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Final countdown for adrenaline-fuelled extravaganza Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA
People are being reminded to gear up for fun as the Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival returns for an exciting weekend of thrills and entertainment from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, July 1, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, July 2.
Businesses encouraged to use low-noise fireworks for displays
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is encouraging business to opt for low-noise fireworks when looking to light up the sky with displays to ensure everyone can enjoy them.
Your chance to enjoy a free heritage walk or museum tour at the launch of exciting new volunteering project
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and East Suffolk Council have joined forces to launch an important new volunteering project, called Cultural Connections Volunteering, across the two Council areas.
Regional transport strategy recognised by the Department for Transport
The Department for Transport has written to Transport East, the region's sub-national transport body, to confirm government will now give 'regard' to the region's Transport Strategy.
500 Norfolk locations join the Refill Revolution and offer free water refills, and more
Norfolk residents and visitors can now top up their reusable water bottles for free at more than 500 locations across the county. Many locations also refill reusable coffee cups, lunch containers and groceries too.
Council to regain control of maintenance of social housing stock
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) is set to take back responsibility for the maintenance of its social housing stock of more than 5,000 homes.
Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance announces exciting exhibitors
A range of new of exhibitors have been announced for Visitor Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA as the two-day, free-to-attend festival prepares to take over the town's seafront.
Official opening for Great Yarmouth's upgraded Wellesley Recreation Ground
Great Yarmouth's Wellesley Recreation Ground, which contains what is thought to be the oldest wooden football grandstand in Britain - and possibly the world - is set to reopen to the public following major improvements.
Name revealed for Great Yarmouth's new £17m library, university and learning centre
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed the name of the new £17m library, university and learning centre being developed in the town centre.
Children invited to enter competition to help name new refuse trucks
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced the launch of an exciting competition, inviting primary school-aged children to suggest creative and inspiring names for Great Yarmouth Services Limited's (GYS) five new refuse trucks.
Don't miss the chance to apply for trade space at Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of EAAA
Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance is reminding traders that applications to take space at the event will close on Thursday, June 15.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council links with East Coast College to launch new internship programme
Great Yarmouth Borough Council and East Coast College have announced the launch of a new supported-internship collaboration with DFN Project SEARCH, building on the success of the scheme's 10-year partnership with the James Paget University Hospital.
Council invites people to attend D-Day anniversary service
Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites all residents of Great Yarmouth and surrounding communities to join a special ceremony honouring the historic D-Day landings.
Thrilling attractions lined up for this year's Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance
Plans are well underway for Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival 2023 as the event prepares to take over the Golden Mile on Saturday, July 1, from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, July 2, from 10am to 4pm.
Last call for people to apply for UK's biggest outdoor bowls festival
The Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls, one of the most anticipated events in the world of bowls, is excited to remind participants that the closing date for registrations is rapidly approaching on Thursday, June 1.
Councillor Penny Carpenter announced as Mayor Elect for Great Yarmouth
Councillor Penny Carpenter is preparing to become Mayor Elect for Great Yarmouth for the 2023/2024 municipal year after being voted in by her fellow councillors.
People are invited to foxtrot around Great Yarmouth Town Hall at upcoming Afternoon Tea Dance events
Great Yarmouth Town Hall is thrilled to announce its upcoming series of Afternoon Tea Dances, set to bring joy, elegance and delightful dancing to the heart of the community. This initiative aims to provide a wonderful social experience for residents and visitors alike.
High Court ruling protects key Great Yarmouth seafront hotels from hostel use
Great Yarmouth Borough Council's legal action relating to the use of hotels to house asylum seekers has successfully concluded with a ruling that protects the town's economically vital seafront area hotels from being used as hostels.