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Congratulations Robbie!
Many congratulations to Robbie who has completed his 6-year apprenticeship!
He is now a fully qualified Heating Engineer. Robbie would like to say thank you to everyone who has helped him along the way. We wish him all the best with his role at Broadland!
Happy 100th Birthday, Olive!
In August, we celebrated a very special milestone for one of our residents who turned 100 years old. We’ve included a lovely photo from her earlier years – Olive, your spirit shines just as brightly today. We hope you had a wonderful birthday and enjoyed your flowers!
Charity Fundraiser for Nourishing Norfolk Network
Denise, one our residents at a sheltered scheme in Norwich, handed over a charity cheque of £175 to Nourishing Norfolk. Most of these funds will go towards providing free toothbrushes as some families share toothbrushes and don’t have access to toothpaste.
During the scheme’s Wednesday coffee morning, the guest speaker was welcomed, Billie, who was the Nourishing Norfolk Network Coordinator.
The organisation receives grant aid as part of the Norfolk Community Foundation but have other donors including the National Lottery. They have 26 food hubs across Norfolk, as well as some mobile hubs. They offer budget priced food and services such as, how to set up a bank account, healthy food taster sessions and support with completing forms.
According to a study from Future Health, Norfolk and Waveney top the list of malnourished areas in the UK, with 1 in 15 people affected. Across the county, thousands of families are struggling to access affordable food, but Nourishing Norfolk believe in a Norfolk where all individuals and families can have access to nutritious food on their doorstep. Volunteers and staff provide immediate relief from hunger and equip people with the tools to find the pathways out of food insecurity.
A big well done to Denise for raising funds for such a good cause!
Tenant Perception Survey – Out Now!
You should have received your Tenant Perception Survey.
If you haven’t yet completed your survey, we kindly ask that you do!
The Regulator requires us to survey all our tenants asking a standard set of questions. The Regulator will use this information to look at how we are providing services to you, and importantly, what you think about these services.
The survey will have been sent to you using your communication preference. This will be either by telephone call, an email with a link to the survey, or a paper version in the post.
If you haven’t received yours, please get in touch as soon as possible on 0303 303 0003 or tenantengagement@broadlandgroup.org
Microchipping Cats – New Cat Law in 2024
By law, all pet cats in England must be microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks, except for unowned cats like feral and community cats. Indoor-only cats must be microchipped as well.
According to the new law, all pet cats should have been microchipped by 10th June 2024. If you missed this deadline and didn’t take action to have your cat microchipped within the 21 days following it, you may face a fine of up to £500.
In the UK, you can expect to pay anywhere between £20 and £30 to have your cat microchipped, depending on where you live.
For more information visit www.cats.org.uk/help- and-advice/neutering-and-vaccinations/microchipping-your-cat
Christmas Opening Hours and Phone Lines
If you need an emergency repair over the Christmas period, please call our out-of-hours service on 0303 303 0003.
Mon 23rd Dec 8:00 – 17:00
Tues 24th Dec 9:00 – 13:00
Wed 25th Dec Closed
Thur 26th Dec Closed
Fri 27th Dec Closed
Sat 28th Dec Closed
Sun 29th Dec Closed
Mon 30th Dec 9:00 – 15:00
Tues 31st Dec 9:00 – 15:00
Wed 1st Jan Closed
Thur 2nd Jan 8:00 – 17:00
Fri 3rd Jan 9:00 – 17:00
New Scheme Openings!
We are excited to announce the completion of several new housing schemes across Norfolk, providing affordable, sustainable homes for local communities. Here’s a look at our latest developments.
Northrepps
We have completed 19 new ‘carbon zero’ family homes in Northrepps after an 18-month project. These energy-efficient homes feature solar panels, air source heat pumps, and insulated timber frames. The development includes affordable rent, shared ownership, and open-market homes, promoting a sustainable and integrated community.
Swanton Road
A £3.5 million project at Swanton Road in Norwich has delivered 16 new, fully insulated pitches and refurbished 21 existing pitches for the gypsy and traveller community. The energy-efficient accommodations and modern facilities reflect our commitment to affordable housing, working in partnership with Norwich City Council and funded by Homes England.
West Beckham
Construction has begun on 10 new affordable homes in West Beckham, designed to blend with the rural surroundings. This project will offer homes for local residents, featuring eco-friendly technologies like air source heat pumps and electric charging points. The initiative reflects the strong need for affordable housing across North Norfolk.
Hindringham
7 new affordable homes in Hindringham have been handed over. All of the homes are net zero operational thanks to a combination of sustainable technologies. These homes are designed to complement the local landscape, meet the village’s housing needs while maintaining net zero operational carbon, offering a valuable asset to the local community.
Reasonable Adjustments
We have a new Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Procedure. We would like to thank the residents who helped us by giving feedback and suggesting how we could improve the policy. We received feedback that a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document which provides a summary of information would be helpful, so we have done this.
Broadland is committed to ensuring that our services can be accessed by our residents with disabilities or additional support needs.
A reasonable adjustment is a change to a service which seeks as far as possible to remove any disadvantage faced by those with a protected characteristic or a vulnerability.
Our policy does not aim to explain how we will approach every circumstance where a resident requires a service to be adjusted. It is a general statement of our commitment to ensure residents are not at a disadvantage when accessing our services.
Examples of reasonable adjustments include:
- Information in appropriate alternative formats such as large print or translated into another language.
- Communication through an advocate.
- Arranging home visits for those who have mobility difficulties.
- Providing services or appointment times to take account of medical needs or special circumstances, such as caring responsibilities.
Residents can request a reasonable adjustment through their Neighbourhood Officer or our communication channels.
We will consider if we can make the reasonable adjustment and talk to you about it. Many reasonable adjustments involve little or no cost or additional resourcing requirements and are relatively easy to implement.