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Great Yarmouth Borough Council seeks feedback on its final draft Local Plan

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has published its final draft Local Plan and is inviting people to provide feedback ahead of the plan's submission to the Government for examination.
Council remains vigilant as Storm Darragh brings risk of erosion to beach and dunes

With high winds and tides predicted over the next few days, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is offering advice to people in the Marrams in Hemsby whose homes could be affected by further erosion of the dunes.
Anti-social behaviour injunction sees man banned from Great Yarmouth Town Centre and Gorleston High Street

A man who prompted numerous complaints about his anti-social behaviour has been banned from the centre of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston High Street.
Almost 100 people attend landlords' forum event at Great Yarmouth Town Hall

Almost 100 people attended an event at Great Yarmouth Town Hall for landlords to hear updates and share their thoughts about the private rental sector.
Man is fined for illegally fly tipping wardrobe in Great Yarmouth

A 32-year-old man has been fined £200 after he was captured on CCTV dumping a broken-up wardrobe in the centre of Great Yarmouth.
Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls raises hundreds of pounds for charity

Bowls enthusiasts who competed in the popular four-week Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls 2024 have helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council backs new careers campaign

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is backing a new campaign to encourage people to pursue rewarding careers with their local councils.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches anti-social behaviour consultation

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has launched a consultation to gauge public opinion as it considers introducing new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Landlords invited to attend event to discuss Great Yarmouth's private rented sector

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting landlords in the borough to attend a forum designed to hear from those in the rental sector and offer support and advice.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches initiative to tackle fly tipping in alleyways

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has launched a new initiative to keep alleyways and passageways in the town clear of waste and fly-tipped rubbish.
Gorleston to be lit up with return of Christmas lights switch-on

People are being urged to get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as the Gorleston Christmas lights switch-on returns to light up the town with a festive experience designed to enchant all ages.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council welcomes news that vital Government funding will go ahead

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has welcomed today's announcement that plans for up to £20m of new funding for the town would be going ahead.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council urges people to take part in new Housing Strategy consultation

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has launched a public consultation around its new draft Housing Strategy.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council wins award for new seafront noise-detecting camera

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been highly commended for its innovative noise-detecting camera on the town's seafront in the annual Noise Abatement Society awards.
Special guests enjoy tour of Great Yarmouth's new £17m library and learning hub, The Place

With work rapidly progressing at Great Yarmouth's new landmark £17m library and learning hub at the former Palmers department store, two very special guests enjoyed a tour of the building to see the ambitious regeneration project taking shape.
Council encourages responsible dog ownership as winter draws in

As winter approaches, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging all pet owners to be responsible and ensure that they clean up after their dogs during the colder months.
Great Yarmouth Town Hall opens its doors for wedding event

People looking for a stunning local wedding venue are being invited to check out the Grade II-listed Town Hall building in Great Yarmouth.
Visit Great Yarmouth Festival bowled over by success of annual competition

Organisers of one of the country's longest-running annual bowls competitions say they are delighted after the successful conclusion of the 77th edition.