housing

Tax loophole tightened

Feb 03, 2012, 13:56pm By Claire Wood

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…

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Opinion: Time for tenants to unite

Jan 24, 2012, 10:35am By Claire Wood
Pin Point #1

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…

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Unthank Road: new agents with a twist

Dec 05, 2011, 14:09pm By Claire Wood
Pin Point #2

A new venture will open on Unthank Road early next year, providing a one-stop shop for property services.
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Cringleford becomes ‘front runner’

Nov 25, 2011, 15:05pm By Claire Wood
Pin Point #3

Cringleford has been picked to be a ‘front-runner’ area giving local people the chance to determine the future shape of the village.

It’s among the first to test out this new power.

The first step is to ask the village what it wants, which got underway today. Read More…

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5 things you didn’t know about…Websters

Oct 24, 2011, 11:25am By Claire Wood
Pin Point #4

A brand new estate agents has opened up on Unthank Road.

Websters are the first in a new series on South Norwich News, giving a snapshot of local businesses. Read More…

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Rescue plan for green open space

Sep 28, 2011, 07:46am By Claire Wood
Pin Point #5

A plan has been put forward to save an historic part of Norwich.

At a packed public meeting last month, residents made their opposition clear to plans to build on the city’s former cricket ground in Lakenham.

Now, one councillor has suggested a way forward.

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Should this land be built on?

Aug 25, 2011, 16:24pm By Claire Wood
Pin Point #6

Plans to build on a green open space off Bluebell Road have been submitted to the council.

With a month to go before the consultation closes, we ask: should this land be built on? Read More…

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Anger at packed public meeting

Aug 12, 2011, 07:13am By Claire Wood
Pin Point #7

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…

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Anger at packed public meeting

Aug 11, 2011, 22:48pm By Claire Wood
Pin Point #8

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…

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The future face of Norwich

Aug 10, 2011, 17:51pm By Claire Wood
Pin Point #9

A public meeting’s to be held tomorrow night, about plans to develop Norwich’s former cricket ground.
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