Resurfacing work on the A47 at Swaffham has commenced. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface. We plan to start this work on Monday 28 July 2025 and it will last approximately 13 weeks. We will work between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting.

We want to hear your views on the Government’s plans for “Devolution” and “Local Government Reorganisation” in Norfolk. These plans could see the biggest change to local government in our area in 50 years and it’s vital that we know how the residents and businesses of Breckland feel about it. Fill out the survey with regards to Future East via the button below and have your voice heard. Survey closes on 1st August.

Following the review of his co-option form, councillors conducted a vote and Mr. Stephen Haley was voted onto North Pickenham Parish Council. There is now only one vacancy left. Please click the arrow to view his Acceptance of Office.

Click the arrow below for paper notice. Notice is hereby given of a vacancy that exists for ONE Parish Councillor to serve on the North Pickenham Parish Council caused by the resignation of Councillor Mark Saxon. Unless within 14 days of the date of this notice, ten electors for North Pickenham Parish (named on the Electoral Register) have requested to hold an election, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option as soon as practicable. All requests (in writing) for an election to fill the vacancy should be sent to: The Returning Officer Breckland Council Elizabeth House Walpole Loke Dereham Norfolk NR19 1EE

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Click the arrow below for paper notice. Notice is hereby given of a vacancy that exists for ONE Parish Councillor to serve on the North Pickenham Parish Council caused by the failure to attend meetings for six consecutive months of Councillor Stephen Haley. Unless within 14 days of the date of this notice, ten electors for North Pickenham Parish (named on the Electoral Register) have requested to hold an election, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option as soon as practicable. All requests (in writing) for an election to fill the vacancy should be sent to: The Returning Officer Breckland Council Elizabeth House Walpole Loke Dereham Norfolk NR19 1EE