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Great Yarmouth Borough Council submitted its Final Draft Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule for independent examination on 24 February 2025. Further information can be viewed on the links above.

Please see below for the latest press releases from Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Our News and Press section enables you to view all of the latest council and partners' news, and search through our archive for previous press releases.

Restaurant shut down after Great Yarmouth Borough Council inspection reveals cockroach and rat infestation

A Great Yarmouth restaurant has been shut down after a cockroach and rat infestation was discovered by council inspectors.

Man and woman fined after breaching Great Yarmouth's anti-social behaviour order

Two people have been fined and ordered to pay costs after breaching Great Yarmouth and Gorleston's ban on street drinking.

Three people issued with fixed penalty notices after waste is illegally dumped in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston

Three people have been issued with substantial fixed penalty notices after waste was illegally dumped in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston.