Latest news from the Borough Council and our partners

The events team at Great Yarmouth Town Hall has announced a money-saving offer for wedding packages that is sure to put a spring in the step of those planning to get married.

In an effort to reduce the council's carbon footprint and save running costs, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced a new scheme which will see part-night lighting introduced in low-crime areas where there is limited through traffic.

Today's local election result means the Conservatives now have 19 seats on the council, Labour 18 and there are two independents.

Councillors, Great Yarmouth Borough Council officers and members of the public joined Cllr Graham Plant, Mayor of Great Yarmouth, in a flag-raising ceremony today (Wednesday, May 3) in preparation for this weekend's Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

A Great Yarmouth woman has been ordered to pay more than £700 after being prosecuted for flytipping in the town.

The Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 1, from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, July 2, from 10am to 4pm, offering visitors a chance to see stunning cars, motorcycles and everything else wheels in the East of England.

A team of archaeologists has recently completed an exciting dig at Beaconsfield Recreation Ground unearthing a wealth of Victorian artefacts.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has successfully completed the launch of a new company to deliver a wide range of services for residents.

Residents and visitors are in for a cool treat this summer, as the council announces the opening times for Gorleston's splashpad for the upcoming season.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has formally adopted its Open Space Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) following a public consultation.

A new wildflower meadow is set to be planted at Diana Way park in Caister as part of planned improvements to the area.

Following renovation and restoration, Newtown Community Centre in Beatty Close, Great Yarmouth, will reopen with new occupiers Darren and Laura Wheeler taking over.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is officially inviting nominations for candidates in the local elections, which take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is encouraging nominations for its official Coronation project, the Coronation Champion Awards for volunteers.

The renowned Easter Fair, which is more than a century old, will be taking over Great Yarmouth Market Place, Fullers Hill, Brewery Plain and Church plain from Thursday, April 13, until Sunday, April 16.

Almost 2,000 tonnes of rock has begun arriving in Hemsby today ahead of work to protect sand dunes in an attempt to slow down erosion which threatens a number of homes.

His Worship Councillor Graham Plant was joined by councillors, officers and members of the public as the Commonwealth flag was raised outside Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Monday (March 13), as part of a national show of commitment to the global family of nations.

Following several days of high Spring tides and strong winds, Great Yarmouth Borough Council continues to support residents and work with other agencies to tackle the effects of erosion of the dunes at Hemsby.