Winter Update from BC Pallavi Devulapalli
Financial Concerns
The council can give people advice and practical help (including money) if any sudden financial worries. Pls contact especially if you are facing eviction - the council will help people stay in their homes if at all possible.
https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/homepage/366/help_with_billsmoney_worries
Local Government Reorganisation
Please could everyone who is able to, respond to this government consultation on the proposed local government reorganisation.
The government wishes to do away with district councils and county councils and create a single unitary council in its place. Which is not a bad thing in my opinion if done properly - it would save people wondering which council to report a faulty streetlight or bin collection to, or where to go for help with schools or social services.
The new council could take the form of just one council for the whole of Norfolk, 2 councils (West and East including Norwich) or 3 councils (West plus Brecks, North plus East, and Greater Norwich), and the govt are consulting us on which option to take.
In my opinion, a single unitary authority covering the whole of Norfolk would be very tricky to administer, and would create a distance between the people and the council.
3 councils would give us the best local representation.
More on this view here: https://www.futurenorfolk.com/people-place-progress
You may have your own views of course.
Whatever they are, pls have your say - and respond by the 11th of January 2026. The govt has yet to decide and there is everything to play for.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-norfolk-and-suffolk
Warm Homes
Some (not all) of the warm homes grants are due to expire in March 2026, so if anyone has any qualifying chronic health condition, or is on benefits, please make enquiries with the council's housing team here https://norfolkwarmhomes.org.uk/. They will guide you re eligibility for grants and also guide you towards companies that are doing the work.
If anyone needs any help with any of the above, pls contact Pallavi, via email "Cllr Pallavi Devulapalli" <cllr.pallavi.devulapalli@west-norfolk.gov.uk> or mobile 07833 531378
Grant Awarding.
Parish Council Grant Awarding
Fincham Parish Council has statutory powers which enable it to make funds available, by way of awarding grants, to local organisations for the overall benefit of the parish.
The Council will consider an application for grant aid from any local voluntary or charitable organisation where the group’s activities can be seen to be of benefit to the parish.
Fincham Poor's Allotment
Registered charity number: 235350
Fincham Poor's Allotment's method of operation:
- Makes Grants To Individuals
What services Fincham Poor's Allotment provides:
- General Charitable Purposes
Fincham Poor's Allotment provides services to:
- Elderly People
- People With Disabilities
Fincham Poor's Allotment's charitable objectives:
Money is given out each Christmas to those households in Fincham where someone has reached the age of 70 or is a widow or widower.
If you fit into one of these categories or have someone in your household who should be added to the list of recipients, please contact us on 01366 347406. Maximum of one payment per household.
