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Are you struggling to keep up with the domestic heating oil market?

Are you a member of Thinking Fuel? Affinity Fuels now has its own WhatsApp Channel for heating oil customers.

This gives domestic heating oil customers a quick and easy way to receive market insights, heating oil updates and useful fuel news directly to their phones.

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Local Plan 2026-2044 consultation

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is asking local people to have their say on the future development of the borough, including where new homes could be built.

The current Local Plan Scoping Consultation runs until 29 September 2026 and is the first stage in preparing the new King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Local Plan 2026–2044. 

Youth Guarantee: Opportunities for Employers

The Government’s Youth Guarantee aims to ensure that every young person aged 16 to 24 has the support and opportunities they need to move into work or education.

Employment law changes coming into force from October 2026

The Government is continuing to introduce changes to employment law through the Employment Rights Act 2025, with a number of important measures coming into force from October 2026. These changes will affect employers and workers across the UK, including organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. This update highlights the changes due from October onwards, including new requirements around sexual harassment, changes to Employment Tribunal time limits and further changes to trade union rights and protections.

What’s in a Name? Understanding Name Changes in the Workplace

Our names are often one of the first things we share about ourselves. They can connect us to our family, our heritage and our past, and for many of us they become an important part of how we see ourselves.

But sometimes, for all sorts of personal reasons, a name no longer feels quite right.

Whatever the reason, changing your name can be both a significant personal decision and, in the workplace, a practical one.

Here we explore some of the reasons why people may choose to change their name, what the process involves, and the practical considerations for both employees and employers when managing a name change in the workplace.

Local government reorganisation in Norfolk withdrawn

The Government has announced a review of its Local Government Reorganisation Programme following updated legal advice.  As part of this, the decision to reorganise Norfolk into three new unitary councils has been withdrawn.

Statistical Digest of Rural England

This Defra publication is a collection of statistics on a range of social and economic topics and provides broad comparisons between rural and urban areas by settlement type. The latest housing statistics for rural England are now available.

Understanding Sex Under the Equality Act 2010: What VCSE Organisations Need to Know

Recent legal developments have brought renewed attention to how sex is defined under the Equality Act 2010 and what this means in practice for organisations providing services and support. With the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) updating its Code of Practice, VCSE organisations may need to consider how these changes affect their policies, services and day-to-day practice.

CAN and NRG Solutions; helping you get the most out of your energy!

Rising energy costs continue to put pressure on community organisations, but the right advice can uncover significant savings. Our partnership with NRG Solutions gives Norfolk's VCSE sector access to expert, independent support to help reduce costs, improve energy efficiency and plan for a more sustainable future.

Radio Teleswitch Service switch-off: what you need to know.

Some older electricity meters are being phased out, and if your home relies on electric storage heaters or off-peak electricity tariffs, it's important to check whether you're affected. The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off could affect how your heating and hot water work, so here's what you need to know and the steps to take if you have an RTS meter.

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