Ashmanhaugh Parish Council

  • 4women Outreach Service

    Hello,

    We are emailing you in regards to a new service which has just been launched, working under the social enterprise of Home Group, the 4women Outreach Service is reaching out to women who live in rural and isolated parts of Norfolk.

    We are looking to engage with women on a regular basis and support them into overcoming potential barriers to paid employment.

    The Broads and the Wensum & Coastal areas of Norfolk have been proven to be especially isolated for women with intent on returning to employment – this service is determined to overcome barriers for women 18+ who are long-termed unemployed, furthest from the labour market and in rural locations.

    We will be providing localised support and activities across the designated areas.  Led by women, for women, we are ambitious in our achievements and for the women accessing new project support.

    We have attached our leaflet along with a referral form.

    If you are interested in finding out more about our service, we are more than happy to come by invitation to your place of work.

    Also we are happy to answer any questions or queries you may have so please feel free to contact Alex or Kelly on the attached numbers.

     

    Look forward to hearing from you soon

    Kindly

    Alex and Kelly

     

     

     

     

     



    Aleksandra Burzec
    Support Coordinator – Level 3

    Home Group
    4women Resource Centre
    Norwich Central Baptist Church
    Duke Street
    Norwich
    NR3 3AP

    Referral Form Lift

    4women Outreach Service Leaflet 2018 newest version

  • Children’s Services – Briefing on proposed Early Childhood and Family Service

    In September 2018, Norfolk County Council Children’s Services launched a consultation on a new Early Childhood and Family Service. There were 1,576 responses to the consultation received, with 1,401 responses from residents and 175 from respondents affiliated with organisations.

    We would like to thank you for taking the time to respond and I am writing to you to inform you that as a result of the consultation process we have amended our proposals in the following ways:

    • Greater recognition that all families benefit from universal group activities
    • Making it easier to access support
    • Extending the new service to support families to connect with and make use of activities provided by local communities and partner organisations
    • Keeping more buildings to reflect varying local needs in rural and urban areas
    • Investing £500,000 to support local organisations and communities to use buildings, currently designated as children’s centres, with a focus on services for families with children aged 0-5

    The new service will:

    • Provide targeted support for families with children aged 0-5
    • Offer help so that all families can connect with local support and universal early childhood activities
    • Operate 15 early childhood and family support bases and use a range of local delivery venues
    • Contribute to joint working and maintaining partnerships as part of securing a local early childhood offer
    • Invest £250,000 in community development to ensure there are strong networks of support
    • Support an enhanced online and digital information, advice and guidance offer for families

    The Council is committed to ensuring that Norfolk’s most vulnerable children and families receive the support they need and we believe that the revised proposals for the Early Childhood and Family Service will provide a more targeted service.

    The papers are available here: http://norfolkcc.cmis.uk.com/norfolkcc/Meetings/tabid/128/ctl/ViewMeetingPublic/mid/496/Meeting/1473/Committee/8/Default.aspx

    Kind regards

    Andrew

    Andrew Proctor

    Leader

    Norfolk County Council

     

  • Norfolk Police newsletter for December

    01-19 Cluster 12 Scottow Hoveton and St Benet

  • Norfolk Police – 2019/20 budget consultation

    Would you be prepared to pay more for policing in Norfolk?
    The PCC will soon have to decide whether to increase or freeze the policing element of council tax. First, he wants to know what the Norfolk public thinks and is asking how much people would be willing to pay.

    “I want to hear from the people of Norfolk. Do you support keeping the policing part of the council tax at last year’s level, or do you support a rise? And, if so, how much would you be prepared to pay?” asked Lorne.

    “I have spent a great deal of time over the past year listening to Norfolk communities. They tell me not only do they want to be safe, they want to feel safe. Our constabulary has a responsibility to offer that assurance in our homes, on our streets and in our communities.

    “At the same time I recognise the financial situation for policing continues to be extremely challenging. The nature of crime continues to change and is becoming more complex. Ahead of December’s police funding announcement, I made representations to the Home Secretary, Policing Minister and Secretary to the Treasury to impress upon them just how serious the financial picture here in Norfolk is and the threat it poses to our policing service.

    “The Chief Constable has told me that a precept freeze would, inevitably, lead to police officer and staff reductions. He has also said that were I to raise the council tax by the maximum amount of 46 pence a week, this would allow significant investment in the force, including the addition of 40 extra officers. I would urge people to listen to what the Chief Constable has to say before having their say.

    “To help inform my budget decision, I would like to know your views. Some 56% of Norfolk’s policing budget is funded by central government, meaning your council tax makes up the rest – so I want all Norfolk residents to have the opportunity to have their say.”

    For more information and to have your say, please visit www.norfolk-pcc.gov.uk.

    There will also be a chance to give your views when the PCC and Chief Constable Simon Bailey answer questions from the public at their first Q&A session of 2019. Lorne will host the event at The Forum in Norwich on Wednesday 9 January from 6pm.  

  • Norfolk Police – Deployment history for Ashmanhaugh for November & December 2018

    Information from PC Tom Gibbs on the deployment history for the village over the last two months of 2018 – there have been seven incidents.

    Two reported missing person enquiries (Same person twice).

    One concern for safety for elderly resident reported by a friend outside the area. All in order.

    One Criminal damage to some gates at a business premises (Reported as possible attempted burglary but not sufficient to record it as such.) White Mercedes van seen with black back doors in the area deemed suspicious)

    One sexual on line incident involving a child communicating with persons unknown on line

    Two wildlife/animal related incidents, escaped sheep and deer hit by a car.

    In other news we seen to be having more fly tipping lately. This is possibly due to recent charges imposed at recycling centres? There have been a few residential burglaries across the larger beat so be mindful of this and encourage residents to be vigilant to any suspicious activity. If you see a vehicle which looks out of place get a registration.

    Best wishes Tom

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    PC 1298 Tom GIBBS

    Beat Manager C24 Area

    Hoveton Police Station

    12 Stalham Road

    Hoveton

    NR128DG