Press releases - 2024 and 2023
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been working with a wide range of community groups to involve them in the ambitious new project to restore the town's iconic Winter Gardens
As part of its consultation work around the exciting regeneration scheme, the council team has been running workshops, site visits and events to explain the plans for the seafront landmark and seek community feedback and input.
Great Yarmouth joins nation in celebration of Commonwealth Day
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.
Work to tackle dunes erosion in Hemsby gets underway
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.
Great Yarmouth welcomes return of popular Easter Fair
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.
Coronation celebrations set to honour volunteers
The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is encouraging nominations for its official Coronation project, the Coronation Champion Awards for volunteers.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites candidates for local elections
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is officially inviting nominations for candidates in the local elections, which take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Newtown Community Centre to reopen and serve local community
Following renovation and restoration, Newtown Community Centre in Beatty Close, Great Yarmouth, will reopen with new occupiers Darren and Laura Wheeler taking over.
Wildflower meadow to be created in Caister park
A new wildflower meadow is set to be planted at Diana Way park in Caister as part of planned improvements to the area.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council adopts new open space planning guidance
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has formally adopted its Open Space Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) following a public consultation.
Youngsters invited to cool off in splashpad this summer
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.
New era for council services in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has successfully completed the launch of a new company to deliver a wide range of services for residents.
Archaeological team unearths fascinating items in Great Yarmouth
A team of archaeologists has recently completed an exciting dig at Beaconsfield Recreation Ground unearthing a wealth of Victorian artefacts.
