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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.
Improving our digital services for residents and businesses
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's main public website will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 2 March 2022 due to planned maintenance work.
Local students encouraged to join crews in drowning out plastic pollution
Students and community groups are invited to join Hatty + Young, a creative team of artists and architects who design and execute public art commissions, to help collect supplies that will be used to build a community installation called 'Bottle Ships'.
Your chance to view Great Yarmouth town centre proposals in person
The public will be able to see proposals for a major facelift of Great Yarmouth's town centre in person at a series of events over the coming weeks.
Have your say on constituency boundary proposals
The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) has launched a secondary public consultation on its initially proposed map of constituencies, open now until Monday 4 April 2022.
Village votes taking place this Thursday
Residents in three Norfolk villages have the chance to influence the future of their neighbourhoods in votes being held this week.
Local creatives and artists prepare to 'Paint the Town' next month
A brand-new arts festival is taking place next month, shining a spotlight on local artists, photographers, and musicians.
Council acts to protect residents from anti-social behaviour
A Bradwell man who was subject to an anti-social behaviour order obtained by Great Yarmouth Borough Council has received a custodial sentence after breaching the order and committing a string of offences.