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GYBC serves up an 'ace' facility! Works now complete on Gorleston tennis courts
Work to transform the tennis courts along Gorleston's cliff top has now been completed and the courts will be open to the public for free as part of a short-term testing period from Saturday, July 1.
Final countdown for adrenaline-fuelled extravaganza Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA
People are being reminded to gear up for fun as the Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival returns for an exciting weekend of thrills and entertainment from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, July 1, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, July 2.
Businesses encouraged to use low-noise fireworks for displays
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is encouraging business to opt for low-noise fireworks when looking to light up the sky with displays to ensure everyone can enjoy them.
Your chance to enjoy a free heritage walk or museum tour at the launch of exciting new volunteering project
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and East Suffolk Council have joined forces to launch an important new volunteering project, called Cultural Connections Volunteering, across the two Council areas.
Regional transport strategy recognised by the Department for Transport
The Department for Transport has written to Transport East, the region's sub-national transport body, to confirm government will now give 'regard' to the region's Transport Strategy.
500 Norfolk locations join the Refill Revolution and offer free water refills, and more
Norfolk residents and visitors can now top up their reusable water bottles for free at more than 500 locations across the county. Many locations also refill reusable coffee cups, lunch containers and groceries too.
Council to regain control of maintenance of social housing stock
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) is set to take back responsibility for the maintenance of its social housing stock of more than 5,000 homes.
Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance announces exciting exhibitors
A range of new of exhibitors have been announced for Visitor Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA as the two-day, free-to-attend festival prepares to take over the town's seafront.
Official opening for Great Yarmouth's upgraded Wellesley Recreation Ground
Great Yarmouth's Wellesley Recreation Ground, which contains what is thought to be the oldest wooden football grandstand in Britain - and possibly the world - is set to reopen to the public following major improvements.
Name revealed for Great Yarmouth's new £17m library, university and learning centre
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed the name of the new £17m library, university and learning centre being developed in the town centre.
Children invited to enter competition to help name new refuse trucks
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced the launch of an exciting competition, inviting primary school-aged children to suggest creative and inspiring names for Great Yarmouth Services Limited's (GYS) five new refuse trucks.
Recruitment begins as Marina Centre set for summer opening
Norfolk's newest leisure centre is now recruiting for its top team as plans gather pace for its opening this summer.
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.
Great Yarmouth hosts weekend of successful sporting events
Over a thousand participants have pounded the streets or cycled the coast at Great Yarmouth across three competitive sporting events.
Sign switch-on marks launch of two new festivals
A dazzling new landmark for Great Yarmouth will be lit up for the first time this week to mark the start of two exciting festivals in the town.
Why do you like to be beside the seaside?
Residents and visitors to Great Yarmouth are being asked their views on the future of the town's seafront Golden Mile.
"Hemsby Cup" launches to encourage green tourism
Visitors to one of Norfolk's top tourist destinations will be able to enjoy a 'greener' tea or coffee thanks to the launch of a new reusable cup scheme next month.