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Yarmouth unexploded device - major incident declared
Emergencies services and agencies in Norfolk have declared a major incident following the discovery of a suspected World War Two device in Great Yarmouth earlier today (Tuesday 7 February 2023).
Local funeral director donates wheelchair to Gorleston Crematorium
Arthur Jary & Sons Ltd, an independent local Funeral Directors, has made a generous donation of a wheelchair to the local crematorium. The wheelchair can be used to assist families and loved ones during the difficult time of saying goodbye to their loved ones.
Proposals unveiled for safer, cleaner, greener town centre for Great Yarmouth
Proposals for a once-in-a-generation facelift for Great Yarmouth's historic town centre have been unveiled.
Secondary consultation: Dates and locations of public hearings now available
The Boundary Commission for England has now published more information on our upcoming secondary consultation on the proposed new map of constituencies across England.
Council boosts support for market traders
Traders on Great Yarmouth's market are to get an extra two month's rent free while work continues on landmark new market buildings.
Works set to begin on strengthening historic town walls
Work to protect and repair Great Yarmouth's historic town walls will get underway this week as part of a £2.4m scheme.
New home for Gorleston Banksy mural
One of Banksy's 'Spraycation' paintings is to have a temporary new home, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced.
Village residents get their say on future developments
Residents in three villages will have the chance to vote on the future of their neighbourhoods in referenda being held next month.
Businesses urged to claim new Covid grants for firms in and around Great Yarmouth
Businesses in and around Great Yarmouth can now claim grants of up to £6000 in the latest round of Government help designed to tackle the impact of Covid-19.
Residents invited to annual Holocaust Memorial Day service
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting residents to attend its annual Holocaust Memorial Day service.
Share your views on play and leisure upgrades for Middlegate Estate
Residents in and around Great Yarmouth's Middlegate Estate are being asked for their views on a £858,000 upgrade to play and leisure spaces.
Council appeals for information following hazardous fly-tipping incidents
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is appealing for information after hazardous waste was left at the same location for the second month in a row.
Cenotaph anniversary to be marked with April service
The hundredth anniversary of the dedication of Great Yarmouth's Cenotaph will be marked with a special service in April.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council secures offer of £13.7m towards town centre regeneration
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has secured an offer of £13.7m investment from the Government's Future High Streets Fund towards its vision to transform and revive Great Yarmouth town centre as a vibrant economic, cultural and community hub.
Licensed premises found breaching Covid rules served with enforcement notices
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been forced to take formal enforcement action against four licensed premises for breaking Covid rules after Environmental Health Officers and police made inspections on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December.
Further Covid support grants available to local businesses in Great Yarmouth Borough
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is handing out further Covid relief grants to eligible businesses, including financial support linked to the Tier 2 restrictions, and extra help for those in the hospitality, hotel or B&B, or leisure sectors.
Gorleston's Crematorium Chapel offers virtual Christmas Memorial Service
Residents are invited to participate in a virtual Christmas Memorial Service, filmed at the Crematorium Chapel in Gorleston, to remember loved ones who have sadly passed away over the years.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council asks you to jingle all the way to the recycling bin this Christmas
Whilst this Christmas will be a little different to previous years, there'll still be a lot of gift and food packaging produced, which Great Yarmouth Borough Council is reminding residents to recycle wherever possible.