Dereham has a Town Council made up of twelve members. It is the third tier of local government after Norfolk County Council and Breckland District Council, and is responsible for matters such as play areas, allotments, cemeteries and markets. Its assets include Dereham Memorial Hall, Neatherd Moor, Bishop Bonners Cottage, two cemeteries and six allotment sites. The Town Council meets at the Assembly Rooms on Rüthen Place.
