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29th September 2023 by eleanorlaming
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are reminding businesses, such as takeaways, sandwich bars, care homes and retailers, that the Government’s ban on single-use plastics comes into force on 1 October The councils are urging those who have not already considered alternatives, and where to source these items, to act now. Under the new rules, from […]
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27th September 2023 by eleanorlaming
Brundall has been officially declared a 'Mindful Village' as part of Broadland District Council’s project to support people suffering with mental health issues in the district. The Council has worked with partner organisations to provide free training sessions as part of the Mindful Towns and Villages (MTV) project, enabling people in Brundall to become certified Wellbeing Champions. The […]
21st September 2023 by eleanorlaming
Responding to Rishi Sunak’s press conference in which the Prime Minister confirmed he is weakening the government’s net zero policies, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer said: “This is a desperate and dangerous u-turn from the Prime Minister which will throw the UK economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the future of our environment out […]
7th September 2023 by eleanorlaming
The Postwick Park and Ride service is now open. Services run Monday - Saturday every 20 minutes starting at Postwick at 07.30am and with the last journey back from the bus station at 18.10pm. All-day travel tickets will cost £3 for adults, £2 for concessions and 17-19-year-olds, £1.50 for children aged 5-16 and under […]
4th September 2023 by Jan Davis
In response to a central government announcement on rules related to the issue of nutrient overload in our watercourses and on the Broads, the Group Leaders forming the partnership on Broadland District Council, including the Green Party Group Leader, wrote a letter to the Eastern Daily Press. The following is the letter which was published […]
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1st September 2023 by eleanorlaming
Letter published in Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News 1 September 2023 Dear Sir The news that the government is planning to overturn nutrient neutrality restrictions placed on new housing developments located in the catchments of vulnerable rivers and water bodies is extremely concerning. Waste water from housing developments and agricultural run […]