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A barrister has accused the city council of a lack of transparency over its controversial replacement of the tennis courts in a Norwich park.

In another state-first, a former backpacker’s hostel in the heart of the CBD has been transformed so it can provide new, short-term accommodation for

Opposition councillors say all-weather tennis courts installed at Norwich's Heigham Park have ruined the scenery, making it look like a supermarket car park.

Published: 6:00 AM August 4, 2021    Updated: 8:47 AM August 4, 2021 Residents living near Heigham Park say the council is building the courts without proper community consultation, with Mayor Lord Kevin Maguire copying one of them into a critical email sent to another councilor about the issue - Credit: George Thompson/ Danielle Booden Norwich's lord mayor was left red-faced after accidentally copying a campaigner into a "bizarre and inappropriate" email destined for the eyes of councillors only. But they've been left feeling "demoralised and depressed" after lord mayor Kevin Maguire mis...

"Local residents to Heigham Park remain very much against the council’s plan and are left with minimal faith in the planning process. "Will the council now consider carrying out a proper and fair consultation that seeks to understand and leverage the views and wishes of local residents?" But Mike Stonard, cabinet member for sustainable and inclusive growth, said the proper procedures had been followed throughout the process. He said: "The project is now at an advanced stage and, having started, there is no requirement for any further consultation as part of the planning process." Mr Stonar...