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Social media is a very useful communications and marketing tool for community groups – for raising awareness of services across the community, maintaining contact between members, and for reminding the community of the need for volunteers where appropriate.  Facebook is the best known medium for informal messaging across the community and within groups, but there […]

The Rural Services Network is the national voice for rural areas, campaigning on their members behalf for a fairer deal for rural communities. Read more about the work that they do and how you can get involved by writing to your MP and telling them about your frustrations and the impact on your communities here.   Norfolk is […]

All VCSE groups should consider the impact of NCC budget, even if they are not directly funded by them for services. Why?  Well, our sectors services play a vital part in supporting people who rely on public services or help to prevent people from needing public services.  Our impact can be hard to measure, but […]

In an era where digital communication has significantly reduced the volume of letters, yet the demand for parcel delivery continues to soar, Ofcom has initiated a discussion on the future of the United Kingdom’s universal postal service. Recognising the changing needs and preferences of consumers, Ofcom is advocating for a modernisation of postal services to […]

A new report from experts in the East calls for a rebalancing of transport policy and investment to accelerate improvements for rural communities and highlights the need for longer-term funding for all Local Authorities. It also recommends increased collaboration between all organisations working within the rural transport space to improve passenger experience, reduce emissions and […]