19 May 2025 / 20 May 2025 by James Killbery
The Greens have won a City council by-election in Mancroft Ward. Ian Stutely, who previously stood for Labour, defected to the Greens in large part over the party’s change in direction, especially their indefensible inaction over the ongoing genocide in Gaza.Serene Shibli joins the Norfolk County council Green group also for Mancroft ward, winning a […]
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18 May 2025 / 20 May 2025 by James Killbery
6 OF 10 CITY RUBBISH DUMPING HOTSPOTS ARE WITHIN MILE CROSS WARD – YOUR GREENTEAM ARE TAKING ACTION Fly tipping affects everyone in the community, especially in more densely populated areas, such as flats with communal bins like those within Mile Cross. Alex Catt, Green Party councillor, said “We know these areas are so often […]
15 May 2025 / 19 May 2025 by James Killbery
City Council Green Group Elects New Leader The 15 strong Green Group of councillors, which forms the main opposition at city hall, has a new leader for this civic year. Alex Catt, who was previously deputy leader and is a Sewell councillor has been elected by his group. He said: “I’m really proud to take […]
22 April 2025 / 22 April 2025 by James Killbery
Wensum Ward – Toby Bolton I came to Norwich as a student studying Biomedicine in 2015. Whilst studying I fell in love with the city and never left. I have taught science at a local secondary school for 3 years before transitioning into my current role as Climate Change and Environment project officer in a […]
17 April 2025 / 17 April 2025 by James Killbery
sewell Ward – Jenny Knight I am a dementia care worker, poet and litterpick organiser living in NR3. When I finished my degree in 2020 I felt lost, I had worked for 3 years for a business and events degree and suddenly my sector was locked down. I was wanted to do something that benefited […]
16 April 2025 by James Killbery
Mancroft – Serene Shibli Serene is a passionate and experienced community organiser. Since moving to Norwich, she has volunteered with community groups, campaigned for renters’ rights – particularly for more affordable housing in Anglia Square – and led anti-war protests in solidarity with Ukraine and Palestine. She has also worked to secure better protections for […]
26 November 2024 / 26 November 2024 by James Killbery
Pressure grows on Cabinet Member as Labour-run council slammed for failing council tenants by housing watchdog Last year, Green Party councillors called for an urgent review into Norwich City Council’s management of council homes across the city, after a damning report from the national Housing Ombudsman found the council to be among the worst performing landlords […]
10 October 2024 / 16 April 2025 by James Killbery
Bowthorpe ward – Tony Park Tony has lived in Norwich since 2009 and has been a member of the Green Party for nearly 30 years. He has previously been a Green Party councillor in Dereham, having been elected to Dereham Town Council three times and to Breckland District Council for one four-year term. Tony ran […]
4 October 2024 by James Killbery
Blunder sees fly-tipping evidence lost after local councillor finds perpetrator details amongst rubbish. City councillor, Alex Catt was left frustrated after a lack of resources and proper enforcement processes meant officers were unable to collect evidence of fly tipping that could have led to a large fine being issued. Cllr Alex Catt, deputy leader of […]
4 October 2024 / 4 October 2024 by James Killbery
Over 550 Norwich residents sign petition “Don’t let homeless people freeze on our streets this winter” At the Full Council meeting on 24th Tuesday, Norwich residents will present a petition signed by 568 people asking the Council to take urgent action to ensure people experiencing homelessness aren’t left out in freezing temperatures and extreme weather conditions this […]
