Breckland Council is keen to promote and ensure where possible that all buildings and services are accessible to all.
Working together to improve access for all
The Building Control Team is pleased to be associated with the three Access Groups operating within the District, and consult on relevant Building Regulation applications where public access and use of facilities are essential for a successful future life of the building and its users.
Breckland Area Access Groups
If you wish to obtain more information about you local access groups please contact the following group members:
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Chairman
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Steve Blake
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01362 850130
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Dereham
Swaffham
Thetford
Grants
Breckland Council operates a small access grant aid scheme for improvements to small shops, community buildings, and small businesses with maximum sums of £500 to encourage level access, widen entrances and internal facilities.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Building Control on 01362 656873
Useful Contacts
The Equalities and Human RightsCommission
The Disability Rights Commission has been merged along with the Race Relations Council and the Equal Opportunities Commisson to a new organisation, the Equality & Human Rights Commission
website (link will open in a new browser window)
www.equalityhumanrights.com
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