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Update on Christmas In The Parks
Unfortunately due to predicted high winds, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this weekend's Christmas in The Parks events in Priory Gardens, Gorleston - but don't worry, Christmas isn't cancelled!
Rangers remind residents to clean up after four-legged friends this winter
Dog owners are being warned that dark nights and chilly weather are not an excuse to not clear up after their pets - and failing to do so could risk a very un-festive fine.
Council celebrates completion of Wellesley ticket office refurbishment
Designed by the prestigious Great Yarmouth Borough Architect J. W. Cockerill back in 1888, refurbishment works on the dilapidated building which was once the ticket office at Wellesley Recreation Ground are now complete.
More attractions unveiled for Great Yarmouth and Gorleston's Christmas in The Parks
Live music and a virtual reality experience are just some of the additional attractions for this year's Christmas in The Parks events in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston.
Council appoints operator for new Marina Centre and Phoenix Pool
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has appointed Freedom Leisure to operate the Great Yarmouth's new £26 million Marina Centre and its existing Phoenix Pool & Gym in Bradwell.
E-scooter trial declared a 'wheel' success as list of registered users grows to nearly ten thousand
Since its launch in April, Great Yarmouth Borough Council's e-scooter trial has grown so much in popularity as a greener alternative way to travel within the borough, it has doubled in size.
Council announces return of Christmas memorial service at Gorleston Crematorium
Residents are invited to attend a Christmas memorial service at the Crematorium Chapel in Gorleston to remember loved ones who have sadly passed away over the years.
Council invites residents to communicate with future locals via Marina Centre time capsule
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting members of the community to share their ideas on what they think should be included in a time capsule to be buried under the performance area in the new Marina Centre.
Communities support exciting UK City of Culture 2025 bid by Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Councils
Community and voluntary groups, arts and cultural organisations, businesses and individuals across the Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Council areas have given an enthusiastic welcome to the coastal region's entry into the race to become the UK City of Culture in 2025.
Enhanced testing to be deployed in Hemsby, Ormesby, Somerton and Winterton in East Norfolk
Young people and adults living and working in designated coastal parishes in the east of Norfolk are being asked to get tested from Thursday, 22 July after a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks.
Council's main contractor for Marina Centre Development offers grants to local groups in the borough
Morgan Sindall, the council's main construction partner on the Marina Centre Development, is offering grants to local businesses, schools, community groups and charities in the Great Yarmouth borough, through their Customer Experience Initiative.
Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Councils launch exciting bid to become UK City of Culture 2025
With a shared cultural history linked to the sea, beautiful beaches, historic buildings and bordered by the unique Broads National Park, Great Yarmouth Borough and East Suffolk Councils have joined forces for an exciting bid to become UK City of Culture 2025.
UK's last surviving glass and iron Winter Garden saved thanks to £10million National Lottery grant
Today The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced almost £10million of funding to Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens. Known as the 'People's Palace', the Grade II* listed Victorian building is the last surviving cast iron and glass structure of its type in the UK, and is currently at an acute and immediate risk of loss.
Don't miss out! Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts open box office for Fire on The Water Experience
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts have announced the box office for tickets to the Fire on The Water extravaganza will be open from Monday July 12.
Visitors and residents invited to explore history of Great Yarmouth borough as Guided Heritage Walks resume
Guided Heritage walks got underway from July 1 through to the end of October, with support from the Go Trade project.
First step in major project to boost region's offshore energy sector
Today sees the first step in a major project to boost the region's offshore energy sector as demolition work begins on South Denes Road to facilitate the creation of a new £18 million Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Campus for Great Yarmouth.
Could you be a Community Champion? The search is on across the Great Yarmouth borough
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is on the search to find helpful people within local communities right across the borough to become Community Champions - a new important volunteer role supporting healthy communities to thrive.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches e-scooter hire trial to support greener travel
People can now hire electric scooters to get around Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Bradwell in an environmentally-friendly way - thanks to a trial designed to support a "green restart" of local travel.