Further support for Covid-affected businesses
Published on Thursday, 12th May 2022Businesses which missed out on previous business rate relief could now be eligible to up to 45% off their 2021-22 bill.
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Continuing to ‘leave no business without support’ as new grant launched
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022Norwich continues to show that no business should be left without support with a new grant launched today.
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Norwich Covid-19 vaccination centre is on the move
Published: Thursday, 6th January 2022The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Castle Quarter Shopping Centre closes on Sunday 9 January 2022 and is moving to the customer centre of City Hall, the headquarters of Norwich City Council.
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Further financial support to hard-hit hospitality sector
Published: Monday, 20th December 2021Norwich businesses in the hospitality, leisure and travel sectors can now claim up to £2,000 for loss of revenue due to the effects of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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Covid-19 guidance update
Published: Monday, 29th November 2021The government has announced that from Tuesday 30 November new temporary precautionary measures be re-introduced to reduce the spread of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant in the UK.
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Statement from the council leader on government roadmap
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021Alan Waters, leader of the city council, said: “As with the rest of the country, I welcome the details of yesterday’s roadmap to pave the way ahead for the easing of lockdown.
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Norwich City Council to roll out ambitious Covid tracing programme
Published: Monday, 25th January 2021An enhanced method of Covid contact tracing will be launched in Norwich this week.
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New grant to support businesses affected by Tier 2 restrictions
Published: Wednesday, 23rd December 2020A new grant has been launched today aimed at supporting Norwich businesses affected by the latest Tier 2 restrictions.
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Latest business grant – the Christmas Support Payment – now open for applications
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020A further life-line is being offered to Norwich businesses as the Christmas Support Payment – a grant for pubs which predominantly serve alcohol – is launched.
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Norwich is open for Christmas
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020As the previous local restrictions have ended and we move into Tier 2, the message from the city council is Norwich is open for Christmas.
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Financial support for Norwich businesses
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020People with Norwich businesses are reminded of two grants currently available if they've been affected by the national restriction period.
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Further financial support for businesses affected by national restrictions
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020A new grant is now available for businesses affected by the national restrictions
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City council's continued support for those sleeping rough
Published: Thursday, 12th November 2020Providing emergency accommodation and support to keep those sleeping rough safe during Covid-19 has been essential.
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Further financial support for businesses during new restrictions
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020Businesses required to close during the current period of national restrictions are being urged to get their applications in for financial support.
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Fair funding call to government to meet true impact of Covid-19
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020A report detailing the impact of Covid-19 on the council’s budget will be discussed at its cabinet meeting on Wednesday 11 November.
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City council to donate £10,000 towards free meals for children
Published: Wednesday, 28th October 2020Local school children are set to benefit from a £10,000 donation from the city council which is going towards paying for free meals during the current half term break.
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City council calls on government for more funding to deal with Covid pressures
Published: Tuesday, 1st September 2020A report detailing the impact of Covid-19 on the council’s budget will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday 9 September.
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Over 6500 calls and 1300 deliveries made – Norwich coronavirus hub wraps up after delivering vital work
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020A community hub created to support the city’s most vulnerable through the coronavirus crisis has closed after over four months.
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Shielding to pause from August: info for people in Norwich
Published: Friday, 24th July 2020The ways in which extremely vulnerable people in Norwich are supported will change next week, as shielding is expected to pause from August 1.
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Keeping the city safe in its parks and open spaces
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020The city of Norwich boasts an impressive range of excellent parks, open spaces and natural areas, where people can get much-needed rest, relaxation and exercise – enjoy time alone or with loved ones.
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Norwich City Council weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19 – Friday 26 June 2020
Published: Friday, 26th June 2020As lockdown restrictions are being eased we are focusing on how we can innovate and adapt to get the city back on track and deliver our critical services, while also keeping people safe.
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Strong public support for proposed city centre changes
Published: Friday, 26th June 2020The public has shown strong support for proposed temporary changes on two Norwich streets.
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Norwich City Council weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19 – Friday 19 June 2020
Published: Friday, 19th June 2020As lockdown restrictions are gradually eased we are focusing on how we can innovate and adapt to get the city back on track and deliver our critical services, while also keeping people safe.
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Norwich City Council weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19 – Friday 12 June 2020
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020As lockdown restrictions are gradually eased we are focusing on how we can innovate and adapt to get the city back on track and deliver our critical services, while also keeping people safe.
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Further financial lifeline offered to small businesses and charities
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020Support is being offered to small businesses and charities who may have missed out on earlier cash-relief, as the Discretionary Grants Fund is launched in Norwich today.
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Ambitious Covid-19 recovery plan for Norwich now published
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020An ambitious recovery plan, published today, sets out how the city council and the city as a whole will emerge from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Norwich City Council weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19 – Friday 29 May 2020
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020As lockdown restrictions are gradually eased we are focusing on how we can innovate and adapt to get the city back on track and deliver our critical services, while also keeping people safe.
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Norwich Market set to re-open
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020Norwich welcomed the news this week that the city’s market would re-open from 1 June. This came as the government announced that from the start of next week, some outdoor retailers could open again, providing they met strict social distancing guidelines.
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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19 – 22 May
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020Weekly update: 22 May We want to make sure residents and businesses in Norwich are kept informed of the impact of coronavirus on essential services.
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The Council Tax bills of more than 2,000 set to zero, with many more to follow
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020More than two thousand households in Norwich have seen their 2020/21 Council Tax bills reduced to zero, with a further 1,200 plus, set to follow.
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Arrangements for the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Norwich
Published: Friday, 15th May 2020The city council has formalised plans to make a temporary change to arrangements for the current Lord Mayor and Sheriff by increasing their time in office due to the effects of coronavirus.
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Weekly update on the city's response to COVID-19
Published: Thursday, 7th May 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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Message from the Norfolk Resilience Forum: support is here for you
Published: Thursday, 7th May 2020People are being reminded that help and support is available across Norfolk for anyone struggling as a shielding or vulnerable adult during the Government’s lockdown in response to Covid-19.
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City businesses urged to check they are not missing out on funding
Published: Thursday, 30th April 2020Norwich City Council has already handed over £30m in Government relief grants to local businesses - and is reminding those eligible businesses which have not yet claimed their money to complete the online form.
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Providing essential support to the city’s most vulnerable residents
Published: Tuesday, 28th April 2020Norwich’s most vulnerable have been put firmly at the top of the agenda when it’s come to co-ordinating and directing the work of the Norwich Community Response (NCR) hub.
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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19
Published: Friday, 24th 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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Weekly update on the city’s response to COVID-19
Published: Friday, 17th 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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Update on small business grants
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020We know that this is an incredibly difficult time for small businesses in the city, and we want to do everything we can as quickly as possible to support them and help with cashflow problems.
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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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More than £9million paid out to support city businesses
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020Norwich City Council has made £9.9 million in payments this week to local businesses which have been identified as being eligible for the government's small business grants fund.
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Update on the city’s response to COVID-19
Published: Friday, 3rd 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.
