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Councillor claims council tax money used for men to visit prostitutes in Amsterdam

31 January 2023
Councillor claims council tax money used for men to visit prostitutes in Amsterdam

Councillor claims council tax money used for men to visit prostitutes in Amsterdam

31 January 2023

A senior councillor left colleagues bemused when he made the claim that council tax money has been used to send men to visit prostitutes in Amsterdam.

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‘Bunting and fairy cakes... or help for needy residents?’

31 January 2023
‘Bunting and fairy cakes... or help for needy residents?’

‘Bunting and fairy cakes... or help for needy residents?’

31 January 2023

A council has been accused of having “money for bunting and fairy cakes” but not supporting its residents.


Continued closure of coastal path 'damaging' to locals and tourists, says resident

17 January 2023
Continued closure of coastal path 'damaging' to locals and tourists, says resident

Continued closure of coastal path 'damaging' to locals and tourists, says resident

17 January 2023

County Hall is facing criticism for delays in the reopening of part of the Norfolk Coast Path which it shut over health and safety fears.


'The situation is getting desperate': Pharmacists report shortage of antibiotics amid rise in Strep A cases

14 December 2022
'The situation is getting desperate': Pharmacists report shortage of antibiotics amid rise in Strep A cases

'The situation is getting desperate': Pharmacists report shortage of antibiotics amid rise in Strep A cases

14 December 2022

Pharmacists and parents in Norfolk say they are struggling to get hold of antibiotics, amid rising numbers of Strep A infections among children.

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The winter of discontent and how it will affect you

09 December 2022
The winter of discontent and how it will affect you

The winter of discontent and how it will affect you

09 December 2022

It’s been called the winter of discontent, with strike after strike announced in a wide range of sectors.


Norfolk teen's tragic death revealed in safeguarding report

09 December 2022
Norfolk teen's tragic death revealed in safeguarding report

Norfolk teen's tragic death revealed in safeguarding report

09 December 2022

A troubled 17-year-old whose mother had just died fell through the gaps in the care system and apparently took his own life.


Staff at county council's headquarters forced to relocate due to 'serious' pipe leak

14 November 2022
Staff at county council's headquarters forced to relocate due to 'serious' pipe leak

Staff at county council's headquarters forced to relocate due to 'serious' pipe leak

14 November 2022

A burst pipe at County Hall has forced council staff to relocate, including the Coroner’s Court, but services are running as normal.


County council set to go £7m over budget due to childcare spending

08 November 2022
County council set to go £7m over budget due to childcare spending

County council set to go £7m over budget due to childcare spending

08 November 2022

The crisis facing Norfolk’s children’s care sector has been laid bare in new figures which show County Hall is set to overspend by £7million.


Museum could have opening hours reduced as service faces budget pressures

02 November 2022
Museum could have opening hours reduced as service faces budget pressures

Museum could have opening hours reduced as service faces budget pressures

02 November 2022

A museum's opening hours could be cut in response to budgetary pressures.


House could be knocked down so eight more can be built

06 October 2022
House could be knocked down so eight more can be built

House could be knocked down so eight more can be built

06 October 2022

A house could be demolished to make way for eight more in its garden.


Plans to turn former care home into house and holiday let approved

06 October 2022
Plans to turn former care home into house and holiday let approved

Plans to turn former care home into house and holiday let approved

06 October 2022

A plan to split up a former care home into a house and holiday let has been given the green light.

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Delay in delivering new special educational needs schools criticised

05 October 2022
Delay in delivering new special educational needs schools criticised

Delay in delivering new special educational needs schools criticised

05 October 2022

County Hall leaders have been criticised for not delivering special schools promised four years ago.


County council agrees £50m plans to improve bus journeys

05 October 2022
County council agrees £50m plans to improve bus journeys

County council agrees £50m plans to improve bus journeys

05 October 2022

Ambitious plans to spend £50m to speed up bus journeys and cut ticket prices have been agreed by County Hall.


County council expecting 'additional pressure' on budget after proposed pay increase for staff

05 October 2022
County council expecting 'additional pressure' on budget after proposed pay increase for staff

County council expecting 'additional pressure' on budget after proposed pay increase for staff

05 October 2022

A proposed pay rise of £1,925 for almost all council staff could lead to a further squeeze on County Hall finances.


Plea for public to help prevent spread of bird flu after 'unprecedented' number of cases

03 October 2022
Plea for public to help prevent spread of bird flu after 'unprecedented' number of cases

Plea for public to help prevent spread of bird flu after 'unprecedented' number of cases

03 October 2022

The public needs to do its bit to limit the spread of bird flu this winter, County Hall leaders have said.


Hospital seeking extra beds for patients this winter

20 September 2022
Hospital seeking extra beds for patients this winter

Hospital seeking extra beds for patients this winter

20 September 2022

Hospitals are seeking providers of extra beds for patient discharges this winter.


Parents who have had children taken away could get more support from new service

20 September 2022
Parents who have had children taken away could get more support from new service

Parents who have had children taken away could get more support from new service

20 September 2022

More support could be offered to parents who have had their children taken away, under plans being considered by Norfolk County Council.


Concerns over funding for new roundabout puts major housing development on hold

07 September 2022
Concerns over funding for new roundabout puts major housing development on hold

Concerns over funding for new roundabout puts major housing development on hold

07 September 2022

Plans for a roundabout that is key to developing hundreds of homes in a market town have stalled, with a lack of certainty over funding.

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Cost of community hub scheme replacing library doubles to £12.4m in one year

31 August 2022
Cost of community hub scheme replacing library doubles to £12.4m in one year

Cost of community hub scheme replacing library doubles to £12.4m in one year

31 August 2022

The cost of a new community hub replacing a town's library has doubled in a year.


Ambulance service sending patients to hospitals by taxi

18 August 2022
Ambulance service sending patients to hospitals by taxi

Ambulance service sending patients to hospitals by taxi

18 August 2022

Norfolk’s ambulance service is using taxis to take patients to hospital after 999 calls, in an effort to ease pressure on its resources.


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