Michael Westman - Councillor for Breckland (Thetford  - Priory Ward)

Councillor Michael Westman

Reform UK Thetford - Priory Ward

Email: michael.westman@breckland.gov.uk

Council: Breckland

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Committee Member, Ward Representative) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

18 meetings · Page 2 of 4

Planning Committee CANCELLED Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am

November 25, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 10.00 am

October 28, 2025
Planning Committee Ward Representative

Please see link to the protocol: https://www.breckland.gov.uk/article/25332/Abbey-Planning-Committee-Protocol - Please copy and paste to your browser, Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.30 pm

October 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

48 attendees, 15 documents, 0 media files

October 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Special Meeting, Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 11.00 am

53 attendees, 7 documents, 1 media files

September 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

8 decisions · Page 1 of 2

Disposal of Car Parks to Town Councils

From: Cabinet - Monday, 12th January, 2026 9.30 am - January 12, 2026

...approve the disposal of Breckland-owned car parks within market towns to the relevant town councils, including those at an undervalue where there is clear community benefit, and delegate authority to finalize terms.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Budget, Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Strategy

From: Cabinet - Monday, 12th January, 2026 9.30 am - January 12, 2026

...the draft capital and revenue budget estimates, the draft medium term financial plan, and the draft capital strategy were reviewed and feedback was provided in preparation for final budget setting.

Recommendations Approved

Breckland Bridge Joint Venture - Business Plan Update

From: Cabinet - Monday, 12th January, 2026 9.30 am - January 12, 2026

...recommend to Full Council the approval of a new vision and business plan for Breckland Bridge Ltd, the writing off of loans, and the provision of funding for overhead costs.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Corporate Complaints Policy to cover Local Government and Housing Ombudsman requirements

From: Cabinet - Monday, 12th January, 2026 9.30 am - January 12, 2026

...approved the new Compliments, Complaints and Feedback Policy (Corporate and Housing Landlord Services) and the Annual Housing (Landlord Services) Complaints and Service Improvement Report to ensure compliance with Ombudsman requirements.

Recommendations Approved

Mattishall Neighbourhood Plan Review

From: Cabinet - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 10.00 am - June 23, 2025

To "make" the Mattishall Neighbourhood Plan Review as part of the statutory Development Plan for Breckland and update the Breckland District Policies Map with the relevant policies.  

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 18

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 8