As of February 2025
Broadland District Council declared a nature emergency in 2023.
"Motion1. Council recognises the dangerous and accelerating effects of unmitigated climate change and ecological destruction for Broadland, Norfolk, and globally.2. Council resolves to declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency to highlight the importance and significance of climate change and biodiversity in all we do.3. Council resolves to act accordingly within the limits of its resources and powers and report back regularly on progress"
— Full Council (Source)
Broadland District Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Broadland District Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Broadland District Council has not committed to protect and manage 30% of council landholdings for nature recovery by 2030.
We’re happy to share policy ideas and insights with local authorities.
If your local authority is looking for guidance on tree and nature policies, email governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
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Take action in your communityHere are the 10 most similar councils, based on a combination of distance, urban/rural split, emissions profile, and deprivation.
| Council | Similarity | Nature emergency | Evidence-based action plan | Embedded in strategy | 30 by 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadland District Council | This council | 2023 | No | No | No |
| Central Bedfordshire Council | 84.6% | No | No | No | |
| Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council | 83.0% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Wealden District Council | 81.8% | No | No | No | |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | 81.8% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council | 81.3% | 2023 | Yes | No | No |
| South Kesteven District Council | 80.6% | No | No | No | |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 80.6% | No | No | No | |
| Horsham District Council | 80.4% | 2023 | No | No | No |
| South Oxfordshire District Council | 80.3% | 2021 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cambridgeshire County Council | 79.8% | No | No | No |
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, which is correct as of the website launch in February 2025. Your council may have since taken action that is not yet recorded here. We plan to publish a full update in March 2027.
Something not right? If you have any corrections in the meantime, please contact governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.