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Winter’s on the way… and Local Councils can help keep Norfolk on the moveInformation on restocking grit bins, reporting damaged bins and requesting a new location.
Communities urged to bid for youth grantsThe launch of two funds earlier this month for voluntary and community groups supporting youth projects has sparked interest from across Norfolk.
Support for local recycling projectsNorfolk County Council and May Gurney are urging community groups in Norfolk to step forward and find out whether they could qualify for grants of up to £500 – particularly projects which encourage people to reduce, reuse and recycle more rubbish.
Is your council eligible for recycling credits?Scores of parish councils, local community organisations and charities in Norfolk could be missing out on County Council funding for grass roots schemes that help boost the county's recycling rates.
Still time to back the Fair Fares campaignMore than 7,600 people have already added their voices to the Norfolk County Council petition calling on the Government to fairly fund the concessionary bus pass scheme in the county.
Free training on County Council servicesNorfolk County Council is offering training to help Town and Parish Councils answer questions from residents about County Council services.
Consultation on changes to bus services in NorfolkA series of public drop in sessions have been held across the county this month as part of the consultation on changes to Norfolk bus services.
Funding bid submitted for Norwich Northern Distributor RoadNorfolk County Council has submitted a fresh bid for Government funding for the Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NDR), from Postwick to the A140.
Countdown to Civil Parking EnforcementOn-street parking enforcement in Norfolk transfers from the police to local authorities on 7 November 2011, when the enforcement of parking restrictions, will be taken over by Civil Enforcement Officers.
Help is at hand with digital switchoverTV across the UK is switching to digital and Norfolk is set to be completely digital by 23 November. The BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme can help those who may find the process difficult, particularly viewers aged 75 and over and disabled viewers.
Get backing for local highway improvementsLocal councils have until 20 January to submit proposals for highway improvement grants from Norfolk County Council, for work such as pavements, paths and road closures.
Funding still available to set up North Norfolk community shopsCommunities are invited to bid for a share of £110,000 to set up and run their own shops.
New footpath regime to be introducedA new maintenance and fast-track enforcement regime for Norfolk’s 2,500 miles of public rights of way is being introduced from March 2012.
Norfolk County Council to respond to business rates consultationNorfolk County Council is finalising its response to Government on plans to change the way business rates are distributed.

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