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4 days ago
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Revamp aims to make city's market 'magical'
A central court could be added to a city's renowned marketplace as part of plans for a major revamp. Smaller squares and a covered pathway through the middle are also options being put forward by Norwich City Council. Carli Harper, the Labour councillor responsible for major projects, said the authority wanted to make it "one of the most magical places you can visit in Norwich or the region". The council has now launched a survey asking for the public's views on its proposals and said it hoped to have final plans drawn up by this autumn. Earlier this year, the cabinet of the Labour-run authority agreed to spend £740,000 to commission proposals for potential new designs. Should changes go ahead, it would be the first major redevelopment of the market since 2006 – when ageing, wooden stalls were replaced with metal structures with roofs. The council said a central court or smaller squares could be used for "special events" and pop-up stalls, whilst a covered pathway would provide "a clear entrance point". Dominic Burke, co-owner of the Sir Toby's Beers stall, said some "exciting ideas" had been proposed. He added that traders had been meeting with the council to discuss plans and it was important for the wider public to comment. "The market belongs to everyone," he said. Harper said the aim was to "maximise footfall" and make the site "a destination market in Europe" and that construction work could begin later this year. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Traders 'at the heart' of city market revamp plans One of Britain's oldest markets set for revamp Norwich City Council
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4 days ago
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Revamp aims to make Norwich's market 'magical'
A central court could be added to a city's renowned marketplace as part of plans for a major squares and a covered pathway through the middle are also options being put forward by Norwich City Harper, the Labour councillor responsible for major projects, said the authority wanted to make it "one of the most magical places you can visit in Norwich or the region". The council has now launched a survey asking for the public's views on its proposals and said it hoped to have final plans drawn up by this autumn. Earlier this year, the cabinet of the Labour-run authority agreed to spend £740,000 to commission proposals for potential new changes go ahead, it would be the first major redevelopment of the market since 2006 – when ageing, wooden stalls were replaced with metal structures with council said a central court or smaller squares could be used for "special events" and pop-up stalls, whilst a covered pathway would provide "a clear entrance point". Dominic Burke, co-owner of the Sir Toby's Beers stall, said some "exciting ideas" had been added that traders had been meeting with the council to discuss plans and it was important for the wider public to comment."The market belongs to everyone," he said the aim was to "maximise footfall" and make the site "a destination market in Europe" and that construction work could begin later this year. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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7 days ago
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Plans for £8m park revamp to include sports hub
Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of a city park have revealed it is set to include a new sports hub and all-weather football pitch. Sloughbottom Park in Norwich first opened its doors in 1929 but is now set to undergo a £8m redevelopment. An artist's impression of the park also outlines a new accessible play area, BMX track, car park, signage and lighting, as well as cycle highway connections. Andrew Dernie, chair of Norwich Town Deal Board said: "Investing in Norwich parks and open spaces is pivotal to increasing the well-being of city residents." The Sloughbottom project is funded by £7.6m from the Government's Levelling Up Fund and £850,000 from the Greater Norwich Growth Board. Officers from Norwich City Council said they would start speaking to the local community further about detailed designs later this year. Labour councillor Carli Harper, cabinet member for major projects and finance, said the park could become a great facility for young people. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Norwich City Council
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7 days ago
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Norwich park's £8m redevelopment plans revealed
Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of a city park have revealed it is set to include a new sports hub and all-weather football Park in Norwich first opened its doors in 1929 but is now set to undergo a £8m artist's impression of the park also outlines a new accessible play area, BMX track, car park, signage and lighting, as well as cycle highway Dernie, chair of Norwich Town Deal Board said: "Investing in Norwich parks and open spaces is pivotal to increasing the well-being of city residents." The Sloughbottom project is funded by £7.6m from the Government's Levelling Up Fund and £850,000 from the Greater Norwich Growth from Norwich City Council said they would start speaking to the local community further about detailed designs later this councillor Carli Harper, cabinet member for major projects and finance, said the park could become a great facility for young people. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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09-05-2025
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Norwich tennis courts bid rejected following complaints
A school has faced criticism from its neighbours over plans to keep its tennis courts open for of Norwich School, on Eaton Road, had hoped to be able to extend the opening times on weekday evenings and open them on Sundays. However, the application was refused by Norwich City Council's planning committee after hearing from neighbours who said their lives were being disrupted by loud noise and bright lights. One of them, Raymond Clark, said: "We can hear every bounce, every hit of the ball and every word." The application was to extend the opening time from 19:00 BST to 20:30 BST on weekdays and open for an extra four hours on Saturdays, closing at 17:00 BST, as well opening on Sundays. Mr Clark said: "We are very glad when the courts shut and we can relax, read our books and enjoy conversation without the noise." During the meeting on Thursday, the committee heard complaints about the floodlights at the site which were said to shine into the gardens and homes of Local Democracy Reporting Service said the school recently had to reduce the height of the lights after they were deemed to be in breach of planning conditions. Councillors decided that this issue, along with difficulties in contacting the school over noise concerns, had cause locals to "lose faith".Carli Harper, a Labour councillor, said the school had "treated the local community with a degree of contempt".She added: "It is hard to ignore its past behaviours - there have been long-running difficulties in the operation of this site."I am concerned by the lack of willingness by the school to discuss some of these very real concerns with residents." A spokesperson for the school said the courts were an "important part of the diverse range of outdoor facilities" it added: "Due to growing demand, and in partnership with national sporting organisations, our trust is working to expand community access to the courts. We have, together with the trust, held two consultation events with residents to discuss the proposed changes and gather feedback."The school said it had commissioned a noise assessment and proposed an acoustic fence."Although the initial planning proposal wasn't accepted, we are committed to working with the community and relevant parties involved to support ongoing work," it said. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
