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Your chance to learn about the fascinating history of Great Yarmouth
People have the opportunity to discover more about the borough's fascinating history with three new talks offered by Great Yarmouth Heritage Guides.
Herring Bridge opening date revealed
Norfolk County Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the new Herring Bridge in Great Yarmouth is scheduled for Thursday 1 February.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches new scheme to help victims of domestic abuse
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) has launched a new service to enable victims of domestic abuse to remain in their homes and avoid becoming homeless.
Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Crematorium donates £14,000 to charities
Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Crematorium has donated £14,000 to charity by participating in the ICCM Recycling of Metals Scheme.
Great Yarmouth completes small electrical recycling collection pilot scheme
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is celebrating the completion of a successful small electrical waste collection trial, which saw items recycled in both rural and urban areas.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day with service
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 with its annual service in the borough.
Brand new event comes to seaside town
The Venetian Waterways of Great Yarmouth will play host to 15 night-time show extravaganzas with its brand new Fire on the Water experience from 21 October to 6 November.*
The Venetian Waterways offers a jam-packed weekend of family friendly fun as part of Heritage Open Days
Great Yarmouth's beautifully restored Venetian Waterways and Boating Lake are providing residents and visitors with a weekend of entertainment suitable for the entire family as part of the borough council's celebration of Heritage Open Days.
Council invites comments on new Design Guide for town's historic shopfronts
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is asking for public comments on a new Shopfront Design Guide developed to give owners of historic buildings in the town a guiding hand on how to look after and enhance their premises.
Town Hall offers a celebration of Christmas to top all celebrations
Yuletide revellers can celebrate the season's festivities in real style this year as Great Yarmouth's beautifully-refurbished Victorian Town Hall throws open its doors on Saturday 4 December, to offer a fabulous 'Christmas Party Night'.
Public survey launched to plan future for Gorleston seafront
Anyone who lives, works, visits or studies in Gorleston is being given the chance to have their say on the future of the town's seafront.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council reminds visitors and residents of beach wheelchair availability
Great Yarmouth Borough Council first introduced beach wheelchairs to Great Yarmouth back in 2014, allowing those with all abilities to enjoy the golden sands of the borough.
Public feedback wanted on new CCTV cameras proposed for Great Yarmouth and Gorleston
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk Constabulary are proposing to install nine new CCTV cameras in Great Yarmouth, with a similar scheme for ten cameras in Gorleston, and are asking the public for their views.
Invitation to see plans to upgrade facilities at historic 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 be brought bang up-to-date with the addition of a new state-of-the-art artificial pitch area - and local residents and visitors are invited to have their say.
Construction work begins on Tea Rooms at Gorleston Crematorium
Construction work has begun on the new Tea Rooms at Gorleston Crematorium, where families and friends can meet before or after a funeral service, following a temporary pause of the project due to lockdown restrictions.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites businesses to apply for further Covid support grants
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting applications to a further grants programme assisting businesses affected by the current national lockdown.
Giant observation wheel to offer panoramic views from Great Yarmouth seafront
Visitors to Great Yarmouth seafront this season will have the chance to ride on a 50-metre tall observation wheel and enjoy panoramic views over the coastline, under plans by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.