16 July 2024
Norwich City Council will this evening take a step forward towards purchasing the Anglia Square site and prioritising local businesses and affordable housing, as a motion written by Green councillors will receive cross-party backing.
Jamie Osborn, Green councillor for Mancroft Ward which covers the Anglia Square area, wrote a proposal for the city council to purchase Anglia Square using Government funding, and to work with local architects and developers to produce for the future of the site.
The proposals have received the backing of the Labour group, with Council Leader Cllr Stonard agreeing to propose a motion at the city council meeting this evening.
Jamie Osborn said: “For decades, Anglia Square has faced development limbo. This motion, which was written by Green councillors and is backed by the Labour leadership, sets out a way forward for this key site.
“Purchasing Anglia Square would be a huge step forward for getting affordable housing in the north city centre, and would mean that businesses can be sure of their future.
“Green councillors will continue to work collaboratively to put the needs of the local community and of our city first and foremost in the future of Anglia Square.”