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Casework win! Supported an elderly constituent in securing Reasonable Adjustments within their Bulky Waste Collection; unable to move items to the front of the property. Following this, Broadland District Council have now reviewed how they handle these cases to ensure a more consistent and supportive response in future.

✅Another Norwich North Casework Win!

The casework team recently supported a constituent in securing Reasonable Adjustments within their Bulky Waste Collection.

Broadland District Council have now reviewed how they handle these cases in the future - so this can benefit many more local people!

£5,907,291 is coming to Norfolk in order to fund the new Experts at Hand service!

It includes access to professionals like speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.

It all means that more children and young people will be able to access support more easily when they need it.

Wes Streeting: Why faster diagnosis matters when illness strikes Health secretary Wes Streeting argues that timely NHS diagnosis should not depend on geography, highlighting the expansion of community diagnostic…

£237M is being invested to end the postcode lottery of health service provision, by expanding Community Diagnostic Centres like the one in Norwich.

It means more convenient tests and scans, faster diagnoses, and part of creating a better health service for everyone. Read more below 👇

Phase one of the Renter's Rights Act comes into force on May 1st!

Read the latest from Alice, with everything you need to know about the changes, and what the government is doing to create more and better homes nationally, and in Norwich 👇

Congratulations @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social!

Read more here: www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

BIG DENTAL NEWS 🦷

25 funded places have been provisionally allocated by the OFS to The University of East Anglia in order to train dentists in our region! It's fantastic news following years of campaigning, and a big step forward to ending the dental desert in Norfolk.

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating today in Norwich and beyond!

Text: News - Three unitary authorities announced for Norfolk, creating Greater Norwich, East Norfolk, and West Norfolk

Today, we found out what local government reorganisation will look like and its good news for Norwich and Norfolk.

I warmly welcome this much needed and long awaited step forward.

www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2596648...

Find out more, and join the growing list of businesses who have signed here: alicemacdonald.org/campaigns/fertility-rights/

A big thank you to HSBC UK for signing the Fertility Support pledge, joining our growing list of businesses who have pledged to implement four key steps to treat fertility fairly in the workplace.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Norwich and beyond!

✅Casework win! The team recently supported a young couple with disabilities to be rehoused into an appropriate property allowing them to live independently.

The office is here to support you with any individual issues you may be facing. Email us with the details: alice.macdonald.mp@parliament.uk

VisitEngland opens voting for Tourism Superstar 2026 VisitEngland has today (9 February) launched its Tourism Superstar 2026 competition with voting open to the public.

Head over to their website to find out more and cast your vote before 22nd March:

It's English Tourism Week! Highlighting the outstanding quality and exceptional value that English tourism brings to visitors and communities alike. Visit England has launched its Tourism Superstar 2026 competition - and Norwich has a finalist in the competition!

I also want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team at @nnuh.bsky.social including midwives, doctors, anaesthetists, nurses and so many other staff members as well as the amazing community midwifery team for all their dedicated and expert support throughout my pregnancy and beyond.

"Some personal news" text with a photo of baby's feet wrapped in blue blankets

My partner and I are so happy to announce the safe arrival of our baby boy born last week.

I will be taking some maternity leave to spend time with my family, but my team remains available to help with any concerns, casework and progress important projects - please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

I've been campaigning on this since day one, and will continuing to work hard to get this over the line.

Read more here: www.edp24.co.uk/news/2592227...

A new dental school at the University of East Anglia is closer than ever before. I'm pleased to see 50 additional dental school places created, and the Ministers steer to the Office for Students to prioritise allocations to dental deserts like ours in Norfolk.

Lloyds Bank - Aylsham Road Lloyds recently announced that their bank branch on Aylsham Road will be closing in June 2026. This will mean there will be no high street bank branch left in Mile Cross, Catton Grove, or Sprowston. L...

Lloyds Bank on Aylsham Road is the last bank branch in Mile Cross and the surrounding areas. I've heard from many of you about the impact it's closure will have on local people and community groups.

Fill in the survey and back our call to save the Aylsham Road Bank Branch 👇

SEND Reform Proposals - Alice Macdonald I’ve heard heart breaking stories from families across Norwich about how badly they’ve been let down by the broken SEND system. Children get support far too late, some don’t get it at all, or have to ...

Too many children have been let down by a broken SEND system for far too long but I genuinely believe that has begun to change today as the Govt publishes its SEND reform proposals.

Read more on my website, and add your voice to the consultation: alicemacdonald.org/send-reform-proposals

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Photo of community meeting, alongside text: "I hosted the White House Farm Estate Community Meeting, with local councillors, Norfolk County Council officers and estate developers in attendance. We had some great news announced for the estate, with the County Council and the road owners agreeing to grit Atlantic Avenue and road leading up to the school moving forward. Thank you to everyone who came!"

Photo outside Lloyds Bank branch with text: "I met with Lloyds Banking Group following my letter to them, urging them to rethink their decision to close down the last bank branch in Mile Cross. I know this is an essential asset to many people, not only in Mile Cross, but also surrounding communities in Norwich North. Watch this space for more updates!"

Photo from lived experience panel, and outside Asda with store manager and community champion. Text reads: "I also... Attended the Lived Experiences Panel with Norwich Foodbank, listening to people’s experiences in Norfolk. Visited ASDA on Drayton High Road, to find out more about their community outreach and support. Chaired the recruitment of the Heartsease and Pilling Park Pride in Place neighbourhood board chair."

My round-up for this week...

Today is Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent.

Wishing everyone observing in Norwich and across the country a time of reflection and renewal.

Great to visit Drayton High Road Asda today and hear all about their work with supporting local community groups and charities.

If you're a local group in need of some funding, or looking for support on a project big or small, get in touch with them: community_norwich@asda.uk

Read more here: www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

Tackling the dental desert in Norfolk has been a top priority for me since being elected. I'm pleased that there's cross-party support from Norfolk MPs, pushing for dental training in the East of England and working to ensure better dental care in Norwich and across Norfolk.

Photo of Alice outside City Academy. Text: This Week... 13th February 2026

Text: I called on Lloyds Banking Group to rethink their decision to close the Mile Cross branch on Aylsham Road - the last remaining bank branch in this area. I wrote a letter expressing my concerns about this decision, and how it will impact elderly residents and those who are digitally excluded. Watch this space!

Text: I visited City Academy to discuss the work they’re doing as a Lead Inclusion School and discuss the campaign for more inclusive sports in school. I also had the chance to speak to some of the children and hear what they think about sports at school. Photos of Alice with school children and school staff

Text: I also... Met with MSI Defence apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week, and asked how we can better support the next generation of skilled workers in this vital industry Met with the Employment Rights Minister to discuss my fertility campaign Met with the new local police Superintendent to discuss local priorities

My round-up for this week...

Text: White House Farm Community Meeting. Wednesday 18th February, 6-7:30PM A chance for local residents to hear from current road owners and Norfolk County Council on the state of the road adoption process, and raise your priorities in what needs to be done in the area. Get in touch with your interest in attending by emailing alice.macdonald.mp@parliament.uk or calling 01603733182. Venue location will be shared with attendees in advance.

📢 WHITE HOUSE FARM ESTATE COMMUNITY

Join the community meeting on the 18th to hear from the road owners and County Council on the road adoption process, and share your priorities for the area.

Get in touch to book your place:
Email alice.macdonald.mp@parliament.uk , or call 01603 733182

Exciting news today with record investment in community-owned energy. Good for bills, good for the planet.

Labour getting on with delivering 👇

'A shocking reality' - MP on fighting against the 'broken' SEND system in Norfolk Opinion: Anyone who has a close relationship with one of these young people will know the sad and shocking truth that the system – which is…

I published my SEND report in November, following the forum and consultation I hosted, school visits, and speaking with many parents and teachers.

The SEND system is in crisis, and fixing it remains one of my number one priorities. Read more about it: www.edp24.co.uk/news/2582866...