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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

Asylum seekers to leave Park Hotel in Diss

The Home Office has informed us that it intends to stop using the Park Hotel in Diss to house asylum seekers.

Published: 22 August 2025

Councils celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day

In a powerful display of solidarity and unwavering support Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council raised the Ukrainian flag at their headquarters to commemorate Ukraine's Independence Day.

Published: 22 August 2025