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Have your say on planning and development strategy for borough
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging people to have their say on a new planning and development strategy for the area.
Great Yarmouth stakeholders attend Leader's Reception to review borough's 2022 achievements
Local stakeholders in Great Yarmouth attended a special celebration of the key economic achievements in the borough during 2022, an event which was hosted by the council leader at the Town Hall today (Tuesday, January 31).
Council urges residents to 'bin it right' and help combat contamination rates
People are being encouraged by Great Yarmouth Borough Council to do their bit to help reduce waste contamination rates.
Hero firefighter's medals to go on display at Town Hall
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is to exhibit the medals of Fred Sadd, a firefighter who saved 27 lives during the 1953 East Coast Floods in Great Yarmouth. The catastrophic flooding saw more than 300 lives lost and thousands more made homeless.
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 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.