Highlighting our Civic Chosen Charity for 2024/2025: The Benjamin Foundation: BOOM!
Published on Wednesday, 18th September 2024We are pleased to highlight our ongoing partnership with the civic chosen charity for 2024/2025; The Benjamin Foundation: BOOM! Young Carers.
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Norwich introduces city-wide PSPO to combat public drinking issues
Published: Friday, 26th July 2024Norwich City Council is pleased to announce that following public consultation a new alcohol related Public Space Protection order (PSPO) has been approved by councillors.
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New home for local charity is mustard!
Published: Thursday, 18th July 2024The former home of the Colman family is soon to be occupied by a local charity, thanks to a creative solution brokered and agreed by the city council on 17 July 2024.
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Improve your local area with a Love Norwich Grant
Published: Thursday, 15th February 2024Residents and community groups who have ideas to improve their local outdoor spaces are being invited to apply for ‘Love Norwich’ grants.
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New support to help social enterprises thrive in Norwich
Published: Friday, 24th November 2023Social enterprises in Norwich are set to benefit from free support and guidance after Norwich City Council awarded FUSE Norwich £40,000.
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Norwich marks Ukraine invasion anniversary
Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023On Friday (24 February), Norwich City Council will mark a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Grants awarded to improve wellbeing and tackle health inequalities in Norwich
Published: Monday, 17th October 2022Addressing poor health and wellbeing has been at the heart of a number of Norwich-based initiatives which have benefitted from a cash boost of almost £350,000.
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Funding boost set to enhance safety across the city
Published: Monday, 25th July 2022City residents and businesses will benefit from increased lighting, CCTV and safety technology thanks to funding secured through Norwich City Council’s Safer Neighbourhood Initiative.
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More city residents to be offered free alley gates
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022Residents across the city are feeling safer thanks to alley gates provided by the city council, through a scheme which is being extended for another 12 months due to its success so far.
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100 days of community activity begins
Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2022The ‘Norwich 100 Day Challenge’ has started!
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Opening doors to a better economy
Published: Monday, 21st February 2022A gathering of stories, ideas and artwork from Norwich residents describing life, aspirations, hopes and barriers in Norwich will be available to view at an exhibition at the Forum next week.
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£500k funding secured to support green spaces in local communities
Published: Wednesday, 1st December 2021Half a million pounds will be made available to invest in neighbourhoods across the city, after a bid for funding proved successful.
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Market pop-up stall winners revealed
Published: Tuesday, 23rd November 2021The winners of a recent competition to win a Market stall have been announced.
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City council invite communities to learn alongside them
Published: Wednesday, 22nd September 2021Communities across the city are invited to be inspired about how spaces in their neighbourhoods can be used creatively to build connections with one another.
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Home-Start Norfolk: The civic charity appeal for 2021-2022
Published: Monday, 6th September 2021The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich have chosen Home-Start Norfolk as their civic charity appeal for 2021-2022.
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Norwich Market now online too!
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020A new website, showcasing Norwich Market, and giving customers the chance to order online from their favourite stalls will launch tomorrow (Friday 20 November).
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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020We want to make sure residents and businesses in Norwich are kept well informed about the impact of coronavirus on essential services.
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Council to allocate up to £10,000 to foodbanks
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Alan Waters, leader of the city council said: “Today we’ve pledged up to £10,000 to food banks in Norwich to help some of the most vulnerable in our communities following the coronavirus crisis.
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Keeping it in the community
Published: Friday, 1st March 2019Voluntary groups and organisations have the opportunity to take over a community building – the Cadge Road Community Centre, west-Norwich.
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Cash boost for Heartsease healthy living schemes
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019Community organisations are celebrating a cash boost after a healthy living project awarded them all funding following a “fantastic” response from local residents who rallied behind the schemes.
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Do something (Norwich) Note-worthy
Published: Thursday, 24th January 2019A new currency will be coming to Norwich this spring, and if you're a maker or artist – budding or established – your work could feature on it.
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Locals asked: What’s good for hearts and minds in Heartsease?
Published: Tuesday, 18th December 2018People living in the Heartsease area of Norwich are being asked to vote for their favourite healthy living project.
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Cash available to get healthy-eating into communities
Published: Thursday, 29th November 2018Communities in Norwich could be set to get a healthy-eating boost as a pot of money is made available for bidders looking to share the benefits of their cooking skills with others.
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You’re invited to the Norwich Older People’s Forum annual event
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018All are invited to join the Norwich Older People’s Forum (NOPF) as it holds its annual general meeting next week.
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New funding pot for people-powered projects
Published: Monday, 3rd July 2017For the first time ever in Norwich, community groups will be able to access council cash through crowdfunding, as an innovative new scheme is launched.
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Major boost to support those fleeing domestic abuse
Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2017More than 250 women and children fleeing domestic abuse will get the vital support they need thanks to a significant cash boost.
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Volunteers plant the way forward for City Hall
Published: Tuesday, 22nd November 2016One of the city’s most iconic buildings and striking examples of Art Deco is set to get a softer touch as a team of volunteer gardeners turns its attention to its entrance beds.
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Positively against abuse
Published: Monday, 21st November 2016In the lead-up to Friday 25 November – International White Ribbon Day – there has been, and will be, a hive of activity to help raise awareness; here are some highlights of what is to come in Norwich.
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'Sew' positive against abuse
Published: Tuesday, 4th October 2016A call is going out to the people of Norwich and Norfolk to ‘sew’ their support for the stand against domestic abuse ahead of White Ribbon Day – Friday 25 November.
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Celebrating the role of older people in Norwich
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2016Norwich Older People’s Forum (NOPF) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28 September - and everyone is invited to attend.
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Standing together against domestic abuse
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2016A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and increase reporting and referrals to agencies is launched today.
