Press releases - 2026
Three people issued with fixed penalty notices after waste is illegally dumped in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston
Three people have been issued with substantial fixed penalty notices after waste was illegally dumped in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston.
More illegal tobacco seized in Great Yarmouth inspections
Published by Norfolk County Council
Your chance to explore Great Yarmouth's fascinating history with guided heritage walks
A new range of guided heritage walks around Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Caister has been unveiled for summer 2026.
People invited to attend Great Yarmouth service to mark anniversary of D-Day
Members of the public are invited to attend a service on Saturday, June 6, to mark the anniversary of D-Day.
New strategic vision outlined to help unlock potential of vital South Denes area
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has laid out an ambitious new vision for one of the country's most significant coastal employment areas.
Great Yarmouth men prosecuted and fined for breaching ban on street drinking in town centre
Three Great Yarmouth men have been fined and ordered to pay costs after breaching the town's ban on street drinking.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council elects new mayor for municipal year
Councillor Jade Martin has been elected Mayor of Great Yarmouth for the 2026/2027 municipal year following a vote at the Town Hall by her fellow councillors.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council secures closure order after drugs raid at flat
A court has imposed a three‑month closure order at a flat in Great Yarmouth after a police raid uncovered drugs and weapons at the property.
Almost 1,000 applications received for new scheme that aims to improve housing in Great Yarmouth
Almost 1,000 applications have been received for a new licensing scheme that is designed to raise standards of housing for people who rent privately in Great Yarmouth.
Opportunity for people to join new tenant panel designed to improve social housing in the borough
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced plans to work with its social housing tenants in a new drive to improve services.
Almost 20 vehicles removed from roads after council takes on responsibility for illegal highway encampments
Almost 20 vans and other vehicles blighting roads across Great Yarmouth have been cleared in recent weeks by council teams.
Convenience store shut down after Great Yarmouth Borough Council inspection reveals rat infestation
A Great Yarmouth convenience store has been shut down after a rat infestation was discovered by council inspectors.
