Cold Weather Communications Toolkit Published
On 20 November, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published their cold weather communications toolkit, which supports the Adverse Weather and Health Plan and the updated Cold-Health Alerting service.
StreetLink And Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) Helps Rough Sleepers
StreetLink is a website which enables members of the public in England and Wales to send an alert when they see someone sleeping rough. Alerts are referred to the relevant outreach team who can connect the person to local support services.
Third Phase Of ‘ENOUGH’ Campaign To Tackle Violence Against Women And Girls
The government has launched the third phase of the ‘ENOUGH’ campaign to tackle violence and sexual harassment against women and girls.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
National Energy Action, the fuel poverty charity has released a range of assets for Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place on Thursday 30 November. Their stakeholder pack is now available.
Warm Spaces In England: Toolkit For Organisations
The UK Health Security Agency has published Warm Spaces in England: an evidence review and toolkit for organisations.
Norfolk County Council Help With Living Costs
Norfolk County Council have produced a handy guide to various sources of help available around the County Including translations into various languages.
Winter Campaign Launches To Support Residents To Stay Warm And Well
Supported by local health and care organisations in Norfolk and Waveney the latest Warm and Well Campaign is being launched to help people stay as well as possible during the cold months ahead.
Flood Action Week: Households Need To Know Their Flood Risk After 2023’s Record-breaking Weather
This Flood Action Week (20-26 November) the Environment Agency is urging people to prepare for increased weather extremes. Communities are advised to know their flood risk following this year’s record-breaking weather, most recently with Storms Babet and Ciaran. The average cost of flooding to a home is around £30,000 and the mental health impacts are long lasting, research shows.
VAT On Sporting Fees – Update
HMRC has now issued further guidance on its interpretation of the non-business
treatment of sports and leisure service by local authorities. This advice note
updates the information that we issued in March 2023.
Additional Financial Training
In addition to our normal training, additional financial training, provided by Steve Parkinson a qualified accountant and former town clerk is also available exclusively to members.