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King's Lynn 10 Year Vision

20 Nov, 2025by Julie GibsonInformation, advice and guidance, West Norfolk

A blueprint to secure up to £20m investment in King’s Lynn over the next decade has been unveiled - shaped by local people.

Marham Parish Council Case Study: Future Proofing a Historic Hall

19 Sep, 2025by Caitlin MackayEnergy Case Studies, West Norfolk

Marham Parish Council has taken bold steps to transform their 1850s village hall into a greener, more energy-efficient community asset, starting with the installation of a full solar and battery storage system.

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.

How the Charity Funding Landscape Has Changed and Its Impact on the VCSE Sector

23 Jul, 2025by Julie GibsonEditorial, Comment and Opinion, North Norfolk, West Norfolk

In recent years, the funding landscape for the UK’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has undergone significant change. Reduced local authority support, rising operational costs, and increased competition for limited resources have made it much harder for charities to secure sustainable income.

The Changing Landscape of the VCSE Sector in West and North Norfolk

14 Jul, 2025by Caitlin MackayNorth Norfolk, Reports & Evidence, West Norfolk

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. 

A Small Village Hall Making a Big Change! Barton Bendish Goes Green

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

Barton Bendish Village Hall has been on a steady path towards sustainability for several years now. It all started with a full renovation of the aging building.  At the time, the Hall had rotten floorboards, outdated heating, and poor-quality windows.  This spring marked a major milestone, when 18 west-facing solar panels and an 8-kilowatt battery were installed, thanks to funding from the West Norfolk Go Green Grant.  

Government response to local government restructuring under review.

12 May, 2025by Julie GibsonBreckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Information, advice and guidance, North Norfolk, Norwich, West Norfolk

The Government has responded to a joint proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Norfolk, which will be examined in detail over the coming days.

Brancaster Village Hall’s Journey to Energy Efficiency

06 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayEditorial, Comment and Opinion, Energy Case Studies, West Norfolk

When rising energy costs threatened the future of Brancaster Village Hall, the local community took matters into their own hands. Discover how this small Norfolk village hall transformed into a model of sustainability.

West Norfolk endorses three-unitary model for Local Government Reorganisation

24 Mar, 2025by Julie GibsonNews Article, West Norfolk

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has voted on its preferred model for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk.

Rate Relief in West Norfolk

14 Mar, 2025by Caitlin MackayInformation, advice and guidance, West Norfolk

Several Halls in West Norfolk have received letters from the Revenues Department at the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, with a request that they applications for Small Business Rates Relief to be completed, to replace the Mandatory Charity Relief that they are currently in receipt of. We know that this has caused some concern as the government has made clear its intention to review the current Rates Reliefs. We have spoken to the Non-domestic Rates Team to understand the reason for this.

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