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'Once-in-a-generation' chance to improve children's social care

Sara Tough, director of children services at Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

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An independent review of council-run children's social care offers a "once-in-a-generation" chance to improve the system, according to Norfolk's director of children's services.
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Bill for council's Covid showground switch revealed

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More than 80 Breckland businesses given 'Covid accreditation'

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The A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham. Pic: Highways England.

Leader's claim Norfolk is 'a car county' prompts criticism

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Brian Watkins, Liberal Democrat county councillor for Eaton. Pic: Liberal Democrats.

Lib Dems pick new leader for Norfolk County Council group

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The thoroughfare, Harleston. Picture: Ian Carstairs

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Town reveals plans for post-lockdown celebration

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Residents and local organisations in Diss are worried by local development around Diss Mere and what

Calls for ban on development around town's beauty spot

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Andrew Proctor has sent a scathing letter to the Planning Inspectorate over its decision to allow 17

What now for Norfolk County Council after the elections?

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Plea for more foster carers to look after Norfolk's vulnerable children

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Norfolk elections 2021: Conservatives tighten grip on county council

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Norfolk and Suffolk Elections 2021: County council election results

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Local Elections 2021

Norfolk and Suffolk Elections 2021: LIVE Results

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Bruni celebrates his first birthday in the rain waiting outside one of Attleborough's Polling Stati

Local Elections 2021

Norfolk and Suffolk elections 2021: Election day guide

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Local Elections 2021

'Get out and vote on election day': plea to people across Norfolk

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Norwich COVID-19 support officers Rodney Eastwood and Alison Darling. Picture: Danielle Booden

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No plans to axe Norfolk's Covid marshals just yet

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Local Elections 2021

Norfolk County Council Elections 2021: Who should you vote for?

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Local Elections 2021

Covid-19 prompts 'take your own pencils' plea for Norfolk elections

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Sodium yellow glow from one of very few street lights in the Norfolk village of Hempnall; Photo: Bil

Street light debate councillor says education would stop fear of dark

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The Costessey village sign. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Norfolk County Council Elections 2021: Spotlight on South Norfolk

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The leader of South Norfolk Council has responded to a report calling for the build of a new railway

Still time to have your say on town's future as bypass plans go in

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Norfolk County Council is to ask the public what they think of an increase in their share of council

'Misleading' claim over Norfolk council tax bills

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South Norfolk Council leader John Fuller. Picture: ROSE SAPEY

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Council leader under fire over Covid self-isolation payment remarks

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People who want to vote in next year's Norfolk elections have been urged to consider voting by post.

Council elections 2021: Greens want traffic banned outside schools

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Libraries can play 'key role' as Norfolk recovers from Covid pandemic

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The rescue team at Bawsey Country Park. Photo: Ian Burt Photography

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Warning over water safety ahead of lockdown easing

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Independent Norfolk County Council group leader Sandra Squire. Pic: Norfolk Independent Group.

Council elections 2021: Independents eye more County Hall seats

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Steffan Aquarone, Liberal Democrat group leader at Norfolk County Council. Picture: Alex Broadway

Council elections 2021: Liberal Democrats launch Norfolk manifesto

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Voters in Norwich go to the polls next week. Pic: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

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Council elections 2021: Labour unveils Norfolk manifesto

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Bev Spratt, Conservative county councillor for West Depwade. Pic: Norfolk Conservatives.

Tory councillor suspended over plan to stand as independent

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Up to a fifth of waste in Norfolk's recycling bins ends up being burned

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