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Celebrating the power of volunteering

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

Published: 4 June 2025

Broadland District Council delivers over three times its affordable housing target

Broadland District Council has delivered more than three times its affordable housing target, providing much-needed homes for local communities.

Published: 2 June 2025

Council’s green energy grant powers community projects

South Norfolk Council’s EVCP and Solar PV Grant Scheme has successfully delivered 11 community energy projects across the district, helping to drive forward the transition to electric vehicles and the use of cleaner, more sustainable energy.

Published: 2 June 2025

Time running out to apply for nature boosting grants

Communities across South Norfolk have just one month left to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to enhance local green spaces and promote biodiversity.

Published: 29 May 2025

Councils champion safer nights out with ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign

Broadland District and South Norfolk Councils are encouraging local licensed venues to take part in the Ask for Angela campaign—a national initiative that helps people feel safer on nights out by offering discreet support in hospitality settings.

Published: 29 May 2025

Local Champions lead mental health support in Norfolk

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils have successfully trained more than 300 Wellbeing Champions through their innovative Mindful Towns and Villages project—an initiative designed to strengthen mental health support at the heart of local communities.

Published: 27 May 2025

New Chair elected by Broadland District Council

At Broadland District Council’s AGM, held on Thursday 22 May 2025, Councillor Caroline Karimi-Ghovanlou was elected as Chair and Councillor Adrian Tipple was elected to the post of Vice-Chair, following his year as Chair.

Published: 27 May 2025

Council keeps gyms fit for purpose

South Norfolk Council has significantly enhanced their leisure centres at Wymondham and Long Stratton.

Published: 27 May 2025

South Norfolk Council elects new Chair

At South Norfolk Council’s AGM, held on Monday 19 May 2025, Councillor Deborah Sacks was elected as Chair and Councillor Kathryn Cross was elected to the post of Vice-Chair.

Published: 20 May 2025

Third consultation launched on local Design Code

A third round of public consultation has been launched by South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils on the development of a local design code, which will guide future planning applications across both districts.

Published: 16 May 2025