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Statement from Councillor Sue Holland, Leader of Broadland District Council

Statement from Councillor Sue Holland, Leader of Broadland District Council following the government's decision on local government reorganisation.

Published: 26 March 2026

Cllr Sue Holland, Leader of Broadland District Council

Helping our communities get moving: Greater Norwich publishes latest physical activity update

Residents across Greater Norwich are getting more active, more often - and a new annual update from the Greater Norwich Growth Board (GNGB) celebrates the projects, places and partnerships driving that progress.

Published: 26 March 2026

South Norfolk Council unlocks site for 100% affordable housing

South Norfolk Council has announced that the sale of the South Norfolk House site has been agreed.

Published: 26 March 2026

£150k boost for South Norfolk community projects – with more to come!

Sixteen community projects have been awarded a share of £149,320 through South Norfolk Council’s Community Action Fund.

Published: 25 March 2026

Cllr Kim Carsok and Cllr Graham Minshull with Stephen MacHaye founder of the Norfolk Tank Museum,

Broadland District Council Chair raises vital funds for local charity at Civic Reception

The Chair of Broadland District Council, Cllr Caroline Karimi-Ghovanlou, hosted a successful Civic Reception earlier this month at the Horizon Centre, celebrating her year in office and highlighting the Council’s ongoing initiatives.

Published: 25 March 2026

Caroline Karimi Ghovanlou with the Norwich Bengali Association at Civic Reception at Horizon

South Norfolk Civic Reception raises vital funds for local charity

The Chair of South Norfolk Council, Cllr Deborah Sacks, hosted a successful civic reception at the John Innes Conference Centre last month, raising funds for a deserving local charity.

Published: 25 March 2026

Cllr Deborah Sacks with representatives from Wheatfen Nature Reserve

Partnership offers exciting future for Broadland Country Park

Broadland District Council (BDC) is proud to announce the formal handover of Broadland Country Park to Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT), the UK’s oldest county wildlife trust.

Published: 23 March 2026

Sue Holland and Eliot Lyne at Broadland Country Park

South Norfolk villages achieve ‘Mindful’ status

Four South Norfolk communities, Hempnall, Saxlingham Nethergate, Earsham and Bunwell, have officially achieved Mindful Village status, recognising the growing network of volunteers, local organisations and parish leaders who are supporting wellbeing across the district.

Published: 23 March 2026

Mindful village wellbeing champions with Cllr Hooton and Cllr Minshull

Businesses score big at 2026 Awards

The achievements of businesses across South Norfolk and Broadland were celebrated on Wednesday 18 March at the South Norfolk and Broadland Business Awards 2026, held at Norwich City Football Club.

Published: 19 March 2026

Council agrees additional funding for Browick recreation ground

South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet has agreed to invest £315,000 to ensure that the first phase of the project to regenerate the facilities at Browick Road Recreation Ground in Wymondham can go ahead.

Published: 18 March 2026