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Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Council backs Nature's Rights Bill motion — then votes it down
Norfolk councillors debated a Green Group motion calling on the council to back the UK Nature's Rights Bill, which would give nature legal rights. The motion was rejected by 49 votes to 25, with just two abstentions.
Friday, 11 September 2026
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Anglian Water to offer free water butts as 1,000km of mains face renewal
Anglian Water has confirmed plans to renew 1,000 kilometres of water mains across its network to cut leakage, and is considering offering free water butts to customers next spring. The utility also acknowledged that historic underinvestment had contributed to current infrastructure shortfalls.
Sedgeford villagers left without water for four days over bank holiday
Residents in Sedgeford and nearby villages lost water pressure for four days over the May bank holiday after a pipe leak combined with demand running 30-40% above normal. Norfolk councillors have demanded Anglian Water treat the issue as a public health concern and report back on interim fixes.
Anglian Water warns hosepipe ban will last 'well into autumn' as reservoir investment planned
Anglian Water has told Norfolk councillors the hosepipe ban will continue well into autumn as water levels remain significantly below required levels. The company also revealed a £158 million investment to cut phosphorus pollution but admitted its business plan did not account for Norfolk's increased housing targets.
Anglian Water grilled over sewage deaths and hosepipe ban as leaks continue
Norfolk councillors challenged Anglian Water over sewage incidents that killed around 3,000 fish in the Rivers Wensum and Yare, while 194.8 million litres of treated water were lost to leaks during an ongoing hosepipe ban. The water company admitted historic underinvestment and warned the ban will continue well into autumn.
Monday, 3 August 2026
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Norfolk considers future of Sheringham Recycling Centre after legal battle ends
Norfolk County Council says it can now review plans for a new Sheringham Recycling Centre after court proceedings concluded. The site's proximity to a children's and outdoor education centre had raised concerns. No decision has yet been made on how to proceed.
Norfolk recycling centres to accept all electrical items from Monday
Norfolk County Council has confirmed that all electrical items, including fridges and freezers, will be accepted at recycling centres from the following Monday after the committee meeting. The council has put contingency arrangements in place for an anticipated rush, and has written to the government minister over national capacity pressures for large appliances.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Norfolk Faces Heating Oil Crisis as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Prices
Norfolk residents reliant on heating oil are facing sudden price hikes driven by Middle East conflict, with the Leader warning that government support of around £35 per household is insufficient. The council is exploring whether the Household Support Fund can be used to help those worst affected.
Council Adopts New Environmental Policy with Near-Unanimous Vote
Norfolk County Council has formally adopted a new Environmental Policy, adding it to the council's Policy Framework. The policy passed with 57 votes in favour and just two abstentions.
Council Backs British Food Labelling Campaign to Close 'Flag Loophole'
Norfolk County Council has voted to write to the government demanding stronger country-of-origin food labelling rules, after passing a motion targeting the so-called 'flag loophole' that allows overseas-grown food to carry the Union Flag. The motion passed 40 votes to 1, with 11 abstentions.
Monday, 2 March 2026
Norfolk Coast Management Plan Approved to Protect One of Europe's Fastest-Eroding Coastlines
Cabinet has approved the Norfolk Coast National Landscape Management Plan for 2025 to 2030, setting out how the county's internationally significant coastal habitats will be protected, managed and enhanced over the next five years. The plan is produced every five years by the Norfolk Coast Partnership.
Norfolk Adopts New Environment Strategy to Replace 2009 Policy
Cabinet has approved a new Environmental Policy and Environment Strategy for Norfolk County Council, replacing a framework that dated from 2009. The strategy is built around five strategic pillars and will apply environmental considerations across all council services and decisions.