Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

The mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Graham Plant, is to host a Civic Ball on Saturday, April 22, at the Town Hall to raise funds for his chosen local charities.

Communities in Great Yarmouth have been thanked for their patience and understanding following a four-day major incident which ending yesterday (Friday 10 February) with the explosion of a WWII bomb.

The Pavilion Theatre in Gorleston has been chosen by Heritage Open Days to take part in a training programme which focuses on working with young adults to develop new, innovative events.

The final phase of a delicate operation to disarm an unexploded Word War II bomb in Great Yarmouth is underway.

Bowls enthusiasts who competed in the popular four-week-long Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls 2022 have raised hundreds of pounds for charity.

Members of the public are invited to attend the raising of the Commonwealth flag outside Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Monday, March 13, as part of a national initiative to show commitment to the global family of nations.

Work to disarm an unexploded Word War II bomb in Great Yarmouth continues today (Friday 10 February).

Work to carry out a controlled explosion on the Second World War device in Great Yarmouth is due to recommence shortly after complications halted progress overnight.

Further complications have delayed work to carry out a controlled explosion on the Second World War device in Great Yarmouth.

Emergencies services and agencies in Norfolk have declared a major incident following the discovery of a suspected World War Two device in Great Yarmouth earlier today (Tuesday 7 February 2023).

Arthur Jary & Sons Ltd, an independent local Funeral Directors, has made a generous donation of a wheelchair to the local crematorium. The wheelchair can be used to assist families and loved ones during the difficult time of saying goodbye to their loved ones.

The new Garden Tea Rooms at Great Yarmouth Gorleston Crematorium will open on Thursday, 1 September.

You're invited to try out a new sport, see one of the UK's top drag acts, or just soak up the sun and party atmosphere on the beach at a free celebration to mark the first month of Great Yarmouth's new £26m sports centre next month.

Guests and hosts taking part in the Homes for Ukraine programme in Great Yarmouth have joined with civic leaders this afternoon to mark Ukraine Independence Day.

Residents in and around Great Yarmouth are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

People with a love for Gorleston are being given the chance to have their say on the future of the town's seafront.

One of Norfolk's top tourist destinations has launched itself as a sustainable resort after embracing a project aimed at promoting sustainability.

A Great Yarmouth housing estate is to get some extra sparkle thanks to two community action days.