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Great Yarmouth Borough Council takes delivery of first electric refuse collection vehicle
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has taken delivery of Norfolk's first fully electric refuse collection vehicle as part of its Net Zero strategy.
Progress at £17m The Place in Great Yarmouth celebrated with topping out event
Guests and stakeholders enjoyed a tour of The Place in Great Yarmouth as part of a topping out event to mark a key milestone in building work at the new £17m library and learning hub.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council awarded £1.378m to improve homes
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been awarded £1.378m by the Government to upgrade the energy efficiency of its housing stock.
Returning postal ballot packs by hand - important information about elections on May 2, 2024
New rules have come into place for the elections on May 2 that affect people handing in postal votes in person.
Applications open for prestigious Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls
Applications are now open for one of the most anticipated events in the world of bowls - The Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council signs major new strategic partnership with leading housing associations
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) has signalled its ambition to deliver significant regeneration after signing a new strategic partnership with two leading housing associations.
Great Yarmouth venues urged to join Heritage Open Days festival to celebrate culture and history
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging people to register properties for inclusion in this year's Heritage Open Days (HODs) festival.
People invited to attend VE Day wreath-laying ceremony in Great Yarmouth
People are being invited to attend a wreath-laying ceremony in Great Yarmouth to mark VE Day on Wednesday, May 8.
Mayor officially unveils major refurbishment work at popular Caister park
£160,000-worth of improvements have been unveiled at a popular park in Caister.
Don't miss the chance to apply for trade space at Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA
Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance is reminding traders that applications to take space at the event will close on Thursday, June 15.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council links with East Coast College to launch new internship programme
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and East Coast College have announced the launch of a new supported-internship collaboration with DFN Project SEARCH, building on the success of the scheme's 10-year partnership with the James Paget University Hospital.
Council invites people to attend D-Day anniversary service
Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites all residents of Great Yarmouth and surrounding communities to join a special ceremony honouring the historic D-Day landings.
Thrilling attractions lined up for this year's Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance
Plans are well underway for Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival 2023 as the event prepares to take over the Golden Mile on Saturday, July 1, from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, July 2, from 10am to 4pm.
Last call for people to apply for UK's biggest outdoor bowls festival
The Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls, one of the most anticipated events in the world of bowls, is excited to remind participants that the closing date for registrations is rapidly approaching on Thursday, June 1.
Councillor Penny Carpenter announced as Mayor Elect for Great Yarmouth
Councillor Penny Carpenter is preparing to become Mayor Elect for Great Yarmouth for the 2023/2024 municipal year after being voted in by her fellow councillors.
People are invited to foxtrot around Great Yarmouth Town Hall at upcoming Afternoon Tea Dance events
Great Yarmouth Town Hall is thrilled to announce its upcoming series of Afternoon Tea Dances, set to bring joy, elegance and delightful dancing to the heart of the community. This initiative aims to provide a wonderful social experience for residents and visitors alike.
High Court ruling protects key Great Yarmouth seafront hotels from hostel use
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's legal action relating to the use of hotels to house asylum seekers has successfully concluded with a ruling that protects the town's economically vital seafront area hotels from being used as hostels.
Great Yarmouth Town Hall announces Spring offer for wedding packages
The events team at Great Yarmouth Town Hall has announced a money-saving offer for wedding packages that is sure to put a spring in the step of those planning to get married.