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Norfolk CC accused of 'fire sale' of care company and homes to US firm

Norfolk CC has been accused of a care home ‘fire sale’ to a US company ahead of local government reorganisation (LGR).

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By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2026
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Norfolk CC has been accused of a care home ‘fire sale' to a US company ahead of local government reorganisation (LGR).

The county's cabinet has agreed an ‘in principle' sale of Norse Care – part of its wholly-owned trading company – and 20 care homes to Stow Healthcare.

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