Community Action Norfolk is hosting a series of discussion events, on behalf of the Rural Development Strategy steering group, looking at economic development in Norfolk's rural communities.
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.
Rural England have published their report on how rural businesses use digital technologies, the benefits of it, challenges to using digital technology and the potential impact if the challenges were resolved.
The House of Lords select committee’s Countryside at a Crossroads report has highlighted the negative impact cutbacks have had on the social and economic welfare of rural areas,
supporting people in rural areas to move into, or closer to work
supporting rural businesses to offer work trials or to train and upskill their workers
Grants are available to village halls, hospices and community centres working in areas of extreme urban deprivation or remote fragile rural communities.
Norfolk Community Foundation have launched their first interim Vital Signs: Healthy and Strong Communities report which identifies the emerging needs and challenges faced by people living and working in Norfolk.
