Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

People are being invited to attend a range of events in Great Yarmouth to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, May 8.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed that a stunning replica of Christopher Columbus' 15th century ship will be sailing into the town in July.

At a meeting last night, members of Great Yarmouth Borough Council voted to agree a new Corporate Plan.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is set to continue work on rolling out food waste collections but plans to write to the Government to explain why the collections will start later than anticipated.

A range of Great Yarmouth borough businesses and organisations have successfully applied for and been awarded tens of thousands of pounds of competitive, discretionary grants funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council's annual work to keep grassed areas and verges tidy has started earlier than usual as teams look to make sure the area is maintained to the highest standards.

With work on Great Yarmouth's stunning new library and learning hub - The Place - almost complete, the official opening date of the landmark venue has been announced.

Great Yarmouth's famous Easter Fair will be based in the town's Market Place, Fuller's Hill, Brewery Plain and Church Plain from Thursday, April 24, until Sunday, April 27.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been awarded more than £8m to upgrade local homes with free energy efficiency improvements to help people cut bills and reduce carbon emissions.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has submitted its Final Draft Local Plan to the Government for independent examination.

A new series of guided heritage walks in the borough of Great Yarmouth has been revealed for 2025.

With work nearing completion on the revamp of Great Yarmouth's Market Place, the town's two-day market is set to move back to its traditional home from tomorrow (Saturday, April 5).

Local history enthusiasts are being invited to try their hand at archaeology with a new initiative being launched by Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust.

A limited number of new beach huts on the seafront at Great Yarmouth have been released for annual rent.

A new range of tougher powers to tackle to anti-social behaviour across the borough of Great Yarmouth come into force tomorrow.

As part of The National Lottery Open Week 2025, the Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth threw open its doors for tours of the landmark building ahead of its restoration.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging businesses and organisations to register properties for inclusion in this year's Heritage Open Days (HODs) festival.

People are being invited to apply for tickets for the annual Civic Ball in Great Yarmouth to celebrate the Mayor's year of service.