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Council and Norfolk Police join forces to support for Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week
The Tenancy Services Team at Great Yarmouth Borough Council, working in partnership with the Operational Partnership Team at Norfolk Police, have joined a national campaign to raise awareness of the support we provide residents who experience anti-social behaviour, helping keep people within the borough safe.
Memorial service to mark 20-year anniversary of local helicopter crash
The lives of 11 men who died in a helicopter crash off Great Yarmouth twenty years ago will be remembered in an anniversary service of remembrance on Saturday.
Great Yarmouth Mayor buries time capsule for future residents to discover
Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Cllr Graham Plant, has buried a time capsule full of memories relating to the last few years at Great Yarmouth's new £26m swimming, sports, and leisure centre.
New CCTV cameras installed in Great Yarmouth to help cut anti-social behaviour
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk Constabulary have installed eight new CCTV cameras across Great Yarmouth after funding for the project was awarded to the council from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, through its successful bid to the Home Office's Safer Streets Fund.
Gorleston installs new CCTV cameras to help enhance feelings of safety
Seven new CCTV cameras have been installed in various spots around Gorleston thanks to the funding awarded to the council from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, through its successful bid to the Home Office's Safer Streets Fund.
£20m riverside gateway project to unlock potential of eyesore site
Plans to regenerate a riverside gateway site in Great Yarmouth are expected to take an important step forward next week with a move to compulsorily purchase parts of the site.
Meet the batonbearers bringing the Commonwealth Games to Great Yarmouth
This Saturday sees the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay arrive in Great Yarmouth, with a team of batonbearers carrying the baton along the resort's seafront.
Early work for town centre transformation gets underway
The next steps in the creation of a safer, cleaner, greener town centre for Great Yarmouth will be taken next week with exploratory works around the Market Place.
Help write new chapter for landmark Great Yarmouth building
The next chapter in the life of a landmark Great Yarmouth building is getting underway - and the public are being asked to help write it.
Explore Great Yarmouth's rich heritage at free history fair
History buffs can explore real-life archaeological finds and discuss Great Yarmouth's history with local experts at a free fair this month.
Cllr Sue Hacon set to become Mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough in 2021/22 municipal year
Having lived in the Great Yarmouth borough for 38 years and served the Bradwell South and Hopton ward for 12 years, Cllr Sue Hacon is set to become Mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough for 2021/2022.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council receives official confirmation of Future High Streets Fund offer
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has received news that the offer of £13.7m investment from the Government's Future High Streets Fund towards its vision to revive Great Yarmouth's town centre as a vibrant economic, cultural and community hub is officially confirmed.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council issues further business grants as the nations restrictions continue to ease
As further restrictions ease as part of Step 3 on the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is issuing further funds to support local businesses.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts working together to bring a striking new visual experience to Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts are working together to provide the residents and visitors of Great Yarmouth with a unique new experience this autumn.
Return of Wheels Festival postponed until 2022 - but smaller car displays planned for this summer
The return of Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival is postponed until 2022 to ensure it can come back "full throttle" - but people can still look forward to smaller car displays being planned for the seafront this year.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches new Covid Compliant scheme to increase confidence to visit local shops and venues
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is launching a new assurance scheme to support local businesses and help give shoppers the confidence they need to return to the high street.
Community in Hemsby invited to join consultation to consider rock berm options for coastline
Residents and businesses in Hemsby are invited to take part in a consultation to explore, assess and comment on important design options for a proposed rock berm intended to help reduce coastal erosion.
Free wi-fi helps people connect digitally in Great Yarmouth's Market Place
Visitors to Great Yarmouth's Market Place can now access free public wi-fi as part of the cross-Channel Go Trade project that's helping to revitalise historic markets.