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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

OtherInfrastructure and Development Select Committee

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.

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

OtherCounty Council· Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth Clean Energy Campus Creates 650 Jobs

A new Operations and Maintenance Campus in Great Yarmouth has created 650 high-paying jobs in the clean energy sector, backed by the National Wealth Fund. Norfolk County Council is running skills bootcamps and working with colleges and the University of East Anglia to help young people access the new roles.

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

OtherStrategic and Corporate Select Committee

Norfolk Trading Standards runs 341 no-cold-calling zones covering 15,000 homes

Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards service operates 341 active No Cold Calling Zones protecting more than 15,000 properties across the county. The service can prosecute traders who ignore no-cold-calling signs, and operates a 224-member Trusted Trader scheme for vetted local businesses.

Tuesday, 7 April 2026

OtherCabinet

Norfolk's Working Well Programme set to exceed national average with 1,200+ helped

Norfolk County Council's Working Well Programme is on track to support more than 1,200 people into employment in its first year, outperforming the national average. The council has asked the government for additional funding to meet demand that has exceeded expectations.

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

OtherCounty Council· King's Lynn

King's Lynn Gets New £17m Library as Norfolk Marks Infrastructure Wins

Norfolk County Council's Chair opened a new library in King's Lynn last week, representing a £17 million investment in the town. The Leader also highlighted a series of recently completed infrastructure projects across the county, including the Herring Bridge and Long Stratton Bypass.

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

OtherStrategic and Corporate Select Committee

Norfolk Fire Service on Track for 2026 Inspection After Improvements

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has completed nine of sixteen improvement areas identified in its 2023 inspection, with councillors told all remaining targets should be met before inspectors return in May or June 2026.