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South Norfolk Council marks major milestone as Long Stratton Bypass nears completion

After decades of determined campaigning, South Norfolk Council is celebrating a landmark moment as the Long Stratton bypass nears completion, bringing long-awaited relief to residents and road users alike.

Published: 18 September 2025

Council launches fund to boost biodiversity and green spaces

Broadland District Council has launched its new Future for Nature fund, a grant scheme aimed at helping communities across the district enhance biodiversity, tackle climate change and improve access to nature.

Published: 16 September 2025

Two is a partnership, three’s a crowd.

A groundbreaking proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Norfolk is set to deliver on the government's call for reform, renewal, and results.

Published: 15 September 2025

Step into Broadland’s past this September

Broadland’s rich and varied history will be celebrated this September as part of England’s largest festival of history and culture. Supported by Broadland District Council, Heritage Open Days runs from 12 to 21 September 2025, offering a wide range of free events, exhibitions and guided tours across the district.

Published: 10 September 2025

Discover South Norfolk’s hidden heritage

South Norfolk’s past will come alive this September as part of England’s largest festival of history and culture. Heritage Open Days, supported by South Norfolk Council, runs from 12 to 21 September 2025 and offers residents and visitors the chance to explore the area’s rich history through a wide range of free activities, exhibitions and guided tours.

Published: 8 September 2025

Councils launch package to support staff at Lotus Cars

The taskforce set up by Norfolk County Council and South Norfolk Council has launched a comprehensive support package designed to help employees and their families impacted by the recent announcement of redundancies at Lotus Cars.

Published: 5 September 2025

Broadland gets a clean sweep

Broadland District Council’s Big Litter Pick 2025 has come to an end with 20 local groups, clubs and associations winning £220 each to benefit their community.

Published: 4 September 2025

South Norfolk litter pick, a great success

South Norfolk Council’s Big Litter Pick 2025 has come to an end with 20 local groups, clubs and associations winning £220 each to benefit their community.

Published: 1 September 2025

Statement regarding Park Hotel in Diss

The Council has noted the ruling by the Court of Appeal regarding the hotel in Epping Forest and would like to point out that the ruling has no effect on the current situation at the Park Hotel in Diss.

Published: 29 August 2025

Statement regarding Lotus from Council Leader

South Norfolk Council has pledged to do all it can to help and support the 550 people who are to lose their jobs at Lotus.

Published: 28 August 2025