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New CCTV cameras to be installed in Great Yarmouth
Eleven new CCTV cameras are set to be installed across Great Yarmouth to help improve public safety and security.
New Mayor of Great Yarmouth elected for municipal year
Councillor Paula Waters-Bunn has been elected as the Mayor of Great Yarmouth for the 2024/2025 municipal year following a vote by her fellow councillors.
Great Yarmouth man prosecuted after persistent anti-social behaviour
A Great Yarmouth man has been handed an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction after disrupting life on an estate with persistent loud music, drug taking and verbal altercations at his home and in communal areas.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council prosecutes people for dog fouling and littering offences
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has successfully prosecuted two people for dog fouling and littering offences.
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.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council receives official confirmation of Future High Streets Fund offer
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has received news that the offer of £13.7m investment from the Government's Future High Streets Fund towards its vision to revive Great Yarmouth's town centre as a vibrant economic, cultural and community hub is officially confirmed.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council issues further business grants as the nations restrictions continue to ease
As further restrictions ease as part of Step 3 on the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is issuing further funds to support local businesses.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts working together to bring a striking new visual experience to Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Out There Arts are working together to provide the residents and visitors of Great Yarmouth with a unique new experience this autumn.
Return of Wheels Festival postponed until 2022 - but smaller car displays planned for this summer
The return of Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival is postponed until 2022 to ensure it can come back "full throttle" - but people can still look forward to smaller car displays being planned for the seafront this year.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches new Covid Compliant scheme to increase confidence to visit local shops and venues
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is launching a new assurance scheme to support local businesses and help give shoppers the confidence they need to return to the high street.