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Love where you live - 52 almost painless good things your community could do in 2019…..

12 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Event, Great Yarmouth, Heritage, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Volunteering

Communities are places where people of all ages and backgrounds live, socialise and thrive. We’re not suggesting you try to do all these things at the same time! If however you’d like some advice and guidance about how to plan, organise and manage community activities and projects, contact us. In the meantime, read on.....

Internet that reaches the parts others cannot reach!

09 Jan, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Rurality, South Norfolk, West Norfolk

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 

Combat the winter heating blues with ThinkingFUEL!

21 Nov, 2018by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Housing, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, West Norfolk

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.

 

 

Consultation: Norfolk County Council’s Recycling Centres

03 Mar, 2018by Clare FianderConsultation

Feedback is sought for Norfolk County Council’s recycling centres, and the types of recycling facilities you would like to see more of. 

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

28 Feb, 2018by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

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

Save money on gas and electricity bills with Big Switch and Save!

19 Dec, 2017by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

Saving money on electricity and gas bills with Big Switch and Save

Resources: Helping Your Community Grow - Support for outdoor spaces

29 Oct, 2017by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Sports, play and physical activity

Dobbies Garden Centres offer plants, gardening equipment and support (non-financial) to community organisations who are restoring an outdoor space.

Tackling fuel poverty, and what is available to help you

30 Jul, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article

Community Action Norfolk has been busy delivering training in tacking fuel poverty to front-line staff across the county. 

One Stop’s Carriers for Causes Grants - Applications welcomed on a rolling basis

27 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderChildren and young people, Funding, Health and social care, Mental health, Older people, Sports, play and physical activity, Staying safe and legal

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to projects within two miles of a One Stop shop that benefit their local community. 

In case of emergency - Community Resilience Plans

11 May, 2016by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Great Yarmouth, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, West Norfolk

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?

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