News Things to do Sport Property Support Us

Local Council

Council leaders congratulate Liz Truss on reshuffle promotion

Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss leaves Number 10 Downing Street, as Prime Minister Boris

Norfolk County Council

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Author Picture Icon
Norfolk council leaders have congratulated South-West Norfolk MP Liz Truss for her promotion to the role of Foreign Secretary.
The official mayor-making of Eric Taylor took place at St Mary’s church in Diss on Sunday, September 12

Town mayor officially welcomed in with civic ceremony

Sarah Hussain

person
Heavy rain caused flooding in Long Stratton

Fears of repeat of flooding unless tougher action is taken

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
South Norfolk Council's Development committee have rejected plans for 70 retirement homes in Diss

South Norfolk District Council

Councillors reject retirement home plans set for appeal

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

Author Picture Icon
Council no longer has power to decide Diss planning application

South Norfolk District Council

Council has 'no authority' to decide retirement home plans

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

Author Picture Icon
The bill to clear the backlog of repairs on Norfolk's roads has gone up to £45.1m. Photo: Ian Burt.

Pot-holes behind bulk of £250,000 Norfolk compensation payments

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
A pot hole in Wymondham. Photo: Antony Kelly

Norfolk County Council

£10m could be spent to stop Norfolk pot-holes over next four years

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Questions are being asked over what role Norfolk will have to play in the looming Afghanistan refugee crisis

What role will Norfolk play in Afghanistan's looming refugee crisis?

Thomas Chapman

Author Picture Icon
Broadland District Council's headquarters at Thorpe Lodge in Norwich. Picture: Archant

Consultants brought in as councils consider selling headquarters

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Filming of Alan Partridge, The Movie at Cromer Pier. Actor, Steve Coogan shooting a scene holding a

'Game changer' bid to get more films shot in Norfolk

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
A140 bypass signs by the traffic at Long Stratton. Photo: Denise Bradley Copy: Tom Smithard For:

Town's long wait for new £37m bypass nearly over as funding agreed

David Hannant

Author Picture Icon
Andrew Jamieson, cabinet member for finance at Norfolk County Council. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

'No way to run any department' - anger at lack of social care cash

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Uncut verges and hedgerows allowing nature to take over along country roads and lanes. Picture: DENI

Norfolk County Council

Crash concerns raised over reduced cuts to Norfolk verges

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon

Become a Supporter

This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community.

Become a Supporter
Fly-tipping in Norfolk

'One fly-tipping offence one too many' but figures reveal action differs

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
One of the 112 roadside nature reserves in Norfolk. Pic: Norfolk County Council.

Roadside nature reserves could be tripled, with verge cutting reduced

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Norfolk County Council discussing the proposed Wensum Link at the Norfolk Showground on Monday.

Anger at 'arrogant' decision to cancel July council meeting

David Hannant

Author Picture Icon
Spring sunshine around Diss Mere. Byline: Sonya Duncan Copyright: Archant 2018

Revealed: Where hundreds of new homes could be built in south Norfolk

Thomas Chapman

Author Picture Icon
File photo dated 28/08/09 of a pupil collecting their school dinner as almost all primary schools in

Norfolk Live

Norfolk free school meals to be extended into summer

Daniel Moxon

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

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

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Council meeting

Coronavirus

Bill for council's Covid showground switch revealed

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Breckland Council

Norfolk Live

More than 80 Breckland businesses given 'Covid accreditation'

Abigail Nicholson

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

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

Dan Grimmer

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

Lib Dems pick new leader for Norfolk County Council group

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
The thoroughfare, Harleston. Picture: Ian Carstairs

Coronavirus | Video

Town reveals plans for post-lockdown celebration

Thomas Chapman

Author Picture Icon
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

Thomas Chapman

Author Picture Icon
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?

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Funny little child girl smiling embrace foster care parent mum, adorable sweet small kid adopted dau

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

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Vote counting

Video

Norfolk elections 2021: Conservatives tighten grip on county council

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Election count

Norfolk and Suffolk Elections 2021: County council election results

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon
Vote counting

Local Elections 2021

Norfolk and Suffolk Elections 2021: LIVE Results

Dan Grimmer

Author Picture Icon