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New ‘Train the Trainer’ boost for Mindful Towns & Villages

South Norfolk Council has reached an important new milestone in its Mindful Towns and Villages project, with the launch of a “train the trainer” model that will significantly expand the reach of wellbeing support across the district.

Published: 28 January 2026

Get ready for a fun-filled February Half Term with Tots2Teens

Broadland District Council is inviting families to take part in its popular Tots2Teens February Half Term programme, offering a range of creative and engaging activities for children and young people aged 5 to 16.

Published: 27 January 2026

You are invited to help shape new textile repair workshops

South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council are joining forces to tackle textile waste by exploring a new programme of community-based clothing and textile repair workshops. Starting today, residents are invited to share their views via a local survey to help design a programme that fits the community’s needs.

Published: 27 January 2026

Battery and electrical kerbside recycling scheme to launch in South Norfolk

South Norfolk Council today unveils its plans for the launch of a new battery and small electrical kerbside recycling scheme, which offers the district’s 120,000 residents the opportunity to book free recycling collections from their homes.

Published: 27 January 2026

Finalists announced for the 2026 Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards

Broadland District and South Norfolk Councils are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 Broadland & South Norfolk Business Awards, proudly supported once again by headline sponsor Birketts LLP.

Published: 23 January 2026

Council expands recycling events with toy collection

For the first time, South Norfolk Council will be collecting toys as part of a reuse and recycling event taking place on Thursday 22 January at The Costessey Centre on Longwater Lane.

Published: 19 January 2026

Councils celebrate National Award

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils’ Handyperson Service was named Handyperson Service of the Year at the prestigious National Healthy Housing Awards, held on the 17 December at The Stoller Hall, Manchester.

Published: 19 December 2025

Broadland District Council's Budget Consultation is open

Residents and businesses are being invited to get involved and share their priorities for the next 12 months in the Broadland District Council budget consultation. The consultation is key to shaping the Council’s spending plans for the year ahead.

Published: 18 December 2025

South Norfolk Council's Budget Consultation is open

Residents and businesses are being invited to get involved and share their priorities for the next 12 months in the South Norfolk Council budget consultation. The consultation is key to shaping the Council’s spending plans for the year ahead.

Published: 18 December 2025

Improvements to Framingham Sports Centre

A £5 million project to enhance and safeguard local community sports and leisure facilities is moving forward, promising state-of-the-art amenities to serve a rapidly growing local population.

Published: 16 December 2025