Chloe SmithYesterday the government announced Levelling Up Parks Fund to create new and improved parks in urban areas as the government levels up Norwich. Access to nature provides sanctuary from the bustling streets of our fine city and is good for our health and wellbeing - so it is right that t...
Today the Government has announced that £30 million will be made available through the Farming Investment Fund to farmers to buy vital equipment to add diversity and value to their products. Farmers produce some of the best food in the world and it is right we support the choices that...
Today the Queen’s Speech will set out 38 new Bills for the upcoming Parliamentary session, helping to ease the cost of living, boost economic growth, and make our streets safer for everyone. The Government were elected on a mandate to level up our communities, boost economic growth, and cre...
Today the Government has announced plans to crack down on fly-tipping, stopping waste criminals and saving households money. Some local authorities charge DIYers more than £10 an item to dispose of waste – which can lead to criminal activities like fly-tipping that blights our communi...
Today the Government has announced a major acceleration of homegrown power in the plan for energy independence – from nuclear to offshore wind. Improving our domestic energy supplies is critical to boosting our energy security in light of the war in Ukraine while delivering cheaper energy t...
Last week the Government announced £23.5 million of funding to deliver 500 new Changing Places toilets - making public spaces accessible to everyone. Norwich City Council and Broadland District Council will receive £155,000 of funding to deliver new Changing Places toilets as part of ...
I have just listened to the Chancellor of the Exchequer deliver his Spring Statement today. He quite rightly says that we must support our friends in the Ukraine, and I welcome the £400m of aid that the UK has spent. We cannot forget that the only way we can support our Ukrainian ...
On 16th March 2022 the Government announced new long term environmental targets and plans for nature recovery. The proposed targets will drive action by successive governments to protect and enhance the environment. The targets include improving the health of our rivers by reducing nutrient po...
On 4th March 2022, the Government launched the new £288 million Green Heat Network Fund, to support low carbon technology. This will boost the roll out of next generation clean heating projects in England, as the Government continues to provide support to reduce the cost of energy and reduce r...
Are you a local Norwich firm that is worried about how to go green? Free Road to Net Zero consultancy is available to support Norwich businesses to deliver carbon saving reductions. This is a pilot project, funded by the UK Community Renewal Fund from Government through the New Anglia Lo...