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The consultation for the 2018/2019 Council Tax Support scheme is now open and can be found at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/ctsconsultation

As in previous years, the Council is keen to hear views on the scheme from as many of its residents as possible.  It would be a great help if you could encourage people in your area to have a look at the details and complete the questionnaire. 

4th May Local Elections - Join The Vote

You may have seen that bad weather is on the way and we are likely to see high winds in parts of the East of England tomorrow (Thursday, 23 February).

There is now a dedicated Facebook page where recent thefts in the village can be reported and discussed.

The new free way to report issues - click the image below for the full information brochure:

Campaign to reduce pressure on A&E this summer

Holidaymakers and tourists will be encouraged to “Choose Me Not A&E” as part of a campaign to help people find the right NHS service for them this summer.  

The Choose Me Not A&E campaign aims to provide people with vital information about which health care service is right for the symptoms they have.

Your local NHS services are changing find out HERE why..

November 17, 2014

Local NHS campaign urges patients in West Norfolk and Wisbech areas to ‘Choose Me Not A&E’ this winter

A high-profile campaign has been launched across West Norfolk and the Wisbech area to help people choose the right NHS service for them. 

The ‘Choose Me Not A&E’ campaign aims to provide people with vital information about which health care service is right for the symptoms they have.

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY in LATER YEARS (LILY) is an online directory for West Norfolk that brings together information about a wide range of activities, services, advice and guidance, primarily for the over 65s, providing an easy-to-access, easy-to-use reference and signposting guide.

LILY is arranged into ten simple-to-search categories and there are useful filters and quick links that make finding information quick and easy.

Join Norfolk’s recycling revolution!

People have for some time demanded a kerbside collection for glass jars and bottles, plastic food trays, tubs and pots and cartons.

Please also note, the AGM will now be held on Tuesday 20th May 2014 (and not the 27th of May)!

April 2014

Please note that the Norfolk Mobile Library service will now call every 4 weeks rather than fortnightly previously.

The full timetable has been updated and can be found on the library timetable page.

A PRINTABLE COPY OF THIS ADVICE IS AVAILABLE HERE

The floods are here and no end seems to be in sight. While it may not always be possible to eliminate the risk of flooding altogether, many practical steps can be taken to reduce the risk of flood damage and assist with recovery times.

1. How does salt work on the roads and why are roads still icy sometimes?

Salt is used to prevent ice forming. It does this by reducing the freezing point of water already on the road surface.

However, even when roads are treated there is no guarantee they will be completely clear of ice or snow.

April 15th 2013

The new green cabinet in Gaultree Sqare has now gone "live" which means that internet providers are now able to accept orders for superfast fibre broadband (FTTC).

You WILL need an additional fibre modem installed in your home which then connects to your existing broadband router (a new router may also be provided by your internet provider).

Jan 10th 2013

No doubt you will have seen the BT Open Reach vans in the village recently and wondered what is going on?

The Open Reach team are laying the new fibre optic cables from the BT exchange in Wisbech to the green telephone boxes (the main one being in Gaultree Square).