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Great Yarmouth Borough Council submitted its Final Draft Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule for independent examination on 24 February 2025. Further information can be viewed on the links above.

Please see below for the latest press releases from Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Our News and Press section enables you to view all of the latest council and partners' news, and search through our archive for previous press releases.

Don't lose your vote: Great Yarmouth borough residents asked to check registration details

GYBC is urging borough residents to check their electoral registration details

People across the borough of Great Yarmouth are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote.

Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls kickstarts Bank Holiday weekend

Festival of Bowls 2024 men’s singles winner Ian Wones, left, and runner up Regan Simper, right, with sponsor Eddie Thompson.

Bowlers from across the UK are heading to the Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls ahead of its start on Sunday, August 24.

Future of Gorleston's Ocean Room to be debated after council receives offers to buy venue

Offers have been received to purchase the Ocean Room in Gorleston which is owned by GYBC

The future of Gorleston's Ocean Room is set to be debated with proposals due to be presented to councillors at a meeting of Great Yarmouth Borough Council's cabinet next month.