Great Yarmouth Borough Council - News & Press

Councillor Barker passes away

Wed Feb 03 2010 15:58:16 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

It is with very deep regret that the Borough Council learned today that Councillor Dick Barker passed away last night 2nd February 2010 Councilor Barker had been a Member for the Claydon Ward since 2005 and had served on many Committee’s of the Council including his role as Vice Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee...

Mardi Gras Arrives in King Street

Fri Jan 29 2010 09:11:22 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

From Venice to Vilnius, Rio to Rotterdam, as a festival it may go by different names, but whether its Mardi Gras, Pancake Day or Fat Tuesday it’s great way to celebrate international food, dance, music and customs The King Street Mardi Gras, organised by SeaChange Arts, will showcase work from some of their recent projects alongside professional street performers and some specially commissioned games and activities...

English Heritage To Visit Yarmouth Jetty

Wed Jan 27 2010 11:09:05 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been informed that Representatives from English Heritage will be visiting various sites, both public and privately owned in Great Yarmouth on the 8th and 9th of February With this visit in mind Charles Reynolds Chairman of G...

Holocaust Service

Tue Jan 19 2010 10:58:14 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

The public is invited to attend a memorial service in memory of victims of the Holocaust Reverend Chris Terry will be leading a service and wreath laying ceremony at Caister Jewish Cemetery on Ormesby Road, Caister on Wednesday 27 January at 12 noon to mark Holocaust Memorial Day...

Severe Weather Hampers Refuse Collections

Fri Jan 08 2010 12:06:27 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

The severe weather conditions has made vehicle access to many roads extremely difficult and affected many of our refuse collections The refuse crews are continuing to work but are currently about half a day behind for the majority of their rounds...

Beacon Park’s Potential Highlighted With £12 Million Development

Thu Dec 17 2009 11:57:53 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

At his annual reception at Great Yarmouth Town Hall the Leader of the Council, Barry Coleman, was extremely pleased to announce the signing of a joint venture agreement between the Council, the East of England Development Agency and local developer Wellington Construction that will see a start in the New Year on the construction of a major speculative office and light industrial scheme at Beacon Park Barry commented that “this major investment represents the fruition of hard work behind the scenes to meet an emerging demand for smaller new commercial floorspace...

Taxi Driver Pays The Price For a Puff

Thu Dec 17 2009 08:58:47 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Another Great Yarmouth taxi driver has learnt a costly lesson that smoking in his cab is not allowed Trevor Phillips, of 43 Fredrick Road Great Yarmouth NR31 8BN was summoned to appear at Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court on Friday 12 December...

Playgrounds Are For Christmas Too

Wed Dec 16 2009 09:23:26 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Thousands of children are breaking up for the Christmas holidays and many parents will be trying hard to keep their excited offspring occupied whilst dealing with all the preparations for the big day So what can they do? Adrian Barnes, the Borough Council’s Big Lottery funded Play Development Worker has a suggestion; “There are over 80 playgrounds across the Borough offering lots of different free play opportunities...

Get your gifts wrapped for free

Tue Dec 08 2009 11:06:48 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Residents are being offered a free gift-wrapping service in exchange for their views and opinions on the local community Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Team will be on hand at Great Yarmouth Market Place for the late night shopping event on December 16th...

Great Yarmouth gets it own adiZone

Wed Nov 25 2009 16:39:18 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Great Yarmouth got its very own taste of London 2012, thanks to the installation of an adiZone – a giant multi-sport and gym outdoor venue which aims to inspire the local community to get involved in sport The installation was formally opened by His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Tony Smith and gymnast and Olympic medallist Louis Smith on Wednesday 25th November...

Council Staff Go Muffin Mad For Children In Need

Tue Nov 24 2009 11:34:07 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Council staff raisedmore than £33500 for this year’s Children In Need campaign...

Plea for Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Brownies and Cadets to join the Christmas Parade

Tue Nov 24 2009 10:05:38 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

A joint civic carol service hosted by the High Sheriff of Norfolk, Mr Robert Carter DL and his Worship the Mayor Cllr Tony Smith is to be a truly fantastic Christmas occasion for the Borough of Great Yarmouth Over 300 people have already confirmed their attendance at the service being held on 14th December 2009 at St Nicholas Parish Church...

Cowboy Flytippers Could Put Householders In Court

Mon Nov 23 2009 11:56:34 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Residents in the Borough are being alerted to cowboy operators who are charging to take rubbish away and then fly-tipping it Householders are being cold-called by men offering to remove rubbish for a few pounds or to carry out full garden or house clearances...

Festive Fun Gets Underway

Mon Nov 23 2009 11:42:37 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

The Borough joins in with the spirit of Christmas once again this year The fun begins with the traditional switching on of the Christmas lights on the evening of Wednesday November 25th by his Worship the Mayor, Tony Smith plus special guests Father Christmas and Mr Snowman...

Trees For Life

Wed Nov 18 2009 10:30:21 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)

Once again Great Yarmouth Borough Council in partnership with GYB Services is offering parents, grandparents or carers the opportunity to plant a tree to celebrate the birth or adoption of a child The Trees for Life ceremony is due to take place on Thursday, November 26th at 2...