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Latest news
- 26 September 2024
Update on Hoveton Riverside Park renovation project
The Broads Authority is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant renovation project at Hoveton Riverside Park, located on the River Bure in...
- 25 September 2024
A difficult summer for Broads’ butterflies and iconic swallowtail
Anecdotal reports from two nature reserves in the Broads National Park are consistent with the results of the ‘Big Butterfly Count’ - it’s been...
- 20 September 2024
Briefing on navigation charges for 2025/26
The Authority is confronting a significant challenge in determining navigation charges for 2025/26.A decline in boat numbers, coupled with inflation, has created a funding...
- 20 August 2024
Dedicated volunteer receives ‘saving species’ biodiversity award
Volunteer Kath Warner, who started volunteering with the Broads Authority back in 1994, recently received the ‘Saving Species’ award at the Norfolk Community Biodiversity...
- 14 August 2024
Broads Briefing - August 2024
John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, sends out a regular briefing newsletter to staff members, volunteers, toll payers and various other stakeholders in...
- 30 July 2024
Broads and UK National Parks join world ‘Race to Zero’
The Broads, alongside the UK’s National Parks, has joined the UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ initiative. This is a commitment to drive action to halve...
- 20 May 2024
Broads Briefing - May 2024
John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, sends out a regular briefing newsletter to staff members, volunteers, toll payers and various other stakeholders in...
- 14 March 2024
Broads Briefing - March 2024
John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, sends out a regular briefing newsletter to staff members, volunteers, toll payers and various other stakeholders in...
- 27 February 2024
Rare Norfolk Hawker dragonfly spreads its wings
Recent reports suggest that the once rare Norfolk Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna isoceles) has now extended its range from Norfolk, with the species...
- 8 February 2024
Turf Fen Mill to receive restoration grant from Historic England
We're delighted to announce that Historic England has awarded a grant of £242,870 to save the Grade II* listed Turf Fen Mill which sits...