Consultation plays an important role in enabling the Council to hear the community's views on a range of issues.
Results of consultation exercises are used to inform decision-making and develop services to help improve the quality of life for all in the Borough.
We carry out consultation in lots of ways including via the Norfolk Citizen's panel.
There are many reasons why it is important to involve local people:
Current consultations:
Best Value Satisfaction Surveys
The Council is required under Government legislation to carry out Best Value Satisfaction Surveys every three years....
Previous online consultations
Yarmouth and Waveney Sub-Regional Homelessness Strategy
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Waveney District Council have produced their first joint homelessness strategy for the sub-region for 2008 -2013 which is now out for consultation from Friday 21st September 2007 until Friday 2nd November 2007.
Core Strategy Leads Brownfield Regeneration - (consultation period ends 18th September)
Residents and businesses can help plan the future of Great Yarmouth Borough over the next 15 years by having their say on the Council’s ‘Core Strategy’ Preferred Options – which will form the base of the new Local Development Framework (LDF).(Consultation period is 7th August to 18th September.)
Planning for the Next Generation 2006-2012 - (consultation period ends 15th September)
Great Yarmouth’s Play Strategy is now out for consultation. Based on the work of the Great Yarmouth Play Partnership, this strategy sets out Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s policies on children’s play, based on the belief that all children should be able to play within their local neighbourhoods and have safe and attractive play spaces within easy walking distance of their homes since early 2005.
Gambling policy consultation
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has approved a draft Gambling Policy and is now going through a wide consultation process during July - September. A final policy will be approved by Full Council in November.
How can the Council Best Serve You? - Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting residents to suggest ways it can give a better service.
Consultation day - 5th June 2006 - Affordable Housing for Key workers
Regeneration Ideas Get Strong Public Support
Making Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth a better place to live, work and visit and improvements to transport are the top priorities for the public say the results of a recent consultation by urban regeneration company 1st East...
Needs Based Leisure Strategy Consultation - After months of research and consultation the strategy is in its final draft and the public and organisations had until June 3 to have their say.
Parks and open spaces strategy - The strategy will be the catalyst for development and improvement to the Boroughs parks and open spaces over the short, medium and long term.
Planning policy consultation - The new Local Development Framework (LDF), which will shape the future of land-use development in Great Yarmouth, places great emphasis on the need to engage with the local community.
The Council fully recognises the importance of the Private Rented Sector and are keen to provide landlords operating in Great Yarmouth with the recognition and support they deserve. In order to do this a draft Landlord Accreditation Scheme is going out to consultation to Private landlords.
Greater Yarmouth Tourism Strategy 2007-2020 (Draft) Review
The Council’s Policy Development Committee is currently conducting a review of the draft Tourism Strategy for the Borough. As part of its deliberations, the Committee would like to obtain as many views as possible on the Strategy and related issues. You are invited to submit your views on the Strategy...
For general information regarding consultation please contact:
Karla Symonds
Communications and Diversity Manager
Trafalgar House
Hall Plain
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 2QG
Tel: 01493 846512
E-mail: krs@great-yarmouth.gov.uk