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📣 Are you looking for space to host a new or existing business in Breckland? Or perhaps you're eager to showcase your bu...
07/06/2026

📣 Are you looking for space to host a new or existing business in Breckland? Or perhaps you're eager to showcase your business at a local market day?

💰 Breckland Council is offering grants of up to £8,000 through the Reopen Scheme – A Meanwhile Enterprise Grant to help launch, grow, or bring your business to our high streets.

There are two types of grants available:
🏬 Vacant High Street Shop Grant
🛍️ Market Town Stall Grant

Our Meanwhile Programme has already helped a number of businesses breathe new life into previously vacant properties – and yours could be next.
🔗 To find out more and apply, click here 👉 https://loom.ly/QSwIxOg

£3.9m of government funding is available for insulation, air source heat pumps, solar panels and more. To qualify for th...
06/06/2026

£3.9m of government funding is available for insulation, air source heat pumps, solar panels and more.

To qualify for the funding, you must own your home, have an energy performance certificate (EPC) between D-G and meet one of the below criteria:

💷 Gross household income of £36,000 or less.
👤 A person living in the property receives an eligible benefit.
🏡 Your home falls under an auto-eligible postcode.

Check your eligibility and enquire at https://loom.ly/QB5CeHQ.

Want to make an impact on your community? 💡Serco is hiring new Loaders and HGV Drivers in Watton.If you're interested in...
06/06/2026

Want to make an impact on your community? 💡

Serco is hiring new Loaders and HGV Drivers in Watton.

If you're interested in helping keep Breckland a clean and tidy place to live and work, one of these roles could be for you.

Find out more:
🗑️ Apply to be a Loader 👉 https://loom.ly/Yn2aRd8
🚚 Apply to be an HGV Driver 👉 https://loom.ly/YFau7SE

05/06/2026

👥 Would you like a job that helps tackle crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour in our community, making residents and visitors feel safer?

We're hiring a Safer Streets Warden to contribute to the deterrence and reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour in Thetford Town Centre and other towns by providing visible patrols and building strong relationships in the community.

The successful applicant be working alongside Jaden – watch the video below to see what he has to say about the impact this role has had on our district.

Find out more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/3tbkKiY

🗓️ Applications close Monday, 8 June at 9am.

🦖 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Dereham Dino Day last week! 🦕It was fantastic to see so many families, residen...
05/06/2026

🦖 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Dereham Dino Day last week! 🦕

It was fantastic to see so many families, residents, visitors, and dinosaur enthusiasts, coming together to enjoy a day packed with prehistoric fun in the heart of Dereham.

We're delighted to hear such positive feedback from those who attended: 🗨️

"Dinosaurs are always popular and it was lovely for our staff to bring the children along and learn more about dinosaurs." – East Dereham Day Nursery

"Overall the day was joyous. Really lovely atmosphere and certainly doing things where there is no cost to visitors helps make things feel really inclusive." – Yellow Bus Events

A huge thank you to everyone and our partners ROARR and Yellow Bus Events who helped make the day such a success, and to the businesses who had a dino in their window for the trail. 🦖

It's also been wonderful to hear from local businesses that they saw increased footfall and trade during the event, demonstrating the positive impact community events like this can have for our town centre. 👣

Thank you as well to everyone who completed the trail. We'll be announcing the lucky winner soon, so keep an eye on our social media channels! 👀

We hope you had a roaring good time and look forward to seeing you at future events!

🅿️A number of car parks in have now been transferred from Breckland Council into the ownership of Thetford Town Counci...
05/06/2026

🅿️A number of car parks in have now been transferred from Breckland Council into the ownership of Thetford Town Council.

🥇Thetford is the first town to see car parks moved into the hands of the local town council, with car park transfers in , , and also progressing.

🤝We worked together to transfer the car parks in light of the Government's announcement that it plans to push ahead with Local Government Reorganisation, which is expected to see Breckland Council abolished in the next couple of years. Transferring the car parks to town councils now will ensure they remain in local control and continue to meet the needs of local communities and businesses.

🗣️Cllr Paul Hewett, Breckland Council's Executive Member for Property, Projects and Procurement, commented: "We are delighted to have successfully completed the transfer of car parks to Thetford Town Council. By working closely together we have ensured decisions about car parking provision will continue to be made as close to the community as possible. This will help to make sure this provision continues to meet the needs of our residents while also supporting local businesses to thrive."

🗣️Cllr Vic Peters, Mayor of Thetford, added: "As the Mayor of Thetford, I am thrilled to see our town take ownership of these vital car parks. This transfer not only empowers us to better serve our community's needs but also strengthens our commitment to supporting local businesses. Together, we will ensure that our parking facilities are managed effectively and efficiently for the benefit of all residents and visitors, and that we fulfil our commitment that they remain free of charge for users."

🅿️The full list of car parks which have been transferred:
🚗Bury Road
🚗Cage Lane
🚗Castle Street
🚗Pike Lane
🚗St Giles West
🚗St Giles East
🚗The Link
🚗White Hart
🚗Nun's Bridges

🖥️Full story at: https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/26242/05-06-26-Thetford-Town-Council-takes-ownership-of-local-car-parks

Come along to Swaffham's Festival of Youth! 🎉This is a free community event designed to celebrate young people and showc...
05/06/2026

Come along to Swaffham's Festival of Youth! 🎉

This is a free community event designed to celebrate young people and showcase the wide range of activities, clubs, support services, and opportunities available for children, teenagers and families within the local area.

🗓️ Saturday, 13 June 2026, 10am to 2pm
📍The Green at Campingland

Drop by for a fun-filled day with live demonstrations, music, sports activities, cooking sessions with the College of West Anglia, ukulele lessons, interactive stalls, and the popular art bike.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 01760 722922.

📣 Do you pay a licence fee to Breckland Council?🚨 If you do, it's important that you stay alert and don't fall for scams...
04/06/2026

📣 Do you pay a licence fee to Breckland Council?

🚨 If you do, it's important that you stay alert and don't fall for scams.

💳 Breckland's licensing team will never ask for your bank info but may need your card details.

☎️ If in doubt, you can always check if a call is legitimate and whether you have a licence fee due by phoning the Breckland Contact Centre on 01362 656870.

Breckland Council is aware of ongoing speculation regarding the proposed regeneration of the Abbey Estate in Thetford an...
03/06/2026

Breckland Council is aware of ongoing speculation regarding the proposed regeneration of the Abbey Estate in Thetford and the planning application submitted by Bromford Flagship. This speculation led to a question at our most recent Full Council meeting, which was responded to by the Council's Leader, Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen.

We want to be absolutely clear about our position:

Following a robust and transparent democratic process, Breckland Council's Planning Committee considered extensive evidence from planning professionals, expert witnesses, key stakeholders and local residents before reaching its decision to refuse the application. That decision reflected the concerns raised by the community and was made in the best interests of Thetford and its residents.

The application has now been appealed and will be determined by the Planning Inspectorate later this year. Breckland Council will play a full and active role in those proceedings and will vigorously defend the decision reached by its democratically elected Planning Committee.

While the Council remains committed to supporting the regeneration and long-term prosperity of Thetford, including improvements to the Abbey Estate, regeneration must be delivered in a way that commands public confidence and respects local democratic decision-making.

It would be inappropriate to speculate on matters that are now subject to a formal appeals process. However, what we can say unequivocally is that Breckland Council stands by the decision that was made, stands with local residents who engaged in the process, and will continue to ensure that the voice of Thetford is heard throughout the appeal.

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