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Norfolk's Climate Roadmap Unveiled: Advancing Towards a Greener Future

12 Apr, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Norfolk's climate policy, which has been born from the successful environment policy which councillors agreed in 2019, was endorsed by Cabinet on 4 March.

Can we bank on the banks? Voluntary sector banking challenges survey

09 Apr, 2024by Julie GibsonConsultation, Editorial, Comment and Opinion

Since 2022, the Civil Society Group and partners have been working to improve bank account services for charities and voluntary organisations across the UK. 

Please complete the survey to help them understand the challenges the sector is facing so that they can advocate on your behalf to the respective charity regulators, government, and the banking sector. 

The deadline for completion is 12pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber security; knowledge is power.

09 Apr, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

AI could make it easier for cyber criminals to increase the sophistication and success of their cyber threats, so it is vital that charities have a good understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals prior to widespread adoption of AI technology. 

Norfolk's 450 village halls encouraged to ‘go green!’

15 Mar, 2024by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Rural community buildings across the county will be considering how they can save energy and work with groups in their community to contribute to Net Zero this week as part of Village Halls Week.

Winning The Rural Vote: The Imperative for Fair Funding.

12 Mar, 2024by Julie GibsonEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Rurality

Find out more about a campaign that seeks to address and correct the longstanding unequal resource allocation that has historically placed rural areas at a disadvantage.

New guidance for charities facing decisions about donations

11 Mar, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance

The following information aims to help trustees make the best decision for their charity, by reminding them of the starting presumption under the law, whilst clarifying that other choices can be made so long as it is justified.

Only 1 in 6 rural councils have made use of key affordable housing option

11 Mar, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Only a fraction of rural local planning authorities (17%) have made use of Rural Exception Sites, a mechanism introduced to boost the supply of affordable housing in rural areas, according to new research by University College London (UCL) on behalf of the Rural Housing Network.

Your voice, our future

07 Mar, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Why Norfolk County Council's budget is so important to you and your charity.

Partner Spotlight: Anglian Water and Community Action Norfolk

27 Feb, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

In one of the driest regions in the UK where water conservation is paramount, CAN works closely with Anglian Water to deliver water saving ideas to the community of Norfolk. 

Read about our latest venture; A Community Gardening project!

“Taxi Tax” threatens rural healthcare access.

09 Feb, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

In a move that could disproportionately affect rural communities across the UK, the proposed 20% VAT hike on private hire and minicab journeys – colloquially termed the 'Taxi Tax' – is raising alarms about the accessibility of essential services, particularly healthcare.

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