local-government
Work begins on 100 new homes
Former garage sites across Norwich are being used to build over 100 affordable homes. Read More…
Major changes to Grapes Hill roundabout
There’s a push to improve access to the city centre for buses, which could see the re-routing of traffic off Grapes Hill.
Man arrested for criminal damage
A man’s been charged, following an incident which saw 21 rubbish trucks vandalised. Read More…
21 rubbish trucks vandalised
All of the collection vehicles at Biffa’s Norwich depot were vandalised yesterday.
Staff worked overnight to repair as many of the 21 vehicles as possible, to allow collections to go ahead. Read More…
Labour retains power at City Hall
It was a good night for Labour last night in the City Council elections, as they gained 2 seats from the Conservatives. The Greens also gained Thorpe Hamlet. Read More…
Election night: could Norwich go green?
As it stands, Labour run Norwich City Council with 16 of the 39 seats.
But the Green Party have made gains in Norwich in every election for the past ten years. With 14 seats, they’re confident of winning at least one more.
Is 2011 the year Britain sees it’s first Green council? Read More…
Opinion: could Norwich go green?
Will any of the 13 seats up for grabs on Norwich City Council tomorrow night change colour?
With prominent names in south Norwich standing down, we look ahead to see if Labour can hold on to power at City Hall.
Bank holiday bins
With two long weekends on the way, the city council’s rearranging when it collects rubbish.
So you don’t miss the bin men, here’s a quick guide to collections over the next 3 weeks. Read More…
Action against dangerous dogs
A petition against aggressive dogs on a local estate has gathered over 350 signatures.
Three pets have been mauled by uncontrolled dogs and two died as a result.
Today, local MP Simon Wright added his support. Read More…
