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Ditching Norfolk incinerator could lead to £90m bill, council report claims
Pulling the plug on the proposed Norfolk incinerator could cost the county council as much as £90m, council officers have warned ahead of a key vote on the plant’s future.
Norfolk County Council deadlock broken - but what next for Norfolk?
The political deadlock at Norfolk County Council has been broken by the formation of a three-party ‘rainbow alliance’ to run the council: but questions are already being asked as to whether it will lead to increased democracy - or chaos.
UKIP national party hails smashing of “undemocratic” cabinet system in Norfolk
UKIP’s national party said it was pleased to be involved in smashing the “undemocratic” cabinet system last night as the other party headquarters of the rainbow agreement were keen to hail local decision making.
Norfolk County Council leader outlines priorities at head of ‘rainbow alliance’
The new leader of Norfolk County Council admitted the county is “facing problems” and highlighted his priorities as he looks to unite a ‘rainbow alliance’ of minority groups.
George Nobbs new leader of Norfolk County Council
George Nobbs has been elected the new leader of Norfolk County Council with the support of a ‘rainbow alliance’ at County Hall.
Bid to end stalemate at Norfolk County Council
The deadlock over who will run Norfolk County Council could be broken today, after a rainbow alliance was formed which could usher in a Labour leader at County Hall.
- New deal could end deadlock at Norfolk County Council
- County Hall stalemate continues as ‘rainbow coalition’ speculation mounts
- Norfolk crime commissioner defends accusations from MPs
- North Norfolk District Council elects new chairman and vice chairman
- VIDEO: MP calls on Fenland Council to take court action over derelict buildings in Wisbech
- Could Cromer’s danger crossing be improved at last?
- Delay risk revealed for Norwich’s Northern Distributor Road
- Norwich-based Archant boss warns MPs over ‘burdensome’ press regulation plans
- Photo gallery: New Lord Mayor of Norwich follows in father’s footsteps
- Fresh hope of Cromer bus station upgrade
- Norfolk County Council bosses warning over pressure on social care from ageing population
- UKIP target Great Yarmouth in general election
- Green Party offer to break Norfolk County Council deadlock by changing decision-making system rejected by Conservatives
- Fresh hope for development of Pinebanks site in Thorpe St Andrew
- Cromer, Felbrigg, Aylmerton and Runton join forces over ‘danger’ road
- “Never mind Ricky van Wolfswinkel at Norwich City, this is Rip van Winkel.” - Ian Gibson warns that this is no time for Norfolk County Council to be sleeping
- Lib Dem defector says: ‘Judge me by my actions’
- End this stalemate before businesses suffer - warning over limbo at Norfolk County Council
- Cromer councillors oppose flats scheme for older people
- War of words over failed Norfolk County Council coalition deal
- Hopes for UK’s greenest building to be built in Norwich are approved
- Closing submissions under way at King’s Lynn incinerator public inquiry
- Peer’s ‘bedroom tax’ arrears warning to Lords
- Future of Norfolk town to be discussed at a public meeting
- New Diss mayor vows to keep the town at the forefront of minds
- Update: Former leader of Lib Dems on North Norfolk District Council joins Conservatives
- UKIP members elect their new Suffolk county leader
- Recovering drug and alcohol addicts’ drop-in centre in poll position for North Walsham precinct
- Photo gallery: Swan-tastic sight of nesting bird is big attraction at Wensum Park in Norwich
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George Nobbs new leader of Norfolk County Council
George Nobbs has been elected the new leader of Norfolk County Council with the support of a ‘rainbow alliance’ at County Hall.
- New deal could end deadlock at Norfolk County Council
- Norfolk County Council leader outlines priorities at head of ‘rainbow alliance’
- Bid to end stalemate at Norfolk County Council
- Delay risk revealed for Norwich’s Northern Distributor Road
- Green Party offer to break Norfolk County Council deadlock by changing decision-making system rejected by Conservatives
- UKIP target Great Yarmouth in general election
- County Hall stalemate continues as ‘rainbow coalition’ speculation mounts
- UKIP national party hails smashing of “undemocratic” cabinet system in Norfolk
- Could Cromer’s danger crossing be improved at last?
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