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Case Study: Westacre Theatre – Taking Centre Stage in Going Green

30 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

Like many rural venues, Westacre Theatre has faced more than its fair share of challenges: geographic isolation, tight budgets, and the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. For a time, the future felt uncertain. But with support from the Arts Council, a dedicated management team and around 40 volunteers, and a whole lot of community spirit, the theatre not only bounced back, it’s now thriving.

And it's doing so more sustainably than ever before.

Helping Norfolk’s Community Buildings Go Greener

30 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Planning, doing and learning, Support for organisations and communities

There’s no shortage of passion in Norfolk’s community buildings when it comes to tackling climate change, but knowing how and where to start can be a real challenge. Many are run by volunteers, rely on tight budgets, and serve rural or low income areas where every penny counts. 

From Stage Lights to LED Lights: Wymondham Community Centre's Journey Toward Energy Efficiency

22 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayArts and culture, Case Study, South Norfolk

For more than 25 years Tony Vale has been a driving force behind Wymondham’s community life, whether through playwriting, volunteering, or championing sustainability. As a long time resident and former Chair of North Wymondham Community Centre, Tony has witnessed firsthand the vital role the centre plays in a rapidly growing town, and the increasing pressure to keep it running efficiently.

Norfolk Leading the Way on Climate Action and Resilience

21 Jul, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion

Norfolk County Council has been ranked third-best in the UK for climate action, thanks to bold steps in cutting emissions, boosting green energy and tackling flood risk across the county.

Environment Agency Releases Updated Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Data

19 Feb, 2025by Caitlin MackayKnowledge Base

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.

Join Norfolk's New Gardening Community and Help Combat Climate Change

20 Aug, 2024by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion, News Article

Please note this project finished on the 30th September 2024.

As climate change becomes increasingly evident, the importance of gardens in mitigating its impacts has never been more crucial. Whether your garden is large or small, there are numerous ways to help combat the causes and effects of climate breakdown.

'Love Every Drop' - reducing water usage to protect out futures

21 Dec, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance

Anglian Water is asking us all to use less water – and for very good reasons. All of us, as consumers, can play our part.

Saving water and the environment with a smart water meter

26 Aug, 2021by Steve NunnNews Article

Norwich is the focus of a campaign to encourage consumers to use less water, to help protect the environment as well as save on water bills.

Looking for work during and after COVID

22 Apr, 2021by Steve NunnEconomy and enterprise, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base

The VCSE sector has inevitably suffered its share of cutbacks during the pandemic in terms of loss of income and consequent pressure on staffing levels. But there’s hope – and support – for those having to seek fresh fields in 2021. If you, your colleagues or your service users are having to find new employment there are avenues of help available. 

ThinkingFuel: buying heating oil collectively – and helping the community at the same time

14 Jan, 2021by Steve NunnHousing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Rurality

Many of you reading this will know about ThinkingFuel, our collective heating oil buying scheme. And you’ll know that the aim is to help support householders across Norfolk who depend on heating oil to heat their homes, and for whom the unregulated cost of heating oil is a constant worry.  

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