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£228,000 boost for South Norfolk play areas

South Norfolk Council is investing £228,000 to transform nine play areas across the district, creating safer, more inclusive and engaging spaces for children and families to enjoy.

Published: 30 June 2025

Pedestrian crossing at Longwater gets the green light

South Norfolk Council is pleased to confirm that construction will soon begin on a long-anticipated signal-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossing at William Frost Way, Costessey.

Published: 26 June 2025

Making the Right Move: Council grant boosts junior chess in Wymondham

A junior chess club in Wymondham, is the latest local organisation to benefit from South Norfolk Council’s Member Ward Grants.

Published: 20 June 2025

Greater Norwich Local Plan wins top regional planning award

The Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) has been named Best Plan of the Year at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Awards, held last night (18 June). This accolade recognises the plan’s outstanding contribution to shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for the sub-region.

Published: 19 June 2025

South Norfolk House: A positive step forward

Following the long-awaited confirmation that South Norfolk House is not worthy of listing as an historic building, South Norfolk Council's Cabinet has agreed to recommend to Full Council the demolition of the building - a decision that promises significant financial benefits and opens the way for future redevelopment.

Published: 19 June 2025

Summer fun sorted with Tots2Teens!

Broadland District Council’s popular Tots2Teens programme returns this summer, promising excitement, creativity, and unforgettable experiences for children and families.

Published: 17 June 2025

Village Clusters Housing Plan moves forward

South Norfolk Council’s Village Cluster Housing Allocation Plan has been agreed by the Council’s cabinet and will now go before the Full Council in July to get approval for the document to be submitted to the Secretary of State.

Published: 16 June 2025

Residents to have their say on sustainable future

South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet has agreed to hold a public consultation on the South Norfolk Landscape Susceptibility study (LSS).

Published: 16 June 2025

Statement regarding bin collections in South Norfolk

There have been reports in the local media that South Norfolk Council is looking to change to three weekly bin collections.

Published: 12 June 2025

Celebrating the power of volunteering

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils are proud to be supporting national Volunteers' Week.

Published: 4 June 2025