Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

After falling victim to an arson attack back in 2019, engulfed the roof of the Claydon Pavilion, as well as damaging the changing rooms and other facilities, contractors begin the reconstruction work today to restore the spoiled building back to its original glory.

With just under a year to go until the new Marina Centre is unveiled, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has launched a new art competition for children and young people of all ages and abilities.

Equinor, operator of Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farms off the Norfolk coast, has today announced it will combine the operations for both wind farms into one hub in Great Yarmouth.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has co-ordinated with Heritage Open Days to promote an extensive assortment of events to the borough for residents and visitors to enjoy for the annual celebration.

Cllr Adrian Thompson, chairman of Filby in Bloom and current Deputy Mayor, is following in his father's footsteps as he becomes Mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough.

Great Yarmouth is to receive a large financial boost to help it increase its tree canopy in a scheme designed to engage local people with nature and inspire a new generation to plant and protect urban trees.

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.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts are working together to provide the residents and visitors of Great Yarmouth with a unique new experience this autumn.

The return of Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival is postponed until 2022 to ensure it can come back "full throttle" - but people can still look forward to smaller car displays being planned for the seafront this year.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is launching a new assurance scheme to support local businesses and help give shoppers the confidence they need to return to the high street.

Residents and businesses in Hemsby are invited to take part in a consultation to explore, assess and comment on important design options for a proposed rock berm intended to help reduce coastal erosion.

Visitors to Great Yarmouth's Market Place can now access free public wi-fi as part of the cross-Channel Go Trade project that's helping to revitalise historic markets.

Residents invited to exhibitions and seminars of Peter Henry Emerson's work.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is taking formal enforcement action against two hospitality venues this week for breaking covid rules.