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Businesses invited to attend new sustainability event in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting representatives from local businesses to a new, free event designed to help companies embark on their sustainability journeys.
Joint statement on erosion at Hemsby
In a joint statement, Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC), Coastal Partnership East (the council's coastal management team), Great Yarmouth MP Sir Brandon Lewis, and Norfolk County Council, said: ''For many years, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Coastal Partnership East, with the support of Sir Brandon Lewis and Norfolk County Council, have sought to secure protection for Hemsby.
Artists sought to help create exciting new trail in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) has launched a search for artists to create an exciting new public art and sculpture trail in the town.
Launch of the first East Anglian Coast and Estuaries Conference to take place at Wherstead Park in Ipswich
This year marks the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the devastating floods of 1953 during which over 300 people lost their lives and the 10th anniversary of the 2013 East Coast Tidal Surge when many hundreds of homes and businesses were flooded. It is seems fitting then that 2023 sees the launch of the first East Anglian Coast and Estuaries Conference.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches consultation on review of polling stations
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is continuing to enhance the democratic process in the region by conducting a review of all polling stations - and is asking residents for their input.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council encourages responsible dog ownership as winter draws in
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As winter approaches, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging pet owners to be responsible and ensure they clean up after their dogs during the colder months.
Residents invited to public annual Remembrance events
As the start of Remembrance approaches, Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites residents to commemorate the fallen and support the armed forces community in person at several public events in the upcoming weeks.
Great Yarmouth organisations recognised at Norfolk Flourish Awards event
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Two Great Yarmouth organisations have been recognised for their community work supporting local children and young people at this year's Flourish Awards in Norfolk.
Residents invited to remember naval hero at Trafalgar Day service
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Admiral Nelson will be remembered at the annual Trafalgar Day service, to be held at Nelson's monument, Great Yarmouth, on Sunday October 22, at 1pm.
New year, new look for town's historic Rows
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More than 30 of Great Yarmouth's historic Rows will be getting a new look for the new year.
Help us support rough sleepers over the festive period
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People worried about the welfare of rough sleepers in the Great Yarmouth area over the festive period and beyond can use a free service to trigger help from the local council and support groups.
Final part of borough masterplan approved
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A masterplan setting out how housing, businesses, and leisure should be developed in and around Great Yarmouth for the next decade is now fully in force.
Statement on Great Yarmouth Borough Services
An update on Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norse Commercial Services' joint venture company.
Great Yarmouth households have the opportunity to discover trees this New Year with free guides from national environmental charity
Households in Great Yarmouth are invited to join thousands of people in coastal towns who are getting out and about this winter to learn more about their neighbourhood trees and how they can help protect the environment.
Council shines spotlight on Great Yarmouth's cultural beacons with new lighting
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Seven of Great Yarmouth's most iconic buildings will be put in the spotlight from this weekend.
Rent-free period extended for new Great Yarmouth market
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Stalls on Great Yarmouth's covered market will be able to trade rent-free for the first two months of 2022, the borough council has announced.
Go Trade partners in England and France support local markets through Covid and preparations for Christmas
Towns across England and France have been supporting their market traders to connect back with the customers after COVID-19 health and safety measures impacted footfall, with the support of the Go Trade project.
Shoppers get second chance to enjoy Christmas in the Parks festive market
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The second weekend of Great Yarmouth's successful Christmas in the Parks event kicks off this Friday at the town's St Georges Park.