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 – 5 October 2026

Meeting: Full Council

Council Meeting – 2 November 2026

Meeting: Full Council

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29 September 2026 - Council Business

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Parish Councillor

Following the resignation of Cllr Burrell notice of vacancy exists for ONE Parish Councillor to serve on Mattishall.
2 September 2026 - Council Business

Mattishall Community Governance Review

The dates for submissions for the initial consultation are from 1 September 2026 to 13 October 2026
2 September 2026 - Planning

Breckland Local Plan, Latest consultation stage, deadline 23rd September 2026

Breckland Council is currently consulting on the latest version (Regulation 19) of its Local Plan. If you wish to comment on the Local Plan please see the link to the Breckland web site: Emerging Local Plan 2025-2043 - Breckland Council. The deadline is 23rd September 2026.
24 August 2026 - Transport

MATTISHALL – THYNNES LANE ROAD CLOSURE – 1ST – 4TH SEPTEMBER

Mattishall - Upcoming Temporary Road Closure of U35013 Thynnes Lane to facilitate carriageway patching works by Norfolk County Council

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