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Construction start set for new operations campus in Great Yarmouth
A new operations and maintenance campus for Great Yarmouth moves ever closer as final preparations are made for construction to begin next month.
Council hosts sessions in preparation for upcoming local elections
Prospective candidates and agents for the parish council elections on Thursday, May 4, are invited to attend a briefing session on Thursday, March 16, at 6pm in the Supper Room at the Town Hall.
Wonderous wall, quaint quayside and gory ghosts - uncover Great Yarmouth's rich history with a guided walk
Two new walks have been added to the large roster of guided heritage walks that are available for residents and visitors to enjoy from April through to October.
Council supports homeowners and assesses damage after high tides cause further erosion of dunes at Hemsby
Following high spring tides and strong easterly winds last night and this morning, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is supporting residents and assessing damage caused by the further erosion of dunes in Hemsby.
Council supports homeowners as high tides bring erosion risk
With high spring tides forecast for the next 48 hours, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is working to support homeowners in Hemsby whose properties might be at risk from further erosion of the dunes.
Borough residents are encouraged to join in King's Coronation celebrations
Communities across the borough of Great Yarmouth are being encouraged to join in the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort celebrations in May.
Game, set, match! Works to start on Gorleston tennis courts
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
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
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.
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.