News

• Proposals to lower A149 speed limit in West Norfolk

  21 February 2020
  A consultation opening on Friday, 21 February, will allow people to comment on a proposed change in the speed limit on two stretches of the A149 in West Norfolk.

• 600 homes plan for council company

  21 February 2020
  More than 600 homes are set to be developed by the county council’s development company, over the next five years.

• £919,000 boost for 153 parish schemes

  21 February 2020
  £919,000 is set to be invested in 153 parish highway schemes, thanks to a county council initiative.

• Key role for libraries in Norfolk

  21 February 2020
  Libraries in Norfolk are more relevant than ever – helping people stay well, find work and update their skills – a new report reveals.

• Green light given for new schools in East and West Norfolk

  21 February 2020
  Planning permission has been granted today (Friday, 21 February) for the construction of a new specialist school on the former Alderman Swindell site in Great Yarmouth and a new primary and nursery in Gayton. The decision brings Norfolk County Council a step closer to delivering on its pledge to provide more school places for children and young people in the Great Yarmouth area with special educational needs.

• Ofsted praises ‘Good’ Adult Learning service for addressing social needs

  20 February 2020
  Norfolk County Council’s Adult Learning service has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted following an inspection in January. They praised the ‘effective curriculum that meets the needs of the local community and employers well.’

• Scrutiny committee considers LD plans

  20 February 2020
  At a three-hour meeting today, the scrutiny committee examined the county council’s life opportunities plans.

• Council budget agreed

  17 February 2020
  £430.4 million spending plans which boost children’s and adults' services and a Council Tax rise of 3.99 per cent have been agreed by Norfolk County Council.

• Have your say on plans for new recycling centres for the Norwich area

  17 February 2020
  From today, Monday 17 February, people will be able to take a look at plans for a brand new £1.9million recycling centre to the south of Norwich.

• Public Information Notice: Attendees at Norfolk County Council Meeting, 17th February

  14 February 2020
  On Monday 17 February, Norfolk County Council will meet at 10am at County Hall to set the County Council’s budget for the next year.