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Brief guide to Breckland District Council - Who works for the Council?
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/who-works-for-councilCouncillors: Elected every 4 years by the electorate of the District aged 18 or over (and eligible to vote) Not salaried employees of the Council but do receive...
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Chairman of the council
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/democracy/chairmanThe 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 at...
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Life as a District Councillor and how to become one - How do I become a Councillor?
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/how-do-I-become-a-councillorThe majority of people become councillors as a result of joining a political party. However, a small number stand for election as Independents. The nomination p...
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Life as a District Councillor and how to become one - What do Councillors do?
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/what-do-councillors-doCouncillors are people who are elected to the local council to represent their local community. They must either live or work in the district (for other criteri...
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Learn more about the council
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/democracy/learn-more...
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Brief guide to Breckland District Council - The Council's Services
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/council-servicesBreckland Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of services. Norfolk County Council is responsible for delivering strategic and, generally speaking...
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Brief guide to Breckland District Council - Where the money comes from
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/where-money-comes-fromBreckland District Council obtains the money it spends on services from a number of sources: Council Tax The money collected through Council Tax is divided betw...
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Brief guide to Breckland District Council - How this Council was created
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/how-council-createdThe Local Government Act 1972 reformed the structure of local government in England and Wales, dividing England into county and district councils. In total ther...
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Brief guide to Breckland District Council - And where the money goes
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/where-money-goesCouncil spending is divided between capital and revenue . Capital spending is for one-off payments to buy things like buildings and to finance significant pr...
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Life as a District Councillor and how to become one
https://www.breckland.gov.uk/elections/life-as-a-councillor...