Norwich Over The Wensum Neighbourhood Forum

24/01/2026

https://www.norwich.gov.uk/news/2026/road-closures-affecting-anglia-square-area

As part of the redevelopment of Anglia Square and associated ongoing demolition works, there will be road closures on parts of Edward Street and Magdalen Street, along with bus diversions, starting on Sunday 1 February and is expected to remain in place for approximately six weeks.

16/01/2026

NORWICH OVER THE WENSUM NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM
COMMUNITY CAFE
Cactus Cafe
Saturday 17th January 10 a.m. to 11 30 am.

12/01/2026

https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/25752416.changes-way-townhouses-anglia-square-project/?ref=cprfa

Plans to add another bedroom to 11 townhouses as part of a major scheme to regenerate Anglia Square into hundreds of homes have been approved.

12/01/2026

“I have had to open the shop late at times because I can't find a place to park"

12/01/2026

https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/25747062.anglia-square-revamp-left-magdalen-street-shops-struggling/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAPR_OtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCukhdA6iRUn-iYmCZIlOaPE1SPZMFPmTNMqdOD6zBV9N1ilT7TsuPpikPoM_aem_a0RUQOiG7Y9lJVLTFvo79Q =1768198203

A major redevelopment in the city has left businesses in Magdalen Street such as Beatnix and Cafe Norwich struggling with parking and footfall.

13/11/2025

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544718/episodes/17994032

With demolition looming, Norwich residents gather for a People’s Assembly to discuss the plans for Anglia Square. Sarah chats to Cany and Robert from Ash Sakula, an architecture practice with a different vision for the site, and representatives fr...

08/11/2025

You are invited to an Evening Community Café Event at the Playroom St Georges St
on Monday 10th November
from 6pm to 7.30pm
Theme: Retail and Hospitality in our area.

08/10/2025

Join us for our next community cafe on Saturday, October 11th
October Community Café Invitation
You are invited to our October Community Café
at Cactus Café, Magdalen Street
from 10.a.m until around 11.30 a.m.

This month we do not have a prearranged discussion subject, but we are very likely to be discussing progress of The Saint Saviour’s Box Park, the preparations for demolishing Anglia Square, and our progress moving the Norwich Over the Wensum Neighbourhood Plan forward.

This is an opportunity to meet with other members and supporters. Members of the NOW Forum administrative group will also be there and will be happy to discuss the progress of the NOW Forum neighbourhood plan and to answer any questions you may have.

05/09/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93157gww8yo?app-referrer=deep-link&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5zOjMFOHE8s3Efwr_TCpfQR1RFoM-BVIgt2ugRRGc6_vA6aFHpc0AT5w82-Q_aem_Ie1p2KPdNVcVMDHXaSIYAg&app-referrer=deep-link

Car parks are shut near Anglia Square ahead of the new box park being built.

01/09/2025

Join Us in the evening for our next Community Café
We’re are doing thing a little differently this time. Instead of our usual Saturday morning Community café meet-up, we’re gathering on a Monday evening in a different venue —with a light-hearted quiz for those who fancy joining in.

📅 Date: Monday 8th September 2025

🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Feel free to drop in anytime)

📍 Venue: The Playroom, Playhouse, St Georges Street, Norwich