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High Court ruling protects key Great Yarmouth seafront hotels from hostel use
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.
Great Yarmouth Town Hall announces Spring offer for wedding packages
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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.
Council launches new part-night lighting scheme
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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.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council local election results
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Today's local election result means the Conservatives now have 19 seats on the council, Labour 18 and there are two independents.
Mayor raises the Coronation flag for His Majesty King Charles III
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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.
Public invited to Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the borough
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
Great Yarmouth gears up as return of popular Wheels Festival draws closer
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As the two-month countdown to Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival begins, the 6th year of the festival prepares to be bigger and better than ever before.
Great Yarmouth set for full fibre boost as CityFibre announces £15m town-wide rollout
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CityFibre, the UK's largest independent full fibre platform, has named Great Yarmouth as the next UK town in line for a multi-million-pound investment in its digital infrastructure - a move that will see it join the nation's growing list of full fibre enabled communities.
Council announces return of beach wheelchair available for hire
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Wheelchair users are now able to hire a beach wheelchair from Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, situated on Great Yarmouth seafront during the upcoming season.