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Great Yarmouth's most iconic buildings light up for festive period
Seven of Great Yarmouth's most iconic buildings will be having festive light ups for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Mayor of Great Yarmouth hosts Beetle Drive to raise charity funds
The mayor of Great Yarmouth, Cllr Graham Plant, is set to host a Beetle Drive on Friday, February 10, at Town Hall to raise vital funds for his chosen local charities.
Travel through time and explore Great Yarmouth's history with the town's ghost signs
Thanks to public feedback, a walking trail to highlight some of the tremendous 'ghost signs' in the town centre has successfully launched.
Recycle your tree for a greener Christmas
Environmental Rangers at Great Yarmouth Borough Council are encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees after the festive period if they no longer want them.
Young people take part in Winter Gardens community project
As part of community consultation work around an ambitious project to restore the Winter Gardens, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been engaging with young people to find out what students would like to see as part of the exciting regeneration scheme.
Roads Minister visits Great Yarmouth to see new noise camera
The deputy leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council today met Roads Minister Richard Holden during his visit to the town.
Update on Christmas In The Parks
Unfortunately due to predicted high winds, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this weekend's Christmas in The Parks events in Priory Gardens, Gorleston - but don't worry, Christmas isn't cancelled!
Rangers remind residents to clean up after four-legged friends this winter
Dog owners are being warned that dark nights and chilly weather are not an excuse to not clear up after their pets - and failing to do so could risk a very un-festive fine.
Council celebrates completion of Wellesley ticket office refurbishment
Designed by the prestigious Great Yarmouth Borough Architect J. W. Cockerill back in 1888, refurbishment works on the dilapidated building which was once the ticket office at Wellesley Recreation Ground are now complete.
More attractions unveiled for Great Yarmouth and Gorleston's Christmas in The Parks
Live music and a virtual reality experience are just some of the additional attractions for this year's Christmas in The Parks events in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston.
Council appoints operator for new Marina Centre and Phoenix Pool
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has appointed Freedom Leisure to operate the Great Yarmouth's new £26 million Marina Centre and its existing Phoenix Pool & Gym in Bradwell.
E-scooter trial declared a 'wheel' success as list of registered users grows to nearly ten thousand
Since its launch in April, Great Yarmouth Borough Council's e-scooter trial has grown so much in popularity as a greener alternative way to travel within the borough, it has doubled in size.
Council announces return of Christmas memorial service at Gorleston Crematorium
Residents are invited to attend a Christmas memorial service at the Crematorium Chapel in Gorleston to remember loved ones who have sadly passed away over the years.
Council invites residents to communicate with future locals via Marina Centre time capsule
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting members of the community to share their ideas on what they think should be included in a time capsule to be buried under the performance area in the new Marina Centre.
Communities support exciting UK City of Culture 2025 bid by Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Councils
Community and voluntary groups, arts and cultural organisations, businesses and individuals across the Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Council areas have given an enthusiastic welcome to the coastal region's entry into the race to become the UK City of Culture in 2025.
Council's main contractor for Marina Centre Development offers grants to local groups in the borough
Morgan Sindall, the council's main construction partner on the Marina Centre Development, is offering grants to local businesses, schools, community groups and charities in the Great Yarmouth borough, through their Customer Experience Initiative.
Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Councils launch exciting bid to become UK City of Culture 2025
With a shared cultural history linked to the sea, beautiful beaches, historic buildings and bordered by the unique Broads National Park, Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Councils have joined forces for an exciting bid to become UK City of Culture 2025.
UK's last surviving glass and iron Winter Garden saved thanks to £10million National Lottery grant
Today The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced almost £10million of funding to Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens. Known as the 'People's Palace', the Grade II* listed Victorian building is the last surviving cast iron and glass structure of its type in the UK, and is currently at an acute and immediate risk of loss.