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8Affordable Housing for those that need itOur new home…Just one affordable home is that of Rebeccaand Darren Carter. A young Dickleburghfamily, who were living in very crampedconditions in the village but wanted tostay close to Rebecca’s own parents, longstanding residents of Dickleburgh.“With a young child to consider, it makessuch a difference to a family if they havegrandparents nearby to provide that extrahelp to call on every now and then. Not onlythat, my mum and dad would have missedout on many aspects of Billy’s development ifwe had had to leave the village to find moresuitable accommodation. Billy would have hadless of that special bond that grows betweengrandchild and grandparents and here he hasthe space he needs to practise his toddling!We were so excitedwhen we heard one of thenew affordable homeswould soon be ours.We could hardly believe it andeven now, we’re so happyand pleased with our newProud mum, RebeccaCarter and son Billy,in front of their newhome in Dickleburghhome it just seems like a realdream come true.”“It’s a fantastic scheme andwe hope more people whoare in a similar situation tous will have the opportunitiesLow cost homes ofquality for local peopleSouth Norfolk Councillaunched its Low CostHousing Project on 29thJanuary 2008. The projectaims to provide low rent, highquality, affordable homes inas many small parishes aspossible.South Norfolk Council andSaffron Housing Trust will partfund the homes and Saffronwill develop, own and managethe homes.The initiative aims to provide2 - 8 homes in as many of thesmaller parishes as possible,initially concentrating onvillages where there areadequate facilities to make ita vibrant place to live. Parishcouncils and local people canbe involved in delivering thesenew homes.Homes built under thisproject will be prioritised forlocal people in the parish,to benefit as we have. A bigthank you to South Norfolk,Saffron and everyone elsewho is helping to make thisscheme happen.”Over 70? Interestedin free loft and cavitywall insulation?Please contact the EnergyTeam on 01508 533677or people with strong localconnections to the parish.They will be let to people onthe housing register.For more information aboutthis please visit the council’swebsite:www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/affordablehousing
Picture: Wymondham andWest Neighbourhood Forumawards £563.93 grant toAshwellthorpe Village Hall forportable tables.Five new NeighbourhoodForums in South Norfolkawarded almost £19,000 to 12community projects at the endof 2007.£2,000 for Scoutsand Guides!The Waveney ValleyNeighbourhood Forumawarded a grant of £2,000towards tents and campingequipment for the Diss 2ndScouts and Guides Group.Presenting the cheque toScout Group Leader, MrGraham Cross, Cllr TonyPalmer, Chairman of theNeighbourhood Forum said“This grant from the councilwill enable many more youngpeople to enjoy healthyoutdoor activities, building asense of team spirit as wellas boosting the confidence ofthe individuals.”Neighbourhood Forum Fundinformation is available onthe Council’s websitewww.south-norfolk.gov.ukEasternRiver ValleysNeighbourhoodForum:£2,000 grant to Station146 Tower Associationat Seething, towardsthe costs of improving theirelectricity supply.For some time now the powersupply at Seething ControlTower has been inadequate.If the system was overloaded,fuses would fail or trips wouldgo down.In winter, we can nowwelcome adult visitorsand school parties with awarmer, more comfortableenvironment and withoutthe possibility of beingplunged into darkness orhaving to shiver!Tony Jeckells,Vice Chairman SeethingTower AssociationYoung Skaters’ action pays offTwo young people took theinitiative of attending theTas Valley NeighbourhoodForum meeting in Januaryto gain support for muchneeded improvementto existing skateboardequipment.They were accompanied bytheir local Police CommunitySupport Officer, Liz Ely, whowas keen to help the youngpeople find a safe place forthem to meet, skateboardand cycle. They asked theForum for support in replacingthe old skateboard rampson the recreation ground inLong Stratton and went to thetrouble of sketching out a planof the equipment they wouldlike it to be replaced with.Interested in helping todevelop the project?Then please contact theNeighbourhood Manager,Mark BishopTel: 01508 533934or email: neighbourhoods@s-norfolk.gov.ukThe young people’sinitiative was reallyimpressive. We will bevery pleased to workwith them to help getthis ambitious projectmoving and will welcomean application for fundingfrom the NeighbourhoodForum Fund in due course.Now we need to see anaction group formed,which is able to applyfor funding and see theproject through.Cllr Hedley Smith,Chairmanof the Forum9Our Communities - Neighbourhood Forums
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