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Fast broadband needed? There’s a 21st century answer right here in Norfolk

26 Feb, 2019by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Around 92% of locations across Norfolk can receive fast broadband. That’s around 24 Mbps. And Better Broadband for Norfolk is working hard to increase that figure. You can check broadband availability in your area at  www.betterbroadbandnorfolk.co.uk.  That’s if you can get broadband in the first place of course…

With ThinkingWISP you don't have to wait for broadband to come to your door!

28 Feb, 2018by Steve NunnInformation, advice and guidance, 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.

Community-led housing - how will it help?

20 Aug, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing, Information, advice and guidance

Community Action Norfolk has worked hard to support affordable housing solutions for many years, supporting charities with land and property, promoting the development of Community Land Trusts and providing support to organisations looking to support their communities. 

Tackling fuel poverty, and what is available to help you

30 Jul, 2017by Clare FianderEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, News Article

Community Action Norfolk has been busy delivering training in tacking fuel poverty to front-line staff across the county. 

Community Led Planning

Community Led Housing is commonly used to describe homes that are developed and/or managed by local people or residents, in not for profit organisational structures. There are a range of models that can be adopted including self-help housing, Co-housing, co-operatives and tenant controlled housing, Community Land Trusts (CLTs).

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?

Community Action Norfolk's Work to Reduce Fuel Poverty in Norfolk

21 Apr, 2016by Anonymous (not verified)Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Older people

Community Action Norfolk has been funded by British Gas Energy Trust’s Healthy Home Fund to support its work on fuel poverty in Norfolk.  

Self-Build and Custom Build Projects - New Legislation

28 Mar, 2016by Clare FianderConsultation, Housing

New legislation comes into effect on Friday 1st April that places a duty on local authorities to create a register of people who have expressed an interest in self-build and custom build projects.

Understanding Devolution in Norfolk

26 Feb, 2016by Anonymous (not verified)Economy and enterprise, Housing, Information, advice and guidance

The 'East Anglia' Devolution Agreement was published by the treasury in March 2016 and signed by 22 of the 23 council leaders in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. It outlines how the new combined authority will work and the powers of the new directly elected mayor.

The Norfolk Community Directory

22 Jan, 2016by Clare FianderInformation, advice and guidance, Transport and service access

The Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and events to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

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