Local people to see their high streets revived, community hubs saved, and public services transformed and strengthened through the Plan for Neighbourhoods, announced on 4th March 2025.
Volunteers are the backbone of communities, providing invaluable support to organisations, charities, and local initiatives. Their dedication and generosity help drive positive change, from supporting vulnerable individuals to preserving local heritage and running essential services. Without volunteers, many vital projects would struggle to function, making their contributions essential for fostering strong, connected, and thriving communities.
In February 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) released its final guidance, Employment Practices and Data Protection: Keeping Employment Records. This comprehensive document provides crucial insights into employers’ obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).
How flexible is your approach to fundraising? We know that for many of our organisations, funding is a lead priority, and when a project or target is set, it can be tempting to immediately look for ways to access significant funds, quickly. But this month, we’re urging our members to think flexibly when it comes to funding and recognise the potential of combining grant funding, or other fundraising, with easyfundraising.
The Environment Agency has released updated data for the National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) and introduced a new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM). These updates provide a more accurate representation of flood and coastal erosion risks across England, with potential changes in risk levels for some homes and businesses.
Local government restructuring may streamline services but raises concerns about funding delays and local representation, with rural communities facing ongoing financial disparities.
It’s a title no city wants, but Norwich has been ranked as the UK’s 10th coldest and dampest housing hotspot, with 14% of residents living in substandard conditions.
A study has shed light on the worst areas for mobile phone signal in Norfolk, revealing significant connectivity challenges in the county's rural communities. Conducted by Streetwave as part of a Norfolk County Council led project, the study mapped network coverage across the county, highlighting areas of ‘poor’ and ‘essential’ signal and identifying mobile signal ‘notspots’ - places with little or no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.