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Rural support groups disappointed by government’s response to House of Lords’ recommendations on rural strategies

14 Aug, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Reports & Evidence

The government has responded less than positively to many of the well-reasoned recommendations made in the House of Lords’ recent report on rural strategies, according to national charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). 

House of Lords recommends a new approach to the rural economy

08 May, 2019by Steve NunnCase Study, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Knowledge Base, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality

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.

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

26 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

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…

Internet that reaches the parts others cannot reach!

09 Jan, 2019by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Rurality

A recent press article highlighted the best and the worst of rural broadband provision across Norfolk and Waveney – read all about it at https://bit.ly/2R0WtE9 

With ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait for broadband to come to your door!

28 Feb, 2018by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Government minister promises superfast broadband for rural Norfolk homes by 2020 - but with ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait two years.

The importance of community transport

15 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Older people, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, Volunteering

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.
 

In case of emergency - Community Resilience Plans

11 May, 2016by Steve NunnHousing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Staying safe and legal

Even though the county has some of the lowest rainfall in Britain, 42,500 homes in Norfolk are estimated to be at risk from flooding.  And we know that coastal erosion threatens the very existence of some homes.  How resilient is your community to these threats and others?

Understanding Devolution in Norfolk

26 Feb, 2016by Anonymous (not verified)Economy and enterprise, Housing, Information, advice and guidance

The 'East Anglia' Devolution Agreement was published by the treasury in March 2016 and signed by 22 of the 23 council leaders in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. It outlines how the new combined authority will work and the powers of the new directly elected mayor.

The Norfolk Community Directory

22 Jan, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Transport and service access

The Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and events to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

Re-imagining Norfolk - Community Action Norfolk's consultation response

14 Jan, 2016by Anonymous (not verified)News Article, VCSE Sector Leadership Group

Community Action Norfolk's consultation response to the Norfolk County Council Re-imagining Norfolk consultation process

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