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Hero firefighter's medals to go on display at Town Hall
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is to exhibit the medals of Fred Sadd, a firefighter who saved 27 lives during the 1953 East Coast Floods in Great Yarmouth. The catastrophic flooding saw more than 300 lives lost and thousands more made homeless.
Great Yarmouth residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
For the first time, all electors in England will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year's local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.
Council renews legal order designed to tackle anti-social behaviour
An order that tackles vehicle-related anti-social behaviour on and near Great Yarmouth seafront has been extended for another three years.
Council's Champions offer free mental health first aid training to businesses
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's Community Champions programme has teamed up with the 12th Man campaign to offer local businesses mental health first aid training on Tuesday, January 24.
Public feedback wanted as popular e-scooter trial is extended
The council is asking for public feedback about the borough's e-scooter trial following the announcement that it has been extended to May 2024.
Details announced for annual Holocaust Memorial Day service
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day civic ceremony will take place on Friday, January 27, at the Jewish Cemetery on Kitchener Road. The service is held on that date each year to mark the liberation of the largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz Birkenau, in 1945.
Closure Order granted by court to safeguard community
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has successfully secured a Closure Order at a property in the town following serious incidents of anti-social behaviour, which included two separate fires within the building.
Town Hall prepares to host local suppliers at Wedding Fayre
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's events team has gathered some of the best local suppliers to inspire couples to help plan their wedding.
Public invited to Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the borough
Residents and half-term visitors in and around Great Yarmouth can start their Platinum Jubilee celebrations early with a special event at the town's new six-day market on Wednesday, 1 June between 10am and 2pm.
Your chance to shape the future of Great Yarmouth borough
Residents and business can have their say on the future shape of the borough of Great Yarmouth as part of a major new consultation.
Electric reception for Great Yarmouth at energy conference
The benefits of Great Yarmouth as a base for the energy sector have been centre stage at an industry conference this week.
Work starts on 'ground breaking' new council homes
Work has officially started on the construction of 18 new council homes in Great Yarmouth.
Council partners with First Bus to offer free travel passes for Ukrainian families
Free bus passes are being offered to Ukrainians being hosted by families in Great Yarmouth, thanks to a tie up between the local council and First Bus.
Great Yarmouth businesses encouraged to wiggle closer to being Zero Waste
Businesses in and around the borough of Great Yarmouth are being encouraged to join their local council in the journey towards Zero Waste by using wormeries to dramatically reduce food wastage.
Village residents invited to have their say on several votes
Residents of Fleggburgh and Somerton are invited to vote on their villages future next month.
Could your business help give Gorleston seafront some extra flavour?
Foodies in Gorleston will soon be able to pick from at least two new mobile eateries.
Learning centre secures £3.5m university and college backing
Plans for a learning centre in the heart of Great Yarmouth have received a £3.5m boost from the University of Suffolk and East Coast College.
Council highlights costs of fly-tipping crimes following successful prosecutions
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is highlighting the consequences of environmental crimes after successfully prosecuting a couple who fly-tipped several large items behind their property.