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Important roadwork information: A47 Necton junction improvements
The following sets out the information from National Highways to improve the safety of the junctions at Tuns Road and Dunham Road, Necton. Once complete, drivers will benefit from safer, smoother and better-defined road surface, as well as better visibility at these junctions.
Work will start on Monday 25 September, lasting until February 2024. The majority of works will take place on weeknights, with working hours of 8pm to 6am. There will be instances where we need to work 24/7 over weekends, where overnight works don’t allow us to complete certain activities in time. We will communicate those details in future updates.
Closures and diversions - To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A47 in both directions between Norwich Road roundabout, Swaffham and A1075, Dereham. Whilst the road is closed, westbound traffic will be diverted via A1075, A11, A134, A1065 and Norwich Road, before re-joining the A47 westbound at Swaffham. Eastbound traffic will follow the same diversion in reverse.
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Community impact
National Highways are working closely with Vattenfall and UK Power Networks to minimise impacts to the local community, whilst their works are also taking place. Through effective collaboration, we are able to minimise disruption, shorten programme and share traffic management resources.
We understand that this scheme will result in various impacts on locals, particularly those close to our work site and compound area. To best mitigate these impacts, the following measures are being used:
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Selection of specialist equipment to minimise noise, such as hydrogen powered temporary lighting and solar powered worker facilities, within the site compound
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Noise monitors being installed to monitor noise levels throughout works programme
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Use of temporary noise barriers around the site compound and when noisiest activities are taking place
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A ‘no idling’ policy in place for all plant and vehicles on site
National Highways apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience whilst they undertake these works to improve the local highway.
How to find out more
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To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit our website at www.nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/east/.
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If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at info@nationalhighways.co.uk.
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ECO 4/ECO Flexible Eligibility
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme requires large energy suppliers to deliver energy efficiency improvements to domestic households. This scheme is now entering its fourth iteration - ECO4. It is a Government scheme aimed at improving the least efficient homes in Great Britain through funding energy-saving measures including insulation and heating for low-income and vulnerable households on a fabric first approach meaning that insulation will need to be installed before considering the installation of renewable heating.
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The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) requires large energy companies to help improve the energy efficiency of domestic homes through reducing the cost of improvement works.
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The governments ECO 4 scheme aims to support the least energy efficient homes in the country, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable households.
One of the main ways companies must measure who is eligible for the ECO 4 scheme is to see if the applicant receives any of the following benefits:
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Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
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Income-related Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
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Income Support (IS)
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Pension Credit Guarantee
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Credit Working Tax Credit (WTC)
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Child Tax Credits (CTC)
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Universal Credit (UC)
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Housing Benefit
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Pension Credit Savings Credit
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Breckland 'Unsung Hero' Award
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Before the January meeting of the Parish Council commenced, the Chairman of Breckland District Council presented Cllr Sue Douglas with a well-deserved Unsung Hero Award for the many years of hard work she has carried out in Longham. Sue is an inspiring example of an unsung hero, much of her work is done behind the scenes and her selfless work in the community has helped her village to thrive.
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