Welcome to Mattishall

Mattishall is an English civil parish within the district of Breckland and the county of Norfolk

It is situated 13 miles (21 km) west of Norwich and 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Dereham, at the geographical centre of Norfolk. It covers an area of 11.89 km2 (4.59 sq mi) and had a population of 2,631 in 1,110 households at the 2001 census.[1] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the Elmham and Mattishall division of Norfolk County Council and the Mattishall ward of Breckland District Council.

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Forthcoming Meetings

Council Meeting – 20 April 2026

Committee: Full Council

Annual Parish Gathering – 27 April 2026

Committee: Annual

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16 March 2026 - Transport

A47 Closure

Update from Galliford Try
4 March 2026 - Transport

FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE – A47

Between 8pm Friday 20 March and 6am Monday 23 March 2026.
4 March 2026 - Transport

ROAD CLOSURE – GARVESTONE ROAD, MATTISHALL – 18 MARCH 2026

Garvestone Road, Mattishall will be closed for culvert repairs on Wednesday 18 March 2026 for one day, re-opening late afternoon / early evening on 18 March.
20 February 2026 - Transport

CANCELLED – New dates will be announced in due course – Road Closure at South Green and Thynnes Lane to Facilitate installation of a new BT service on 2nd March from 9:30 – 15:30.

Road Closure at South Green and Thynnes Lane to Facilitate installation of a new BT service on 2nd March from 9:30 - 15:30.

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