April 2020

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is reminding communities to remain vigilant to avoid falling victim to scams related to coronavirus. National Trading Standards has reported a national rise in such scams, which target members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council, the community and private sector, along with the public have joined forces to help those most vulnerable during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Norfolk's largest coastal resort is running an eye-catching social media campaign over Easter to remind would-be tourists to stay away and safe at home to help protect the NHS and save lives during the coronavirus pandemic.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has already handed out nearly £20m in Government relief grants to local businesses - and is reminding those eligible businesses which have not yet claimed their money to complete the online form.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is reminding local businesses of the support available to help them during this challenging time, with more than £9m in grants already handed out to eligible businesses and a webpage with lots of information on the new support recently announced by Government.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is to resume fortnightly collections of garden waste, from Monday, May 11, following a review of staff availability with its operational partner, GYB Services Ltd.

Great Yarmouth's historic Town Hall is bathed in blue light to recognise local NHS staff, carers, council staff, other key workers, volunteers and businesses, who are on the frontline of the response to coronavirus.

The public celebration event originally planned in Great Yarmouth for the 75th anniversary of VE Day has been postponed in line with the Government's decision over the national commemorations, with people instead encouraged to mark the occasion at home.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging residents to continue supporting local businesses which are continuing to deliver essential services to their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.