Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

Councillor Penny Carpenter is preparing to become Mayor Elect for Great Yarmouth for the 2023/2024 municipal year after being voted in by her fellow councillors.

Great Yarmouth Town Hall is thrilled to announce its upcoming series of Afternoon Tea Dances, set to bring joy, elegance and delightful dancing to the heart of the community. This initiative aims to provide a wonderful social experience for residents and visitors alike.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council's legal action relating to the use of hotels to house asylum seekers has successfully concluded with a ruling that protects the town's economically vital seafront area hotels from being used as hostels.

The events team at Great Yarmouth Town Hall has announced a money-saving offer for wedding packages that is sure to put a spring in the step of those planning to get married.

In an effort to reduce the council's carbon footprint and save running costs, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced a new scheme which will see part-night lighting introduced in low-crime areas where there is limited through traffic.

Today's local election result means the Conservatives now have 19 seats on the council, Labour 18 and there are two independents.

Councillors, Great Yarmouth Borough Council officers and members of the public joined Cllr Graham Plant, Mayor of Great Yarmouth, in a flag-raising ceremony today (Wednesday, May 3) in preparation for this weekend's Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Proposals for a once-in-a-generation facelift for Great Yarmouth's historic town centre have been unveiled.

The Boundary Commission for England has now published more information on our upcoming secondary consultation on the proposed new map of constituencies across England.

Traders on Great Yarmouth's market are to get an extra two month's rent free while work continues on landmark new market buildings.

Work to protect and repair Great Yarmouth's historic town walls will get underway this week as part of a £2.4m scheme.

One of Banksy's 'Spraycation' paintings is to have a temporary new home, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced.

Residents in three villages will have the chance to vote on the future of their neighbourhoods in referenda being held next month.

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.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting residents to attend its annual Holocaust Memorial Day service.

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.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is appealing for information after hazardous waste was left at the same location for the second month in a row.

The hundredth anniversary of the dedication of Great Yarmouth's Cenotaph will be marked with a special service in April.