| 22 Apr 2026 - Abbey Neighbourhood Centre | Released a week in advance | |
| 12 Mar 2026 - Thetford Rugby Club | | |
| 19 Jan 2026 - Thetford Academy | | - Simon George (along with Sarah Taylor) to take forward an action to speak to the Town Council regarding aligning the Heritage Watch with the Heritage Masterplan. It was agreed that this action would be passed to the Town Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner and therefore closed.
- Simon George (along with Sarah Taylor) to take forward an action to speak to the Town Council regarding aligning the Heritage Watch with the Heritage Masterplan. It was agreed that this action would be passed to the Town Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner and therefore closed.
- Terry Jermy MP had written to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and was waiting for further feedback. It was agreed that no further action be taken at this stage and would wait for further guidance to be released from MHCLG on the Regeneration Plans.
- The Chairman recommended the following people who could be asked if they might be willing to be an independent member on the community awards panel: Mel Sturman, Corrinne Fulford, Reverend Peter Herbert, and Karen Emma-White. Claire Mackintosh also suggested Billie Lawler. It was agreed that the Funding Panel would take this action forward and determine who to ask as the independent community representative.
- Members agreed the recommendations from the Grant Funding Workshop, including three funding bands (up to £10k, £10k-£50k, and £50k+), third-party administration for the lower bands, and the addition of sustainability questions to applications.
- Members agreed to allocate £200,000 to a future Project Fund (covering Bands A & B), upon receipt of the next round of funding in April 2026.
- The launch of the Community Support Fund was agreed to take place within the following two weeks.
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| 27 Nov 2025 - Thetford Guildhall | | - £15,000 allocated towards feasibility work for the High Lodge-Thetford walking and cycling route.
- Grant Funding Framework approved.
- If MHCLG cannot provide suitable grant-funding terms and conditions, TJermy MP to request them from Special Advisors.
- Working group for Band 2 funding implementation established: CMackintosh, JNix and TJermy MP.
- Implementation plan for the Community Resilience Fund (CRF) approved.
- Councillors JJames and VPeters appointed to the CRF decision panel.
- Independent community member to be added to the CRF decision panel.
- CRF launch to be brought forward and announced before Christmas 2025.
- Communications activity and forward plan supported by the Board.
- Financial position noted; future finance reports requested to maintain continuity and consistency with minutes.
- JJames to attend the Community Carol Service on 7 December on behalf of the Chair.
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| 09 Oct 2025 - Thetford Library | | - WBridgman elected as Vice-Chair of the Thetford Neighbourhood Board.
- Board approved initial £50,000 allocation to the Community Resilience Fund with option to review and extend.
- Board approved £120,000 towards St Peter's Church restoration as part of the Heritage Masterplan.
- Board approved £157,000 for the Thetford Learning Hub project (RIBA Stage 3).
- Board agreed to sign the Power of Youth Charter, with VPeters signing on its behalf.
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| 11 Sept 2025 - Warren Services | | |
| 17 July 2025 - West Suffolk College | | |
| 15 May 2025 - Breck House | | - Leaders agreed: Youth Sub-Group (VPeters); Business Sub-Group (WBridgman, support from NRichardson & JNix).
- Option 4 (branded website plus standalone social media) approved as communications approach.
- JPearson authorised to sign off costs up to £25,000, with approvals emailed to all Board members.
- Engagement period extended from 5 to 6 weeks.
- Jpearson delegated authority to sign off the public engagement exercise.
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| 04 April 2025 - Breck House | | - Board boundary: include SUE, river corridor, link Thetford & Brettenham, river north of first staunch.
- Elected Members Sub-Group: review respective authorities' plans and recommend future consultation strategy
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