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9 小时之前 · A government minister has dropped the largest hint yet that a major multi-million-pound road project on the edge of Norwich will get the go-ahead. Roads minister Lilian Greenwood suggested a decision will be made soon over the fate the Thickthorn roundabout - and that she might shortly have reason ...

19 小时之前 · He said the council had held talks with the government before Christmas, but that the authority had been seeking certain assurances. He said officers had looked for a guarantee that, if such a settlement was built, it would feed into existing housebuilding targets and negate the need for the authority to permit more homes to be added at other south Norfolk towns.

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2025年2月5日 · Norfolk County Council leader Kay Mason Billig (Image: Denise Bradley). Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council said: "I hope that Norfolk’s district councils will work with the county council on local government reform, to explore how we can create the most efficient and cost-effective way of delivering the services our residents need."

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4 天之前 · The controversial postponement of Norfolk County Council’s elections will save £1.5m - but council leaders say the cash will not be used to stave off looming multi-million-pound cuts. Voters had been due to head to the ballot box in May, …

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2024年9月28日 · They also claim officials from Norfolk County Council have not been taking the scheme seriously enough. A 20mph gateway sign in London Street (Image: Denise Bradley). The authority has been running the trial after many in the town called for a blanket 20mph limit. It was meant to gather evidence to be used to support permanent speed reductions.