2025
January 2025
- 03/01/25: Breckland Council Issues Strong Warning to Neglectful Dog Owners Following Landmark Prosecution
- 06/01/25: Breckland's Cabinet reviews annual budget
- 08/01/25: Statement from Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Leader of Breckland Council
- 13/01/25: Breckland Council launches "Warm Packs" initiative to help residents during the latest cold snap
February 2025
- 05/02/25: Statement from Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen, Leader of Breckland Council
- 07/02/25: Works completed on Cherry Lane Resurfacing Project
- 10/02/25: Breckland appoints experienced councillor to help shape local government reorganisation
- 14/02/25: Council scores £525k investment to bring new football pitch to Thetford
- 24/02/25: Statement from Breckland's Leader on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
- 21/02/25: Residents invited to ask Council Leader questions at online Town Hall meeting
- 28/02/25: Breckland Council invites grant bids to help mark VE Day and VJ Day
March 2025
- 05/03/2025: Wayfinding Signage Installation Begins in Attleborough
- 06/03/2025: Council tax fraudster fined by Court
- 06/03/2025: Swaffham to host free Norfolk conference on improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings
- 10/03/2025: Breckland Council plants trees at Oxburgh Estate to mark COVID-19 Day of Reflection
- 10/03/2025: Breckland Councillors to debate the Government's proposals for reorganisation of local councils
- 11/03/2025: Thetford in line for major investment under the new "Plan for Neighbourhoods"
- 12/03/2025: Planners give green light to new Snetterton Innovation Park
- 17/03/2025: Council puts profits to good use after selling golf club
- 20/03/25: Breckland members support plans to create three unitary councils, but reservations on process remain
- 24/03/2025: Breckland Council Launches Public Consultations on Dereham Conservation Area Appraisal and District-Wide Shop Front Design Guide
- 24/03/2025: Breckland Council Approves Renewed Call for Sites to Progress Local Plan Update
- 31/03/2025: Breckland Council's New Business Food Waste Collection Service Now Live
April 2025
- 28/04/2025: Breckland Residents Urged to Continue Supporting Ukrainian Guests Amid Ongoing Crisis
- 17/04/2025: Breckland Council awards £12,000 worth in grants to community groups to celebrate VE and VJ Day
- 17/04/2025: Breckland Council secures prosecution over unlawful occupation of site in Billingford
- 07/04/2025: Breckland Council introduces PSPO to address vehicle-based anti-social behaviour in the district
May 2025
- 02/05/2025: Successful installation of Solar Panels at Dereham Leisure Centre
- 07/05/2025: Joint Statement on proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk
- 12/05/2025: Goal! New 3G football pitch officially handed over to Breckland Council
- 13/05/2025: Cherry Tree Farm Planning Applications Deferred
- 22/05/2025: Breckland Council selects 2025/2026 Chairman
June 2025
- 02/06/2025: Attleborough Recreational Community Hub (ARCH) launched to support the town's young people
- 03/06/2025: Council grant helping to enhance local mental health support
- 03/06/2025: Latest round of funding support for Breckland businesses now open
- 12/06/2025: Breckland's Swaffham Heritage Partnership shortlisted for major national award
- 18/06/2025: Breckland's market towns invited to apply for grants to attract more visitors
- 20/06/25: Share your priorities to shape strong vision for future of council services in Norfolk
- 23/06/2025: Breckland Council to Join UK Age Friendly Communities Network
- 27/06/2025: Breckland invites veterans to special brunch to commemorate Armed Forces Day
- 30/06/2025: Breckland continues to clamp down on fly-tipping as the council marks Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week
July 2025
- 01/07/2025: Latest grants bring year's total to over £90k
- 07/07/2025: Council and Watton business collaborate on solar panel installation
- 09/07/2025: Breckland Council is proud to support the Festival of Thetford and Punjab
- 10/07/25: Breckland Council members vote to 'Save Our Countryside' from solar farms
- 16/07/2025: Breckland Council Welcomes New 24-Hour Budgens Local at Riverside Thetford
- 18/07/2025: Construction of Swaffham supported living scheme officially gets underway
- 25/07/2025: Breckland partners with the Federation of Small Businesses to help fund memberships
- 29/07/2025: Swaffham shortlisted in national competition recognising the UK's thriving towns
- 29/07/2025: Breckland Council to tackle underage drinking in Thetford with Community Alcohol Partnership
August 2025
- 04/08/2025: Local Council gives a helping hand to Swaffham based mental health charity
- 05/08/2025: Thetford leisure centre to get 45% of power from solar
- 20/08/2025: New Environmental Initiative Grants to boost local sustainability efforts
- 26/08/2025: Banham becomes latest Breckland Mindful Village
- 28/08/2025: Breckland Council Planning Notice: Brookside Farm Poultry Unit (Hook 2 Sisters), Great Hockham, NR17 1ER
- 28/08/2025: Swaffham's Heritage Regeneration Project Secures Additional £56,000 Funding Boost
September 2025
- 02/09/2025: Council Successfully Prosecutes Breckland Business for Health and Safety Breaches
- 03/09/2025: Breckland allocates £285,000 of funding to rural businesses
- 16/09/2025: Breckland Council relaunches fund in latest step to support high streets
- 17/09/2025: Council allocates almost £300,000 to enhance leisure facilities in Watton
- 22/09/25: Councils in discussion on the future of Breckland car parks
- 22/09/2025: Council's latest funding brings community grants to over £100k
- 26/09/25: Joint statement - Six councils submit joint vision to strengthen Local Government services in Norfolk
- 29/09/2025: Breckland Council celebrates Narborough becoming a Mindful Village
October 2025
- 02/10/2025: Breckland launches 'Bowl for Health' to enhance health and wellbeing in district
- 03/10/2025: Special Recognition RSPCA award for Breckland Officer alongside Platinum and Gold accolades
- 10/10/25: Councillors vote to reiterate commitment to sustainability
- 13/10/2025: Anglia Revenues Partnership celebrates national award win
- 14/10/2025: Breckland launches New Health and Wellbeing Partnership Strategy
- 28/10/2025: Planning approved for 3G football pitch in phase three of Breckland's bold vision for Attleborough Leisure Centre redevelopment
- 31/10/2025: Your plan. Your future. Your say. - Breckland's Local Plan consultation launches
November 2025
- 06/11/2025: Dereham 'help hub' is now more accessible than ever
- 12/11/2025: Future of Breckland community groups secured after purchasing land from district council
- 13/11/2025: Breckland Council re-launches 'Warm Packs' initiative to help residents during winter period
- 19/11/2025: The Swaffham - A Historic Market Town Regeneration Project completes the Town Pound restoration and celebrates youth skills success
- 19/11/2025: Joint statement: Have your say on future of Norfolk's council services in Government consultation
- 27/11/2025: Breckland groups receive Environmental Initiative grants totalling £11,500
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