local-government
Time for remembrance
Thousands are expected to attend this Sunday’s Remembrance service in front of Norwich’s newly-completed war memorial.
The service will be lead by the Lord Mayor of Norwich, Tom Dylan, who said: “I would like to ask everyone to take time to remember and pay respects to those who have given their lives or lost family and friends.”
Funding to help families
Schools in south Norwich have been given thousands of pounds to help children access activities. Money is available to pay for equipment, uniforms or even residential trips. It’s estimated that “hundreds and hundreds” of children are eligible. Read More…
Would you be a voluntary lollipop lady?
This week, a major consultation on local spending cuts was opened. The county council wants to define its core role, which could mean scaling back in many areas. It’s asking the public to help. Among the many money-saving ideas are voluntary lollipop men or women to see children safely across the roads. Read More…
Winter grit wardens wanted
After last year’s cold snap which saw the number of factures double at A&E, the call has gone out for volunteers to help keep local streets safe.
Green councillors in one south Norwich ward want to establish a network of ‘volunteer grit wardens’.
Council reaches cafe compromise
A bar on Earlham Road has been given permission to extend its license… on a trial basis. It means customers will be allowed to eat and drink outside on summer evenings. Read More…
Food waste: your guide
From next week, food waste collections begin in south Norwich. Over 50 thousand homes have been delivered a food caddy. The service is the first in the county and aims to reduce the amount of waste which ends up in landfill. Here’s a quick guide to how it will work… Read More…
Tip of the iceberg
This is how much flytipped waste gets collected each day in Norwich… dumped outside the Forum for all to see.
Over in our Opinion section, read how it’s costing the taxpayer £200,000 each year to clear up.
The street’s no place for a sofa
A mountain of rubbish will be dumped outside the Forum this Friday, to illustrate just how much flytipping the council deals with each week. But why do people leave old sofas and mattresses out on the street? If it’s a goodwill gesture, they’re getting it horribly wrong. Read More…
Traders set to save thousands
Small businesses in Norwich are set to benefit from a rates cut. From today, some traders will pay no rates at all for a year, saving them up to £6000. Read More…
