Norfolk County Council Household Support Fund autumn/winter 2022 Norfolk County Council has just announced its cost-of-living support offer, helping households in the County manage their costs. As stakeholders we wish to raise your awareness of the programme of support available, to enable you to signpost your customers to help where needed. Below is a summary of the support that is on offer. Support for families who receive Free School Meals Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS) Local support in the community Winter support in general What can I do to help? Who can I contact for further information?
Norfolk Community Foundation Funding and Support news Winter Help for Residents Contact our Highways Team Norfolk County Council North area office Burgh Road, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6AR South area office Station Lane, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AZ West Area office Poplar Avenue, Saddlebow, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AQ Norwich Area office Norfolk County Council
Winter Gritting – Gritting – Norfolk County Council Priorities for gritting roads have been established on the basis of the route hierarchy and level of use. The main roads will be gritted before other routes. Our three hour gritting runs cover a total of approximately 2,200 miles (3,500 km) on A, B and some C class roads – commuter and major bus routes and as far as is possible one route into all villages. Some footways in the pedestrian areas of central King’s Lynn, central Great Yarmouth and central Norwich are also treated as priority. View the map of priority gritting routes Report a problem – Report a problem – Norfolk County Council As the Highway Authority, Norfolk County Council maintains most of the 6,000 miles of roads in Norfolk, except:
Report a highways defect Report a public right of way or trails defect Tarmac If you need to contact Tarmac please see below for the relevant contact email/phone number. All mailboxes will be checked regularly by multiple members of staff at Tarmac. Public enquiries only: Issues relating to TMA/Permits: General business to business issues: Contact our Adult Social Care team Before you contact us You can search the Norfolk Community Directory to find local services to help you. If you have a general question, you might find the answer in our care, support and health pages. Other ways to contact us If you need help with your care or need to report an adult at risk of harm you can contact us by phone or text relay. Telephone: 0344 800 8020 – this number is open 24 hours a day Text relay: 18001 0344 800 8020 – for people with hearing or speech impairments In an emergency call 999. Support for looking after someone Our support for carers section has local services, advice, and support to help you as a carer. This includes the carer’s assessment and Carers Matter Norfolk. Contact our Children’s Services Team Keeping Children safe Keeping children safe – Norfolk County Council Report concerns If you are concerned about a child in Norfolk and want to speak to someone, contact us on 0344 800 8020. If you consider the incident to be an emergency, call 999. We can help keep children and young people safe throughout the coronavirus pandemic. It is more important than ever that extended family, friends, neighbours and communities speak up and say something if they have concerns. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep children safe and report concerns. We all need to play our part. Advice on how to keep in touch with children you know and how to spot signs of vulnerability. Where to go for help In an emergency, always call the police on 999. If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child please call us on 0344 800 8020. If you see something, or hear something that doesn’t feel right – say something. Where to go for help if you’re a Child For children specifically there is a Children’s and young people Hub, which provides access advice and support if you’re a child or young person feeling scared or unsafe during the coronavirus pandemic. Children and young people’s hub – Norfolk County Council Flooding support Reporting a flood – In an emergency If people or property are in immediate danger from floodwater call 999 immediately. Non-emergency situations Flooding Hotline call 0344 800 8013 to report flooding anywhere in Norfolk. You can also report issues online. Report drainage and flooding problems Report drainage and flooding problems with standing water, blocked road drains and ditches, flooding property or an impassable road. Report drainage or flooding problems Report a burst water main or sewer flooding Contact your service provider: Anglian Water Services or Suffolk and Essex Water. Report flooding to your property We will normally only progress a formal flood investigation where flooding falls into one of the following categories:
The resulting report identifies causes and recommends action to prevent or alleviate the situation from happening again. Individual property addresses are not published within the reports or shared with any commercial third parties. You can also report past flooding that has affected your property or community. This service is not for emergencies. Report flooding to your property If you have photos or videos of flooding, email these with a description and as much information as you can [email protected].
Wellbeing Packs
Two thousand additional Wellbeing Packs are being made available for unpaid carers, free of charge, after the first round of packs were taken up enthusiastically across Norfolk. The packs include some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to support recipients in their role as a carer, but also includes a items for the carer to enjoy, including chocolate and other items. Carers can apply for a pack here.
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Norfolk Council Council’s EXPERIENCE Project is creating a new free Art Trail across Norfolk and will be commissioning artists to create one placemaking outdoor art installation within each district across Norfolk.
The project has put together a NEW survey to gather feedback from local residents to support the development of artist briefs for the art trail. There are two versions of the survey – one version aimed at adults and the other at young people.
Adult Survey Text
Norfolk Council Council’s EXPERIENCE Project is working with artists to commission a series of new public art works – one for each district of Norfolk – that will be linked by a 250-mile walking/cycling trail for you to come and visit.
We’d love to hear from the People of Norfolk – tell us your ideas, opinions and thoughts on what you’d like this to look/be like!
Please click the link below to participate in the survey – to say thank you there is also a chance to win a £75 Jarrold voucher for those who complete the survey. We look forward to hearing from you!
Norfolk’s New Public Art Trail – Have your say!
Young Person’s Survey Text
Norfolk Council Council’s EXPERIENCE Project is creating a BRAND NEW free Trail across Norfolk! 7 artists will make art – one piece for each district creating a trail across Norfolk, for you to come and visit!
We’d love to hear from the Young People of Norfolk – tell us your ideas, opinions and thoughts on what you’d like this to look/be like ?
Please click the link below to participate in the survey – to say thank you there is also a chance to win a £75 Jarrold voucher for those who complete the survey. We look forward to hearing from you!
Art + the future of Norfolk – Have your say!
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DO IT ONLINE !!
You can find out about our services, report problems or apply for courses, school places and more at www.norfolk.gov.uk – here are just a few examples :
Whats is ‘right up your street’ Search for local clubs, activities and services at www.norfolk.gov.uk/norfolkdirectory
Improving your home?
Find a trusted trader at www.norfolk.gov.uk/trustedtrader
De-cluttering your home? Find a local re-cycling centre at www.norfolk.gov.uk/recycling
Looking for a new school? Find your child’s catchment school or apply for a place at www.norfolk.gov.uk/admissions