On 11 September, the Conservative Cabinet member at Norfolk County Council said “I can assure that there is no intention for Holt Hall to be closed for good”. Yet just 4 weeks later on 8 October the decision was taken to close the Hall.

The Care Act 2014 makes it clear that local authorities must provide or arrange services that help prevent people from developing care and support needs, or at the very least attempt to delay the deterioration that leaves people dependent on care.

Children with special education needs, such as those with autism spectrum disorder, have found it difficult to get the support they needed during the pandemic. Almost a fifth of pupils with special education needs are absent from school, according to government figures.

Liberal Democrat Councillor Dan Roper asked Norfolk County Council's Cabinet - "With half of the deaths from Covid 19 being in care homes, residents having to be socially isolated for months and even now only being allowed to see one constant visitor what do you think should be done to improve the quality of life for care home residents?"

Norfolk Liberal Democrats are calling on Norfolk County Council to push for a five-year government settlement for public health services, growing at least at the same rate as the NHS.

Norfolk Liberal Democrats will support an independent group motion on Rural Public Transport to Norfolk County Council as a small step in the right direction but there is so much more that is needed.