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Broads Authority declares a Biodiversity Emergency
Statement on navigation charges for 2025/26
Opportunity for catering pitch at Acle Bridge for 2025 season
Broads Briefing - October 2024
Five iconic Broads' waterside chalets given listed status
Successful youth nature engagement project receives a funding boost
New study finds extra dredging in River Bure won’t resolve flooding issues
Update on Hoveton Riverside Park renovation project
A difficult summer for Broads’ butterflies and iconic swallowtail
Briefing on navigation charges for 2025/26
Dedicated volunteer receives ‘saving species’ biodiversity award
Broads Briefing - August 2024
Broads and UK National Parks join world ‘Race to Zero’
Broads Briefing - May 2024
Sealed bid auction of various plant and equipment
Vacancies for Broads Local Access Forum Members
Broads Briefing - March 2024
Rare Norfolk Hawker dragonfly spreads its wings
Turf Fen Mill to receive restoration grant from Historic England
Broads Briefing - December 2023
Navigation charges for 2024/25
Mutton’s Mill restoration project scoops two design and craftsmanship awards
Broads Briefing - October 2023
Mink trapping helps rare water-vole populations recover in the Broads
Education Officer Nick scoops national award
Broads Briefing - August 2023
Footpath improvements at Horsey Windpump and Mere
Farming in Protected Landscapes programme offers lots to celebrate
New grant to explore how wetland crops could generate income for Broads’ growers
Broads Village ready to welcome visitors at the Royal Norfolk Show 2023
Broads Briefing - June 2023
Volunteers and staff get stuck in planting at Horsey
What to look out for this Invasive Species Week
Celebrating accessible days out in the Broads
New telephone box TIC opened in Thurne
Broads Briefing - March 2023
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Navigation charges 2023/24
Independent review of complaints
Researchers map Broads’ carbon footprint
Office closures over the festive period
Broads Authority supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Broads Briefing - November 2022
New five-year plan for the Broads launched this week
Young people climb aboard with ‘Rails, Sails & Trails’ project
Have your say on future development in the Broads
Broads Briefing - September 2022
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Students invited to discover future peatland farming
In tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Sealed-bid auction of Charcoal burner
Broads Briefing - July 2022
Heatwave puts Broads wildfire risk on high-alert
Farmers move forward on Broads peat restoration partnership
The Broads come to life at the Royal Norfolk Show
Hard-working Broads volunteers celebrated
13 boaters prosecuted for navigation offences on the Broads
Public urged to share stories about their relationship with the UK landscape in 2022
Public asked to look out for invasive species in the Broads
Diamond Emblem 1 report published by Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Broads Briefing - May 2022
Festival to celebrate Broads Life comes to Beccles
Swing bridge upgrades planned for autumn 2022
Take a walk with the fairies this Springtime
‘Pillars of the Broads’ Exhibition opens
Broads selected as 'Green Space Dark Skies' location
Broads Briefing - March 2022
Hire boat code updated for 2022
New Broads youth project inspires next generation to care for nature
Broads Briefing - December 2021
New art trail launched at Cary's Meadow
Major grant to help capture carbon in the Broads
Navigation charges set for 2022/23
Broads Briefing - November 2021
Statement in relation to recent news stories regarding complaint
University students encouraged to stay safe and clear of the water
Green boating partnership secures new funding to ‘Electrify the Broads’
Discover dark sky magic on guided Broads night walks
Public urged to report Japanese Knotweed sightings
Fancy being a conservation volunteer in the Broads for a day?
Project through to National Construction Awards Final
Broads Briefing - August 2021
Don't go overboard with alcohol on the Broads this summer
Bikes found dumped in the Broads to be renovated for people in need
Greener boating survey launched
Popular footpath reopens in Reedham
Defra group launches new personal biosecurity guidance for field work
Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness week
Water safety warning as warmer weather arrives
Broads Briefing - May 2021
Broads Authority opens Ranworth TIC
Three more boaters prosecuted for navigation offences
New boating videos released for Broads-wide safety campaign
Three boaters prosecuted for Broads navigation offences
Increase in tolls funds safety and navigation improvements
Broads celebrated in new National Park stamp collection
Broads Authority urges boaters to be vigilant against CO poisoning
Broads Briefing - December 2020
Survey on the future of Hoveton Riverside Park
New pontoons improve River Wensum access for paddle sports
Public asked to look out for invasive plant spreading through the Broads
Broads Briefing - October 2020
End of season facility closures
Broads Authority issues autumn and winter safety reminder
Broads Briefing - September 2020
Statement regarding fatal incident on the River Bure
Lowestoft railway station unveils new mural
Mighty Kett’s Oak given a health boost thanks to tree experts and nature’s medicine
Statement regarding incident at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station
Regeneration of Stalham Staithe complete and new mooring open
Broads Briefing - August 2020
Broads Authority Rangers celebrated this World Ranger Day
Broads Authority bids farewell to Officer Sandra Beckett after 40 years of service
Broads Briefing - July 2020
Every reptile counts in the Broads
Broads Briefing - June 2020
Broads Briefing - May 2020
Authority welcomes safe return to the water
Public encouraged to observe wildlife during lockdown
Broads Briefing - April 2020
Broads Briefing - March 2020
Concert features young musicians’ Broads inspired compositions
Broads Briefing - February 2020
Sealed-bid auction of outboard engine
Defra visit helps to inform post-Brexit farming payment design
Successful prosecution of speeding boater
Broads Briefing - January 2020
Amphibious machine creates new wetland habitat for rare bitterns