politics
Rescue plan for green open space
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.
Opinion: Comment round-up
This month comments have been coming thick and fast on a range of local issues.
Over in our Opinion section, read which stories are causing a stir, from David Cameron, faith schools and Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant.
Comment round-up
This month comments have been coming thick and fast on a range of local issues.
Among them, the plan to merge two of Norwich’s faith schools… and Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant in the Royal Arcade. Read More…
Dangerous dogs latest: move to tighten controls
Dog attacks 9 year old
There’s a call for action to tackle the issue of dangerous dogs in Norwich.
It follows a number of attacks in the city, including a 10 year boy who was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a 9 year old, who was knocked to the ground and attacked by a bull terrier. Read More…
Free School seen as flagship by PM
The Prime Minister toured Norwich’s Free School this morning, citing it as a model: “We want to provide what parents want: a very good education, slightly smaller class sizes and wrap-around care.”
Costing 1/6th of a normal new primary school, he added it was good value for money and would “drive up standards for children in this school and in schools across Norwich.”
Photos: Steve Adams.
David Cameron’s speech in detail
The Prime Minister delivered a key speech outlining education reform from south Norwich this morning.
In Simon Wright’s view, this was:” a clear signal that Norwich is doing something innovative and exciting – a model for other schools”
Here’s an edited version of his speech, picking out key themes to his reforms. Read More…
MP vows to put constituency first
Norwich South’s MP has taken the first step on the ministerial ladder, after being appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Minister of State for Children and Families.
But Simon Wright says his constituency work will remain his first priority.
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…
