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Please see the below from UK Power Networks:

Storms Dudley and Eunice, which will arrive consecutively in the UK from tomorrow (Wednesday 16^th February 2022).

As you may be aware, UK Power Networks manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.3m homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.

Storm Dudley will arrive tomorrow and is forecast to have a minimal impact on our network. However, Storm Eunice is expected to arrive on Friday 18^th and is expected to bring stronger winds and unsettled weather.

Our electricity network is built to be resilient but strong winds and heavy rain can bring down branches and trees, damaging overhead power lines. Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

We have organised for additional staff in our contact centre and more engineers on the ground, particularly for Storm Eunice, to be available to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather.

You will be able to find regular updates and information about individual power cuts on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk . We will also be posting general updates on @UKPowerNetworks .

Anyone experiencing a power cut should:

• Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power cut map, with details of individual power cuts
• Call 105 free of charge to speak to our customer service team, report a power cut or damage to the electricity network
• Tweet @UKPowerNetworks to report a power cut or to receive updates
• Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk for the latest updates

We advise people to stay clear of power lines and report damaged power lines immediately by calling 105 free from either a landline or a mobile phone. If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.

We provide extra help to customers on our Priority Service Register during a power cut.  Households with older or disabled people, those with children under five, or where someone uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity as well as other reasons can join the register.  You can find out more information about our Priority Service on our website: ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority .

Join the Citizens Advice for a free online session giving practical tips to manage your energy costs.

Tuesday 22nd Feb 11am

They’ll explain:
Grants and support
Energy saving tips
Finding help if you are struggling

To book a free place:
email energyadvice@cadat.org.uk
or visit
eventbrite.co.uk/e/256792953637

The Norfolk Local Access Forum is comprised of up to 22 people covering a range of interests in countryside access in Norfolk, including: walking; cycling; horse riding; landowners; conservation; other interests (including tourism, business, heritage, education). The Forum provides independent advice to a number of organisations including Norfolk County Council on improving access to the countryside in Norfolk.

NLAF are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people with a passion for the outdoors with good communication skills to fill 14 volunteer vacancies on the Forum.   These members will represent a range of interest areas and full details can be found online, along with the recruitment form here:   https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/policy-performance-and-partnerships/partnerships/local-access-forum

(the recruitment form is under the ‘membership’ tab here).

If you have any queries, please email nlaf@norfolk.gov.uk  or contact 0344 800 8020.

The closing date for applications is 25^th March 2022

Police Engagement Event

Friday 18th February 11am – 1pm

Bradwell Parish Council Office

Leo Coles Pavilion, Green Lane, Bradwell

Community Action Norfolk (CAN) are offering FREE online energy advice and awareness sessions:

Rapidly rising energy costs, combined with the coldest months of winter, are a major worry for almost everyone. Factoring in the continuing COVID pandemic, with many people still needing to isolate at home, means that energy usage is also high.

If you or your beneficiaries are worried about energy bills, why not come along to one of their FREE online energy advice and awareness sessions?

The content covers:

• how and where to get help and support with energy bills
• how to save on energy use in the home
• understanding fuel poverty
• switching energy supplier (updated advice in light of the present volatile market)

Sessions currently planned:

• Tuesday 1 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Monday 7 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Tuesday 8 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Monday 14 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Thursday 17 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Monday 21 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Tuesday 22 February from 1-2pm (West Norfolk residents and organisations)
• Wednesday 23 February from 12 noon-1pm
• Monday 28 February from 12 noon-1pm

Email office@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk to register and you’ll receive a Teams or Zoom link a few days before.

Other information on sources of help for people in need include:

Sources of fuel and Energy Support

Priority Services Register for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

Auriga Help with Water and Energy booklet

Green Light Trust are running a FREE taster session for unpaid carers, family and friends of people living with Dementia. Relax, laugh and try a new skill. All on the beautiful grounds of Strumpshaw Fen.

Friday 11th or 18th March 2022

Low Road, Strumpshaw, NR13 4HS
10am-3pm including lunch ( flexibility to leave earlier if session is too long)

• Practical woodland skills
• Coppicing
• Green wordwork
• Fire lighting
• Campfire lunch
• Learn about the woodlands, animals and plants

Dress comfortably for the weather

Book now at:
monument@norfolk.gov.uk
or call: 01603 303378 or 01603 223146