Press releases - 2026

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced plans to work with its social housing tenants in a new drive to improve services.

Almost 20 vans and other vehicles blighting roads across Great Yarmouth have been cleared in recent weeks by council teams.

A Great Yarmouth convenience store has been shut down after a rat infestation was discovered by council inspectors.

There were nine divisions in the Great Yarmouth Borough contested for the Norfolk County Council elections of May 7, 2026.

A court has granted a three-month full-closure order at a flat in Great Yarmouth following serious anti-social behaviour at the property.

People are being invited to attend a service in Great Yarmouth to mark the anniversary of VE Day on Friday, May 8.

A man who dumped rubbish in one of Great Yarmouth's historic rows has been left with a bill of almost £4,000 after he was convicted of fly-tipping.

Reducing crime, improving health facilities, tackling dilapidated buildings and having better parks and green spaces are some of the things people in Great Yarmouth have said they'd like to see £20m of new Government funding spent on.

One of the Royal Navy's most-advanced warships, HMS Dauntless, has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Great Yarmouth to honour the town's naval heritage.

A man who breached his anti-social behaviour injunction in Great Yarmouth within 12 hours of being released from prison has been jailed again for more than five months.

With the introduction of a new licensing scheme for privately rented properties in Great Yarmouth, landlords and letting agents are being urged to take advantage of a range of resources to offer advice and support.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has approved plans to spend more than £320,000 from its capital budget on revamping play areas.