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Councils launch ambitious joint strategy to stop homelessness by 2030

Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council have launched a new, unified Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy (2025-2030), setting an ambitious vision: ‘From small acts to big changes: Together we can stop homelessness.’

Published: 9 December 2025

Councils celebrate Small Business Saturday

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils marked Small Business Saturday on 6 December by showing their support for local independent businesses across the districts.

Published: 8 December 2025

Council launches £50,000 Transitional Fund to support Neighbourhood Planning

South Norfolk Council has announced the launch of a new Neighbourhood Planning Transitional Fund, committing a total of £50,000 to support local parish and town councils in developing their Neighbourhood Plans.

Published: 8 December 2025

Council launches public consultation on Sex Establishment Licensing Policy

South Norfolk Council has opened a 12-week public consultation on the potential adoption of legislation and a new policy to govern the licensing of Sex Establishments including sex cinemas and sex shops and Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEVs), such as lap dancing clubs, in the district.

Published: 8 December 2025

Business Breakfast dishes up inspiration and innovation

South Norfolk Council welcomed a packed room of local businesses to its latest Business Breakfast at the Park Farm Hotel, Hethersett, on 2 December, delivering inspiration, practical advice and networking opportunities for the district’s thriving business community.

Published: 4 December 2025

Postal Voters: Act Now! Deadline this January

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils are urging all postal voters to take action immediately ahead of a major change in electoral law that could affect their residents’ ability to vote in future elections.

Published: 2 December 2025

Councils urge residents to become Love Local Heroes this Christmas

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are calling on residents to show their support for local businesses this festive season through the Love Local campaign. With Christmas fast approaching, the councils are reminding shoppers that now is the perfect time to become a Love Local Hero by choosing independent businesses right on their doorstep.

Published: 1 December 2025

Sprowston's Viking Centre takes the award

Broadland District Council Chair, Caroline Karimi-Ghovanlou, presented the Council’s Enhancement Award to Chairman of Sprowston Town Council Bill Couzens, for the Viking Centre community building in Sprowston.

Published: 28 November 2025

Nominate now for the Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards

With only two weeks to go before the closing date, South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils are urging businesses and residents to get involved in the Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards.

Published: 27 November 2025

Last chance to have your say on Councils' Design Code

Time is running out for residents and stakeholders across South Norfolk and Broadland to help shape the future look and feel of new homes and neighbourhoods.

Published: 25 November 2025