✅ At Breckland Council, we're proud to share the ways in which we continue to support people and businesses within our district. 🥘 As part of our commitment to Inspiring Communities, we have helped 154 residents with financial support for food, clothing and household essentials through the Household Support Fund. 👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
Breckland Council
Government Administration
Dereham, England 3,581 followers
A place where people and business can thrive
About us
Breckland Council is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its head office is located at Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EE. The Breckland district is one of seven districts in Norfolk and is located centrally in the county, extending over an area of 1,300sqkm (500 square miles). The district includes the five towns of Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford and Watton, together with a wide range of other settlements. The District is served by the A11 and A47 trunk roads and the towns of Attleborough and Thetford have direct and frequent rail links into Norwich and Cambridge. Breckland is one of the economic gateways to Norfolk, within travelling distance to the major university research and developments centres in Cambridge and Norwich. Key Employment Sectors - The top five employment sectors in the district are manufacturing, retail, health, business administration and education. Local Units and Average Employment - The most dominant sector in terms of local units is construction, with 15% of local units in the district. Other dominant sectors include retail (10.8%) and professional, scientific and technical (10.6%). Economic Activity- Breckland district's economic activity rate is 82.3% compared to 80.2% regionally and 77.7% in England as a whole. Locating your business in Breckland - Breckland Council offers a full support service for businesses looking for a flexible but economical location across all major sectors. The improved connectively of the A11 dual carriageway coupled with our location midway between the major research centres in Cambridge and Norwich are just two reasons to consider locating in our beautiful district. Breckland Council can provide support on land and premises availability, planning advice and connection to local developers as appropriate to your needs. As a first step please call us on 01362 656235
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- 201-500 employees
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- Dereham, England
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- Government Agency
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- Planning and Building Control , Rubbish and Recyling, Council Tax, Benefits, Housing, Enviroment, Licensing, Community , Business Rates, Business Support, Health and Safety, Commerical Property, Council Elections, Meeting Room Hire, and Training
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Walpole Loke
Dereham, England NR19 1, GB
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📣 Boost your skills for 2025! 📝 Are you from the ages of 16-30, living in Breckland, and not currently in education or employment? ✅ Our 11 date programme could be for you. 🗓️ Starting on Wednesday, 8 January, the programme features skills-boosting sessions such as CV Building and Interview Techniques, ending with a Job Fair on Wednesday, 12 March. 📧 For more information about this programme. dates, and to apply, please email our friendly team at boostbreckland@norfolk.gov.uk or fill out the referral form: https://loom.ly/nUXGrIg.
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We are seeking a Facilities and Compliance Officer to oversee our Property facilities and compliance functions ensuring the effective delivery of those services across multiple office locations within the Breckland area. If you're collaborative, ambitious, results-driven, empowering, and supportive, this could be the perfect role for you! 📝 To find out more and apply, please click the following link ➡️ https://loom.ly/PLyzB4E 📆 Closing Date: 9am Thursday 16 January
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📣 Boost your skills for 2025! 📝 Are you from the ages of 16-30, living in Breckland, and not currently in education or employment? ✅ Our 11 date programme could be for you. 🗓️ Starting on Wednesday, 8 January, the programme features skills-boosting sessions such as CV Building and Interview Techniques, ending with a Job Fair on Wednesday, 12 March. 📧 For more information about this programme. dates, and to apply, please email our friendly team at boostbreckland@norfolk.gov.uk or fill out the referral form: https://loom.ly/nUXGrIg.
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✅ At Breckland Council, we're proud to share the ways in which we continue to support people and businesses within our district. 🏡 As part of our commitment to Inspiring Communities, we have developed a Housing Strategy, setting out plans to help and support residents with housing challenges. 👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
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🌍 Time to go green! 👣 Breckland businesses can now access Zellar for FREE for a year. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your business's carbon footprint. 💻 Zellar’s online platform can help you measure your carbon footprint, set achievable reduction goals tailored to your business, and track your progress. 🔗 To find out more, follow the link and sign up 👉 https://loom.ly/60mYXdw #Zellar #Breckland #Sustainability #LowCarbon #NetZero
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🐶 Many of us will be hosting fireworks displays through to the new year. For dogs and dog owners, this can be a scary and stressful time. 🎆 Check out this video with Breckland's Dog Warden, Mike Gardiner, for some top tips on how to be more mindful of your neighbours' beloved pets when hosting fireworks displays.
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✅ At Breckland Council, we're proud to share the ways in which we continue to support people and businesses within our district. 📝 As part of our commitment to Inspiring Communities, we have delivered training sessions to our communities around Bereavement and Mental Health. 👉 Find out more about our Corporate Plan commitments at https://loom.ly/oUcV97I.
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😁 Want to make a difference to customers and businesses across the Breckland district? 🗄️ Do you want to play a key role in helping maintain the Council's assets? We are seeking a Property Estates Support Officer, to provide administrative and operational support to the Property Team and associated services across multiple locations within the Breckland area. If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service and supporting a great team, then this could be the perfect role for you! 📝 To find out more and apply, please click the following link ➡️ https://loom.ly/EdjA7ig 📆 Closing Date: 9am Thursday, 2 January 2025
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🌱 Are you based in Breckland and looking to grow your business or community group? 💰 If so, Breckland Council is offering grants of up to £10,000 to nurture your thriving business or organisation and invite you to submit an application for the Meanwhile Enterprise Grant Scheme. 📚 We encourage all applicants to attend a free online business start-up & self-employment course provided by Kick Off in Business before submitting an application ➡️ https://loom.ly/OD5JOPg 📝 For more information and to apply, click here 👉 https://loom.ly/A5aqdOE
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