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Town and Parish Councils
Broadland has 48 parish councils, 3 town councils and 12 parish meetings. Town and parish councils are separate and independent of Broadland District Council.
South Norfolk has 100 town and parish councils and 13 parish meetings. Town and parish councils are separate and independent of South Norfolk Council.
Town and parish councils:
- represent their local community
- deliver services to meet local needs and improve the quality of life for their community
- are funded by levying a parish ‘precept’ which is included in the Council Tax collected by Broadland District Council or South Norfolk Council
- have unpaid councillors who are elected to serve for four years
To find out more about the role of town and parish councils, see the GOV.UKwebsite.
Help for our Elderly and Vulnerable
A helping hand for South Norfolk residents
South Norfolk Council recognise how important it is for our elderly residents to stay in their own homes for as long as possible and sometimes a small change can make a big difference.
The Council’s Handyperson+ scheme supports residents with a wide range of small household repairs and minor adaptation work.
The experienced team can help with many tasks including fitting key safes, fall prevention adaptions, smoke alarms, grab rails and better lighting. They can also offer advice on staying warm during cold weather.
As well as small works, the handyperson will chat to residents during a visit to see if they would benefit from any additional help. They have an in-depth knowledge of grants, allowances and services a resident may be eligible for.
In addition, the team can direct residents to relevant community support, including social clubs or events in the local area to help combat loneliness.
You may be eligible for the service free of charge if;
- You are over 65
- Have a long-term condition or disability AND
- Receive either Housing Benefit, Guaranteed Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
You may be eligible for our handyperson service with an hourly charge of £10.32 if;
- You are over 65 AND
- Have a long-term condition or disability
You may be eligible for our handyperson service with an hourly charge of £20.78 if;
- You are under 65 you have no long-term condition or disability.
This does not include the cost of any materials.
To contact the Council to request the Handyperson+ service please call 01508 505284, or email: handyperson.snc@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Flooding Guidance from Anglian Water
Flooding can be very stressful so it’s important you know who to contact and find the right information to help tackle the problem as quickly as possible.
