Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

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 is preparing to become Mayor Elect for Great Yarmouth for the 2023/2024 municipal year after being voted in by her fellow councillors.

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.

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.

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.

In an effort to reduce the council's carbon footprint and save running costs, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced a new scheme which will see part-night lighting introduced in low-crime areas where there is limited through traffic.

Today's local election result means the Conservatives now have 19 seats on the council, Labour 18 and there are two independents.

Councillors, Great Yarmouth Borough Council officers and members of the public joined Cllr Graham Plant, Mayor of Great Yarmouth, in a flag-raising ceremony today (Wednesday, May 3) in preparation for this weekend's Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

A scheme to boost vaccination take up, promote health information, and tackle social isolation in and around Great Yarmouth has won national praise.

Excitement is rising as the final countdown to the much-anticipated return of one of the region's biggest family-friendly vehicle shows begins.

Thousands of years ago they roamed the Norfolk coast - now for just 11 weeks you can meet a mammoth in Great Yarmouth market!

Every September, hundreds of events are organised across England to celebrate its history and culture for the Heritage Open Days festival.

Residents in and around Great Yarmouth can benefit from a range of special offers to mark the launch of the new Marina Centre.

Great Yarmouth's Golden Mile will be just one of two Norfolk locations where you can cheer on the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay..

Eligible households that have not yet received their £150 energy rebate payment are being urged to claim it using a new online form.

Time is running out for people across Great Yarmouth to put forward sites for development or for protection as part of the borough's masterplan up to 2041.

The next phase of work on the transformation of Great Yarmouth's town centre market will begin next week.

Work to rescue a historic Great Yarmouth building has been praised by a national housing awards scheme.