Press releases - 2020
December 2020
- Businesses in Great Yarmouth urged to take advantage of new jobs scheme for young people
- Complete the Winter Gardens survey to support major funding bid to save heritage landmark
- Council helps to tackle anti-social behaviour by enforcing injunctions against two people
- Council invites residents to online business event 'New Year, New Business?'
November 2020
- Additional Restrictions Grant available for businesses significantly impacted by national lockdown
- Council appoints construction contractor for new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth
- Council continues to obtain successful prosecutions for dog-fouling
- Council invites Great Yarmouth businesses to online event with Bank of England offering insight into UK economy
October 2020
- Call to follow public health advice after growing numbers of coronavirus in Great Yarmouth
- Community in Great Yarmouth urged to continue efforts to control Covid-19 as cases drop
- Consultation about plans for additional affordable homes at three sites in Great Yarmouth borough
- Council highlights costs of environmental crimes following three successful prosecutions
August 2020
- Communities invited to take centre stage on investment with survey to shape £25m Town Deal bid
- COVID-19 adaption grants to help even more small food service and hospitality businesses in tourism sector
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council submits local plan to the Secretary of State for examination
- Small food service and hospitality businesses in tourism sector invited to apply for Covid-19 adaption grants
July 2020
- Final call: Last chance to get Covid-19 business grants as Government scheme set to close
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council expands grants scheme for businesses impacted by Covid-19
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council is finalist for two local government awards
- How would you invest? - #InvestInGY #BelieveInGY
June 2020
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council announces 2021 date for popular Wheels Festival
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council announces new grant relief scheme for businesses impacted by Covid-19
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council submits £20m town centre regeneration bid to Government
- Measures to help pedestrians with safe social distancing in Great Yarmouth's shopping and tourism hotspots
May 2020
- Cllr Michael Jeal to continue to serve as Great Yarmouth's mayor
- Council celebrates success of Facebook competition that's keeping kids creative during Coronavirus
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council to hold first virtual committee meetings
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council to re-run final call for comments on key planning document due to coronavirus
March 2020
- A comprehensive support package for those residents classed as vulnerable during the Covid-19 Pandemic is being launched by councils across Norfolk.
- Appeal for volunteers and donations to support local organisations and communities during Covid-19
- Finalists announced for Spirit of Enterprise Awards ahead of glittering awards ceremony
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council helps communities stay safe at home during Coronavirus pandemic
February 2020
- Great Yarmouth's Venetian Waterways wins more prestigious awards after being open mere months
- Annual business ratepayers meeting
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council consults on final draft of document supporting North Quay regeneration
- International Women's Day event to be held at the Town Hall to promote women's health in the borough
January 2020
- Holocaust Memorial Day service to be held for Great Yarmouth borough residents
- Updated designs revealed for Market Place redevelopment in Great Yarmouth town centre
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites couples to Wedding Fayre at Town Hall
- Great Yarmouth Borough Council secures national funding to help rough sleepers