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Friday, 20 March 2026
Norfolk planning meeting abandoned after councillors fail to show up
A Norfolk County Council planning meeting was cancelled on 20 March 2026 after too few councillors turned up to make it legally valid. Only six of the required seven committee members were present, meaning no decisions could be made.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Norfolk Council Approves High-Value Staff Severance Deals in Closed Session
Norfolk County Council's Employment Committee has noted and approved a number of employee severance packages each worth more than £100,000, covering the 2025/2026 financial year. The discussion took place behind closed doors to protect personal information.
Norfolk Council Reviews Policy Framework as Annual Check-Up Completed
The Strategic and Corporate Select Committee has confirmed that Norfolk County Council's Policy Framework — the list of key strategies and plans the council must maintain — remains appropriate, following its annual review.
Extra Council Meeting Called to Scrutinise Norfolk Reorganisation Plans
Norfolk County Council has scheduled an additional scrutiny meeting for 22 April 2026 to examine the government's expected decision on local government reorganisation in Norfolk, with councillors warning of serious financial risks to any new unitary authorities.
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Pension fund prepares for disruption from Norfolk council reorganisation
The Norfolk Pension Fund is factoring local government reorganisation into its planning, but detailed preparations cannot begin until the structure of any new unitary authorities is confirmed. One key task will be reassigning pension records for scheme members once new councils are established.
Norfolk Pension Fund to appoint independent adviser under new rules
Norfolk's local government pension fund is recruiting an Independent Person to sit on its Pensions Committee, following national reforms aimed at strengthening how public sector pensions are governed. The move is part of the government's 'Fit for the Future' programme for the Local Government Pension Scheme.