Opinion: Can this Tory-led coalition get any worse?
Angered by a raft of government ideas reported in the dailies, one reader submitted this article to South Norwich News.
Over in our Opinion section, local councillor Mike Sands asks: Can this Tory-led coalition get any worse?
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Campaigners lobby County Hall
Anti-cuts campaigners are lobbying Norfolk County Council leaders this morning, as councillors meet to set the budget.
At the same time, the coalition representing disabled people locally has written an open letter to all Norfolk MPs urging them to reject the government’s proposals for reform of welfare, health and social care.
Photo: Last year’s Valentine’s rally ahead of “toughest budget” in County Council’s history.
Tax loophole tightened
From April, empty homes in Norwich will no longer be eligible for a council tax discount.
The step is seen as a victory for those who want to see more empty homes brought back into use. Almost 500 homes in Norwich are currently classed as empty. Read More…
MP intervenes in bus row
The MP for Norwich South has secured a meeting with First following concerns over the changes to bus routes in the city.
Some UEA students, who had bought annual bus passes, returned on the first day of this term to find their route had been withdrawn.
Simon Wright wants to hear people’s experiences and concerns ahead of the meeting. Read More…
Rubbish collections: “absolute priority”
Reassurances have been given that city rubbish collections will go ahead this week.
Emergency arrangements were made late last night, after contractor The Fountains Group went into administration. Read More…
Opinion: Time for tenants to unite
Young people in rented accommodation may be kept off the housing ladder for longer than any generation since 1945, according to one local councillor.
Samir Jeraj, who represents Town Close ward, argues it’s time for tenants to come together to fight for decent conditions and rents.
Read Samir Jeraj’s thoughts, over in our Opinion section. Read More…
Children’s minister to visit Norwich
Liberal Democrat minister, Sarah Teather, will be address local party activists at an event tonight. Read More…
Decision delayed on historic site
Despite standing disused for over 3 years, a decision on plans for a green open space in the city has been postponed.
Around 200 residents packed a public meeting in Lakenham in the summer, with many arguing the land should be kept for community use.
But any decision on what happens next is at least 9 months away. Read More…
Opinion: Your money, your say
Norwich City Council is failing to give people a real say on the big spending issues the city faces, according to one opposition councillor. Over in our Opinion section, Eaton councillor James Wright singles out senior management salaries and private consultant’s bills as areas the council could be cutting back on.
The new leader of the Liberal Democrats explains they’ve drawn up an alternative plan for saving the city millions.
Street lights to be switched off over Christmas
Contractors will start to switch off street lights in south Norwich over the next fortnight.
Click here to see the map in detail showing which streets are affected by the 5 hour night time switch off.
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