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Broadland Jobless Claims Up 6%, Under-25s Up a Quarter
Broadland had 1,665 jobless claimants in September, 95 more than a year ago, and 75 of the rise was under-25s. It still has Norfolk's lowest rate, at 2.1%.
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Planning
Zatu Taverham HQ Plan Withdrawn Before Councillors Voted
Zatu withdrew its plan for a 16m warehouse and HQ off Fir Covert Road, Taverham, on 5 October, before councillors could vote on officers' advice to refuse it.
Food hygiene
Broadland Food Hygiene: All 44 September Ratings Were 5s
All 44 Broadland food hygiene ratings dated September were 5s. Late August results added since include a 1 for a Taverham takeaway and two 2s in Drayton.
Business
Broadland Food Innovation Centre Breaks Even, 85% Let
The £11.4m council-owned centre near Honingham covered its costs in 2025/26 with 11 of 13 units let. A large unit is due back on the market after an eviction.
Business
Broadland Business Grants: £1,000 to £5,000, First Come
The council's new two-year Business Builder fund is worth up to £250,000. Build Up grants pay half your costs up to £1,000, Development grants up to £5,000.
Food hygiene
Broadland Food Hygiene: 24 of 28 Scored 5 in August
Twenty-eight Broadland venues had hygiene ratings published in August and 24 took the top score. One pub got a 3. Every result, with the date it was inspected.