The people of Hunstanton will get the chance to find out how to have their say when the Vocal Local roadshow rolls into The Green on Tuesday, 13 July.
The How to be a Vocal Local campaign aims to show how easy it is for people to have their say, and highlight how ordinary people who care about their communities are making things happen and making a difference.
In Hunstanton, representatives from town and borough councils, the West Norfolk Voluntary and Community Action group, Your Voice and the Police Safer Neighbourhood Action Panels will be on hand to explain to people how easy it is to get involved in their community.
On the day, a mobile video recording studio, disguised as a traditional black cab, will visit the town between 2pm and 5pm, giving people the chance to record a message saying what they love above the town and what one thing they would improve if they could.
Cllr Roy Johnston, Borough Council Cabinet Member for Performance, said: “So many people are passionate about the area in which they live and have great ideas about what they would do to make a difference.
“This campaign is designed to highlight the myriad opportunities that exist for people to get involved in influencing local decisions, whether that’s by becoming a councillor or a school governor, by taking part in a survey or focus group, by volunteering as a trustee or committee member of a local organisation or simply giving feedback on services provided.”
Daniel Cox, Chairman of the Norfolk County Strategic Partnership (NCSP) which is running the campaign, said it was vital that people had their say to help shape the places where they live.
“I have spoken to some truly inspirational people who have really helped change people’s lives, and what they’ve all said is that once they knew how to get involved there was no stopping them,” he added.
“By getting involved in decision-making you really can make a difference.”
A Vocal Local website gives people ideas on the different ways to get involved, from working with neighbours on a local issue, or joining a community group, to giving feedback to councils, police or the local NHS.
A radio advertising campaign will run until late September, encouraging people to become a Vocal Local.
Caroline Money, County Strategic Partnership Officer, added: “There are dozens of different ways you can be a Vocal Local, depending on what interests you, how much time you have and how much or little you want to get involved.
“People can give from just a few hours a month to full-time work, but many employers support vocal locals with time off work for public duties. What’s more, for some of these roles, organisations can pay expenses for travel or childcare so you are not out-of-pocket for taking part.”