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Latest News

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.

Great Yarmouth shortlisted for first-ever UK Town of Culture competition

Cultural events at the Out There Festival

Great Yarmouth Borough Council said it is delighted its bid has been shortlisted in the first UK Town of Culture competition.

Statement from Great Yarmouth Borough Council on Great Yarmouth Services industrial action ballot

The Great Yarmouth lion and herring emblem outside the Town Hall

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has issued a statement following the outcome of Unite's industrial action ballot

Great Yarmouth Borough Council backs Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week with call for people to report issues

Taskforce enforcement officers in Great Yarmouth town centre

As part of its ongoing efforts to make Great Yarmouth safe and welcoming, the council has thrown its weight behind Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2026.