The 2026 local elections marked a historic breakthrough for the Green Party across Norfolk.
At Norfolk County Council, we elected 12 Green county councillors. This was our strongest ever result at County Hall and made us one of the county’s largest political groups. Most importantly this gives a stronger voice on the issues that matter most to communities across Norfolk.
The biggest story, however, was in Norwich, where voters delivered an extraordinary endorsement of Green politics. The Green Party won 11 of the 14 seats contested, securing an overall majority on Norwich City Council with 21 of the council’s 39 seats. Across the city, almost 44% of all votes cast were for Green candidates. This was a remarkable result that reflected years of hard work by Green councillors, campaigners and volunteers, and made Norwich one of the Green Party’s flagship councils nationally.
These results show that when Green representatives work hard, listen to residents and focus on delivering practical solutions, people respond. From protecting local services and investing in cleaner, safer neighbourhoods to tackling the climate and nature emergencies, Green councillors have earned a reputation for putting communities first.
The elections also produced a very different political landscape across Norfolk, with no single party securing an overall majority at County Hall. As local government prepares for significant reorganisation in the coming years, Green councillors will continue to work constructively with others while standing firm on our values and ensuring local communities have a strong voice throughout the changes.
For us, elections are never the end of the conversation. Instead they’re the beginning. Green representatives work all year round, listening to residents, holding decision-makers to account and finding practical, evidence-led solutions to local challenges.
The progress made in 2026 gives us an even stronger foundation to build on. Whether in our villages, market towns or the city of Norwich, the Green Party is demonstrating that there is a positive, community-focused alternative: One that is ambitious for Norfolk’s future and committed to delivering real change.
Now we have the opportunity to take that same Green approach into policing, by electing England’s first Green Police and Crime Commissioner and bringing transparent, community-led leadership to keeping Norfolk safe.
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