Consultations and surveys
Consultation plays an important role in involving people and allowing people to have their say on a range of issues, helping the Borough Council to further improve services and to make more informed plans and decisions.
Open: draft revised Gambling Policy
Under the Gambling Act 2005, licensing authorities are required to review their Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) every three years. As our current policy expires on 31 January 2025 we need to review it and this includes completing a public consultation on the new document.
Open: draft Revised Allocations Policy and Scheme
The Council has recently reviewed housing allocations policy and scheme and is undertaking public consultation from Monday 8 July 2024 until Sunday 1 September 2024. We welcome your views on the proposed revised policy and scheme via completion of the feedback form.
Closed - Belton with Browston, Burgh Castle and Fritton with St Olaves Neighbourhood Plan consultation
Consultation on the Belton with Browston, Burgh Castle and Fritton with St Olaves Neighbourhood Plan (2022-2038) has now closed
Closed - First draft Local Plan consultation
Consultation on the first draft Local Plan closed at 23:59 on 08 May 2024
Closed - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy - Public Consultation
The Council recently commissioned an independent review of homelessness in the Great Yarmouth local authority area and has drawn up a Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy based on the results of that review.
Closed - Council Tax support consultation
As government funding continues to decrease, we need to strike a balance between a revised scheme that is fair and affordable for those who receive support, and also for all our residents who receive council services. However, we remain committed to providing the maximum level of support for those with the lowest income.
Closed - Borough-Wide Design Code consultation
Consultation on the Borough-Wide Design Code has now closed.
Closed - CCTV Consultation for Great Yarmouth
The Council and Norfolk Constabulary are proposing to install nine CCTV cameras in Great Yarmouth, to increase the public's feeling of safety by deterring anti-social behaviour.
Closed - Public Spaces Protection Order No 3: dog control (continuation)
The Council recently sought the views of the public regarding whether or not this Order should be continued for another three years, or removed.
Closed - Public Spaces Protection Order No.2: vehicle-related anti-social behaviour (continuation)
The Council sought the views of the public, including residents, businesses and visitors, over whether or not this Order should be continued for another three years, or removed.
Closed - Gorleston Seafront Masterplan
We asked for feedback on a series of proposed actions within the draft Gorleston Seafront Masterplan, covering topics including conservation, accessibility, wayfinding, and events.
Closed - Amendments to hackney carriage fares
The Council proposals to make amendments to its hackney carriage fares under the provisions of Section 65 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.