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Game, set, match! Works to start on Gorleston tennis courts
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Work to provide residents and visitors with improved tennis courts along Gorleston's cliff top will begin on Monday, March 13.
Council receives funding for beach wheelchair kiosk in Gorleston
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Great Yarmouth Borough Council has received confirmation of funding to cover the costs of installing a wheelchair kiosk and all-access concrete table tennis tables at Gorleston Beach.
Third River Crossing is named
Last year we asked you to name the new Third River Crossing in Great Yarmouth, which can now be revealed!
New Government financial support for energy bills
People across the borough now have access to new Government financial support for energy bills.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council praised in Peer Challenge Report
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In November 2022, the Council invited officer and political peers from the Local Government Association (LGA) and other councils to the organisation, to take part in what is known as a Corporate Peer Challenge.
Young People of Norfolk had their say as first Ice House public consultation is carried out
On Tuesday, young people between the ages of 16 and 25 had their say on the future use of the town's historical building, The Ice House. During the day's open space session, ideas and needs of our future generation were heard and documented. Students from East Coast College, Access Creative College and East Norfolk Sixth Form were in attendance.
Proposals unveiled for safer, cleaner, greener town centre for Great Yarmouth
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Proposals for a once-in-a-generation facelift for Great Yarmouth's historic town centre have been unveiled.
Secondary consultation: Dates and locations of public hearings now available
The Boundary Commission for England has now published more information on our upcoming secondary consultation on the proposed new map of constituencies across England.
Council boosts support for market traders
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Traders on Great Yarmouth's market are to get an extra two month's rent free while work continues on landmark new market buildings.
Works set to begin on strengthening historic town walls
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Work to protect and repair Great Yarmouth's historic town walls will get underway this week as part of a £2.4m scheme.
New home for Gorleston Banksy mural
One of Banksy's 'Spraycation' paintings is to have a temporary new home, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced.
Village residents get their say on future developments
Residents in three villages will have the chance to vote on the future of their neighbourhoods in referenda being held next month.
Businesses urged to claim new Covid grants for firms in and around Great Yarmouth
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Businesses in and around Great Yarmouth can now claim grants of up to £6000 in the latest round of Government help designed to tackle the impact of Covid-19.
Residents invited to annual Holocaust Memorial Day service
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Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting residents to attend its annual Holocaust Memorial Day service.
Share your views on play and leisure upgrades for Middlegate Estate
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Residents in and around Great Yarmouth's Middlegate Estate are being asked for their views on a £858,000 upgrade to play and leisure spaces.
Council appeals for information following hazardous fly-tipping incidents
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Great Yarmouth Borough Council is appealing for information after hazardous waste was left at the same location for the second month in a row.
Cenotaph anniversary to be marked with April service
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The hundredth anniversary of the dedication of Great Yarmouth's Cenotaph will be marked with a special service in April.
Giant observation wheel to offer panoramic views from Great Yarmouth seafront
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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.