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First on-street electric vehicle charge points to be installed in Norwich next month

Plans to install on-street residential chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) in Norwich have picked up pace again with works due to start in December following a pause to review consultation feedback.

Outspoken Cycles wins contract to run e-cargo bike library in Norwich

Norfolk County Council can confirm today that Outspoken Cycles Ltd in partnership with Zedify Norwich has won the contract to provide a e-cargo bike library to businesses in Norwich.

Travel Norfolk's enhanced journey planner now delivers more choice with Beryl and Ginger integration

Norfolk County Council is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to its journey planning capability. People searching for journeys in the Greater Norwich and Great Yarmouth areas will now be delivered options to travel using Beryl bikes and e-scooters and Ginger e-scooters.

Bid to boost Norfolk's £3bn tourism economy

A new drive to boost Norfolk's £3 billion per year tourism economy will be considered by cabinet.

Bus service improvement plan brings cheaper bus fares to Norfolk

Regular bus users and people travelling in groups are set to benefit from cheaper bus fares from next month thanks to money that Norfolk County Council secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve bus services across the County.

Postwick park and ride to re open in September on a trial basis

Norfolk County Council will open Postwick park and ride from Monday 4 September.

Residents encouraged to enjoy car-free days out as Norfolk becomes first ever 'Good Journey County'

Norfolk residents are being encouraged to leave the car at home this summer and explore more of the county on foot, by bike or using public transport.

Norfolk and Suffolk councils given authority and funding to help nature's recovery

Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council have been formally appointed by Government as responsible authorities for preparing a Local Nature Recovery Strategy for their respective counties.

Norfolk residents and recycling centre staff are being thanked today for a significant £22,177 donation to Big C charity.

Norfolk's popular chain of reuse shops at 15 recycling centres help stop unwanted goods being thrown away, and sell the good quality items at bargain car boot prices. A cut of the proceeds is donated to a chosen charity, which since April 2022 is Big C.

Climate Strategy has been launched at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum

Norfolk County Council's Climate Strategy, adopted by Cabinet in May, was launched at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum this week with special guest Kate Strong, world record holder and endurance cyclist.

Cabinet to consider emission reducing work on Council's Estate

Norfolk's Cabinet is set to make a decision on a significant factor in achieving goal of attaining net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Cabinet considers key priorities for Norfolk

Ambitious plans to deliver for the people of Norfolk will be considered by the county council's cabinet next month.

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