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Fuel poverty on the increase in Norfolk

26 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

The number of households in fuel poverty across Norfolk has increased slightly to nearly 43,000.

Looking for good neighbours in the Stalham area

20 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering

Residents of Stalham and the surrounding villages are being encouraged to find out more about how they can be Good Neighbours and make a positive difference to people in their community.  

On Tuesday 26th November, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) - with the support of Stalham Parish Council - will be holding an information event to explain how Good Neighbour Schemes work and how they can bring a community together.  The event will be held at Stalham Academy on Old Yarmouth Road, between 2pm and 4pm with a short presentation at 2.30pm. 

Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board survey participation request

19 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

This message is sent by CAN on behalf of Norfolk County Council's Adult Safeguarding Adults Board. 

Election candidates urged to commit to fairer rural policies

18 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Heritage, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Transport and service access, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

 The Rural Coalition is calling on prospective Parliamentary Candidates and their political parties to commit to delivering fairer funding for rural areas following the election on 12 December.

 

Easy guide to cyber security for VCSE groups and organisations

05 Nov, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

Data protection is more important than ever, so CAN is delivering awareness training to the VCSE sector to help improve cyber security.

Sing Your Heart Out goes CIO!

31 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Event, Funding, Great Yarmouth, Health and social care, Knowledge Base, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, South Norfolk, Sports, play and physical activity, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, Volunteering, West Norfolk

An award-winning group of music workshops has worked with Community Action Norfolk (CAN) to successfully register with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Smart meters - helping consumers save on energy bills

31 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnBreckland, Broadland, Case Study, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

A smart meter enables you to see how much energy you're using, as you use it, and how much it's costing you. 

No Deal Brexit Guidance for Charities

16 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Planning, doing and learning, Press Release, Rurality, South Norfolk, Staying safe and legal, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has offered helpful advice to charities in the event of a No Deal Brexit.

Britain’s Bad Boys of Magic set to tour rural Breckland communities

15 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Equality and diversity, Event, Members Events, Mental health, News Article, Older people, Press Release, Rurality, Support for organisations and communities

Breckland Council’s ‘Silver Social’ daytime touring arts programme is bringing Britain’s Bad Boys of Magic, Kane & Abel to communities venues across the district.

5 problems with broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas - MPs speak out

07 Oct, 2019by Steve NunnArts and culture, Breckland, Broadland, Case Study, Children and young people, Consultation, Economy and enterprise, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Equality and diversity, Great Yarmouth, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Mental health, News Article, North Norfolk, Norwich, Older people, Press Release, Reports & Evidence, Rurality, South Norfolk, Support for organisations and communities, Training, VCSE Sector Leadership Group, West Norfolk

MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have highlighted the impact poor broadband and mobile continues to have on rural communities and businesses.

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