Independent councillor joins Greens at Norwich City Council.

An independent councillor has joined Norwich City Council’s Green Party, increasing its membership.

Cate Oliver, a Town Close city councillor who left Labour to become independent in 2023, has joined the opposition Green group.

Cate Oliver(Image: Jeff Taylor)

Ms Oliver stated, “As an Independent, I’ve found much common ground with Green Party councillors in Norwich and elsewhere.” “We are committed to community-led decision-making, transparency, and accountability.

“They have a great track record of prioritising people and the environment, including maintaining public services, promoting affordable housing, encouraging active transport, and defending our rights to clean air and open places.

“As the new Green Party leader, Zack Polanski offers credible hope that things can improve. I believe that the best position for me to advocate positive change is on the Green benches.

“I continue to have great respect for my Independent colleagues and am happy to confirm that we will still be working together for the residents of Town Close.”

Alex Catt, Green group leader(Image: Denise Bradley)

Green party group leader Alex Catt said: “We are very happy to welcome Cate Oliver into the Green Party, at a time when Green Party membership in Norwich has increased since the start of the year.”

City Hall in Norwich(Image: Archant)

Following Ms Oliver’s change, the political makeup of City Hall is Labour (19), Green (15), Liberal Democrat (three), Independent Norwich Group (one), and Independent (one).

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