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1st July 2026
The Government has commissioned an independent review, led by HM Treasury, into access to banking services across the UK (the ‘Access to Banking Services Review’). The Review is currently inviting evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, businesses, community organisations, local authorities, financial institutions, and trade bodies.
The Review is examining how changes in access to banking services, such as bank branch closures and access to cash, are affecting individuals, businesses, and communities. It will consider who is most impacted and whether further action may be needed to support continued access to banking services. The evidence gathered will inform the Review’s final report, which is due to be submitted to Government in October 2026.
Breckland Council intends to submit a response to the Review and is encouraging residents, businesses, and community organisations across the district to share their experiences. Submissions are welcomed from anyone affected by changes to banking services, including bank branch closures, access to cash, and face-to-face banking provision, and the wider impacts these changes may have had locally.
The call for evidence is open until 20th July 2026. Responses can be submitted via the online survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/accesstobankingservices.
Your feedback will help ensure that the experiences of people and organisations across Breckland are reflected in the Review’s findings and recommendations.
16th July 2026
Age UK Norfolk are running their Together This Summer campaign highlighting the difference that a simple conversation can make.
Loneliness is something that can affect anyone. It is felt when someone does not have the quality or quantity of social connections they would like.
As we get older, factors such as bereavement, retirement, living alone, caring responsibilities, and physical or mental health conditions can increase the risk of loneliness.
It’s a good reminder of the importance of checking on our elderly friends, relatives and neighbours, particularly if they are living alone.
Just a quick call or visit could help someone get through the day a little better.
1st July 2026
Age UK Norfolk are running their Together This Summer campaign highlighting the difference that a simple conversation can make.
Loneliness is something that can affect anyone. It is felt when someone does not have the quality or quantity of social connections they would like.
As we get older, factors such as bereavement, retirement, living alone, caring responsibilities, and physical or mental health conditions can increase the risk of loneliness.
It’s a good reminder of the importance of checking on our elderly friends, relatives and neighbours, particularly if they are living alone. It’s especially important this week with the forecasted rise in temperature, which can have an adverse effect on some people.
Just a quick call or visit could help someone get through the day a little better.
17th June 2026
Road Closure – Low Street, Weasenham St Peter
Low Street, Weasenham St Peter will be closed for culvert repairs from Monday 29 June to Wednesday 01 July 2026, for 3 days, re-opening late afternoon / early evening on 01 July.
In order for this repair work to take place, a full road closure is required to maintain a safe working area for our subcontractors.
A signed diversion route will be in place for the duration of the closure with pedestrian access being maintained at all times.
The County Council thanks people for their patience while this repair work is carried out.
Further information can be obtained from Mark North, Deputy Team Manager (Bridges) 0344 800 8020.
15th July 2025
Sanders Bus Service 22A - Weasenham to Fakenham
7th April 2025
