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Public invited to Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the borough
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
Council announces return of beach wheelchair available for hire
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.
Great Yarmouth Community Fridge opens to help tackle food waste
A new community fridge has opened in Great Yarmouth with the aim to save tons of food from being thrown away each year and support a more circular economy which avoids wastage.
Residents and visitors invited to explore the borough's history as Guided Heritage Walks restart
Residents and visitors to the borough are being invited to stretch their legs and delve into the rich past of Great Yarmouth to explore its history as a seaside resort, fishing port and market town.
Experienced councillor prepares to take up the mantle of Mayor Elect of Great Yarmouth
Following his many roles as a husband, father, grandfather, borough councillor, county councillor, business owner and chef, Cllr Graham Plant is readying himself for his next role as Mayor Elect.
Grants of up to £10,000 offered to homeowners to help keep homes warm this winter
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and renewable electricity provider E.ON are encouraging eligible residents across the borough to apply for government-funded grants of up to £10,000 per household to fund the installation of energy saving measures in their homes.
War memorial anniversary to be marked with April service
The hundredth anniversary of the dedication of Great Yarmouth's war memorial will be marked with a special service in April.
Litter pick roadshow set to tour local seaside villages
Rangers from the Environmental Health team at Great Yarmouth Borough Council will be taking their litter picks on tour to highlight the detrimental affect leaving unwanted items and litter can have on people, animals, and the environment.