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Fast broadband needed? There’s a 21st century answer right here in Norfolk

26 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

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…

A busy world can be the loneliest place

31 Jan, 2019by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Mental health, Older people, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality

A busy world can be the loneliest place. And in a county of nearly 860,000 residents across 2,000 square miles it’s an everyday scenario for many people.

Countryside at a Crossroads Report highlights concerns for rural communities

08 May, 2018by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Rurality

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,

The importance of community transport

15 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Rurality, Transport and service access

For many people, community transport is their only means of getting to and from a medical appointment. It plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.
 

What is the European Rural Parliament

01 Mar, 2016by Clare FianderKnowledge Base, Rurality

The European Rural Parliament aims to strengthen the voice of rural communities in Europe and ensure that the interests of rural communities are strongly reflected in national and European policies.

Transport in the community

30 Dec, 2015by Steve NunnCase Study, Rurality

Community transport plays an important part in tackling social isolation, maintaining well-being and enabling people to access health services.

ThinkingWISP - now available in West Norfolk!

13 Mar, 2014by Anonymous (not verified)Economy and enterprise, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Struggling with slow broadband? ThinkingWISP wireless internet - which is now available in West Norfolk can help you get fast, local broadband.

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