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Latest news
- 14 May 2026
Broads Briefing - May 2026
John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, sends out a regular briefing newsletter to staff members, volunteers, toll payers and various other...
- 14 May 2026
Sycamore Gap Tree of Hope planted in the Broads National Park
A sapling grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree has been planted within the How Hill Nature Reserve in the Broads. Nestled...
- 31 March 2026
Return of refreshments to How Hill and Acle for 2026
Visitors at two of the most iconic locations in the Broads National Park will be treated to a mouth-watering range of refreshments...
- 10 March 2026
Vacancies for Broads Local Access Forum Members
If you would like to influence public access improvements in the Broads, we want to hear from you!...
- 2 February 2026
Changes to the Broads Authority's Planning pre-application advice service
The Broads Authority is making some changes to its planning pre-application advice service, including introducing charges.Under section 93 of the Local...
- 14 January 2026
Broads Authority announces Sarah Cowley as new Chief Executive
The Broads Authority is delighted to announce that Sarah Cowley has been appointed as its new Chief Executive....
- 15 December 2025
Broads Briefing - December 2025
John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, sends out a regular briefing newsletter to staff members, volunteers, toll payers and various other...
- 15 December 2025
Electric charging post survey feedback
During November, the Broads Authority completed a public questionnaire on the proposed transition from pre-paid electricity cards to an app-based payment system at...
- 28 November 2025
Briefing on navigation charges for 2026/27
On Friday 28 November 2025, the Broads Authority resolved, in line with the recommendation of its Navigation Committee, to increase navigation charges for the... - 12 November 2025
Update regarding proposed pontoons at Heigham Sound
The Broads Authority has listened carefully to the comments made by several members of its Navigation Committee and other stakeholders on the proposal to...