Breckland Council has admitted that most of its staff are only required to work from the office two days a week, prompting calls for a change of culture amid growing concerns over council productivity.

Robin Hunter-Clarke, a Reform councillor at Breckland, said he “was shocked at the admission”.

Robin Hunter-Clarke with Nigel Farage (Image: Reform UK)

“I’ve always struggled to find anyone in the building when I’ve been there and it can be quite difficult to get swift responses from officers - and now I know exactly why,” he said.

“I knew staff worked from home some of the time but I did not realise to this extent.

“Of course there are exceptions to any rule, but to have........

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