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Huge solar farm the size of 86 football pitches rejected

26 April 2023
Huge solar farm the size of 86 football pitches rejected

Huge solar farm the size of 86 football pitches rejected

26 April 2023

Plans to build a vast solar farm have been rejected, after councillors warned it would mean an unacceptable loss of agricultural land.

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Roundabout needed for ‘dangerous’ junction before huge housing scheme can be built, council says

25 April 2023
Roundabout needed for ‘dangerous’ junction before huge housing scheme can be built, council says

Roundabout needed for ‘dangerous’ junction before huge housing scheme can be built, council says

25 April 2023

A new roundabout must be built on a dangerous junction before a huge housing scheme on the Norfolk border can go ahead, a council has said.


Town set for major new housing development near main coastal road

25 April 2023
Town set for major new housing development near main coastal road

Town set for major new housing development near main coastal road

25 April 2023

Plans for a major new housing development next to the main Norfolk coast road have been approved.

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Election candidate caught on doorbell camera removing rivals' campaign leaflet from letterbox

24 April 2023
Election candidate caught on doorbell camera removing rivals' campaign leaflet from letterbox

Election candidate caught on doorbell camera removing rivals' campaign leaflet from letterbox

24 April 2023

A local election candidate has apologised after being caught on camera removing his rivals’ campaign leaflets from a post box.

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Southgates revamp approved as critics accused of 'moaning for sake of it'

19 April 2023
Southgates revamp approved as critics accused of 'moaning for sake of it'

Southgates revamp approved as critics accused of 'moaning for sake of it'

19 April 2023

Objectors to a multi-million-pound scheme to improve an historic gateway to a town have been accused of “moaning for the sake of it”.

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Fears raised that £24m Southgates scheme will not fix traffic woes

14 April 2023
Fears raised that £24m Southgates scheme will not fix traffic woes

Fears raised that £24m Southgates scheme will not fix traffic woes

14 April 2023

A multi-million pound scheme to prevent traffic crawling through the middle of an ancient monument could be a waste of money, councillors fear.

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Are Norfolk Tories distancing themselves from government with 'rebrand'?

07 April 2023
Are Norfolk Tories distancing themselves from government with 'rebrand'?

Are Norfolk Tories distancing themselves from government with 'rebrand'?

07 April 2023

Tory candidates in Liz Truss’ constituency have given themselves a rebrand in an apparent move to distance them from the national party.

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Hopes to 'unblock' homes bid with change in wording to planning document

06 April 2023
Hopes to 'unblock' homes bid with change in wording to planning document

Hopes to 'unblock' homes bid with change in wording to planning document

06 April 2023

A local authority is hoping to unblock a plan to build thousands of new homes by removing a phrase from a planning document.

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Chalet which lies in shadow of historic castle set to be knocked down

04 April 2023
Chalet which lies in shadow of historic castle set to be knocked down

Chalet which lies in shadow of historic castle set to be knocked down

04 April 2023

An ‘eyesore’ chalet which sits in the shadow of one of the county's most important heritage sites will be demolished to make way for new housing.

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Expansion at farm delayed amid traffic fears at site

03 April 2023
Expansion at farm delayed amid traffic fears at site

Expansion at farm delayed amid traffic fears at site

03 April 2023

Plans for a major expansion of a trail-blazing farm have been delayed over traffic fears, with one councillor branding highways officials “idiots”.


Six bin plan would be 'retrograde' step for Norfolk, council leader says

22 March 2023
Six bin plan would be 'retrograde' step for Norfolk, council leader says

Six bin plan would be 'retrograde' step for Norfolk, council leader says

22 March 2023

Plans for a uniform waste collection policy across the country, which could see people divide rubbish into six bins, have been criticised by councils.


Homes could be axed due to 'over reliance' on cars

04 March 2023
Homes could be axed due to 'over reliance' on cars

Homes could be axed due to 'over reliance' on cars

04 March 2023

Plans for thousands of new homes could be scrapped, with officials worried how many people living there would drive cars.

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One of the country’s largest solar farms given the go-ahead

21 February 2023
One of the country’s largest solar farms given the go-ahead

One of the country’s largest solar farms given the go-ahead

21 February 2023

A solar farm the size of 127 football pitches has been given the go-ahead in one of the biggest green energy projects in the country.

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County to save £250,000 by not replacing two positions

20 February 2023
County to save £250,000 by not replacing two positions

County to save £250,000 by not replacing two positions

20 February 2023

Norfolk County Council has agreed to not replace two of its most senior officials as part of an effort to save £250,000.


Bosses say 'hands are tied' on council tax price hike

16 February 2023
Bosses say 'hands are tied' on council tax price hike

Bosses say 'hands are tied' on council tax price hike

16 February 2023

Bosses insist their hands are tied on increasing council tax, laying blame at the feet of the government.


Dozens of energy meters forcibly installed into Norfolk homes, new figures show

08 February 2023
Dozens of energy meters forcibly installed into Norfolk homes, new figures show

Dozens of energy meters forcibly installed into Norfolk homes, new figures show

08 February 2023

New figures have revealed magistrates issued dozens of warrants to forcibly install pre-payment meters in Norfolk homes last year.

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Coast watchtower plans rejected by councillors

07 February 2023
Coast watchtower plans rejected by councillors

Coast watchtower plans rejected by councillors

07 February 2023

A plan to build a watchtower to monitor the waters off the West Norfolk coast has been rejected, despite a plea from the leader of the authority.

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Nature reserve and holiday lodge plans for site near A47 deferred

07 February 2023
Nature reserve and holiday lodge plans for site near A47 deferred

Nature reserve and holiday lodge plans for site near A47 deferred

07 February 2023

Plans to build a new nature reserve with a lake and holiday lodges near the A47 have been delayed.


Decision on plans for solar farm project set to be made

06 February 2023
Decision on plans for solar farm project set to be made

Decision on plans for solar farm project set to be made

06 February 2023

Plans for a solar farm on land next to an area thought to have been settled by the Romans are set to be decided.


Estimated budget for huge housing development increases by £6m

01 February 2023
Estimated budget for huge housing development increases by £6m

Estimated budget for huge housing development increases by £6m

01 February 2023

One of the biggest new housing developments in Norfolk has seen its projected cost soar by more than 12%, amid mounting fears for the project.

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