farmland sparking fears of future food security

Councillors have approved a new solar farm in Norfolk despite concerns about future food security.

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Rough sleepers 'turning Norwich's riverside into campsite'

Councillors have been told Norwich's riverside areas are at risk of becoming an "unmanaged campsite" following a rise in rough sleepers staying in...

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Council threatens legal action over plans to demolish and regenerate estate

A council has threatened to take legal action if plans to demolish and rebuild a Norfolk estate get approved.

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Villagers fear expanding traveller site will become 'ghetto in the countryside'

Villagers fear an expanding caravan site could become a "ghetto in the countryside" if plans are approved.

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Bowls club in battle to save its green as swimming pool plans threaten its turf

A bowls club in a Norfolk town fears it could be "sacrificed" and pushed off its green to make way for a new swimming pool, which members warn could...

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Rough sleepers 'turning Norwich's riverside into campsite'

Councillors have been told Norwich's riverside areas are at risk of becoming an "unmanaged campsite" following a rise in rough sleepers staying in...

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Council battles to clear backlog of nearly 500 food hygiene inspections

Officials have been battling to clear a backlog of overdue food hygiene inspections in the city, which had affected nearly 500 venues.

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Crackdown on fly-tippers after 'record high' reports

City Hall has vowed to crack down on fly-tippers after a report revealed the problem has reached "record highs".

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Council battles to clear backlog of nearly 500 food hygiene inspections

Officials have been battling to clear a backlog of overdue food hygiene inspections in the city, which had affected nearly 500 venues.

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Crackdown on fly-tippers after 'record high' reports

City Hall has vowed to crack down on fly-tippers after a report revealed the problem has reached "record highs".

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New student housing blocked in city due to 'oversaturated market'

Future bids to build student housing in the city will be blocked to avoid the market becoming "oversaturated," councillors have confirmed.

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Row breaks out over city square's £3.2m revamp

It was touted as a major project turning a central square into an inclusive space.

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New student housing blocked in city due to 'oversaturated market'

Future bids to build student housing in the city will be blocked to avoid the market becoming "oversaturated," councillors have confirmed.

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Locals fear they will be made 'sacrificial village' for industrial farming

Villagers have been left furious after a council delayed a decision over a controversial pig farm they say is causing noxious smells.

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New powers to block unwanted betting shops and vape shops to come into force

Norfolk councils are to get more powers to block unwanted betting shops following a campaign to stop a rising tide of gambling venues opening in...

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Row breaks out over city square's £3.2m revamp

It was touted as a major project turning a central square into an inclusive space.

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Council claims national flags are being 'misused'

Councillors have claimed that people flying Union Jacks and St Crosses from lampposts are "misusing" the national flags.

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Council hit by row over 'net zero nonsense' over plans to buy electric cars

A row has broken out at a Norfolk council after a Reform member called on it to rethink its net zero strategy.

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Council claims national flags are being 'misused'

Councillors have claimed that people flying Union Jacks and St Crosses from lampposts are "misusing" the national flags.

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Council to run the Halls after culture wars between theatre and music venue

City Hall has confirmed it will take over the running of a historic venue after a bitter feud broke out between two leading cultural institutions over...

03.10.2025 9

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Council to run the Halls after culture wars between theatre and music venue

City Hall has confirmed it will take over the running of a historic venue after a bitter feud broke out between two leading cultural institutions over...

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Meeting halted as activists chant 'shame on you' in latest bust-up at City Hall

Activists chanting "shame on you" forced a council meeting to be halted in their latest clash with councillors.

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Charity refuses donation from Norfolk MP because 'they don't like his politics'

A charity has refused to accept a £5,000 donation from a Norfolk MP because they "don't like his politics".

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Meeting halted as activists chant 'shame on you' in latest bust-up at City Hall

Activists chanting "shame on you" forced a council meeting to be halted in their latest clash with councillors.

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Villagers fear 'lives at risk' from lorries rat-running between A140 and A11

Rat-running lorries are putting lives at risk in a small Norfolk community, villagers have warned.

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'Missing link' on flagship footpath could be restored after two-year closure

A section of one of Norfolk's flagship footpaths could be restored after erosion forced its closure.

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Villagers fear 'lives at risk' from lorries rat-running between A140 and A11

Rat-running lorries are putting lives at risk in a small Norfolk community, villagers have warned.

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Controversial bid for 200 home housing estate in Broads village set for go-ahead

Controversial plans to turn farmland into 200 homes at the edge of a Norfolk village have been given the green light by planners despite backlash from...

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Cash-strapped Norfolk council could make millions from selling off its Banksy

A mural sprayed on the Norfolk seafront by the mysterious Banksy could be sold off by the local cash-strapped council, earning it millions of pounds.

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'Missing link' on flagship footpath could be restored after two-year closure

A section of one of Norfolk's flagship footpaths could be restored after erosion forced its closure.

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Owner of former pub fights council over plans to turn site into three homes

The owner of a former village pub is battling with a Norfolk council to turn the former watering hole into three homes.

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Council could increase security after traveller camps cost £14k to clear

A Norfolk council is considering installing extra security measures after spending more than £14,000 this year on unauthorised traveller camps.

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Plans to 'water down' planning rules would have 'dire consequences' for Broads

Critics have warned the Broads could face "dire consequences" if changes to planning rules that would "water down" protections for the environment go...

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Fresh plans emerge for nearly 4,000 homes on city outskirts

Fresh plans have been lodged for a huge development of almost 4,000 homes on the edge of Norwich in one of Norfolk's fastest growing communities.

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