Articles about transport from Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council has voted unanimously to demand a full financial and safety review of two controversial cycle lane schemes in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston. The motion, passed without a single vote against, calls for a detailed breakdown of costs and a post-implementation safety review.
Source: County Council
Norfolk's fatal and serious injury figures on roads have increased despite a range of safety measures already in place, a scrutiny panel heard. Councillors raised concerns and questioned whether stronger speed-reduction measures were needed, particularly on rural roads.
Source: Norfolk Countywide Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Norfolk's community safety panel has requested urgent legal clarity on modified and high-powered electric bicycles after concerns that current enforcement arrangements may be inadequate. Police have been asked to seek specialist advice on the issue, which is also being debated at a national level.
Source: Norfolk Countywide Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Killed and seriously injured figures on Norfolk roads have increased over the past 12 months despite new average speed cameras and reduced speed limits. The Police and Crime Panel discussed what more can be done, including expanding a policing operation called Operation Foxtail.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
Councillors raised concerns that a government direction expected in May 2027 could restrict Norfolk's ability to commit to major infrastructure projects. Officers confirmed a Section 24 direction will require shadow authorities to approve significant spending decisions from that point.
Source: Strategic and Corporate Select Committee
The Department for Transport has confirmed £1.2 million in funding for Norfolk County Council to explore alternative options for the Norwich Western Link. The announcement signals a potential rethink of the long-debated road project connecting the A47 west of Norwich.
Source: Cabinet
Norfolk County Council has confirmed it cannot yet act on pavement parking despite widespread calls from residents and councillors, because national legislation granting enforcement powers has not yet been passed. The council says it will develop local plans once statutory guidance is issued, expected later in 2026.
Source: Cabinet
A motion calling for action on lengthy DVLA medical driving licence backlogs — which affected over 300,000 UK drivers in 2024 — was voted down by Norfolk County Council. The motion would have triggered a review of transport provision for disabled people across Norfolk.
Source: County Council
Councillors questioned why Norfolk has not taken up a £25m government grant scheme to install pavement cable channels for electric vehicle charging, unlike neighbouring Suffolk. The Cabinet Member said the council's existing temporary cable permit scheme was the best available option, citing unresolved parking disputes and high infrastructure costs.
Source: County Council
Norfolk County Council's children's committee has reviewed the Home to School Transport programme, which carries around 18,600 pupils every school day. The service is currently on track to meet its budget, but faces ongoing pressures from rising costs and driver shortages.
Source: Children, Families and Community Select Committee
Norfolk County Council has reviewed its policy on brown tourist road signs but made no recommendations for further improvements to Cabinet. Councillors noted concerns about the application fee potentially disadvantaging small rural businesses and raised frustration about outdated signs still directing visitors to venues that have closed.
Source: Infrastructure and Development Select Committee
Norfolk County Council has approved a new digital tool to give residents clearer, plain-English information about roadworks and street closures. The move comes after councillors heard that over 44,000 permit applications were processed last year, with most disruption caused by utility companies rather than the council itself.
Source: Infrastructure and Development Select Committee
Cabinet has approved updated transport strategies for Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn, replacing plans that date from 2020. The new strategies reflect changes in travel behaviour since the pandemic and are expected to help the county secure future infrastructure funding.
Source: Cabinet
Cabinet has approved a highways capital programme that will see between £58 million and £83 million per year invested in Norfolk's roads, cycling routes and public transport through to 2030. The funding comes from a multi-year government settlement and includes £18.73 million secured for King's Lynn transport improvements.
Source: Cabinet
Norfolk residents frustrated by cars blocking pavements were told new enforcement powers are on the way, but the council does not yet have the legal authority to act. Government secondary legislation expected later in 2026 will give councils across England — including Norfolk — the ability to fine drivers for pavement obstruction without needing street-by-street traffic orders.
Source: Cabinet
Cabinet has approved 99 highway improvement schemes for 2026-27 under the long-running Highways Parish Partnership programme, which matches funding from town and parish councils pound for pound. The total investment this year is £769,000.
Source: Cabinet
The budget for the West Winch Housing Access Road near King's Lynn has risen by £12.55 million to £121.75 million, after the cost of diverting two high-pressure gas mains soared. Cabinet approved the increase and an advance payment to National Gas Transmission, with work on the gas diversion expected to begin in spring 2026.
Source: Cabinet
Norfolk County Council's Active Travel team has £750,000 in government funding to encourage walking and cycling across the county. The money is being used for feasibility studies and behaviour change programmes, including a pilot scheme where GPs can prescribe free bike hire.
Source: Norfolk Local Access Forum
Committee members questioned whether Norfolk County Council should pause spending on the Norwich Western Link road project while planning and environmental issues remain unresolved. The council has agreed to provide a written response.
Source: Audit and Governance