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Council meeting minutes, translated into plain English

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.