NEWS update from Norfolk County Council
NEWS RELEASE
15 October 2024
Norfolk County Council commits over £1m to keep people warm this winter
Proposals to support some of the Norfolk’s most vulnerable people this winter have been set out today.
Norfolk County Council is looking to use £1.15m of the £6.7m allocated to the county through the Household Support Fund to keep people warm and help them make ends meet.
This follows the government’s decision to make the winter fuel payment means tested from this winter.
Councillor Andrew Jamieson, deputy leader and cabinet member for finance at Norfolk County Council said:
“We are extremely concerned about the impact that the government’s decision will have on our communities. Winter can be an extremely challenging time for our older residents and the cost of heating your home can make it difficult to pay for other necessities.
“There will be thousands of people who will miss the new cut-off by a small margin, leaving them without the means to pay for the cost of fuel.
“The county council will make sure payments make their way quickly to those who most need them, working closely with Age UK, Citizen Advice Bureau and other local partners.
“However, the funding only lasts until March. I will continue to urge the government to find a solution that isn’t to the detriment of our older residents.”
The county council will use £0.75m to partner with local organisations, including Age UK and Citizens Advice Bureau, to reach some of those most affected by the changes to the Winter Fuel Payments. They will also put £400k into the ‘warm spaces’ scheme which provides vital respite in community spaces across the county.
Outwell Parish Council: New Venue for meetings.
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OUTWELL PARISH COUNCIL
OUTWELL PARISH COUNCIL
We are looking for another member to join the Council.
If you feel you can help the community and represent the people in the Parish, then please apply in writing to the Clerk at the email address above, with your contact details and why you believe you would be an asset to the Council.
Please get your application in before September 30th 2022.
The Council will then look at all applications and then co-opt a new member on their next Parish Council meeting to be held on 4th October 2022.
Debbie Newton
Parish Clerk
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Outwell Parish Council were privileged on behalf of the residents of Outwell,
to present a certificate of recognition to both Shae Waters and Jack Wright at tonight's meeting.
They were first on the scene of an awful accident where - by they diverted traffic before the police arrived.
They were cool, calm and attentive to those involved. They showed courage and maturity.
Outwell Parish Council are proud of these boys actions, as are their families.
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FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR THE OVER 65'S
Do you know any Norfolk residents aged 65 or over who are currently experiencing financial hardship?
We operate the Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS) in partnership with Age UK Norfolk and Age UK Norwich to help residents aged 65+ get support and financial assistance for food, energy, water and other essentials.
If you know of anyone who could benefit from the scheme, please encourage them to apply for support. They can do so - either themselves or through another party, such as through Age UK or via a carer or family - online at www.norfolk.gov.uk/NAS or by calling 0333 996 8333.