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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.

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

19 Dec, 2017by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Prices, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

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

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.
 

Norfolk – united against adult abuse

31 Jul, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Older people, Staying safe and legal

2,709 safeguarding adult concerns were raised between April 2015 and March 2016 in Norfolk. Often the abuse is carried out by someone known to the person who is being harmed. 

In Good Company – Campaign to Tackle Loneliness in Norfolk

15 Dec, 2016by Clare FianderHealth and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, Older people, Rurality

In Good Company is a campaign being run over the next 12 months by more than 20 voluntary and statutory organisations and service providers in Norfolk, with the aim of combatting loneliness among the county’s most vulnerable residents with the key message that no one should spend a lonely day in Norfolk if they don’t want to.
 

Smart Meters - Smart Energy GB

20 Oct, 2016by Steve NunnEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Prices, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

Did you know that even though you are off mains gas you can get a smart meter for your electricity supply?

Social Media Tips for Trustees and Boards

15 Aug, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

The Guardian have shared advice and tips for Trustees and Board Members who are considering using social media as a way to improve transparency but also boost the profile of their organisation.  

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?

Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Your Questions Answered

08 Apr, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance

Alzheimer’s Research UK has published a free guide for those living with or caring for someone with dementia, and their friends and family.

Local Pubs and the Community - Advice and Guidance

07 Apr, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance

A government initiative, More than a Pub: The Community Pub Business Support Programme, has been launched to help communities take control of their local pub, providing business development support, advice and loans and grant funding.

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