Norfolk dental school call backed by county councillors
Calls for a dental school to be created in Norfolk have been unanimously backed by county councillors – but a warning has been issued that such a facility would not solve the ‘dental desert’ crisis overnight.
Breckland Council passes new rules to protect Thetford
Breckland Council has put together a new set of rules that seek to protect some of Thetford’s most historic buildings and rich heritage.
Plans lodged for redevelopment of Thetford Abbey Estate
Plans have been lodged for the controversial 20-year-long redevelopment of a Norfolk housing estate, which could see hundreds of homes torn down.
Thetford Abbey Estate Revamp Meeting Sought Reassurances
Reassurances have been sought over controversial plans which could see hundreds of homes on a Norfolk estate knocked down and rebuilt.
Norfolk County Council rethink call on £52m cuts and savings
Council leaders are coming under renewed pressure to drop proposed cuts which would hit people with disabilities – after the government handed County Hall £9.5m of extra cash.
Thetford Town Council provides £25,000 for groups and charities
Community groups and charities in Thetford have been invited to apply for a share of £25,000 worth of funding made available by Thetford Town Council.
Cashless society drive ‘damaging for rural Norfolk’
Rural communities across Norfolk are suffering from the rapid decline in the use of cash, councillors have warned.
Norfolk recycling centre closure plans blasted by critics
Controversial proposals to shut all of Norfolk’s recycling centres once a week – and to force people to book appointments to dump rubbish – will increase fly-tipping, critics have warned.
Terry Jermy in South West Norfolk MP bid against Liz Truss
Terry Jermy, who represents Thetford at a district and county level, has entered the running to become the South West Norfolk MP candidate for the Labour Party.