Norfolk council spent £4m on staff departures, including large payouts to senior staff, amidst budget cuts and restructuring. Norfolk Council’s £4 Million Bill for Staff Departures Revealed Norfolk council spent lots on staff exits. Two senior staff got over £150,000 each. Exit packages cost almost £2.9 million in 2023/24. This covered 149 staff members leaving.…
Norfolk County Council approves a 4.99% council tax rise alongside £45.3 million in savings across key services. Norfolk Council Approves Cuts and Council Tax Increase for Residents Norfolk County Council finalized its new budget. It passed at a long meeting. Council tax will increase 4.99 percent. This rise means Band D property owners pay £1,755.63.…
Norfolk adds budget for extra hazardous waste days at recycling centres. Booking required after events see long lines. More Hazardous Waste Disposal Days Coming to Norfolk Recycling Centres Norfolk County Council will spend more on waste events. They plan to add £250,000 to the budget, with the council making their budget decision on February 18.…
Norfolk council faces backlash for cutting £2m from its homelessness budget amidst rising concerns and potential impact. Norfolk Council Faces Criticism over Deep £2 Million Homelessness Cut Norfolk plans £45m in cuts. The council will decide Tuesday. They aim to cut housing support by £2m as part of their cost-saving measures. The housing support budget…
Borrett hired by Breckland Council for devolution work after leaving Norfolk County Council leadership role. Bill Borrett Takes Devolution Role After County Hall Exit Bill Borrett left Norfolk County Council last month. He used to handle public health there. Kay Mason Billig leads the County Hall. She said Borrett’s views on devolution made his job…
Norfolk council details spending of £15m pothole cash on repairs, prevention, and infrastructure improvements. Norfolk Council Reveals £15m Pothole Repair and Prevention Plan The council received over £56m for road upkeep. This came from the Labour government. It’s £15m more than they expected. The council will use about £1.7m for potholes, spending the money on…