News published February 2023
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City council gets positive review from influential local government peers
The city council and Local Government Association (LGA) have published a high-profile report which reveals positive findings of a recent independent peer review of the council.
Published on Tuesday, 28th February 2023 -
Improvement works begin at Wensum Park woodland
The woodland in Wensum Park is set to benefit from improvements that will boost biodiversity, increase accessibility and help reduce antisocial behaviour.
Published on Monday, 27th February 2023 -
Car parking charges to be introduced at Eaton Park
Norwich City Council has made the decision to introduce parking charges at Eaton Park from next month, but has kept costs low for those who have to travel there by car.
Published on Friday, 24th February 2023 -
Norwich marks Ukraine invasion anniversary
On Friday (24 February), Norwich City Council will mark a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Published on Thursday, 23rd February 2023 -
Budget approval to invest millions in council services and future of the city
Like many individuals, families, businesses and other organisations around the country, the council has had to get to grips with one of the biggest financial challenges it's faced in recent history.
Published on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 -
Plan to protect city office space comes into effect
The city council's plans to protect office space in Norwich and stop it being changed to residential use have been given the go-ahead by government.
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2023 -
Lord Mayor of Norwich announces his winning poets
The Lord Mayor of Norwich Cllr Dr Kevin Maguire announced the winners of his poetry competition, at a small reception in his parlour yesterday (Monday 20 February).
Published on Tuesday, 21st February 2023 -
A new place to play for city neighbourhood
Families living near Douro Place are enjoying a new and improved play area that allows children of all abilities to play together, thanks to investment from the council’s estate improvement budget.
Published on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 -
Investing in future talent through apprenticeships
It’s National Apprenticeship Week – the 16th annual week of celebrating apprentices and the positive impact apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
Published on Friday, 10th February 2023 -
City council pledges extra £100k to tackle environmental crime in Norwich
Norwich City Council’s cabinet last night approved an extra £100,000 to spend on tackling environmental crime in the city, via a new Love Norwich Fund.
Published on Thursday, 9th February 2023