Breckland Council
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Official page of Breckland Council
Access services and support via:
💻 www.breckland.gov.uk
☎️01362 656870
Links to our latest news, grants, magazine and more at: https://linktr.ee/brecklandcouncil
Access services and support via:
💻 www.breckland.gov.uk
☎️01362 656870
Links to our latest news, grants, magazine and more at: https://linktr.ee/brecklandcouncil
🎉 Breckland is delighted to support Tony Perkins Butchers with a Breckland Business Growth Grant!
👏 Tony was presented with the award by Cllr Sarah Suggitt. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
👏 Tony was presented with the award by Cllr Sarah Suggitt. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
December 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🎉 Breckland is delighted to support Tony Perkins Butchers with a Breckland Business Growth Grant!
👏 Tony was presented with the award by Cllr Sarah Suggitt. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
👏 Tony was presented with the award by Cllr Sarah Suggitt. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
🎄 Recycling your Christmas tree is easy with East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) Tree-cycling.
Just register, donate, and leave your tree for collection – it's simple!
Registration closes Sunday, 4 January, for collection on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 January.
👉 charityxmastreecollection.com
Just register, donate, and leave your tree for collection – it's simple!
Registration closes Sunday, 4 January, for collection on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 January.
👉 charityxmastreecollection.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎄 Recycling your Christmas tree is easy with East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) Tree-cycling.
Just register, donate, and leave your tree for collection – it's simple!
Registration closes Sunday, 4 January, for collection on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 January.
👉 charityxmastreecollection.com
Just register, donate, and leave your tree for collection – it's simple!
Registration closes Sunday, 4 January, for collection on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 January.
👉 charityxmastreecollection.com
🌳 Recently, we finalised the Coronation Living Heritage Fund programme, which has seen £26,000 of Government funding to purchase and plant community orchards. This has resulted in over 750 trees being planted across the district.
👉 Find out more at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
👉 Find out more at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌳 Recently, we finalised the Coronation Living Heritage Fund programme, which has seen £26,000 of Government funding to purchase and plant community orchards. This has resulted in over 750 trees being planted across the district.
👉 Find out more at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
👉 Find out more at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
📣 Are you looking for space to host a new or existing business in Breckland? Or are you eager to showcase your business at a local market day?
💰 We're offering grants of up to £8,000 through the Reopen Scheme – A Meanwhile Enterprise Grant.
🔗 Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/QSwIxOg
💰 We're offering grants of up to £8,000 through the Reopen Scheme – A Meanwhile Enterprise Grant.
🔗 Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/QSwIxOg
December 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📣 Are you looking for space to host a new or existing business in Breckland? Or are you eager to showcase your business at a local market day?
💰 We're offering grants of up to £8,000 through the Reopen Scheme – A Meanwhile Enterprise Grant.
🔗 Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/QSwIxOg
💰 We're offering grants of up to £8,000 through the Reopen Scheme – A Meanwhile Enterprise Grant.
🔗 Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/QSwIxOg
📣 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.
☎️ 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.
🚨 If you do, it's important that you stay alert and don't fall for scams.
☎️ 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.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 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.
☎️ 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.
🚨 If you do, it's important that you stay alert and don't fall for scams.
☎️ 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 is boosting communities by awarding £28,295 to local groups in its latest round of Inspiring Communities Match-Funding Grants.
Applications are currently open and close 18 December. To read the full story and find out how to apply, go to https://loom.ly/27OIeso.
Applications are currently open and close 18 December. To read the full story and find out how to apply, go to https://loom.ly/27OIeso.
December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Breckland is boosting communities by awarding £28,295 to local groups in its latest round of Inspiring Communities Match-Funding Grants.
Applications are currently open and close 18 December. To read the full story and find out how to apply, go to https://loom.ly/27OIeso.
Applications are currently open and close 18 December. To read the full story and find out how to apply, go to https://loom.ly/27OIeso.
📧 Thanks to e-billing, it couldn't be easier to receive your Council Tax bill.
✅ Go paperless to help the environment and view your bill at a time that suits you.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
✅ Go paperless to help the environment and view your bill at a time that suits you.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
December 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📧 Thanks to e-billing, it couldn't be easier to receive your Council Tax bill.
✅ Go paperless to help the environment and view your bill at a time that suits you.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
✅ Go paperless to help the environment and view your bill at a time that suits you.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
Did you know you can vote by post? It might be more convenient for you than voting at a polling station ✉️
Remember, if you applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, you’ll need to re-apply by 31 January 2026 or your postal vote will expire.
Learn more at https://loom.ly/d0QKOBU.
Remember, if you applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, you’ll need to re-apply by 31 January 2026 or your postal vote will expire.
Learn more at https://loom.ly/d0QKOBU.
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Did you know you can vote by post? It might be more convenient for you than voting at a polling station ✉️
Remember, if you applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, you’ll need to re-apply by 31 January 2026 or your postal vote will expire.
Learn more at https://loom.ly/d0QKOBU.
Remember, if you applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, you’ll need to re-apply by 31 January 2026 or your postal vote will expire.
Learn more at https://loom.ly/d0QKOBU.
🎁✨ Santa’s gone exploring again!
Think you recognise this Breckland market town?
Tell us where Santa's hiding below! 🎅📍
#WhereIsSanta
Think you recognise this Breckland market town?
Tell us where Santa's hiding below! 🎅📍
#WhereIsSanta
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🎁✨ Santa’s gone exploring again!
Think you recognise this Breckland market town?
Tell us where Santa's hiding below! 🎅📍
#WhereIsSanta
Think you recognise this Breckland market town?
Tell us where Santa's hiding below! 🎅📍
#WhereIsSanta
⚽ Recently, we have seen a usage increase of 400% following the opening of the new state 3G football pitch in Thetford.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements #InspiringCommunities
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements #InspiringCommunities
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
⚽ Recently, we have seen a usage increase of 400% following the opening of the new state 3G football pitch in Thetford.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements #InspiringCommunities
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements #InspiringCommunities
Booking your winter vaccines as early as possible gives you the best protection.
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible.
Find out more ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible.
Find out more ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Booking your winter vaccines as early as possible gives you the best protection.
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible.
Find out more ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
The NHS will contact you if you’re eligible.
Find out more ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
Breckland Council members are set to consider the introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Dereham town centre. It forms part of a wider response to concerns recently raised by the community about anti-social behaviour in the town.
📖 Find out more: https://loom.ly/FdPpt8c
📖 Find out more: https://loom.ly/FdPpt8c
December 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Breckland Council members are set to consider the introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Dereham town centre. It forms part of a wider response to concerns recently raised by the community about anti-social behaviour in the town.
📖 Find out more: https://loom.ly/FdPpt8c
📖 Find out more: https://loom.ly/FdPpt8c
🔎Looking for some activities or events to do?
You can check out the latest community events happening near you here ➡️ visit https://loom.ly/EaX2lhw
You can check out the latest community events happening near you here ➡️ visit https://loom.ly/EaX2lhw
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🔎Looking for some activities or events to do?
You can check out the latest community events happening near you here ➡️ visit https://loom.ly/EaX2lhw
You can check out the latest community events happening near you here ➡️ visit https://loom.ly/EaX2lhw
🦃 That turkey might look perfect on the outside, but is it cooked throughout and safe to eat? The best way to break up with bacteria is to make sure meat is fully cooked. Cut into the area between the leg and the breast, check that no meat is pink and juices run clear.
👉 https://loom.ly/wJP582E
👉 https://loom.ly/wJP582E
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🦃 That turkey might look perfect on the outside, but is it cooked throughout and safe to eat? The best way to break up with bacteria is to make sure meat is fully cooked. Cut into the area between the leg and the breast, check that no meat is pink and juices run clear.
👉 https://loom.ly/wJP582E
👉 https://loom.ly/wJP582E
Did you know?
👥Local groups can apply for grants up to £5,000, covering up to 50% of your project costs.
This fund supports community projects that align with the Inspiring Communities and Breckland Health & Wellbeing Partnership priorities.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/Jb7ZGpI
👥Local groups can apply for grants up to £5,000, covering up to 50% of your project costs.
This fund supports community projects that align with the Inspiring Communities and Breckland Health & Wellbeing Partnership priorities.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/Jb7ZGpI
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Did you know?
👥Local groups can apply for grants up to £5,000, covering up to 50% of your project costs.
This fund supports community projects that align with the Inspiring Communities and Breckland Health & Wellbeing Partnership priorities.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/Jb7ZGpI
👥Local groups can apply for grants up to £5,000, covering up to 50% of your project costs.
This fund supports community projects that align with the Inspiring Communities and Breckland Health & Wellbeing Partnership priorities.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/Jb7ZGpI
💉 If you have certain long-term health conditions, you are eligible for a flu vaccine.
Check your eligibility and book now ➡️ https://loom.ly/GSQ08kg
Check your eligibility and book now ➡️ https://loom.ly/GSQ08kg
December 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
💉 If you have certain long-term health conditions, you are eligible for a flu vaccine.
Check your eligibility and book now ➡️ https://loom.ly/GSQ08kg
Check your eligibility and book now ➡️ https://loom.ly/GSQ08kg
👷 Recently, we supported National Manufacturing day by arranging for 270 primary school children to visit local manufacturing businesses.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
👷 Recently, we supported National Manufacturing day by arranging for 270 primary school children to visit local manufacturing businesses.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
📧 Are you making the most of our e-billing system?
♻️ Sign up today and go paperless to help the environment.
✅ It's also simple and convenient, allowing you to check your Council Tax bill online, at any time.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
♻️ Sign up today and go paperless to help the environment.
✅ It's also simple and convenient, allowing you to check your Council Tax bill online, at any time.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📧 Are you making the most of our e-billing system?
♻️ Sign up today and go paperless to help the environment.
✅ It's also simple and convenient, allowing you to check your Council Tax bill online, at any time.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
♻️ Sign up today and go paperless to help the environment.
✅ It's also simple and convenient, allowing you to check your Council Tax bill online, at any time.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
Are you prepared for severe winter weather? Here’s a simple checklist from the Met Office to prepare yourself, your vehicle & your home this winter.
Find out more on how to be #WeatherReady this winter 👉 https://bit.ly/3dogLyT
Find out more on how to be #WeatherReady this winter 👉 https://bit.ly/3dogLyT
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you prepared for severe winter weather? Here’s a simple checklist from the Met Office to prepare yourself, your vehicle & your home this winter.
Find out more on how to be #WeatherReady this winter 👉 https://bit.ly/3dogLyT
Find out more on how to be #WeatherReady this winter 👉 https://bit.ly/3dogLyT
🧩 Recently, we launched Puzzel, a new AI-powered telephone system that enhances our customer services by offering a more flexible, efficient, and convenient experience across all channels.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🧩 Recently, we launched Puzzel, a new AI-powered telephone system that enhances our customer services by offering a more flexible, efficient, and convenient experience across all channels.
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements
👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
#CorporateAchievements
Be prepared for winter by making sure you can care for your family. 🫂
Stocking your medicine cabinet with painkillers, cough syrup and diarrhoea treatments, is a good place to start.
Stop by your local pharmacy or visit: www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
Stocking your medicine cabinet with painkillers, cough syrup and diarrhoea treatments, is a good place to start.
Stop by your local pharmacy or visit: www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Be prepared for winter by making sure you can care for your family. 🫂
Stocking your medicine cabinet with painkillers, cough syrup and diarrhoea treatments, is a good place to start.
Stop by your local pharmacy or visit: www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
Stocking your medicine cabinet with painkillers, cough syrup and diarrhoea treatments, is a good place to start.
Stop by your local pharmacy or visit: www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
📣 Did you know? You can now self-refer to access support from The Link.
The Link is a help hub at the heart of Dereham that brings multiple essential services under one roof. ❤️🩹
To find out more and complete the form, go to https://loom.ly/Yy5cw1I.
The Link is a help hub at the heart of Dereham that brings multiple essential services under one roof. ❤️🩹
To find out more and complete the form, go to https://loom.ly/Yy5cw1I.
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📣 Did you know? You can now self-refer to access support from The Link.
The Link is a help hub at the heart of Dereham that brings multiple essential services under one roof. ❤️🩹
To find out more and complete the form, go to https://loom.ly/Yy5cw1I.
The Link is a help hub at the heart of Dereham that brings multiple essential services under one roof. ❤️🩹
To find out more and complete the form, go to https://loom.ly/Yy5cw1I.
🦃 Planning the perfect Christmas dinner? Your turkey needs time to defrost safely! Bacteria love it when we rush and defrost food at room temperature. Break up with bacteria by defrosting your turkey in the fridge well in advance to prevent illnesses like food poisoning.
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🦃 Planning the perfect Christmas dinner? Your turkey needs time to defrost safely! Bacteria love it when we rush and defrost food at room temperature. Break up with bacteria by defrosting your turkey in the fridge well in advance to prevent illnesses like food poisoning.
Breckland Council recently supported Tony Perkins Butchers with Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants. 🥩
To order some of their fresh produce in time for Christmas, go to https://loom.ly/_ri4ADc or call:
☎️ Dereham: 01362 685728
☎️ Attleborough: 01953 453423
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
To order some of their fresh produce in time for Christmas, go to https://loom.ly/_ri4ADc or call:
☎️ Dereham: 01362 685728
☎️ Attleborough: 01953 453423
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Breckland Council recently supported Tony Perkins Butchers with Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants. 🥩
To order some of their fresh produce in time for Christmas, go to https://loom.ly/_ri4ADc or call:
☎️ Dereham: 01362 685728
☎️ Attleborough: 01953 453423
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
To order some of their fresh produce in time for Christmas, go to https://loom.ly/_ri4ADc or call:
☎️ Dereham: 01362 685728
☎️ Attleborough: 01953 453423
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
🚀 Ready to BOOST your future?
BOOST 2025–26 is now open! If you're aged 16–30, Breckland-based, and not in education or employment, you can access FREE training, qualifications, and career support to take your next step – BOOST is here to help.
🔗 Sign up today: www.breckland.gov.uk/boost
BOOST 2025–26 is now open! If you're aged 16–30, Breckland-based, and not in education or employment, you can access FREE training, qualifications, and career support to take your next step – BOOST is here to help.
🔗 Sign up today: www.breckland.gov.uk/boost
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚀 Ready to BOOST your future?
BOOST 2025–26 is now open! If you're aged 16–30, Breckland-based, and not in education or employment, you can access FREE training, qualifications, and career support to take your next step – BOOST is here to help.
🔗 Sign up today: www.breckland.gov.uk/boost
BOOST 2025–26 is now open! If you're aged 16–30, Breckland-based, and not in education or employment, you can access FREE training, qualifications, and career support to take your next step – BOOST is here to help.
🔗 Sign up today: www.breckland.gov.uk/boost