A new 10-year vision for Breckland

At the end of 2022 Breckland Council members approved the adoption of five Town Delivery plans, which set the 10-year vision for the district's towns and rural hinterlands.

The plans were formed as part of our Future Breckland programme and come after a series of public engagement events throughout 2022. Over 20,000 people engaged and responded to this consultation.

The plans have already helped secure significant investment into Breckland for recent schemes, including:

The development of Queen Mother's Garden in Dereham (see page 7)

A new funding agreement for expansion of Attleborough leisure centre

Funding for a programme of new events over the summer which will help celebrate Thetford's cultural strengths.

Installation of high street flagpoles on Watton High Street

• In Swaffham, the High Street Heritage Action Zone has put in place funding to restore four of the Towns historic buildings

Find out more www.breckland.gov.uk/future-breckland

£1million investment for rural communities and businesses

Breckland Council is in line to receive £1m in national funding to help support rural businesses and communities over the next two years. This funding will be vital in helping us provide new infrastructure and support to help grow our important rural economy.

We’ll use it to support a new Country Rangers programme to encourage people to engage with the countryside and developing a number of ways of supporting rural businesses to diversify and grow. Well also work with our partners to create new trails and routes across the district for walking and cycling. We’ll also be investing in improved signage and arts and culture opportunities to attract more visitors to our towns to support them to thrive.