Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

Construction has this week started on ambitious £17m regeneration plans to turn the former Palmers department store in Great Yarmouth into a new public library and university and learning centre called The Place.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston are set to shine even brighter during this year's Organ Donation Week with six of the borough's most iconic buildings illuminated to raise awareness and encourage discussions about the importance of organ donation.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is delighted to announce that it has, once again, been honoured with the prestigious RSPCA PawPrints: Stray Dog Services Award (Gold). This recognition underscores the council's unwavering commitment to the welfare of stray dogs and its dedication to providing outstanding animal care services.

Gorleston's ace Clifftop Tennis Courts are set to be officially opened following major investment and improvements earlier this year.

For one day only Great Yarmouth Town Hall, one of the town's premier wedding venues, will be opening its doors to prospective wedding couples planning on tying the knot.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced an online customer feedback survey to help it better understand residents' needs.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting local businesses in the arts, culture and heritage sectors to express an interest in available capital grants, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

More than 30 of Great Yarmouth's historic Rows will be getting a new look for the new year.

People worried about the welfare of rough sleepers in the Great Yarmouth area over the festive period and beyond can use a free service to trigger help from the local council and support groups.

A masterplan setting out how housing, businesses, and leisure should be developed in and around Great Yarmouth for the next decade is now fully in force.

An update on Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norse Commercial Services' joint venture company.

Seven of Great Yarmouth's most iconic buildings will be put in the spotlight from this weekend.

Stalls on Great Yarmouth's covered market will be able to trade rent-free for the first two months of 2022, the borough council has announced.

The second weekend of Great Yarmouth's successful Christmas in the Parks event kicks off this Friday at the town's St Georges Park.

As the joyful season fast approaches, Environmental Rangers at Great Yarmouth Borough Council are urging residents to give to loved ones, not landfill this year.

Having lived in the Great Yarmouth borough for 38 years and served the Bradwell South and Hopton ward for 12 years, Cllr Sue Hacon is set to become Mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough for 2021/2022.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has received news that the offer of £13.7m investment from the Government's Future High Streets Fund towards its vision to revive Great Yarmouth's town centre as a vibrant economic, cultural and community hub is officially confirmed.

As further restrictions ease as part of Step 3 on the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is issuing further funds to support local businesses.