Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

Excitement is rising as the final countdown to the much-anticipated Gorleston Christmas Market in Priory Gardens begins.

Dog owners are being reminded to clear up after their four-legged friends this winter - or risk a very un-festive fine.

The council's Community Champions programme has joined forces with local organisation Vision Norfolk to offer residents living with anxiety, a visual impairment or a disability a unique Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, November 22.

Councillors have expressed dismay after the Middlegate Estate's improved outdoor play and social spaces was targeted by vandals.

His Worship the Mayor attended the annual Blessing of the Crosses ceremony on Wednesday, November 9, which took place at the Cenotaph in St George's Park.

His Worship the Mayor has officially opened the new Garden Tea Rooms following its successful soft launch back in September.

The Boundary Commission for England has published new revised proposals for constituencies across the country and opens a final month-long consultation, giving the public a last opportunity to send in their views.

His Worship the Mayor, and children from local schools across the borough, have planted trees in Great Yarmouth in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Residents who have already received their one-off payment to help towards rising energy costs but still struggling with energy bills may be able to receive further support.

Residents are being encouraged to share their memories of the East Coast floods as the 70th anniversary of the devastating event approaches.

Avid fitness fans who use the Phoenix Centre can look forward to testing out the newest, state-of-the-art equipment from Pulse Fitness.

The weather was kind, and the mood was buoyant as visitors, artists, crew, volunteers, vendors and the seaside town were more than ready for the Out There Festival 2021 which was missed last year due to lockdown.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is preparing for a change in the collection days for rubbish and recycling bins collected from each household across the borough and will be giving residents advance notice in a letter drop of their new day of collection from 18 October.

Great Yarmouth's new Marina Centre, currently taking shape on the resort's seafront, today (Thursday 23 September) moved another step closer to opening its doors to the public when a 'topping out' ceremony was held.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has opened its applications for their 2021 'Christmas Market' as part of their exciting 'Christmas in the Parks' event.

As part of Great Yarmouth's £2.3m Heritage Action Zone Scheme, work has begun on repairing the railings surrounding St Nicholas School in Great Yarmouth.

Tripadvisor has announced that Gorleston Beach has been awarded a Travellers' Choice Award after being ranked within the top 10 percent of attractions across the world, as well as eighth place in the Best Beaches in UK and Channel Islands.

Great Yarmouth has been chosen by Active Training World, one of the largest endurance events companies in the UK, to host their end of season finale Triathlon.