Norfolk County Council's leader has come under fire after saying that people need to accept that Norfolk's rural nature means it is largely a "car county".
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3:21 PM May 19, 2021
Artist s impression of a viaduct which could take the Western Link over the River Wensum. Photo: Norfolk County Council
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A decision to pick the contractor to build the controversial £153m Norwich Western Link - and to submit a business case for the road to the government - is due to be made within weeks.
To be in with a chance of securing funding and consent for the road, which would link the Norwich Northern Distributor Road to the A47 to the west of the city, Norfolk County Council needs to lodge a business case.
A photo of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds near Wharram le Street by The Press Camera Club s David Arundell THE Yorkshire Wolds and parts of East Yorkshire should become an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , an MP has told. Sir Greg Knight MP (East Yorkshire, Conservative) gave his backing to Natural England s campaign in a letter amid Government proposals for new national parks and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). Sir Greg said: “It is clear to anyone living in, or visiting our region, that the Yorkshire Wolds and the surrounding area is outstandingly beautiful and this should be designated in law. The Yorkshire Wolds boast numerous characteristics which are of particular significance, including clear chalk streams, special geological features, and unspoiled landscapes which have inspired artists such as David Hockney.
Published:
3:21 PM May 19, 2021
Artist s impression of a viaduct which could take the Western Link over the River Wensum. Photo: Norfolk County Council
- Credit: Norfolk County Council
A decision to pick the contractor to build the controversial £153m Norwich Western Link - and to submit a business case for the road to the government - is due to be made within weeks.
To be in with a chance of securing funding and consent for the road, which would link the Norwich Northern Distributor Road to the A47 to the west of the city, Norfolk County Council needs to lodge a business case.