South Norwich targeted by campaign group
Thousands of homes in south Norwich are being leafletted today by an independent campaign group, ahead of Thursday’s election. Read More…
Fight for more hospice beds
After losing a good friend to cancer, an Unthank Road resident has set up a petition. Christine Hyde’s calling for more funding to make full use of beds at Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
Hamlet Centre to move to south Norwich
A major fundraising campaign has been launched to transform the St Raphael Club, at the top of Grapes Hill, into a new premises for The Hamlet Centre. The charity support children with special needs and provide a Toy Library for all under 5s. The 40th Anniversary Appeal target is £1.3M. Read More…
UEA gig in aid of new charity
One local man has pledged to raise the profile of male cancers. Mel Lacey was diagnosed with prostate cancer himself 18 months ago. Having come through the treatment, he’s vowed to set up a charity targeting men. Tonight he’s organised a fundraising gig at the University of East Anglia’s LCR. Read More…
Hundreds back petition for faster trains
A petition lobbying for a faster train connection between Norwich and London is being handed in this Friday. The Norwich in Ninety campaign is urging people to sign up, arguing taking action now will influence the service for the next decade.
Firefighters campaign against cuts
Key changes to the way the fire service is run are being put out to public consultation. The Fire Brigade’s Union (FBU) lobbied County Hall today, protesting against what they call “drastic cuts”. They warn the cutbacks put the public and firefighters at greater risk. In Norwich, 24 jobs could go, with the loss of one fire engine from Bethel Street. Read More…
Fight to save Essex rooms
Campaigners keen to save two Norwich Day Centres from closure have held a demonstration outside City Hall. A three thousand strong petition against the plans has been gathered.
Questions over quality of car park
Resurfacing work has finally begun on large potholes outside Earlham House shops, following a three year campaign. Over seven hundred people signed a petition to improve the car park. But questions have been raised over the quality of the work.
Fire crews fight cuts
Dozens of firefighters will demonstrate against cuts to frontline services on Tuesday. Their union warns the cutbacks will put the public and firefighters at greater risk. In Norwich, 28 jobs could go, with the loss of one fire engine from Bethel Street. Read More…
Schools raise funds for Haiti
Local schools have been raising money for the victims of last week’s earthquake in Haiti. At St Thomas More Catholic Junior School, they came up with the idea of wearing Hats for Haiti. So far they’ve raised over seven hundred pounds, with more still coming in, which has been sent to the charity Cafod. The aid charity for the Catholic church is working to supply water, food, medicines and shelter to the worst affected areas. The school will be given with an award for their fundraising, which will be presented to around thirty children during this Friday’s One Show on BBC1. The job of counting the money raised at Avenue Junior School is underway, following a non-uniform day yesterday in support of the Haitian Earthquake Disaster Fund.
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