Bunwell Parish Council

27/10/2026

Due to a complaint, we kindly request that if off-road parking is available, residents avoid parking on Bunwell Street so as to improve access for larger vehicles.

Thank you.

26/10/2026

Looks like another Truespeed/County Broadband outage in the area. I've emailed them to let them know it's affecting Bunwell. I will chase them by phone from 8am if the service is still down, and mention it's also affecting Carleton Rode.

24/10/2026

POWER CUT - UPDATE 2

0015hrs Sunday - UK Power Updates believe they've fixed the fault (full SMS text in comments.

We will continue work on the assumption that this won't be the last time this happens. Please follow the advice in the graphic below and we'll put in place what we can. Ta! 😊

Cllr Mike Crouch
Bunwell Emergency Plan Co-Coordinator

23/10/2026

Downed lines can and have killed at all times of year and in all weather conditions. Stay at least 10 metres away and call 105 immediately (free from all mobiles and landlines). - MC

⚠️ Stay well clear of fallen trees and power lines

With strong winds continuing, we’re receiving reports of fallen trees, damaged power lines and other weather-related hazards.

If you come across a fallen tree, branch or overhead cable, always assume it’s live and keep well away. Power lines can remain dangerous even if they look undamaged. Never try to remove debris yourself.

If you’re not sure whether power lines are involved, please report it to us so our teams can check and make the area safe. For trees or debris clearly unrelated to power lines, such as blocking a road with no cables nearby, please contact your local council.

Our teams are out in masses responding to any damage to our network and working towards restoration.

Thank you for helping keep yourself, your family and your community safe. 💙

Remember you can get updates by visiting our website: https://powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk/

22/10/2026

Storm Austen is set to hit areas of South West England & South Wales ⛈

It's important that you're prepared.

🔗Here's some helpful links to keep handy:

📝Apply or update PSR: https://customer.nationalgrid.co.uk/advice-and-guidance/priority-services?brid=Mx1pTPxZvHiwtyBKsRbfcA

⚡Power Cut Plan: https://winterhub.nationalgrid.co.uk/plan/

☕Find your local Warm Space: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/find-a-space

💡Get familiar with trip switches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU5FIfFrey4&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fpowercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk%2F

🔦Report a power cut: https://powercuts.nationalgrid.co.uk/

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us on our general helpline: 0800 096 3080

For emergencies, please call us on 105.

19/10/2026

🚨Scam alert! 🚨

We’re receiving increased reports of customers receiving scam text messages claiming to be from HMRC, asking for additional information to complete a cryptoassets declaration.

We might contact you by text message to direct you to guidance on GOV.UK if you have cryptoasset activity that may be taxable. But we will never ask you to provide personal or financial information by text. ❌

Always stop and think if a request is genuine before sharing personal information.

If you’re unsure, don't click on any links and report it to us. ✅

For more information about how to stay safe online and report scams to us, click the link below. 👇

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/identify-hmrc-related-scam-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages?&utm_source=f.co_hmrcgovuk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=crypto&utm_content=hmrcverified

08/10/2026

05/10/2026

Apologies for creating a Facebook event with the Parish Council Meeting as this evening. It will be on Wednesday 7th from 7.30pm at Bunwell Village Hall. Lesson learned! 🤦

Cllr Mike Crouch
Vice Chair

30/09/2026