Your Chance to Vote for Community Playground
The residents of Yarmouth are being invited by the Borough Council to come and choose the design for the new children’s playground to be installed on St George’s Park as part of the refurbishments taking place this year. Plans for this new provision will be on display in Yarmouth Library from 4pm Thursday 31 May to 10am Tuesday 5 June.
Celebrating 125th Anniversary of the Town Hall
The Town Hall was officially opened 125 years ago on 31 May 1882 by the Prince of Wales. It cost £35,764, including fittings, but to many of us it is priceless and we are immensely proud of our civic building. Therefore we couldn’t let this special anniversary pass without a small celebration.
Great Yarmouth Kebab Owner Sentenced to Prison Term for Filthy Premises
A Great Yarmouth catering business owner has been prohibited from running a food business in the UK and sentenced to 4 months in jail for 8 charges to run concurrently, at Norwich Crown Court after what has been described as a blatant disregard for the welfare of its customers.
On Your Bike and Enjoy the Countryside in Bike Week
Two 'gentle' family rides have been organised by staff at Great Yarmouth Borough Council to entice families out into the countryside in Bike Week.
Independent Survey says Great Yarmouth has Less Litter
An independent survey by a national organisation has pronounced the streets of the Borough of Great Yarmouth very clean indeed when it comes to being litter- free.
Council Revenue Staff Get Teamwork Awards
Staff at Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s Revenue Services have been receiving awards for their teamwork which has led to cuts in waiting lists for customers.
Yarmouth Aquisition Launched at Milan Conference
Seven organisations from Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the East of England have just returned from a successful trip to Milan.
Please Come and Join Us as Gorleston Celebrates Award of Blue Flag
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is celebrating the award of a blue flag for Gorleston beach by inviting you to witness it being run-up the flag pole at 3pm on Friday, May 25.
Celebration marks Great Yarmouth seafront transformation
Completion of the latest stage in the transformation of Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile will be marked on Friday May 25 by a celebratory civic procession including a marching band, horse-drawn landaus, road trains and children from two local schools.
New Mayor - Councillor Paul Garrod
Great Yarmouth’s Mayor elect Paul Garrod took on his new duties at the official ceremony at the Town Hall on May 14th.
Marina Trust Makes a Profit
Patrons of Great Yarmouth’s Marina Centre have seen improvements to the building and new equipment installed to the tune of £44,000 in the last year - and there is another £11,000 in the pot to carry out even more.
What's That Place Called? You Tell Us
What is that place where Regent Road meets Marine Parade called or even that new piece of road along the seafront? This is your opportunity to decide just that!
Council Getting SHARP on Compulsory Purchase Orders
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is using its Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers on eight properties in the SHARP area of the seafront to bring redundant buildings back into use as quality homes for sale or rent.
Exhibition Offer to Marine and Boatbuilding Industries
Great Yarmouth & Norfolk’s marine and boatbuilding industries will be showcased at the forthcoming Seawork International exhibition in Southampton. The Great Yarmouth Marketing Initiative (GYMI) and Marine East are giving companies the opportunity to exhibit on the ‘Great Yarmouth – East of England’ stand at the popular event.
Come and Get Active X on Gorleston Beach
May 8 is a red letter day for sports fan young and old as they are invited to try everything from kiting to Tai Chi, beach football and cricket - free!