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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.

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.

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.

Barton Bendish Village Hall has been on a steady path towards sustainability for several years now. It all started with a full renovation of the aging building.  At the time, the Hall had rotten floorboards, outdated heating, and poor-quality windows.  This spring marked a major milestone, when 18 west-facing solar panels and an 8-kilowatt battery were installed, thanks to funding from the West Norfolk Go Green Grant.