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Looking after the @BroadsNP in Norfolk and Suffolk. Please call 01603 756056 to report incidents or 999 for emergencies. Account monitored 9-5 Mon to Fri.

Joined April 2017
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Urgent Boating News - Network Rail have advised us that Reedham Swing Bridge will not be operating this weekend due to a serious technical issue. We will update you once Network Rail have fixed the issue. Broads Control
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Urgent Boating News - Network Rail have advised us that Reedham Swing Bridge is not operating Due to a technical issue. We will advise once engineers have fixed the issue. Broads Control.
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Some pet flea treatments can harm rivers, wetlands and aquatic wildlife. Find out how spot-on flea treatments can impact water quality and what changes we can make to help the environment: wlma.org.uk/pet-flea-treatme… @BroadsAuth

Protecting Our Waterways Starts at Home: Raising Awareness of Pet Flea Treatments and Water Quality...

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Urgent Boating News - Network Rail have just advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is now open. Broads Control
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Urgent Boating News Update - The stretch between Coltishall Common & Horstead Mill is now Navigable, after the Ranger Team managed to clear the large tree from the river. Broads Control
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Urgent Boating News - Network Rail have just advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is closed due to heat restrictions. Broads Control
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Urgent Boating News - At the moment there is no navigation after Coltishall Common to Horstead Mill. This is due to a Large tree that has come down this morning. Rangers are on scene attempting to clear the obstruction. We will update you when the river has been cleared.
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Update - The Search & Rescue operation at Surlingham has now ended. The River Yare is now open to boating traffic. Broads control
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Network Rail have just advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is closed due to heat restrictions. Broads Control
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Update - Search & Rescue operations are still in ongoing between Brundall Church Fen & The Ferry House pub near Surlingham. This section of the River Yare will remain closed for the duration of the operation. We will give any further information as we receive it. Broads Control
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Due to an ongoing incident, the River Yare up stream of the Ferry House pub & Brundall Church Fen, will be closed while the Emergency Services deals with the incident. Broads Control
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We have just been advised that Somerleyton swing bridge is closed due to heat restrictions. Broads control
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Invitation to tender - Patrol launch annual refits The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the refit of five patrol launches, plus additional works identified as agreed. Apply by 4pm on 25 June 2026. More inf: broads-authority.gov.uk/abou…
A promotional image featuring a patrol launch boat traveling along a tree-lined river on a sunny day. Large white text reads “Invitation to tender” with the subtitle “Patrol Launch Annual Refits.” Additional text at the bottom left says “Closing date: 25 June 2026” and “www.broads-authority.gov.uk/tenders.” The Broads Authority logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT A promotional image featuring a patrol launch boat traveling along a tree-lined river on a sunny day. Large white text reads “Invitation to tender” with the subtitle “Patrol Launch Annual Refits.” Additional text at the bottom left says “Closing date: 25 June 2026” and “www.broads-authority.gov.uk/tenders.” The Broads Authority logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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We have a new vacancy for an Active Travel Project Officer (£28,598 to £31,022 per annum). This is a full-time role, funded through the Active Travel England Fund, for a term of 16 months. Applications close on Friday 5 June. For more information see: broads-authority.gov.uk/care…
A promotional image for a job vacancy at the Broads Authority for an “Active Travel Project Officer.” The background shows two people walking through a grassy countryside path under large leafy trees, carrying backpacks. Large white text reads “Job Vacancy Active Travel Project Officer.” Smaller text at the bottom states “Closing date: 05 June 2026” and “www.broads-authority.gov.uk/careers.” The Broads Authority logo appears in the lower right corner.

ALT A promotional image for a job vacancy at the Broads Authority for an “Active Travel Project Officer.” The background shows two people walking through a grassy countryside path under large leafy trees, carrying backpacks. Large white text reads “Job Vacancy Active Travel Project Officer.” Smaller text at the bottom states “Closing date: 05 June 2026” and “www.broads-authority.gov.uk/careers.” The Broads Authority logo appears in the lower right corner.

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Urgent boating news: We have been advised by Network Rail that Somerleyton Swing bridge is unable to open due to a heat restrictions. Broads Control
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📬 We have just sent out our May 2026 Broads Briefing newsletter, featuring a special farewell from John as he retires after 25 years at the helm of the Broads Authority, plus lots of other updates from the rest of the team. Read it here: mailchi.mp/4625b22b686f/broa…
A morning view across the quay at Reedham, showing the moorings, Rangers hut and a moored boat with a moored vessel. The sky shows a hazy sunny morning. Overlaid text reads “Broads Briefing - May 2026”. A small caption at the bottom states: “Image: A spring morning at Reedham”.

ALT A morning view across the quay at Reedham, showing the moorings, Rangers hut and a moored boat with a moored vessel. The sky shows a hazy sunny morning. Overlaid text reads “Broads Briefing - May 2026”. A small caption at the bottom states: “Image: A spring morning at Reedham”.

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The weather looks good for the weekend. Whilst there may be a small possibility of the odd shower, there is still a risk of wildfires. Camp-fires and BBQ’s pose the biggest threat. To safeguard our valuable habitats and wildlife please use a camping stove if cooking outside.
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We’re hiring a Communications Officer (PR, Media & Content) to share positive stories, create inspiring content and help manage our media, digital & social channels. The role is fixed term until 2029 (£31,537 - £33,699 per annum). Apply by Fri 15 May: broads-authority.gov.uk/care…
A job vacancy advertisement for a Communications Officer (PR, Media and Content) at the Broads Authority, closing 15 May 2026, with a person using a telephoto camera lens outdoors against a blue sky.

ALT A job vacancy advertisement for a Communications Officer (PR, Media and Content) at the Broads Authority, closing 15 May 2026, with a person using a telephoto camera lens outdoors against a blue sky.
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Join us on Tuesday 28 April for a fantastic evening of bat detecting in the beautiful surroundings of Ranworth 🦇 This special event is organised in partnership with experts from the Norwich & Norfolk Bat Group and Natural England. Get tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ranworth-…
Poster advertising a “Bat Walk” event in the Broads National Park. Large bold text reads “BAT WALK” over a purple and coral abstract background. Smaller text says “Events in the Broads National Park with our Rangers!” and invites viewers to learn more and book via broads-authority.eventbrite.com.

ALT Poster advertising a “Bat Walk” event in the Broads National Park. Large bold text reads “BAT WALK” over a purple and coral abstract background. Smaller text says “Events in the Broads National Park with our Rangers!” and invites viewers to learn more and book via broads-authority.eventbrite.com.
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