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BBC News
08-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Demolition of Norwich's Anglia Square due to begin next week
The demolition of an ageing shopping centre is due to start next City Council is set to announce the award of a demolition contract for the razing of Anglia area has recently become a ghost town after traders moved to new locations, and work to strip out the buildings' interiors is scheduled to start next council paid £5.6m to buy the complex so it could be revamped as part of a major regeneration project with 1,100 new homes and shops, leisure facilities and offices. The authority was handed £34m in government funding to buy the site and pay for the demolition work, which is expected to finish by March 2026, the Local Democracy Reporting Service was reported by Construction Enquirer that DSM Demolition had been awarded a £5.9m contract for the nine-month programme.A council spokesperson said: "We are expecting work to begin next week and will be working towards demolition works concluding by end of March." Carli Harper, the council's cabinet member for finance and major projects, said: "We're really pleased with the interest we've had in Anglia Square so far and the contract award marks a major milestone in this flagship project for the city." Traders have already moved out of Anglia Square ahead of the work getting under will be offered a new home adjacent to Anglia Square, near the flyover on Magdalen have been submitted for the "box park", which would consist of 80 shipping containers. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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- Yahoo
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
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
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.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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
BBC News
28-05-2025
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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.
