Diamond Jubilee 2012

The Diamond Jubilee celebrates 60 years of the Queen’s reign. Celebrations will happen around 2 - 5 June 2012.

The Government has announced its plans for a special four-day Jubilee weekend which will allow communities time to come together to celebrate and commemorate the events of the last 60 years.

‘My name is Hope, I am a foster carer'

In Norfolk, more than 500 children and young people are looked after by foster carers on any given day and this number is rising. We need more carers to give young people in the county the opportunity of a place to stay as close to their home and school as possible.

Each carer receives an allowance and fees, depending on their skills and training. We also provide excellent training and support for carers and their families.

Click here to find out more about becoming a foster carer or contact 0344 800 8020

Meet the new Chairman of Norfolk County Council

Farmer and countryside champion Ian Monson who has been involved in local government for over 20 years, speaking up for Norfolk on a range of issues, is now taking on a new challenge as Chairman of Norfolk County Council.

Mr Monson was sworn in as Chairman at a meeting of the Full Council at County Hall in Norwich, on Tuesday 8 May.

He said: “It's a great honour to be elected as Chairman by my colleagues and peers. I'm very much looking forward to spending the next 12 months representing the County Council, and celebrating the wonderful county of Norfolk in this memorable year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

Mr Monson plans to use his year in office to actively promote all the services the County Council offers and Norfolk’s valuable environment, as well as supporting small local voluntary organisations.

James Shrimplin, who has been a member of the County Council for 15 years, was also sworn in as Vice-Chairman for the coming 12 months at the meeting of the Full Council.

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