Rural communities across England are facing growing challenges, from soaring house prices to rising homelessness, and many are hoping that the Government’s devolution plans will offer fresh solutions. New research explores whether handing more power to local leaders will genuinely help deliver the affordable homes and services rural areas urgently need, or whether the countryside risks being left behind once again.
The tenth edition of this annual report reveals a picture of declining health among an ageing population, unequal access to services, and growing pressures on unpaid carers and frontline staff.
The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in West and North Norfolk is navigating a period of significant challenge and change. A recent consultation by Community Action Norfolk (CAN), on behalf of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), reveals a deeply strained landscape marked by rising community need, growing operational pressures, and funding uncertainty.
This year, the report focuses on the health impacts of climate change in Norfolk and the significant benefits that certain climate actions can bring to people’s health and wellbeing.
It’s a title no city wants, but Norwich has been ranked as the UK’s 10th coldest and dampest housing hotspot, with 14% of residents living in substandard conditions.
A study has shed light on the worst areas for mobile phone signal in Norfolk, revealing significant connectivity challenges in the county's rural communities. Conducted by Streetwave as part of a Norfolk County Council led project, the study mapped network coverage across the county, highlighting areas of ‘poor’ and ‘essential’ signal and identifying mobile signal ‘notspots’ - places with little or no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.
We are fortunate to receive funding from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk to support our work in the West. Over the past six months, our dedicated Community Development team have achieved significant milestones in supporting local organisations across West Norfolk
For most of us wellbeing is about feeling good about ourselves, getting the most out of our lives and feeling connected to other people.
For many, this does not come without its challenges and for some, there are hurdles to overcome. As a whole, we are survivors. We somehow manage to prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, and setbacks but for those who need help, there is a network of people who can lead you on your path to recovery.
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