Citizen magazine Winter 2024 - text version - News in brief

News in brief 

Festive photograph winner

The winner of our Festive Lights Switch On photo competition, Daniela Kianickova, has her photograph featured on the cover of this issue.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo and attended this wonderful evening in the city centre.  

Universal Credit scam alert

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning about a fake Universal Credit app in circulation. The app asks for the claimant’s personal details.

We are advising readers not to download and use this app or respond to texts, emails or phone calls claiming to be from the Universal Credit team. Only ever use the official government webpage to access your Universal Credit account.
www.gov.uk/sign-in-universal-credit

Don't miss out on Pension Credit!

Could you or someone you know be missing out on Pension Credit? If you’re eligible for Pension Credit you will also receive the winter fuel payment – apply by 21 December to be considered for this year.

Pension Credit is a government benefit designed to help low-income pensioners top up their weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. Many eligible residents in Norwich may not be aware they qualify for this important support, potentially missing out on hundreds or even thousands of pounds annually.

It’s easy to apply online or by phone. Find out more at www.norwich.gov.uk/PensionCredit

Local elections result

There was an error in the local election results pages in the previous print edition of Citizen magazine. The winning candidate for Mile Cross, Cllr Charlie Caine of the Green Party, was incorrectly listed as representing the Labour Party.

Online versions of the article show the correct information. We are sorry for any confusion caused.