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Candidates to challenge Simon Wright
All eyes will be on south Norwich when it comes to the next general election.
For Labour to do well nationally, the party needs to win seats like Norwich South back from the Liberal Democrats.
A shortlist has been drawn up, which includes the former drummer from Blur, a BBC political reporter and a local councillor. Read More…
Rat run rethink
Controversial plans to change a busy junction on Dereham Road will be discussed again next week.
At a packed public meeting, residents warned their roads would be turned into rat runs, if the proposals went ahead. Read More…
Anger at packed public meeting
Local people turned out in force last night to hear about plans to develop Norwich’s former cricket ground.
The majority of residents feel there’s a “crying need” for the site to be retained as a green, open space for the community. Read More…
Anger at packed public meeting
Over 150 people turned out for a public meeting tonight, angry at plans to build housing on a green open space near their homes. Read More…
Ambitious plans for sea scout HQ
One of the oldest scout units in the country wants to build a new HQ in Lakenham.
Formed over a century ago, 1st Norwich Sea Scouts has benefited thousands of young people in that time.
By replacing their HQ, they hope to be able offer even more to the local community. Read More…
Petition for new playing fields
Over 400 local residents are lobbying for a local primary school to turn nearby land into playing fields.
A petition will be handed in to councillors in August. Read More…
Rally heads for research park
Campaigners against GM crops are planning a rally which starts outside the Forum tomorrow.
They’ll travel by tractor, bike and bus to Norwich Research Park, to deliver some organic potatoes.
The Sainsbury Laboratory on the Park are currently carrying out a trial into genetically-modified potatoes. Read More…
More 50 ft phone masts planned
Local councillors are again encouraging people to object to 50ft phone masts in the community. Read More…
