PUBLISHED: 17:30 18 February 2019 Taz Ali: Local democracy reporter The third river crossing in Great Yarmouth has been listed as a committed scheme in the transport strategy. Photo: Norfolk County Council Norfolk County Council Projects including a third river crossing, railway improvements and dualling the A47 Acle Straight are on the table as part of discussions over the future of Great Yarmouth transport. Network Rail engineers work on the Norwich, Yarmouth, Lowestoft improvements. Picture: Network RailThe discussions come as part of a transport strategy steered by Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk County Council, which is looking at the problems faced by motorists and commuters in the town.Some 96 options have been identified, with around 70 making it to the next phase of the strategy, which will form the basis of a public consultation due to commence in March and take place for four weeks.But a number of mooted ideas have already been … [Read more...] about Third river crossing, rail improvements and A47 dualling on table for Great Yarmouth transport vision
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North Norfolk village prepares for referendum on future of planning decisions
PUBLISHED: 15:55 18 February 2019 Jessica Frank-Keyes Corpusty, between Aylsham and Holt. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY © ARCHANT NORFOLK 2012 A north Norfolk village is preparing to vote on whether its vision for the future will be used to decide planning applications. People in Saxthorpe and Corpusty can help shape future developments in the twin villages. Picture: Google MapsCorpusty and Saxthorpe will be the first neighbourhood planning group in north Norfolk to vote on whether the district council uses it to help make decisions.The referendum will be held on Thursday, March 7, at the Corpusty and Saxthorpe village hall.Polling will open at 7am and close at 10pm.Voters will be asked: “Do you want North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) to use the neighbourhood plan for Corpusty and Saxthorpe to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?” READ MORE: Referendum on backing villages’ neighbourhood plan is calledIf more than … [Read more...] about North Norfolk village prepares for referendum on future of planning decisions
Labour split could usher in another 15 years of Tory government, Norwich MP says
Video Clive Lewis MP has warned Labour resignations could lead to a longer Tory government. Photo: Neil Perry Archant Norwich MP Clive Lewis has claimed seven MPs who resigned from the Labour party may cause the Conservatives to hold on to power for another 10 to 15 years. Former Labour MPs (left to right) Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, Chris Leslie, Mike Gapes, Luciana Berger, Gavin Shuker and Chuka Umunna after they announced their resignations during a press conference at County Hall in Westminster, to create a new Independent Group in the House of Commons. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA WireChuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Gavin Shuker, Mike Gapes and Ann Coffey are among the MPs from the party’s centrist wing who have been the loudest critics of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, his stance on Brexit and his handling of allegations of anti-Semitism.And the group announced on Monday they were resigning from Labour to form the Independent Group, … [Read more...] about Labour split could usher in another 15 years of Tory government, Norwich MP says
Acle Straight dualling could start in 2023
PUBLISHED: 15:10 18 February 2019 | UPDATED: 15:10 18 February 2019 Acle Straight near Halvergate. Picture: Nick Butcher Archant © 2017 Work on dualling the Acle Straight could begin in 2023, campaigners have been told. A five year study is under way into whether tiny rare snails which live in roadside dykes could successfully be relocated.But campaigners have now been told a decision on funding need not wait to find out whether the endangered little whirlpool ramshorn snail has taken to its new home.The announcement from Whitehall was given to members of the A47 Alliance at a meeting in King’s Lynn.Alliance chairman Martin Wilby said: “Highways England confirmed that the current study to relocate a protected species of snail that live in ditches along this section of the road is not in any way a blocker to the dualling of the Acle Straight being included in the next funding announcement, which we understand is likely to be made later this year. “In fact, it … [Read more...] about Acle Straight dualling could start in 2023
Vietnam has important role to play in Argentina’s external relations: official
Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Faurie (R) at an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the upcoming visit of President Maurico Macri to Vietnam (Photo: VNA) In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the visit, the minister also stressed that Vietnam is an important partner of Argentina, especially in economy and trade. The Vietnamese economy is supplementary to that of Argentina, he said, noting that the two countries have shared sound trade ties with high growth prospect, which reflects Vietnam’s progress, especially in the recent decade. Vietnam has become an example for Argentina, especially in export policy, one of the factors encouraging Argentine businesses to engage actively in producing and exporting their products, he said. Vietnam and Argentina recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of their bilateral diplomatic relations, bringing a suitable time for the important visit, said the minister. … [Read more...] about Vietnam has important role to play in Argentina’s external relations: official