Thetford Plan for Neighbourhoods
Thetford has been selected as one of 75 towns across the UK to receive up to £20 million in government funding as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods - a national initiative designed to boost local economies, improve everyday life, and empower communities.
This long-term investment will help us work together to deliver tangible improvements to the places we live, work and visit. Over the next 10 years, the programme will support regeneration, increase opportunity, and strengthen community pride in Thetford.
What Is the Plan for Neighbourhoods?
Plan for Neighbourhoods is a £1.5 billion government programme focused on delivering growth and raising living standards in areas that need it most. Funding is governed locally by new Neighbourhood Boards - made up of residents, community leaders and stakeholders - in partnership with local authorities. In Thetford, our Neighbourhood Board is now in place and will work closely with Breckland Council to shape a 10-year Regeneration Plan that sets out priorities, projects and funding allocations.
What Will the Investment Support?
The funding can support a wide range of projects under eight government-backed themes: Regeneration High Streets & Heritage Housing Work, Productivity & Skills Cohesion, Health & Wellbeing Transport Safety & Security Education & Opportunity The focus will be on neighbourhoods and communities with the greatest need, ensuring the investment has the biggest impact.
How Can I Get Involved?
Public engagement will take place in Summer and Autumn 2025. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and help shape the future of Thetford. The Board will submit the town's Regeneration Plan to government in Winter 2025, with delivery of projects set to begin from April 2026. Keep checking back for updates, announcements, and opportunities to get involved in shaping the future of Thetford.
Document Library
- Gov.uk: Plan for Neighbourhoods: prospectus (opens new window)
- Future Breckland - Prospectus (PDF, 5 MB)(opens new window)
- Future Breckland - Thetford Town Delivery Plan (PDF, 9 MB)(opens new window)
- Thetford Conservation Area Appraisal - Interactive Version (PDF, 50 MB)(opens new window)
- Breckland Strategic Infrastructure Plan (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
- River Little Ouse Waterspace Study (PDF, 22 MB)(opens new window)
- The Book of Thetford (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window)
- Countywide Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (opens new window)
- Annex A to the Countywide Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (opens new window)
- Norfolk Rail Prospectus (opens new window)
- Norfolk Local Transport Plan (opens new window)
- Realising Thetford Potential (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)
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