Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging residents to shop locally and safely this Christmas, supported by the coronavirus marshals, free town centre weekend parking and magical new decorative lighting displays.

New spectacular decorative lighting is brightening up Great Yarmouth's main shopping and tourism destinations this winter, offering a magical and safe seasonal experience while supporting local businesses during challenging times.

Anyone in Norfolk suffering financial hardship this winter could receive help and support thanks to a new scheme that launches today (Wednesday 02 December).

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is continuing to hold online business events offering support, advice and guidance for local residents and businesses. The next event, to be held on Friday 18th December at 10.30am, is aimed at anyone looking to start their own new business or go self-employed in 2021.

Typically, a household produces thirty percent more waste during the festive period than at any other time, and with more people spending Christmas at home this year, this figure is set to increase. Therefore, people across Norfolk are being asked to do their bit to help reduce waste and increase recycling over the festive period.

Construction of Great Yarmouth's exciting new state-of-the-art Marina Centre will soon get underway on the famous Golden Mile, as Great Yarmouth Borough Council appoints Morgan Sindall Construction as the main contractor.

The government has today (Wednesday 25 November) approved the vital funding for Norfolk County Council's application to build and operate a crucial new lifting bridge across the River Yare in Great Yarmouth.

Businesses that have been forced to close during the second national lockdown and were not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant, can now apply for the Additional Restrictions Grant and receive a one-off payment.

Local businesses that have been forced to close their doors due to the lockdown restrictions are invited to apply for Government support grants available via Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Great Yarmouth Borough is reminding dog-owners of the consequences of not picking up after their pets after securing a further two successful prosecutions in one day at court for dog-fouling.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting businesses to an online event with a guest speaker from the Bank of England offering expert insight from behind the scenes of the UK economy.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is reminding vulnerable residents that support is still available should they need it, as England moves into a second national lockdown until December 2.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has launched a new dog walking campaign on social media to raise awareness of pleasant dog-walking locations in the borough, while encouraging everyone to play their part to keep the streets free of dog mess.

People in the Great Yarmouth borough are kindly asked to support the Poppy Appeal, observe a two-minute silence at home on Remembrance Sunday and proudly place a poppy in their window as part of this year's local Remembrance commemorations.

TOP performing businesses took to the virtual stage on Friday at the Spirit of Enterprise Awards, the most prestigious annual celebration of business excellence in the Great Yarmouth borough.

Residents and local businesses are invited to have their say on plans to provide up to 42 additional affordable council homes at three sites in the Great Yarmouth borough for those in housing need.

THE most prestigious annual celebration of business excellence in the Great Yarmouth borough, the Spirit of Enterprise Awards, will culminate with a virtual awards ceremony on Friday, October 16.