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Parish Council Meeting Agenda – 03/05/22

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Extraordinary Staffing and Standards Committee Meeting Agenda – 03/05/2022

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East Anglian Air Ambulance’s Trek 24

Please see the below from East Anglian Air Ambulance:

Help save lives and sign up to the East Anglian Air Ambulance’s Trek 24 

 EAAA is a helicopter emergency medical service providing expert critical care at the scene to patients who’ve suffered life-threatening injuries or medical emergencies.

Our upcoming Suffolk Coast Path trek is taking place on the 11th of June, starting at Sotterley Estate. This has incredible sites including wildlife-rich wetlands, ancient heaths, shingle beaches and historic towns and villages. All trekkers will receive full support from our team, including training tips and help with fundraising.

To date, Trek 24 has raised over £200,000 for our life-saving charity and by taking part in the event this year, you can help us to push the service forward. 

Find out more and sign up – www.trek-24.co.uk 

EAAA Trek Poster
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Dementia Carer Support Groups Gorleston

Relaxed, informal and free sessions. For unpaid family carers and friends of people living with Dementia and those cared for.

Enjoy conversation, easy crafts and refreshments.

Gorleston Library 10:00-12:00
• April 21st
• May 25th
• June 29th

Steam Café Gorleston 10:00-12:00
• May 16th
• June 20th

St Mary Magdalen Church 13:30-15:00
• May 19th
• June 16th
• July 21st

For more information: monument@norfolk.gov.uk or call: 01603 223146 /07785 655872

Drop-ins welcome space permitting or you can book. Stay as long as you like.

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A47 Gapton Hall Road roundabout – traffic signal replacement

Please see the below from National Highways:

We plan to carry out work to renew the traffic signals on Gapton Hall Road roundabout.  

We plan to complete this work over 3 weeks between Tuesday 3 May and Tuesday 24 May. We will work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather conditions permitting.  

Closures and diversions 

Whilst we carry out this work, the road will remain open to traffic but in order to carry out the work safely, we will need install temporary traffic signals on the roundabout to manage the traffic.  

How to find out more 

To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit our website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/east/.   

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at  info@highwaysengland.co.uk

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Help Shape Norfolk Cycling and Walking Routes

Norfolk County Council are asking residents in Norfolk to share their thoughts on where they would like to see new cycling and walking routes created across the county.

To find out more and have your say visit: Active Travel

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Extraordinary Staffing and Standards Committee Meeting Agenda – 21/04/2022 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

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Grants to Help With Energy Debts

If you’re in debt to your energy supplier, you might be able to get a grant to help pay it off.
The following energy suppliers offer grants to their customers:
 
British Gas Energy Trust – apply for a grant on the British Gas Energy Trust website https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/grants-available/
 
Ovo Energy Fund – apply for a grant on the Ovo Energy Fund website
https://www.ovoenergy.com/help/debt-and-energy-assistance
 
E.ON Next Energy Fund – apply for a grant on the E.ON Next Energy Fund website https://www.eonenergy.com/more-for-your-home/energy-fund.html
 
EDF Energy Customer Support Fund – apply for a grant on the EDF Energy Customer Support Fund website https://www.edfenergy.com/for-home/help-centre/faq/extra-support-when-you-need-it?steps=23147#chapter-23146-6
 
Octopus ‘Octo Assist Fund’ – apply for a grant on the Octopus website
https://octopus.energy/blog/struggling-to-pay/
 
If you can’t get a grant from your supplier, check if you can get a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust. These grants are available to anyone – you don’t have to be a British Gas customer.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-help-paying-your-bills/grants-and-benefits-to-help-you-pay-your-energy-bills/
 
 
For older people (of/over state retirement age) don’t forget the Friends of the elderly charity grants
 
Friends of the Elderly provides small grants (normally up to £400) to older people who meet all of the following criteria::
Resident in England and Wales
Of/over state pension age
Who are living on low incomes and with little savings
Who do not fit the criteria for other funders
Their grant streams include:
FINANCIAL SUPPORT grants are help with unexpected bills and large costs such as utility bills, funeral costs for loved ones, moving fees etc.
https://www.fote.org.uk/our-charity-work/grants-2/