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Town council announces tax increase

Town council announces tax increase

Town council announces tax increase

07 March 2025

Diss Town Council has agreed a budget for its upcoming financial year, with a 4.79 per cent increase for to the town’s taxpayers.


Community centre survey to be discussed by town council as site’s future still unclear

Community centre survey to be discussed by town council as site’s future still unclear

Community centre survey to be discussed by town council as site’s future still unclear

07 March 2025

A decision on the future of Diss Youth and Community Centre is set to be put on hold – until plans for a wider development are finalised.


Pothole problems: Investigation reveals councils’ repair and compensation costs

Pothole problems: Investigation reveals councils’ repair and compensation costs

Pothole problems: Investigation reveals councils’ repair and compensation costs

05 March 2025

A new investigation has revealed the amount that Norfolk and Suffolk’s county councils have spent on pothole repairs and compensation.


Inspectorate dismisses bid to turn historic village pub into home

Inspectorate dismisses bid to turn historic village pub into home

Inspectorate dismisses bid to turn historic village pub into home

04 March 2025

A bid to turn an historic village pub into a home has been dismissed by the planning inspectorate.


Council warns energy infrastructure ‘must be coordinated’ to minimise impact on communities

Council warns energy infrastructure ‘must be coordinated’ to minimise impact on communities

Council warns energy infrastructure ‘must be coordinated’ to minimise impact on communities

03 March 2025

Concerns have been raised as rising energy developments and connections to the National Grid could harm communities and the environment.


Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

Steam museum blown away after winning £429,719 grant

02 March 2025

Delighted staff at a popular steam museum are overjoyed after being awarded a grant for £429,719.


Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

Town’s Information hub moves to swim centre

01 March 2025

A town centre council information hub in Diss has closed to the public.


“Don’t squander golden opportunity”: Trust tells council to listen to public on town site plans

“Don’t squander golden opportunity”: Trust tells council to listen to public on town site plans

“Don’t squander golden opportunity”: Trust tells council to listen to public on town site plans

28 February 2025

Critics of a new leisure centre in Diss have called on a council to deliver something the town can be proud of.


Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

Leaders reveal devolution plans for single Suffolk authority but opposition left 'disappointed'

26 February 2025

County leaders have revealed devolution plans for a single Suffolk authority.


Council spent £55,000 on car parking charges plan

Council spent £55,000 on car parking charges plan

Council spent £55,000 on car parking charges plan

25 February 2025

A Norfolk council spent more than £55,000 on its ill-fated plans to introduce car parking charges.


Could town soon have 40 homes behind former railway station?

Could town soon have 40 homes behind former railway station?

Could town soon have 40 homes behind former railway station?

25 February 2025

Proposals for 40 new homes behind a town’s former railway station have re-emerged.


Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

Campaigner calls on regulator to intervene on pylon scheme

18 February 2025

A campaign against a pylon scheme has asked an energy regulator to “step up to the plate”, after accusing it of failing to scrutinise the plans.


Police federation chairman calls for fair pay for county’s officer

Police federation chairman calls for fair pay for county’s officer

Police federation chairman calls for fair pay for county’s officer

17 February 2025

It is time to pay police officers properly for their hard work and the risks they face, according to a body representing staff.


Devolution and delaying local elections move could lead to stealth cuts, caution critics

Devolution and delaying local elections move could lead to stealth cuts, caution critics

Devolution and delaying local elections move could lead to stealth cuts, caution critics

17 February 2025

A decision for Norfolk and Suffolk to have devolved powers has been criticised by those who stand to lose the most.


Concerns mount as new solar farm application put forward

Concerns mount as new solar farm application put forward

Concerns mount as new solar farm application put forward

16 February 2025

Plans for a huge solar farm – covering around 1,500 acres of land across Suffolk – have been revealed.


Town audio giant put in plans for solar panels at headquarters

Town audio giant put in plans for solar panels at headquarters

Town audio giant put in plans for solar panels at headquarters

15 February 2025

Diss’ biggest employer is seeking planning permission to install solar panels on its roof space.


Towns’ car parking charging idea put on hold by council

Towns’ car parking charging idea put on hold by council

Towns’ car parking charging idea put on hold by council

15 February 2025

A council has hit the brakes on highly controversial plans to introduce new car parking charges.


Consultation launched for town’s 179-home bid

Consultation launched for town’s 179-home bid

Consultation launched for town’s 179-home bid

15 February 2025

A public consultation into plans to build 179 homes in Diss, while extending the town’s cemetery, will be held next week.


Council spending £250,000 a year on former HQ

Council spending £250,000 a year on former HQ

Council spending £250,000 a year on former HQ

14 February 2025

A Norfolk council is spending £250,000 a year on its former offices while plans to demolish it are stalled.


New town homes will ruin quality of life, fears worried neighbour

New town homes will ruin quality of life, fears worried neighbour

New town homes will ruin quality of life, fears worried neighbour

14 February 2025

A resident living in a quiet cul-de-sac fears her privacy is under threat by a batch of new homes being built on land at the end of her garden.


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