Broads Authority News, Newsletter Articles for the Broadland Area, Norfolk, Suffolk, and East Anglia in the East of England UK.

Press Releases, Broads Authority News, and Newsletter Articles for Norfolk & Suffolk Broads from the Broads Authority covering Norfolk & Suffolk East Anglia and Articles for the East of England UK. Other sections of interest include Norfolk Broads Boating Holidays, News, Community Notices and the NorfolkBroads.com Forum

Broads Green Boat Show - August 2007 The Broads Green Boat Show - a unique green event for Norfolk. The only show dedicated to sustainable boating and green energy.

Water injection trial could cut costs - February 2007 A ground breaking dredging trial which could cut costs for dredging on the lower reaches of the Broads was carried out at Great Yarmouth last April.

Free advice for Boat Safety Scheme - February 2007 With the Boat Safety Scheme being introduced on 1 April 2007, the Broads Authority is keen for boat owners to feel confident with complying with the BSS requirements.

Maintaining the waterways - February 2007 Improved and safer moorings, clearer gauge boards at bridges on the southern rivers, weed and tree cutting and riverside maintenance is upgrading the infrastructure of the Broads.

New facilities in flood defence spin off - February 2007 New facilities for boaters, anglers and walkers are being created throughout the Broads as part of the 20 year Broadland Flood Alleviation Project.

Boat Census confirms hire craft dominate - February 2007 The four yearly boat census was carried out on Sunday 20, Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 last August, to give a picture of the type of use and boat movements using the Broads.

Ancient causeway unearthed by flood defence works - February 2007 The programme of major improvement and maintenance works to flood defences along the Broadland rivers completed its fifth year in 2006.

Broads Authority Bill 2007 - January 2007 Agreement signed by the BA and the RYA in connection with the Private Bill

Broads Authority Vessels and Boat Safety Scheme - November 2006 The Broads Authority will be introducing the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) from 1 April 2007. Boats that do not have a valid BSS certificate by the appropriate introductory date will not be permitted to navigate the Broads.

Making the Broads safer for all boaters - November 2006 Although boating on the Broads is seen as pretty safe, there are up to 10 fires on boats every year! But ensuring that all boats at risk comply with the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) can reduce these incidents.