Norwich Local Information
Practical local information for Norwich: bin collection days, parking, council tax bands and planning, each one linked back to the official source.
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Norwich Roadworks This Week: A47 Thickthorn and Alexandra Rd
Thickthorn roundabout lanes shut overnight to 9 October, the A47 eastbound closes 24 to 26 October for wind farm loads, and Alexandra Road shut to 13 November.
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Norwich Bin Collection Days: Bank Holidays Add a Day
Every Norwich round slips a day after a bank holiday, so Friday becomes Saturday. Brown bin £65, bulky from £24.50, two working days to report a miss.
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Parking in Norwich: All Day Is £7.30 or £22.40
Rouen Road is £7.30 for over five hours, Chantry £22.40 for the same stay. Every council tariff, the 37 permit zones, and why nothing is free on a bank holiday.
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Norwich Council Tax Bands 2026/27: Band D £2,503.43
Band D in Norwich is £2,503.43 this year, and only £315.26 of it stays with the city council. Every band A to H, who takes what, and the 100% support scheme.
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Norwich house prices: £230,000 median, ward by ward
The typical Norwich home sold for £230,000 over the past year, £34,000 below the Norfolk average. Prices by ward and property type, from Land Registry sales.
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Norwich train times to London: 1hr 39, £10,716 a year
The fastest Norwich to London train takes 1hr 39, yet the 07:00 peak service takes 1hr 57. Every weekday departure, walk-up fares and season ticket prices.
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Things to do in Norwich: castle keep open, 10 free days
Norwich Castle's medieval keep is open again, at £15.30 booked online. Ten more days out in the city cost nothing. Prices and opening times checked this week.
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Norwich planning: housing need up 34%, supply at 4.85 years
Greater Norwich now needs 2,590 homes a year, up from 1,930, and has 4.85 years of land. What that means for Anglia Square, East Norwich and the next plan.
Bins
Norwich Christmas Bin Collections 2026/27: What to Expect
Norwich's Christmas bin dates are not out yet. Last year every round ran up to a day late for three weeks and garden waste stopped for a fortnight. The detail.
Schools
Norfolk School Term Dates 2026/27: Norwich Schools Compared
Norfolk's October half term is Friday 23 to Friday 30 October 2026 and Christmas runs 21 December to 4 January. Some Norwich schools break a week early.
Trains
Norwich Christmas Trains and Buses 2026: What We Know
No trains run from Norwich on Christmas Day and few on Saturday 26 December. Last year's Greater Anglia and First Bus plans, and when 2026's are due.
Half term
October Half Term in Norwich 2026: 10 Things Actually On
Norfolk half term is 23 to 30 October. The cathedral light show, the Book Festival, Fireman Sam and seven more, with dates and prices from the organisers.
Bins
Norwich Tip Opening Times: Both Sites Shut Wednesdays
Norwich North and Norwich South tips open 9am to 4pm every day except Wednesday. Book a free slot first. Christmas closures, DIY charges and fridge rules.