local-government
Deadline for street light views
Residents have until Friday to have their say on switching off the street lights in parts of south Norwich.
5,700 letters have been sent to residents in Eaton, Tuckswood and Lakenham asking for their views.
Click here to see the map in greater detail, to see which streets are included. Read More…
How small libraries can survive
As budgets are squeezed, the future of smaller libraries will need to be explored.
Here in south Norwich, the answer may lie in collaboration, as we explain in our Opinion section.
How small libraries can survive
As some councils pull the plug on library funding, here in south Norwich a commitment has been made to keep them open. For now.
But can they survive? In the long term, collaboration may be the answer.
Parties step up election campaign
Election count at St Andrews Hall
With this year’s local elections just 5 weeks away, the first big names in national politics are starting to appear in south Norwich.
Warning as city fire cover drops
From Friday, the number of fire engines covering Norwich reduces from 5 to 4, as Bethel Street loses one appliance.
5 fire engines have covered emergencies in the city since 2005.
Concerns have been raised about the impact this will have. Read More…
Landlord thrilled at appointment
A south Norwich landlord has been chosen to become Sheriff of Norwich.
Norwich is one of only 15 towns and cities to appoint a Sheriff. Read More…
South Norwich News grows
Today marks a significant step for South Norwich News as we start work on a new section of the website.
We’re aiming to build a guide for anyone who wants to get a community initiative off the ground. If you know of a project we should include, get in touch.
Rat runs: council to rethink options
Petitions signed by nearly 200 residents opposing changes to the Dereham/Heigham Road junction could make the council go back to the drawing board.
The city council wants to ban right turns off Dereham Road at that junction, as part of plans to bring in a new fast bus route.
A report suggests the council reviews its plans, taking into account the concerns of local residents.
Charity considers legal action
A local charity which represents 20,000 blind people is considering legal action over plans to scrap their free early morning bus travel.
Campaigners believe the changes will have a “crippling effect” on Blind Bus Pass users.
Green Party councillors stand down
Three prominent councillors won’t be standing for The Green Party in the next local elections.
They include Adrian Ramsay, who campaigned to become MP for Norwich South during last year’s general election. Read More…
