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Re-apply for your Postal Vote before 31 January 2026

Norwich City Council is urging all 23,500 affected postal voters to re-apply for their postal vote before the deadline of 31 January 2026, following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022.

Meet The Team! Meet Ollie, our Rural Housing Enabler

Say hello to Ollie Brice, our Rural Housing Enabler here at Community Action Norfolk!

Government Publishes 10-Year Health Plan for England

This long-term plan sets out how healthcare will change over the coming decade, focusing on making services more local, more digital, and more focused on prevention. It’s been shaped by thousands of voices—including people and communities here in Norfolk and Waveney.

Here’s what it means for you and your community.

Building Communities, Not Just Homes

For many of us, rural villages create images of charming cottages, green landscapes, and a tight-knit community. Yet, behind this idyllic vision, rural areas face a growing housing crisis that threatens their future. Enter the Rural Housing Enabler (RHE) a role dedicated to making affordable homes a reality in these communities, ensuring they remain vibrant and sustainable. This article is one in a series exploring the crucial work of Rural Housing Enablers. We’ll take you behind the scenes to showcase how their efforts are reshaping rural communities, tackling housing challenges, and safeguarding the future of village life.

New Norfolk Community Fund Opens for Local Groups

From 1 July, community groups across Norfolk can apply for grants through the newly launched Norfolk Community Fund. Backed by Norfolk County Council, the fund empowers each of the county’s 84 councillors to award up to £5,000 in grants to support grassroots projects in their local areas.

Update on the Welfare Reform Bill – What It Means for People with Mental Illness

Worried about how the Welfare Reform Bill could affect people with mental illness? You're not alone — but there’s been a major shift. After strong campaigning, the government has backed down on some of its most worrying plans. There's still a long way to go, and while uncertainty remains, there are signs of hope and growing pressure for fairer reforms.

State of Caring 2025 Survey

Carers UK have launched its annual State of Caring 2025 survey into unpaid carers’ experiences in the UK. It is used as a vital source of evidence not only by Carers UK, but by many other organisations including Government, local authorities, health and social care services, charities and carers groups. 

Third Sector Trends in East of England 2025 Survey

This study of voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, cooperatives, societies and amateur sport clubs (sometimes called the 'third sector'. 'voluntary sector, or 'civil society sector') started in 2010 and it takes place every three years.

Help future-proof city play areas

Families across Norwich are being called on to help shape the future of their local play spaces.

Director of Public Health Report 2024-25 Published

This year, the report focuses on the health impacts of climate change in Norfolk and the significant benefits that certain climate actions can bring to people’s health and wellbeing.

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