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Council issues safety advice following erosion at Hemsby
Following further erosion of the dunes in Hemsby, Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) is providing support for affected residents and advising the public of the safety risks in the area.
Volunteering project funds Angel Festival at Great Yarmouth Minster
Great Yarmouth Minster is set to be filled with Christmas Angels from Friday, December 8, as part of a festive Angel festival, thanks to generous funding from the Cultural Connections Volunteering project's Activation Grant Fund and The Diocesan Board of Education.
Bowls Festival raises hundreds of pounds for local charities
Bowls enthusiasts who competed in the popular four-week Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls 2023 have helped raise hundreds of pounds for charities in the borough.
Spectacular wedding fayre returns to Great Yarmouth Town Hall
Great Yarmouth Town Hall is set to host a fabulous Wedding Fayre on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 10.30am until 2pm.
More than 200 people set for free energy-saving home improvements in Great Yarmouth
More than 200 homes across the borough of Great Yarmouth are in the process of having free home improvements carried out as part of a national energy efficiency scheme.
Funfair company fined and manager jailed after three-year-old girl dies
An operations manager at a funfair company has been jailed for six months after a three-year-old girl died on a Norfolk beach. The funfair company he was working for has been fined £20,000.
Rural businesses encouraged to express interest for available funding
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting rural businesses to express an interest in a small number of capital grants, funded through the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund.
Countdown to Christmas begins with Great Yarmouth festive extravaganza
Great Yarmouth's three-day Christmas spectacular will start at 10am on Friday, November 24, in Great Yarmouth town centre.
Gorleston tree-ted to return of Christmas Light Switch On
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as the Gorleston Christmas Light Switch On returns to light up the town, promising a festive experience that will enchant visitors of all ages.
Construction work starts at The Place, Great Yarmouth's £17m new library and learning centre
Construction has this week started on ambitious £17m regeneration plans to turn the former Palmers department store in Great Yarmouth into a new public library and university and learning centre called The Place.
Great Yarmouth shines bright for Organ Donation Week
Great Yarmouth and Gorleston are set to shine even brighter during this year's Organ Donation Week with six of the borough's most iconic buildings illuminated to raise awareness and encourage discussions about the importance of organ donation.
RSPCA recognises Great Yarmouth Borough Council's dog warden services with gold award
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is delighted to announce that it has, once again, been honoured with the prestigious RSPCA PawPrints: Stray Dog Services Award (Gold). This recognition underscores the council's unwavering commitment to the welfare of stray dogs and its dedication to providing outstanding animal care services.
Gorleston's redeveloped Clifftop Tennis Courts serve up official opening
Gorleston's ace Clifftop Tennis Courts are set to be officially opened following major investment and improvements earlier this year.
Future brides and grooms invited to view Great Yarmouth Town Hall as wedding venue
For one day only Great Yarmouth Town Hall, one of the town's premier wedding venues, will be opening its doors to prospective wedding couples planning on tying the knot.
Great Yarmouth Arts Festival
ORGANISERS of the Great Yarmouth Arts Festival are calling on local community groups to take part in this year's Carnival parade this summer.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches customer feedback survey to help improve services
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced an online customer feedback survey to help it better understand residents' needs.
Arts, culture and heritage businesses invited to express interest for funding
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting local businesses in the arts, culture and heritage sectors to express an interest in available capital grants, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Cllr Sue Hacon set to become Mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough in 2021/22 municipal year
Having lived in the Great Yarmouth borough for 38 years and served the Bradwell South and Hopton ward for 12 years, Cllr Sue Hacon is set to become Mayor of the Great Yarmouth borough for 2021/2022.