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Chairman of the council

The Chairman of the council is elected from among the Councillors. The main duty is to preside over principal meetings of the council. The Chairman will also attend events as the council's representative.

Our current Chairman is Councillor Samantha Taylor.

Cllr Samantha Taylor

Further information on Cllr Samantha Taylor (opens new window)


Vice Chairman of the council

Our current Vice-Chairman is Councillor Nigel Wilkin

Cllr Nigel Wilkin

Further information on Councillor Nigel Wilkin (opens new window)


Chairman's Charities

The Chairman's chosen charities this year are:

  • Nelson's Journey 
  • Chapel Green School

Events

The Chairman welcomes invitations to attend community events held by local organisations and will endeavour to accept all invitations where possible. 

If you have, or you know somebody who has, a special occasion to celebrate, then contact the Chairman's Secretary to see if the Chairman would be able to attend. To celebrate the occasion, a bouquet of flowers will be presented.

Write to: Chairman's Secretary, Breckland Council, Democratic Services, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EE

Telephone: 01362 656870

Please give as much notice as possible as the Chairman's diary is always busy.

You can also email the Chairman (chairman@breckland.gov.uk) if you would like to invite him to an event.

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Last modified on 22 May 2025