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Nominations are now open for the sixth annual Community at Heart Awards
Published: Friday, 14th August 2020
The awards celebrate the selfless work and incredible achievements of individuals, community groups and businesses in Broadland with a prize of £250.
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Coronavirus recovery blueprint announced for businesses and residents in Broadland and South Norfolk
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020
Broadland and South Norfolk Councils have announced plans on how they will support and drive the economic recovery and provide help for communities across the two districts,
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Broadland celebrates its Covid-19 Community Heroes
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020
Broadland District Council has recognised its Community Heroes at a special awards event on the lawn outside Thorpe Lodge
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Father and daughter nominated as Covid-19 Community Heroes for Broadland District Council Award
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020
A father and daughter team have been put forward as Covid-19 Community Heroes.
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Who’s your Broadland Covid-19 Community Hero?
Published: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
Broadland residents are being invited to nominate outstanding individuals who have played a vital role in supporting their local community during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Council Hardship Fund for Residents in Need
Published: Thursday, 21st May 2020
People living in South Norfolk and Broadland who are struggling to pay for food and other essentials due to the Covid-19 crisis are being supported through a special Hardship Fund.
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Council celebrates outstanding community heroes
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020
Outstanding individuals who have played a vital role in supporting the local community are to be recognised through a special scheme run by Broadland District Council.
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Help Hub throws mum vital lifeline
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020
South Norfolk and Broadland Help Hub came to the rescue of a local mother desperately in need last week, after she was struggling to feed her young daughter.
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Norfolk councils offer package of support
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020
A comprehensive support package for those residents classed as vulnerable during the Covid-19 Pandemic is being launched by councils across Norfolk.
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Last chance to enjoy Heritage Open Days
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019
Heritage Open Days, England’s biggest festival of history and culture comes to an end this weekend.
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Nominate your community heroes for the Community at Heart Awards 2019
Published: Monday, 19th August 2019
Nominations are now open for the fifth annual Community at Heart Awards!
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Old Catton Wellbeing Fair opens to all this Autumn
Published: Thursday, 13th September 2018
Old Catton Parish Council, supported by Broadland District Council, is hosting a Wellbeing Fair for local residents on Tuesday 25th September.
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Reepham residents invited to Heat and Eat event
Published: Wednesday, 18th January 2017
Residents of Reepham are invited to learn more about staying well this winter at Broadland District Council's Heat and Eat event on Saturday 21 January from 10am to 12pm at St Michael’s Church community hall in Reepham.
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Discover Christmas in Broadland (2016)
Published: Tuesday, 29th November 2016
There’s plenty to see and do around Broadland this festive season, from steam trains to winter wonderland boat trips, Christmas crafting or a festival of light.
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Value of tourism up in Broadland
Published: Thursday, 17th November 2016
Business is flourishing for Broadland’s tourism industry, with more people staying in the district and also spending more whilst they’re here.
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In Good Company - pledge your support to tackle loneliness
Published: Monday, 14th November 2016
A new Norfolk-wide campaign has been launched to raise awareness of and help combat loneliness throughout the county.
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Consultation from BT on public payphone removals in Broadland
Published: Tuesday, 11th October 2016
Broadland District Council has received written notification identifying 56 public payphones in the district which have been identified and proposed for removal by BT.
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Successful day for Marriott’s Way runners
Published: Tuesday, 11th October 2016
More than 350 runners competed in the eighth annual Marriott’s Way 10K race, organised by Broadland District Council and sponsored by Whitwell and Reepham Station, McCarthys and Sweatshop.
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Take up the Catton parkrun birthday challenge
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2016
Catton parkrun celebrates its third birthday this Saturday 1 October and organisers have issued a challenge to runners to make it the biggest yet.
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October half-term fun from Tots2Teens
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2016
Stuck for ideas for October half-term children’s activities? If you live or your children go to school in Broadland, then there’s plenty on offer for the holiday week (Monday 24 to Friday 28 October).
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Celebrate the Marriott’s Way this October
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2016
A week of events celebrating the Marriott’s Way takes place between Saturday 1 and Sunday 9 October in Broadland, to tie in with the Marriott’s Way 10k race on Sunday 9 October.
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Woodland path and animal haven created at Carrowbreck Meadow
Published: Thursday, 11th August 2016
Staff from Broadland District Council, NPS Group and Norwich Fringe Project got hands on to create a woodland walk and animal shelter at the new Carrowbreck Meadow housing development in Hellesdon.
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Brundall & Blofield Good Neighbour Scheme launches
Published: Monday, 1st August 2016
A Good Neighbour Scheme has been set up to provide support to the communities of Brundall and Blofield.
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Communities say 'Yes' to plans for the future
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2016
Yes, yes, yes! Results are in as three local communities voted yesterday for Neighbourhood Plans which will help shape their communities for many years to come.
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Chance to support local community with new volunteer fair
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2016
A new volunteer fair in Hellesdon will take place on Monday 11th July, and will offer the chance for residents to support their local community, charities or organisations.
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National award for Broadland officer
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2016
Climate Change Officer, Kirsty Burns, has been recognised as a ‘Heat Hero’ with a national award for those who go ‘above and beyond’ to help people living in fuel poverty in their local community.
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Older people welcomed at partnership meeting and AGM
Published: Tuesday, 5th July 2016
The Broadland Older People’s Partnership (BOPP) will be hosting an open public meeting and AGM on Friday 15th July at Gage Road Chapel, Sprowston, focusing on the subject of care of the elderly.
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Rackheath Live returns for fifth year
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016
The fifth annual Rackheath Live event will be taking place this Sunday, 3 July from 12pm at Rackheath Jubilee Park.
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Summer of fun with Tots2Teens
Published: Thursday, 9th June 2016
A bumper summer of fun is lined up for children in the Broadland district, thanks to the Tots2Teens holiday programme.
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Following the footsteps of a Hawaiian Queen
Published: Tuesday, 31st May 2016
A Hawaiian university professor is visiting Broadland to retrace the journey of Queen Kapi’olani, once Queen Consort of Hawaii.
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Broadland artists show off their skills for Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios
Published: Thursday, 26th May 2016
Artists in the Broadland area are exhibiting their artwork and sculptures from 28 May for Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios, which is delivered by Norfolk & Norwich Festival
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Broadland residents shape their communities with neighbourhood plans
Published: Thursday, 26th May 2016
Communities in Broadland have been getting together to influence local planning in their area, through the development of Neighbourhood Plans.
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School design their own Top Dogs for Broadland poster competition
Published: Tuesday, 24th May 2016
Children from Dussindale Primary School have been getting creative, designing posters featuring their own ‘Top Dogs’ for a recent competition.
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Dementia Cafe opens tomorrow (May 19)
Published: Wednesday, 18th May 2016
The Sprowston Community Dementia Café opens tomorrow (May 19) to mark the town’s contribution to Dementia Awareness Week.
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Broadland children skill up in safety with Crucial Crew
Published: Tuesday, 17th May 2016
Over 900 children from around Broadland are set to get skilled up in personal safety this week, as the successful Crucial Crew initiative rolls into Sprowston, supported by Broadland District Council.
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New Broadland wood opens to the public
Published: Thursday, 12th May 2016
Harrison’s Wood, a 27 hectare site of mixed woodland east of Sprowston, is now open for the public to enjoy.
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Broadland communities join together to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday
Published: Wednesday, 13th April 2016
Tea parties, picnics, concerts and street parties will take over the streets of Broadland this spring and summer.
