Successive governments have underrated the contribution the rural economy can make to the nation’s prosperity and wellbeing, according to a major new report from the House of Lords.
Big Switch and Save is a Norfolk-wide collective energy switching scheme which offers people the chance to save money on their electricity and gas bills.
Around 92% of locations across Norfolk can receive fast broadband. That’s around 24 Mbps. And Better Broadband for Norfolk is working hard to increase that figure. You can check broadband availability in your area at www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk. That’s if you can get broadband in the first place of course…
With the colder weather and longer nights upon us, the cost of heating oil is a big worry for many people who live in ‘off-gas’ areas, so a Norfolk charity is encouraging consumers to save money by joining a collective buying scheme.
Grants are available to village halls, hospices and community centres working in areas of extreme urban deprivation or remote fragile rural communities.
Community Action Norfolk has worked hard to support affordable housing solutions for many years, supporting charities with land and property, promoting the development of Community Land Trusts and providing support to organisations looking to support their communities.
Norwich City Council’s Fuel Poverty and Energy team are promoting “Fuelling connections”, a Facebook group for people in Norwich to share how they save money in their homes and get the most from local services.
