Our core services

Our core services: 1) Waste and recycling: Bin collections, food waste, garden waste, bulky waste collections 2) Housing: Council homes, private sector housing, repairs and maintenance, homelessness 3) Benefits and support: Housing benefit, council tax reduction, discretionary payments 4) Local business: Business rates, food health and safety, licensing, Norwich market 5) Planning: Regeneration, planning advice, planning applications, tree work and preservation 6) Streets, travel and parking: Street cleaning, lighting, abandoned vehicles, CCTV, car parks, parking permits 7) Environmental: Fly-tipping, noise, dog fouling, air quality, pollution, energy efficiency, biodiversity, climate change and sustainability 8) Leisure and culture: Parks and open spaces, outdoor sports and activities, allotments, leisure centres, play areas, heritage buildings, community spaces and projects 9) Running the council: Finance, procurement, communications, IT, HR, payroll, committee business and elections.