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Third River Crossing contractor announced
Norfolk County Council has awarded the contract for Great Yarmouth's Third River Crossing to BAM Farrans - a joint venture between two construction industry leaders.
Venetian Waterways restoration is on course

Restoration of our historic Venetian Waterways is well underway.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's top recycling tips to help residents have a greener festive period
PLEASE make sure you continue to separate your waste and "recycle right" over the festive period - that is the message from Great Yarmouth Borough Council, which is reminding residents of what can and can't be put in the green recycling bins.
Great Yarmouth businesses attend Leader's Reception to celebrate strength of local economy

BUSINESSES in the Great Yarmouth borough attended a special celebration of the local economy, which was hosted by the council leader, Cllr Graham Plant, at the Town Hall today (Wednesday, December 19).
Do the Scrunch Test to put your old wrapping paper in the right bin

People are being asked to carry out the Scrunch Test on their wrapping paper this year to make sure the right thing goes in the right bin.
Commercial agreement unlocks prime site beside Outer Harbour and £4m business expansion

A BUSINESS is undertaking a £4m expansion at Great Yarmouth Energy Park while freeing up a prime site for offshore energy investment beside the Outer Harbour - thanks to a commercial agreement with Great Yarmouth Borough Council.
Celebration event launches 2019 tourism season and brochure

TOURISM businesses and council representatives gathered to launch the 2019 tourism season and brochure at a special celebration held at St George's Theatre today (Tuesday, December 18).
Chamber of Commerce Event: Post-Brexit Business Workshop
The UK's impending departure from the EU will bring change for businesses of every size and sector. In partnership with both Great Yarmouth Borough Council and New Anglia LEP, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free Post-Brexit Business Workshop.
Christmas Hit

This year's Christmas Spectacular has opened and been an instant hit, with packed houses. Saturday was also a special day, as they watched the show, for Derek and Sharon Smout who were celebrating their 35th Wedding anniversary, they both met while working at the Hippodrome in 1981, Derek was a groom for Yasmine Smart looking after the horses and Sharon worked as an usherette.
Your chance to run the restored Boating Lake and Island Café in Great Yarmouth

Would you fancy running Great Yarmouth's historic Boating Lake and Island Café when the restored tourist attraction and community park re-opens next spring? That is the unique opportunity being offered to the public by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, as work continues apace on the £2.7m restoration of the Waterways and Boating Lake.
New water and leisure complex on Golden Mile set to boost year-round tourism and community well-being
GREAT Yarmouth's famous Golden Mile is set for an exciting "once-in-a-generation" investment in a new destination water and leisure complex, providing a major year-round boost to Great Yarmouth as a flagship coastal resort whilst supporting community health and well-being.
Public invited to civic carol service at Great Yarmouth Minster

THE PUBLIC is invited to Great Yarmouth's annual civic carol service, which will take place at Great Yarmouth Minster, on Monday, December 10, at 7pm.
Join us at the Drill House for a very special Christmas Celebration - The Snow Ball!

On Saturday 15th December the fabulous Drill House Tea Dance wraps itself into a fabulous 'Christmas Snow Ball' for a chance to celebrate seasonal festivities and offer an alternative party package for colleagues, friends and family groups to enjoy.
Christmas Spectacular Full line up Revealed

This year's Hippodrome Spectacular Full line-up has been revealed today with many brand new acts never been seen in Britain before.
Grant funding opportunity for VCSE delivery in Great Yarmouth borough
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting applications from providers from the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector who are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver some or all of a range of projects/services within the Great Yarmouth Borough during 2019/20.
Christmas shopping season to start with opening of Christmas Fayre in Great Yarmouth

The Christmas shopping season starts in truly magical style on Friday 30 November.
Awards presented to winners of Spirit of Enterprise Awards 2018

TOP businesses stepped into the spotlight at the glittering trophy presentation ceremony for the Spirit of Enterprise Awards, the most prestigious annual celebration of business excellence in the Great Yarmouth borough.
Be in with a chance to win £500 prize money and more - the search is on for Norfolk's environmental heroes

Are you an individual, group member, business, food producer or schools that feels passionate about protecting the environment? If so, why not enter the 2019 Norwich and Norfolk Eco Awards?