BreckCast - The Breckland Council Podcast

Rural Business Support

In this episode we talk about our ground-breaking Rural Business Support. Listen to Breckland's Deputy Leader, Cllr Sarah Suggitt, Executive Member for Economic Development & Growth, Cllr Paul Claussen, and Breckland's Rural Business Adviser, Phil Garnham, talk about why Breckland established this service, the challenges rural businesses and the farming community face and what the council is doing to support them. Find out more about Breckland's Rural Business Support [https://www.breckland.gov.uk/business-growth/rural-business].

Why does Breckland invest in property?

In this episode we 'bust' some of the 'myths' that surround Breckland Council's investment in property as a way of generating income to fund public services. Listen to Breckland's Executive Member for Property, Projects and Procurement, Councillor Paul Hewett explain why we do it. Find out more about Breckland's Commercial Property [https://www.breckland.gov.uk/commercial-property].

Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution

In this episode we explore central government's plans for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk with Breckland's Executive Member for Devolution and LGR, Councillor Bill Borrett. Find out more about Breckland's stance on Devolution and LGR [https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/24236/20-03-25-Breckland-members-support-plans-to-create-three-unitary-councils-but-reservations-on-process-remain] or take part in our consultation [https://www.future-east.co.uk/].

Social Prescribing Day 2025

In this episode we celebrate Social Prescribing Day 2025 by hearing from Breckland's Executive Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Tristan Ashby, and our Social Prescriber Team, including Jan, Barbara and Nic, talking about the impact of Social Prescribing in our community. Find out more about Social Prescribing here [https://www.breckland.gov.uk/social-prescribing].

Virtual Town Hall with the EDP's Ian Clarke and Breckland Leader, Sam Chapman-Allen

In this special episode we hear a live 'Virtual Town Hall' hosted by the EDP's Ian Clarke (live on Microsoft Teams, 04 March 2025) with Breckland's Leader, Councillor Sam Chapman-Allen. To help shape the interview questions, members of the public were invited to submit suggested questions in advance of the meeting directly to Ian, plus people were able to submit additional questions during the live meeting. All of the questions were selected by the journalists supporting the event and these were not shared with the council in advance. The interview covered a broad range of topics, including: * Local Government Reorganisation * Car parking * the council's finances * plans for the Abbey Estate in Thetford * the impact building more houses is having on local infrastructure * the council's commercial portfolio * support for people who have lost the winter fuel allowance * the impact of heavy industry in Griston * and more!  Find out more here [https://www.breckland.gov.uk/virtual-town-hall].