Commemorative Gifts at Feast
A commemorative charter goblet and a bottle of specially brewed ale to sup from it, are part of Great Yarmouth’s feast to celebrate its 800th charter year.
Great Yarmouth Port – Outer Harbour Construction Works
The construction of the new Outer Harbour at Great Yarmouth Port is proceeding apace with the twin breakwaters taking shape and dredging activities to form reclamation and to deepen the new harbour basin now underway.
St George and the Dragon are 'Unveiled' on St George's Day in St George's Park
The ‘unveiling’ of a statue of St George grappling with the dragon is the high spot of St George’s day celebrations in Great Yarmouth.
First Steps...For Change
Help us to be an even better landlord – that was the message to tenants from Great Yarmouth Community Housing at their first ever Community Housing event held at the racecourse on Wednesday 9 April.
Marina Centre Swimming Pool Open for Business Monday 21 April
The Marina Centre swimming pool will reopen on Monday following a concerted effort by contractors working on repairs to the storm damage caused by the recent high winds which resulted in its temporary closure.
Compulsory Purchase Order assists the development of Outer Harbour
On the 8th of April Great Yarmouth Borough Council made a very significant compulsory purchase order affecting the Tank and Tents Site, an open piece of land in south Yarmouth, between South Denes Road and South Beach Parade.
Fare Democracy
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting taxi passengers to use their democratic rights to voice an opinion on proposed rises in fares.
Register Your Vote for Elections
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is advising voters that they only have until April 16 to register their vote for the May 1 elections. “Some people may have overlooked the fact that they still haven’t registered,” said Deputy Returning Officer, Linda Mockford. “While others may misunderstand and think that as they pay taxes they are automatically registered on the electoral roll.
Good Citizens come Feast and Celebrate Your History
OYEZ, OYEZ adorn your finest apparel and join the celebration feast is the invitation to the good citizens of the borough of Great Yarmouth. The feast is to be held on May 17 as part of Great Yarmouth’s 800th Charter celebrations. Guests are being encouraged to don medieval costumes as they mark eight centuries of civic freedom.
Marina Centre Pool Remains Closed
Great Yarmouth Marina Centre swimming pool is likely to remain closed for around another three weeks as a result of the damage caused by the high winds on 10 March.