Fresh boost for Broads defences

Sea defences protecting parts of the Norfolk Broads are set to be strenghened with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of rock, it emerged today.

There was anger earlier this year, when plans to abandon sea walls protecting th Upper Thurne and its broads were leaked to the media.

Thousands signed a petition launched by the PAC, while concerned residents eventually won miniterial assurance the coastline would be saved for at least another 50 years.

Now the Environment Agency has revealed plans to ship in roacks by barge to bolster defences.

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Broads Bill blocked after MPs object

The controversial broads Bill has been blocked in Parliament after objections by two MPs.

That means it will now be subject to a full debate, and the concerns of many Broads boaters will have to be taken into account.

Norfolk Tory MPs Keith Simpson and Richard Bacon said they wanted to see more scrutiny and transparency as the bill went through the legislative processs, after complaints and petitions.

Some feel the extra safety measures create unnecessary bureaucracy, while pike anglers are wary of new powers to designate areas boats can and can't use.

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