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Council announces opening of new beach wheelchair kiosk in Gorleston
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced the opening of a wheelchair kiosk and all-access concrete table tennis tables at Gorleston Beach.
Council consults on draft planning document about how future developments should be designed
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting people to help shape a key planning document which will help set out clear principles and standards for how development should be designed in the borough.
Have your say on exciting plans to revitalise iconic Winter Gardens
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is asking for feedback on its exciting plans to revitalise the iconic Winter Gardens, restoring the iron and glass structure to its former glory as a People's Palace on the town's seafront thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Traders confirmed for second phase of Great Yarmouth market place redevelopment
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced that all the units within phase two of the Market Place development have now been provisionally leased. All stalls have been well insulated to regulate temperature and the light fittings are low-energy LED lights, adding to the market's energy efficiency.
Winners revealed of competition to help name new refuse trucks
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced the winners of its latest competition where primary school children were invited to suggest creative and inspiring names for Great Yarmouth Services Limited's (GYS) five new refuse trucks.
New campaign launched to encourage people to keep our beaches clean
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced the launch of a new social media campaign aimed at encouraging people and local businesses to actively participate in keeping the borough's beaches free of litter.
Largest council homes project in nearly 20 years officially opened
Her Worship the Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Penny Carpenter, was joined by councillors, stakeholders, project team and construction company to celebrate the official opening of the council's new housing development, featuring 18 one-bedroom flats.
Crucial funds raised at Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA
The Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival, held this past weekend, has been hailed as a tremendous success, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and raising essential funds for East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA).
Council appeals for information following repeated fly-tipping incidents
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is appealing for information after large quantities of waste were left at the same location for the second month in a row.
Council acts to protect residents from Anti-Social Behaviour
Great Yarmouth Borough Council have obtained an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction against Michelle Sison of Lowestoft, banning her from Nottingham Way in, Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk Police team up to support Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2023
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's Tenancy Services Team, working in partnership with Norfolk Police, are joining a national campaign to promote community safety in the area's neighbourhoods.
Proposals unveiled for safer, cleaner, greener town centre for Great Yarmouth
Proposals for a once-in-a-generation facelift for Great Yarmouth's historic town centre have been unveiled.
Council boosts support for market traders
Traders on Great Yarmouth's market are to get an extra two month's rent free while work continues on landmark new market buildings.
Works set to begin on strengthening historic town walls
Work to protect and repair Great Yarmouth's historic town walls will get underway this week as part of a £2.4m scheme.
New home for Gorleston Banksy mural
One of Banksy's 'Spraycation' paintings is to have a temporary new home, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced.
Village residents get their say on future developments
Residents in three villages will have the chance to vote on the future of their neighbourhoods in referenda being held next month.
Businesses urged to claim new Covid grants for firms in and around Great Yarmouth
Businesses in and around Great Yarmouth can now claim grants of up to £6000 in the latest round of Government help designed to tackle the impact of Covid-19.
Residents invited to annual Holocaust Memorial Day service
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting residents to attend its annual Holocaust Memorial Day service.