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Friday, 11 September 2026
Norfolk to host innovation conference as council fights to keep young people in county
Norfolk County Council plans to hold a Norfolk Innovation Conference in September 2027 to attract investment and encourage young people to stay in the county. The event aims to showcase local business innovation and boost collaboration across Norfolk's economy, with a particular focus on supporting high streets and the agricultural sector.
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Norfolk broadband gaps flagged as Gigabit rollout decisions loom
Norfolk County Council is pushing for faster broadband in underserved areas including Clenchwarton, with Project Gigabit decisions expected before the end of 2026. The council has also written to Ofcom about mobile network accountability and is sharing local data to challenge providers' coverage claims.
Norfolk calls on MPs to act on rural mobile phone blackspots
Norfolk County Council is to write jointly to Norfolk's MPs and the responsible government minister demanding action on poor mobile coverage across the county. The move follows the council's own data showing significant gaps between what mobile operators claim and what residents actually experience.