Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

A Great Yarmouth housing estate is to get some extra sparkle thanks to two community action days.

As the region faces another heat wave a borough council is calling on residents to help it protect vulnerable rough sleepers.

Residents are invited to the annual service of thanks and remembrance in Great Yarmouth to mark the anniversary of V-J Day, on Monday, August 15.

An innovative campaign to reduce plastics left on local beaches has launched today, with the aim of highlighting the importance of disposing of waste correctly.

Businesses and would-be entrepreneurs around Great Yarmouth now have easy access to free business support and advice thanks to the launch of an exciting new Enterprise Hub.

Members of the public have been able to try out Great Yarmouth's new £26m swimming and sports centre for the first time today.

Works to protect the beach at Hemsby costing up to £11m have taken an important step forward.

One of the country's most historically important football grounds is to get a £972,078 investment in new grassroots facilities.

Time is running out for residents in and around Great Yarmouth to claim from two Government-backed schemes aimed at helping with energy costs.

More than 20,000 households across the borough of Great Yarmouth will receive their £150 energy rebate payments next week.

Residents are invited to a patriotic celebration at Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Saturday 4 June to mark Her Majesty's 70-year reign.

The rich history of Great Yarmouth's Town Hall will be celebrated next month with events to mark its 140th birthday.

Eighteen new council homes to be built in Great Yarmouth will be named in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Work to upgrade play areas and create new exercise and social spaces for residents of Great Yarmouth's Middlegate estate has begun.

Bowls enthusiasts can now apply to compete in the popular four-week long Festival of Bowls 2022, as applications are now open.

Plans are in motion for Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival 2022 after Covid-19 and strict social distancing measure put the brakes on the event for two years running.

A long serving councillor and three-term mayor of Great Yarmouth is to be awarded the honorary freedom of the borough at a special ceremony next week.

Residents and visitors are in for a cool treat this summer, as the council has confirmed the opening times and dates for Gorleston's fun wet play facility.