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WENSUM
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JULY
2005

Tenants say 'defend council housing'
Earl of Leicester application
Handy tip visits Wensum
Gipsy Lane phone mast
Good news!
Pub licencing update
Green talks at Bridges cafe
Surgery Times
Contacting Wensum Greens

TENANTS SAY 'DEFEND COUNCIL HOUSING'

The City Council recently conducted a survey of council tenants and leaseholders in which they were asked for their views on the future of the city’s housing stock. 87% of those responding said that they believe the housing stock should remain under council control rather than being transferred to a housing association. The next stage of the process is at the next full City Council meeting when councillors will decide which of the options on the future of council housing to select.

Councillor Jessica Goldfinch, Green Party housing spokesperson, said: “The Green Party continues to support stock retention. It is now clear that the vast majority of tenants and leaseholders do too. Keeping the stock under council control is the only way to ensure that it remains available for future generations and that there is democratic control over rent levels and stock management.

“Over 50 councils have already opted for stock retention. We hope the Government will recognise this and agree to give all councils full funding for housing maintenance.”

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Greetings from...

Norwich Green Party Councillor Rupert Read and Green Euro-MP Caroline Lucas in Gleneagles, Scotland

Green Councillors Rupert Read with Green Euro-MP Caroline Lucas at the recent protests in Scotland. Campaigners were calling on world leaders at the G8 meeting to take tough action against climate change and poverty

Earl of Leicester application

Green Councillors Rupert Read and Adrian Ramsay in front of the former Earl of Leicester pub

A planning application has been submitted for 16 flats to be built on the site of the former Earl of Leicester pub on Dereham Road (by the junction with Bowthorpe Road). The application requires the pub building to be demolished. The Green Party is calling on developers to turn the existing building into flats because this would preserve an historic landmark and avoid the use of fresh building materials and disposal of old materials.

To comment on the plans, please write as soon as possible to

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Handy tip visits Wensum

The handy tip will be on Ranworth Road and Waterman Road on Saturday 6 August from 8am to 11am. It provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of bulky items free of charge.

More information is available from the City Council Environmental Health department:

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Gipsy Lane phone mast

Following a campaign by local residents and Green Councillors, the City Council last year rejected an application for a mobile phone mast to be built on Gipsy Lane. The phone company appealed to the Planning Inspectorate against the decision. The appeal was upheld – so the mast will soon be built.

Tom Llewellyn said: “The Planning Inspectorate should not be able to override local democracy in this way. New legislation is urgently needed to give Councils more control over where masts are located.”

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Good news!

Following lobbying from the Green Councillors and the Cycling Campaign, the advanced stop lines for cyclists on Bowthorpe Road (at both sides of the junction with the ring road) have been re-installed.

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WEEKLY CAR BOOT SALES

Every Sunday from 8am to 12 noon
Larkman First and Middle Schools, Clarkson Road
Large tarmac playground
Pitches £4 on the day or £3 in advance
Refreshments and toilets available
Contact Mark on 07787 310307 (no caterers please)

Pub licensing update – Councillor Bob Gledhill writes…

Under new central government legislation every pub must re-apply for a licence by November. The new rules enable pubs to apply to open later than the traditional hours. The City Council has only just started to receive licence applications, so there will be a big rush in the coming months. Licence applications are publicised on pub windows, in local newspapers and by a Council letter to nearby properties. We will also aim to inform nearby residents about late licence applications when we suspect there will be concerns so people have the chance to comment before the City Council Licensing Committee makes a decision. This is important because weak legislation means applications must be automatically granted without discussion when no public comments are received.

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Green talks at Bridges Café

Councillor Jessica Goldfinch is holding fortnightly informal chats about Green issues at Bridges Café, St John Maddermarket. Bridges is an informal meeting place for people living with mental illness. For details call (01603 664120).

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Buffet Counter - Food from 99p
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28 Cattle Market Street - Norwich City Centre
(opposite the car park entrance to Castle Mall)

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Surgery Times

Your Green Party Councillors hold the following surgeries:

  • Second Monday of each month
    Belvedere Centre
    Belvoir Street
    6-7pm

  • Third Wednesday of each month
    St Alban's Church Hall
    Grove Walk
    7-8pm

  • Last Friday of each month
    Cadge Road Community Centre
    10-11am

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Contacting Wensum Greens

The Green Party Councillors continue to take up local issues of concern with the Council. If you have anything you would like us to investigate or any questions please contact us:

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We would be pleased to hear from you

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