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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 feedback wanted on new CCTV cameras for Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is working with Norfolk Constabulary to install nine new CCTV cameras in Great Yarmouth and wants the public's views on proposed locations.
Great Yarmouth receives tourist Ovation
Passengers from a luxury cruise ship have been welcomed to Great Yarmouth this morning.
Great Yarmouth trials electric vehicle for bin collections
Household recycling and waste collections around Great Yarmouth could be even greener in future after a trial of an electric refuse collection vehicle.
Residents invited to remember Britain's greatest naval hero at Trafalgar Day service
Admiral Nelson will be remembered at the annual Trafalgar Day service, to be held at Nelson's monument, Great Yarmouth, on Sunday October 23, at 1pm.
Council funds improvements at Hemsby Lifeboat Station
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has funded the replacement of concrete pads outside Hemsby Lifeboat Station.
Caister park identified to receive Levelling Up Parks Fund
A popular Caister park is set to get a £160,000 upgrade aimed at bringing it up to the prestigious Green Flag standard.
Gorleston tennis courts to serve up improved experience
A potential significant investment will see Gorleston's cliff top tennis courts refurbished.
Tis the season to go party at the Town Hall this Christmas
Great Yarmouth's beautiful Victorian Town Hall will host magnificent Christmas Party Nights on both Friday 9 and Saturday 10, December.
Council consults on legal order tackling irresponsible vehicle use
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is consulting with the public over whether to continue legal powers which aim to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour on and near Great Yarmouth seafront.
New operations campus for Great Yarmouth moves a step closer
A new operations and maintenance campus for Great Yarmouth with the award of the construction contract.
Couples invited to view prestigious Town Hall as wedding venue
Great Yarmouth's Town Hall is opening its doors to those newly engaged or planning their wedding for a Wedding Open Day on Sunday 9, October.