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Norfolk Citizens Advice Grants for individuals Database

Norfolk Citizens Advice have launched their Grants for Individuals in need database. The database is funded as part of the Coordinated Community Support Programme and is open access on the Norfolk Citizens Advice website. The database contains largely small local grant giving organisations that operate in Norfolk.

The webpage contains:

• Brief information on how to use the database
• A short video demonstration
• A tips document on maximising successful applications with hints and tips from grant organisation trustees
• A feedback link to report out of date information, suggest organisations to include,  or just give feedback on your experience of using the database

Norfolk Citizens Advice  has been running webinars on using the database,  and if you weren’t able to attend they can provide you with recording of one of the webinars,  or the resources used so you can run your own in-house.

Contact Isobel Abbott at i.abbott@ncab.org.uk for further information.

PMA967 Mundford, Swaffham Road – drainage works

Drainage works are due to start on or soon after Monday 26 April to improve the existing drainage system at Swaffham Road, Mundford. Works are expected to take 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Drainage works will see installation of new gullies and access resurfacing to help alleviate surface water flooding issues in the area.

During the work, there will be a lane closure in place on the western side of A1065 from approximately house no.31 till house no.41. Traffic will be controlled using 2-way controlled traffic lights and traffic lights will be controlled manually during peak hours to ensure any traffic delays kept to a minimum.

Due to the nature of the work there will be times when sections of the road, including vehicle access to properties, will be temporarily unavailable. During these times residents may be asked to park their vehicles at alternative locations. Our contractor will notify residents direct if access will be affected. Anyone who has any specific access requirements can contact us using the email address below, or speak to the team on site, so these can be accommodated wherever possible.

The County Council thanks people for their patience during this drainage improvement work.

The work which will cost £30,000 will be carried out by Norfolk County Council and their contractors.

For Further Information

Martinas Oertelis, Engineer

highways@norfolk.gov.uk

At lunchtime on Friday 9th April, it is with great sadness we learned of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Mundford Parish Council, send our condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and to all members of the Royal Family.

In light of this, protocol Forth Bridge has now been implemented. The Mundford Parish flag will be flown at half-mast until 8am on the morning following the funeral.

A Book of Condolence is now available online.

Further county-wide information is available at www.norfolk.gov.uk and www.royal.uk

Please find attached a useful guide on flooding.

CPRE Norfolk Awards 2021

Looking after the countryside, improving life for Norfolk communities and helping deal with climate change are all things where we need action.  And every other year, the CPRE Norfolk Awards celebrate those who are doing just that.   

We are CPRE Norfolk, the countryside charity (charity 210706), working for a countryside that’s rich in nature, accessible to everyone and which plays a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.  

The 2021 CPRE Norfolk Awards has a range of categories and we are looking for projects carried out by local groups, local organisations (such as parish councils), and those in the private and commercial sector, and those that involve young people, that celebrate and enhance the quality of country life in beautiful Norfolk.  

The entry categories are: (i) rural living (for projects that improve the sustainability of rural living such as reducing energy, carbon, water use etc. in rural communities); (ii) countryside champions (for projects that enhance wildlife, landscapes or improve countryside access); (iii) digging deep (for businesses, local authorities and parish councils that are putting something back to benefit the environment or landscape); (iv) good lighting design (to recognise schemes which keep light pollution impacts to a minimum in the rural countryside) – this category is not competitive. 

Size of projects doesn’t matter, especially where initiatives can be replicated throughout the county.  

Entries can be made between February 1st and May 28th 2021 and there will be an awards evening in September (hopefully a live event, but if this is not possible, we will hold a virtual event).

Find out more here: www.cprenorfolk.org.uk/awards-2021 

Download a leaflet about the awards   http://bit.ly/AwardsInfo1

Download an entry form http://bit.ly/AwardsApp2 

Please contact info@cprenorfolk.org.uk if you have any queries.

The CPRE Norfolk 2021 Awards are generously sponsored by Brunswick Investment Management.

Find out more about CPRE Norfolk and the Awards on our new website : www.cprenorfolk.org.uk 

There are some fantastic teams in County Hall working on our behalf.   One such is the Adult Learning Team who have come up with a whiz banger of an idea to help us all shrug off the strains and stresses of the past year. They are running a free series of sessions and 4‑week short courses under the banner of ‘Spring into Wellbeing’ including meditation, yoga, languages and mindfulness. Please read full details of available courses in this document.

Please find a Notice of Vacancy for Parish Councillor at Mundford Parish Council.

Police are urging members of the public to be vigilant following a number of telephone scams across the county. One incident happened on Monday (8 February) when the victim, a woman aged in her 70s and from the Wymondham area, was contacted by a fraudster purporting to be a police officer. During the call the victim was encouraged to transfer large amounts of money from her bank account, after being coerced into believing that she was part of an undercover police operation. She was conned out of £30,000. Another incident was also reported on Tuesday (9 February) when the victim, a man aged in his 20s, and from the Norwich area was again contacted by a fraudster purporting to be a police officer. The caller had cloned the Norfolk Constabulary number, making the victim believe he was speaking to a genuine police officer. £20,000 was taken. Officers have also received 15 reports within the past two weeks in which victims have been contacted by fraudsters claiming to be police officers. Courier Fraud happens when a fraudster contacts a victim by telephone claiming to be a police officer, bank or from a government department, among other agencies. A number of techniques will then be adopted in order to convince the victim to hand over their bank details or cash, which may then be passed on to a courier. Residents are reminded that neither the police nor your bank will ever ask you to withdraw or transfer money or purchase items. Further advice includes: Police officers, banks and other government agencies will NEVER ask you to withdraw money or transfer it to another account as part of an undercover operation. They will NEVER ask you to reveal your full banking password or PIN. The police will NEVER ask you to handover money for safe keeping or as part of an operation. The police will NEVER send someone to your address to collect money, cards or PIN Numbers or ask you to deliver these to another location. Try these steps if you are approached: STOP – take a moment to think before parting with your money or information. CHALLENGE – Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests, only criminals will try to rush or panic you. PROTECT – Contact your bank immediately if you think you have fallen victim to a scam. Report it. You can confirm requests are genuine by using a known number or email address to contact organisations directly. Ask for ID from individuals who have approached you in these circumstances. If you’re asked to telephone a bank, then always do it on a different phone to the one you were contacted on. Officers are particularly keen for members of the community to ensure they contact family and friends, particularly elderly relatives to ensure they are aware of these scams and the warning signs. If anyone has received a similar type of telephone call or has any information about these incidents. Contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Operation Radium.  Alternatively, Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you believe a crime is in progress, always call 999. For further advice, head to the Action Fraud website: www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.