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Latest news
- 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... - 30 September 2025
Briefing on navigation charges for 2026/27
As part of the process for setting next year’s navigation charges, our Chief Executive John Packman has produced a briefing note which outlines the... - 24 September 2025
Protected Landscapes Duty
As the planning authority for the Broads National Park, the Broads Authority is extremely concerned at recent reports which indicate an intention to water down... - 19 September 2025
Broads Authority Board welcomes new Members
Five new Members have joined the Broads Authority's Board, giving their time and expertise to help manage Britain's largest protected wetland.Gail Harris, Heather Hilburn,...
- 22 August 2025
Broads Briefing - August 2025
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...