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
📍 Our Safer Street Wardens have been out and about across the district, can you spot your local town?
🍷 They have been chatting to residents about how to stay safe during the festive period and the dangers of drink spiking.
👋 If you see them patrolling in your area, make sure to say hello!
🍷 They have been chatting to residents about how to stay safe during the festive period and the dangers of drink spiking.
👋 If you see them patrolling in your area, make sure to say hello!
December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📍 Our Safer Street Wardens have been out and about across the district, can you spot your local town?
🍷 They have been chatting to residents about how to stay safe during the festive period and the dangers of drink spiking.
👋 If you see them patrolling in your area, make sure to say hello!
🍷 They have been chatting to residents about how to stay safe during the festive period and the dangers of drink spiking.
👋 If you see them patrolling in your area, make sure to say hello!
❄️ Christmas prep means a packed fridge, where air can't circulate properly to keep the temperature 5°C or below.
Break up with bacteria by not cramming your fridge full and keeping it at 5°C or below. This will help you keep food safe and prevent illnesses like food poisoning.
#FestiveFoodSafe
Break up with bacteria by not cramming your fridge full and keeping it at 5°C or below. This will help you keep food safe and prevent illnesses like food poisoning.
#FestiveFoodSafe
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
❄️ Christmas prep means a packed fridge, where air can't circulate properly to keep the temperature 5°C or below.
Break up with bacteria by not cramming your fridge full and keeping it at 5°C or below. This will help you keep food safe and prevent illnesses like food poisoning.
#FestiveFoodSafe
Break up with bacteria by not cramming your fridge full and keeping it at 5°C or below. This will help you keep food safe and prevent illnesses like food poisoning.
#FestiveFoodSafe
🚀 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 23, 2025 at 10:01 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
Are you prepared for severe winter weather? From keeping yourself and your family well to taking care of your home and staying safe while out and about, Met Office #WeatherReady advice pages provide guidance on how to be prepared this winter. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3DUrxxh
December 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Are you prepared for severe winter weather? From keeping yourself and your family well to taking care of your home and staying safe while out and about, Met Office #WeatherReady advice pages provide guidance on how to be prepared this winter. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3DUrxxh
💉 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 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💉 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
Winter can be a tough. Take care of your wellbeing and ask for help if you need it.
Call NHS 111 if you start to feel unsafe or distressed and need urgent help.
Support available ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
Call NHS 111 if you start to feel unsafe or distressed and need urgent help.
Support available ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Winter can be a tough. Take care of your wellbeing and ask for help if you need it.
Call NHS 111 if you start to feel unsafe or distressed and need urgent help.
Support available ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
Call NHS 111 if you start to feel unsafe or distressed and need urgent help.
Support available ➡️ www.winterwellnorfolkwaveney.co.uk
#WarmandWell
☕ Recently, we supported 67 young people through the Boost scheme, which provides work experience and workshops in retail skills, beauty and barista training.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
December 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
☕ Recently, we supported 67 young people through the Boost scheme, which provides work experience and workshops in retail skills, beauty and barista training.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🛒 Will you be doing your Christmas food shop early this year? Be mindful of use-by dates and consider going to the shop for last minute fresh bits just before you're hosting your family.
After use-by-dates, food is no longer safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out.
After use-by-dates, food is no longer safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out.
December 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🛒 Will you be doing your Christmas food shop early this year? Be mindful of use-by dates and consider going to the shop for last minute fresh bits just before you're hosting your family.
After use-by-dates, food is no longer safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out.
After use-by-dates, food is no longer safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out.
This Christmas, unwrapping presents is just the beginning. 🎁🎄
Don't want to keep your cardboard boxes? Flatten them and put them in the recycling. ♻️
✅ Make sure you remove any plastic tape first!
#NorfolkRecycles
Don't want to keep your cardboard boxes? Flatten them and put them in the recycling. ♻️
✅ Make sure you remove any plastic tape first!
#NorfolkRecycles
December 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Christmas, unwrapping presents is just the beginning. 🎁🎄
Don't want to keep your cardboard boxes? Flatten them and put them in the recycling. ♻️
✅ Make sure you remove any plastic tape first!
#NorfolkRecycles
Don't want to keep your cardboard boxes? Flatten them and put them in the recycling. ♻️
✅ Make sure you remove any plastic tape first!
#NorfolkRecycles
💻 Go paperless and sign-up to receive your next Council Tax bill via email.
👣 E-billing is easy, convenient, and better for the environment, too.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
👣 E-billing is easy, convenient, and better for the environment, too.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💻 Go paperless and sign-up to receive your next Council Tax bill via email.
👣 E-billing is easy, convenient, and better for the environment, too.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
👣 E-billing is easy, convenient, and better for the environment, too.
👉 https://loom.ly/8fs-mbk
🏪 Recently, we have relaunched our 'Meanwhile' scheme, which provides grants to start up new businesses, fill empty commercial space and help our high streets thrive.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
December 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🏪 Recently, we have relaunched our 'Meanwhile' scheme, which provides grants to start up new businesses, fill empty commercial space and help our high streets thrive.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
🤝 This reflects Breckland's commitment to Thriving Places.
👉 Read about our corporate commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
This Christmas, unwrapping that gift set is just the beginning. 🎁🎄
♻️✅ Empty body sprays or deodorant cans go in the recycling bin with the rest of your recycling.
#NorfolkRecycles
♻️✅ Empty body sprays or deodorant cans go in the recycling bin with the rest of your recycling.
#NorfolkRecycles
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This Christmas, unwrapping that gift set is just the beginning. 🎁🎄
♻️✅ Empty body sprays or deodorant cans go in the recycling bin with the rest of your recycling.
#NorfolkRecycles
♻️✅ Empty body sprays or deodorant cans go in the recycling bin with the rest of your recycling.
#NorfolkRecycles
🍷 Our Safer Street Warden's have been out and about in Thetford this month, supporting the Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP).
🛒Tesco Superstore have also joined the efforts, spraying pavements to deter underage drinking.
📖To find out more about the Thetford CAP, visit: https://loom.ly/WLTkfOE
🛒Tesco Superstore have also joined the efforts, spraying pavements to deter underage drinking.
📖To find out more about the Thetford CAP, visit: https://loom.ly/WLTkfOE
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🍷 Our Safer Street Warden's have been out and about in Thetford this month, supporting the Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP).
🛒Tesco Superstore have also joined the efforts, spraying pavements to deter underage drinking.
📖To find out more about the Thetford CAP, visit: https://loom.ly/WLTkfOE
🛒Tesco Superstore have also joined the efforts, spraying pavements to deter underage drinking.
📖To find out more about the Thetford CAP, visit: https://loom.ly/WLTkfOE
📣 Ground broken on refurbished and expanded Attleborough Leisure Centre 📣
Excitement is building in Attleborough as work has officially begun on the refurbishment and expansion of the town's leisure centre.
📖 To read the full story, go to https://loom.ly/bnr7cGs.
Excitement is building in Attleborough as work has officially begun on the refurbishment and expansion of the town's leisure centre.
📖 To read the full story, go to https://loom.ly/bnr7cGs.
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📣 Ground broken on refurbished and expanded Attleborough Leisure Centre 📣
Excitement is building in Attleborough as work has officially begun on the refurbishment and expansion of the town's leisure centre.
📖 To read the full story, go to https://loom.ly/bnr7cGs.
Excitement is building in Attleborough as work has officially begun on the refurbishment and expansion of the town's leisure centre.
📖 To read the full story, go to https://loom.ly/bnr7cGs.
📣 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 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📣 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
🎉 Breckland is delighted to support Adcocks with a Breckland Business Growth Grant!
👏 Cllr Sarah Suggitt presented the award to Paul Adcock. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
👏 Cllr Sarah Suggitt presented the award to Paul Adcock. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🎉 Breckland is delighted to support Adcocks with a Breckland Business Growth Grant!
👏 Cllr Sarah Suggitt presented the award to Paul Adcock. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
👏 Cllr Sarah Suggitt presented the award to Paul Adcock. Congratulations!
🌱 This grant was delivered through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), funded by the UK Government.
Breckland Council is to hold its first 'Big Breckland Breakfast' to bring together people from across the district's farming and rural communities for a morning of conversation, connection, and support.
🔎 Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
🔎 Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Breckland Council is to hold its first 'Big Breckland Breakfast' to bring together people from across the district's farming and rural communities for a morning of conversation, connection, and support.
🔎 Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
🔎 Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
Recently, the Swaffham - A Historic Market Town project worked with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) and young people to help repair the Town Pound.
📖 Watch the video and read more from the Swaffham - A Historic Market Town blog 👉 https://loom.ly/GexwMZA
📖 Watch the video and read more from the Swaffham - A Historic Market Town blog 👉 https://loom.ly/GexwMZA
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Recently, the Swaffham - A Historic Market Town project worked with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) and young people to help repair the Town Pound.
📖 Watch the video and read more from the Swaffham - A Historic Market Town blog 👉 https://loom.ly/GexwMZA
📖 Watch the video and read more from the Swaffham - A Historic Market Town blog 👉 https://loom.ly/GexwMZA
📣 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 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📣 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.
🕵️♂️🎅 Santa’s on the loose!
We caught him sneaking around… can you figure out which town he’s in? 🤔
Comment your guess! 👇
#WhereIsSanta
We caught him sneaking around… can you figure out which town he’s in? 🤔
Comment your guess! 👇
#WhereIsSanta
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🕵️♂️🎅 Santa’s on the loose!
We caught him sneaking around… can you figure out which town he’s in? 🤔
Comment your guess! 👇
#WhereIsSanta
We caught him sneaking around… can you figure out which town he’s in? 🤔
Comment your guess! 👇
#WhereIsSanta
👥 Recently, we have continued to use enforcement powers to protect the safety of individuals and support confidence in our high street.
👉 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 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
👥 Recently, we have continued to use enforcement powers to protect the safety of individuals and support confidence in our high street.
👉 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
Breckland Council is to hold its inaugural 'Big Breckland Breakfast' to bring together people from across the district's farming and rural communities for a morning of conversation, connection, and support.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Breckland Council is to hold its inaugural 'Big Breckland Breakfast' to bring together people from across the district's farming and rural communities for a morning of conversation, connection, and support.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
Find out more: https://loom.ly/n8sB6So
🥩 A festive spread of smoked fish, soft mould-ripened cheese and cold meats is a feast for the eyes and also unfortunately for listeria bacteria, which can make you ill. Keep your cold spread cold and consider other picky bits to prevent vulnerable relatives becoming very ill.
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🥩 A festive spread of smoked fish, soft mould-ripened cheese and cold meats is a feast for the eyes and also unfortunately for listeria bacteria, which can make you ill. Keep your cold spread cold and consider other picky bits to prevent vulnerable relatives becoming very ill.
🛍️ Calling all shopkeepers and retailers!
Download Norfolk County Council's free Christmas Guide for Retailers, which is filled with practical tips to boost sales and footfall during the festive season! 🎄
Download 👉 https://loom.ly/Yqk8aIM
Download Norfolk County Council's free Christmas Guide for Retailers, which is filled with practical tips to boost sales and footfall during the festive season! 🎄
Download 👉 https://loom.ly/Yqk8aIM
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🛍️ Calling all shopkeepers and retailers!
Download Norfolk County Council's free Christmas Guide for Retailers, which is filled with practical tips to boost sales and footfall during the festive season! 🎄
Download 👉 https://loom.ly/Yqk8aIM
Download Norfolk County Council's free Christmas Guide for Retailers, which is filled with practical tips to boost sales and footfall during the festive season! 🎄
Download 👉 https://loom.ly/Yqk8aIM
Breckland Council recently supported Adcocks with a Breckland Business Growth Grant, funded by the Government's Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
There's still time to shop with them in time for Christmas... 🎄
☎️ 01953 881248
🌐 www.adcocks.co.uk
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
There's still time to shop with them in time for Christmas... 🎄
☎️ 01953 881248
🌐 www.adcocks.co.uk
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Breckland Council recently supported Adcocks with a Breckland Business Growth Grant, funded by the Government's Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
There's still time to shop with them in time for Christmas... 🎄
☎️ 01953 881248
🌐 www.adcocks.co.uk
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF
There's still time to shop with them in time for Christmas... 🎄
☎️ 01953 881248
🌐 www.adcocks.co.uk
#RuralEnglandProsperityFund #REPF