Town and Parish Councils have wide ranging powers to represent the whole electorate within the area, delivering services and facilities to meet local needs and striving to improve the quality of life. Activities in which the Parish Council can get involved will include allotments, youth projects, leisure facilities, open spaces, traffic calming and community transport schemes. For a full list have a look at www.nalc.gov.uk/information/legal.powers
If you are interested in becoming a local councillor, visit your local Town and Parish Council, talk to exisiting councillors, visit the National Assocation of Local Councils (NALC) website, or talk to the Electoral Services department at Breckland Council, please see contact details below:
Telephone:
01362 656870
email:
elections@breckland.gov.uk
write to:
Breckland Council
Democratic Services Manager
Elizabeth House
Walpole Loke
DEREHAM
Norfolk
NR19 1EE
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