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Funding boost for Broadland communities

Broadland District Council will open applications for its 2026 Community Grant Scheme (CGS) on 1 April, with £50,000 available to support local community led projects.

Published: 17 March 2026

Funding agreed for new leisure and community centre in Diss

A brand new leisure and community centre for Diss has come another step closer as South Norfolk Council’s cabinet has agreed the funding to complete the project.

Published: 16 March 2026

Oxnead Hall debuts as venue for major business gathering

Broadland District Council hosted their Spring 2026 Business Breakfast at the breathtaking Oxnead Hall for the very first time this morning (11 March), welcoming more than 100 business owners to the historic venue.

Published: 11 March 2026

Council announces record-breaking £1 million investment in community projects

South Norfolk Council has approved its largest-ever package of community funding, committing well over £1 million during the coming year to support local projects, improve facilities and strengthen neighbourhoods across the district.

Published: 9 March 2026

£150,000 to help south Norfolk’s communities bloom

An exciting new initiative aimed at helping parishes and towns revitalise their green spaces is being launched today (6 March) by South Norfolk Council.

Published: 6 March 2026

£60,000 to boost Broadland’s biodiversity

Thirteen community led environmental projects across Broadland have been awarded funding through Broadland District Council’s Future for Nature Fund.

Published: 3 March 2026

Children set to scale new heights this Easter

Families across Broadland are gearing up for a fun filled start to spring as Broadland District Council’s Tots2Teens Easter Holiday Programme returns from 30 March to 13 April 2026.

Published: 2 March 2026

Broadland Litter Pick returns with £2,500 up for grabs

Broadland District Council’s annual Big Litter Pick is now open, giving ten participating groups the chance to receive £250 each to reinvest in their community.

Published: 24 February 2026

£2,500 up for grabs in this year’s Big South Norfolk Litter Pick

The rewards for South Norfolk Council’s annual Big Litter Pick have more than doubled this year, with five participating groups set to bag £500 each to spend on their community.

Published: 24 February 2026

Hingham in line for better mental health

Hingham is flying high after becoming the latest community in South Norfolk to achieve Mindful Town status, as part of South Norfolk Council’s initiative to strengthen mental health and wellbeing across the district.

Published: 24 February 2026