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Norfolk Community Directory
My name is Sarah and I am the Coordinator for the Norfolk Community Directory, this is a free to use website supported by Norfolk County Council which contains activities, services and groups to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
As we move into winter, and as we hear about food poverty and loneliness I am trying to list as many different options for the people of... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:30 by Kevin Bacon
CiLCA success
Congratulations to Joseph Winterbourne, Clerk to Burgh & Tuttington Parish Council who successfully completed his CiLCA in October. Joseph was one of our 2020 students. He said; "thank you for your support. It kept me going when things were difficult."
We are the only Norfolk CiLCA recognised Training provider, assurance of quality of both training and resources. Ongoing mentoring is also included... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:30 by Kevin Bacon
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service - Making your home safe
Episode 1: Autumn home safety messages
Chimney and open fire safety
- If you have a wood burner or open fire, book in a chimney sweep to clear out the flue of soot from last year.
- Ensure the hearth surrounding your chimney is clean and clear of ornaments and logs
- Make sure your logs are completely dry before burning them. Using damp logs leaves creosote in your chimney, this increases your risk of... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:30 by Kevin Bacon
Norfolk Against Spams Partnership
NASP now have a supply of the updated postcard (see attached). If you would like some of the postcards please let Teresa Haxell, Lead Trading Standards Officer, know how many you would like and where to send them by calling 01603 224288
Posted: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:30 by Kevin Bacon
CilCA congratulations
Congratulations to Joseph Winterbourne, Clerk to Burgh & Tuttington Parish Council who successfully completed his CiLCA in October. Joseph was one of our 2020 students. He said; "thank you for your support. It kept me going when things were difficult."
We are the only Norfolk CiLCA recognised Training provider, assurance of quality of both training and resources. Ongoing mentoring is also included... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:00 by Kevin Bacon
Norfolk ALC Bulletins - Subscribe Now
The Norfolk ALC Bulletins offer lots of information and insight. Make sure you are not missing out by subscribing to the newsletter for free by going to the subscribers page.
All past issues are available to subscribers via the landing page.
Posted: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:00 by Kevin Bacon
NALC publishes new report on climate change
NALC has published its new report on what can local councils do on climate change.
The report aimed to paint an accurate picture of how climate change is being tackled by local (parish and town) councils and identify the challenges they face. In doing so, NALC can better understand how to support local councils in creating more sustainable communities.
The research found that 38% of participating councils... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:15 by Kevin Bacon
Toolkit to support organisations to deliver key flu messages
This toolkit is designed to help organisations in Norfolk and Waveney encourage local people to take up the flu vaccine.
This includes organisations and people who work with:
- Those with long term health conditions
- Early years settings aged 2-4 years
- Parents of children aged 2 – 11 years old
- Carers
- Those who are pregnant
- Over 50 years of age
This toolkit provides access to materials to support communication... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00 by Kevin Bacon
Environmental Permitting Regulations
NALC have issued a policy consultation briefing on the DEFRA consultation into the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00 by Kevin Bacon
Well-Being Update
The 'Meet the Pageant Master' webinar was well attended last night.
You can access a recording of the webinar via Youtube here: https://youtu.be/-8dr7G0d__w
For those asking about delivery of Covid Memorial Plaques, the Deputy Lieutenant co-ordinating this, using information from the returns provided by towns/parishes, is Melinda Raker. She will be busy, but is contactable as below (extract from our... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00 by Kevin Bacon
