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Press releases - 2024 and 2023

Residents invited to have their say on consultation to promote responsible dog control

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is asking residents to share their thoughts on whether to continue a legal order for another three years, which helps to promote responsible dog control at publicly accessible land across the borough.

Tree-mendous festive fair planned for Gorleston

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is teaming up with Gorleston Traders Association and Visit Great Yarmouth to bring residents and visitors their very own winter wonderland this year at Priory Gardens.

GYBC and the Regulator of Social Housing

Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) recently became aware of a potential failure to meet health and safety requirements on some of its properties and, as a result, reported these issues to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

Mayor officially opens Middlegate Estate improved outdoor play and social spaces

His Worship the Mayor has cut the ribbon on the new wheelchair accessible play ship installed as part of work to improve a number of play areas and create a new shared secure communal garden in the Middlegate Estate following the award of £858,000 to improve these areas.

Local school children help Mayor plant trees in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

His Worship the Mayor, and children from local schools across the borough, have planted trees in Great Yarmouth in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

No change for Great Yarmouth constituency in boundary proposals

The Boundary Commission for England has published new revised proposals for constituencies across the country and opens a final month-long consultation, giving the public a last opportunity to send in their views.

Mayor officially opens The Garden Tea Rooms

His Worship the Mayor has officially opened the new Garden Tea Rooms following its successful soft launch back in September.

Annual Blessing of the Crosses ceremony continues Remembrance schedule

His Worship the Mayor attended the annual Blessing of the Crosses ceremony on Wednesday, November 9, which took place at the Cenotaph in St George's Park.

Dismay as vandals target £858k upgrade of outdoor spaces in Middlegate Estate

Councillors have expressed dismay after the Middlegate Estate's improved outdoor play and social spaces was targeted by vandals.

Council's Champions team up with Vision Norfolk to offer residents a relaxed Covid vaccine clinic

The council's Community Champions programme has joined forces with local organisation Vision Norfolk to offer residents living with anxiety, a visual impairment or a disability a unique Covid-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, November 22.

Council issues reminder for residents to clean up after pets this winter

Dog owners are being reminded to clear up after their four-legged friends this winter - or risk a very un-festive fine.

Final countdown to Gorleston Christmas Market begins

Excitement is rising as the final countdown to the much-anticipated Gorleston Christmas Market in Priory Gardens begins.