January & February 2010

Trees To Be Replaced In The Market Place

Work is shortly to commence on a project to replace trees on the northern half of Great Yarmouth Market Place. This follows on from a similar project replacing trees at the southern end a few years ago

Council Hopes Prosecution Will Warn Other Dog Owners

A man from Rotherham has been found guilty of not clearing up after his dog had fouled a grass verge in Caister, thanks to a prosecution by Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A Councillor?

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is running a seminar to give people an insight on how to become a Councillor

Residents encouraged to speak up about local public services

Gorleston residents are being encouraged to shape the agenda of the forthcoming Gorleston Area Scrutiny Committee with issues they have about the public services being provided for them.

Councillor Barker passes away

It is with very deep regret that the Borough Council learned today that Councillor Dick Barker passed away last night 2^nd February 2010. Councilor Barker had been a Member for the Claydon Ward since 2005 and had served on many Committee’s of the Council including his role as Vice Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.

English Heritage Visits Yarmouth Jetty

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been informed that Representatives from English Heritage will be visiting various sites, both public and privately owned in Great Yarmouth on the 8^th and 9^th of February.

Holocaust Service

The public is invited to attend a memorial service in memory of victims of the Holocaust.

Severe Weather Hampers Refuse Collections

The severe weather conditions has made vehicle access to many roads extremely difficult and affected many of our refuse collections.