April 2013
 
    • Join Healthwatch Norfolk Join Healthwatch Norfolk Every voice counts when it comes to shaping the future of health and social care in Norfolk. That’s why Healthwatch Norfolk – launching this month to champion the interests of ordinary people in health and social care services – needs your help.
    • Keeping Norfolk healthy and wellKeeping Norfolk healthy and wellThis month, Norfolk County Council takes over responsibility for public health services from the NHS.
    • Join the Norfolk DirectoryJoin the Norfolk DirectoryWant to publicise services, clubs and activities in your area? The Norfolk Directory is a handy online search tool that helps communities list what’s available so that others can find out what is going on locally.
    • Community meals changesCommunity meals changesThe way community meals services are provided in Norfolk is changing, giving older people more choice, as well as creating new opportunities for small businesses and voluntary groups.
    • Don’t miss out on Parish Partnership grants Don’t miss out on Parish Partnership grants There is still time for parish councils to take advantage of Norfolk County Council funding for small scale highways-related improvements in 2013/14.
    • The May Gurney Environmental Services FundThe May Gurney Environmental Services FundAre you looking for funding to help get your community project off the ground? If so, then we want to hear from you!
    • £2m cash boost for Community Construction Fund £2m cash boost for Community Construction Fund Work on dozens of 'shovel ready' community building projects in Norfolk will soon be underway, thanks to grants totalling almost £2m from Norfolk County Council’s Community Construction Fund.
    • Consumer Champions neededConsumer Champions neededNorfolk County Council’s Trading Standards Service is looking to recruit more volunteer Consumer Champions to help people get the information they need about their consumer rights.
    • County Council electionsCounty Council electionsMake sure your community’s voice is heard by encouraging them to vote in this year’s County Council elections on Thursday 2 May.
    • Have your say with Your VoiceHave your say with Your VoiceYour Voice is the latest way to have your say and we are actively recruiting local organisations to become members, as well as encouraging individuals to join the 6,000-plus who have already signed up.
    • Join our road safety volunteersJoin our road safety volunteersThe first volunteers recruited as part of Norfolk’s latest road safety campaign have begun training to improve safety awareness in their community.

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