All press releases issued in January 2007 can be viewed below:
Fred the People's Champion Wins Award
Community champion Fred Learmonth of Gorleston received an award this week to mark his crusade against anti-social behavior.
Great Yarmouth Chosen for Large Casino
I am delighted to confirm that the Minister of State for Culture, Media and Sports has today identified Great Yarmouth as one of the eight preferred locations for a Large casino under the Government’s new proposals contained within the 2005 Gambling Act...
Doing Business with 1st East
1st East the Urban Regeneration Company for Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft has produced an Area Action Plan to transform the two towns. To find out more about the regeneration plans for Great Yarmouth, and how it affects your business, join 1st East for tea on Tuesday 30th January 2007 6.30pm – 7.30pm at Great Yarmouth Racecourse.
Great Yarmouth Town Hall Closed to Public On Tuesday
Great Yarmouth Town Hall will be closed to the public on Tuesday January 30 while scaffolding is removed.
Youth to be the theme of Great Yarmouth Mayor Elect's Year in Office
Paul Garrod has been selected as the next Mayor of Great Yarmouth.
Town Hall to Close for Glasswork Repairs
Storm damage to decorative roof glasswork in Great Yarmouth Town Hall has forced the closure of some of the Borough Council’s main committee and public rooms because of the risk of falling glass on the main staircase.
Sport England Turns to Great Yarmouth for Know-How
Community partnership working through Great Yarmouth Sports Partnership (GYSP) operates so well a Council officer has been seconded to Sport England East to help other areas follow suit.
A Year of Five Stars
One year after the launch of its food safety star rating scheme for food premises, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is proud to announce that more than 400 gained three stars or more - with 21 businesses getting the acclaimed five star rating.
Private Landlords Forum
Private landlords in Great Yarmouth are being invited to a meeting to update them on improvements in Council services and to be given the opportunity to benefit from money-saving schemes.
Bells Marsh Road Finds 14 tons of Rubbish
Cycles for recycling was just one of the outcomes of an Environmental Action Day in Bells Marsh Road, which saw nearly 14 tons of rubbish cleared away.
Food and Safety Forum Invitation to Businesses
With a raft of new legislation to deal with, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting businesses in the Borough to learn how to comply.
Faster Route to Housing Benefits Gains Approval
A new fast-track benefit claims system which sees housing and Council tax benefit claimants getting payments in less than a week, has seen Great Yarmouth Borough Council receive a pat-on-the back from a Government Minister and a resident.
New Sport Activities in the Borough
The Active England project, which brings sport to people of all ages throughout the Borough of Great Yarmouth, has launched some new low cost fitness initiatives.
Great Yarmouth Goes Smoke Free in Less than Six Months
July 1 2007 is the date set for England to go Smoke Free and Great Yarmouth leads the way by still being one of the only borough councils in the country to have the services of a dedicated Smoke Free Workplace Coordinator
Holocaust Memorial Day Service
The Reverend Irene Knowles will be leading a service and wreath laying ceremony in Caister on January 26th...
Civic Awards Deadline Drawing Close
The Mayor of Great Yarmouth is urging people to nominate candidates for the Borough’s new Civic Awards as the closing deadline draws close.
Council To Offer Advice on New Gambling Licence Regime
2007 sees the introduction of a new gambling licensing regime, which will be administered in Great Yarmouth by the Borough Council...
Basketball Sessions
Basketball on Monday evenings resumes next Monday the 8th of January 2007 and continues during school term time until the end of March...
“Two Towns One Vision”
Residents and businesses can help regenerate the brownfield and waterfront areas of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston by having their say...