Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Students from Compass Belton Academy recently visited the Winter Gardens to learn more about its history and participate in a sound workshop. 🎤 Working with Sound Artist Johann Don-Daniel and Out There Arts, these students are taking part in a workshop where they create soundscapes using items found within the Winter Gardens. These sounds are recorded and will be used in a special upcoming project. More on this coming soon! ✨ Out There Arts The National Lottery Heritage Fund #HeritageFund #WinterGardensGY

📢 Understanding the Local Plan 📢 We know the Local Plan can seem complex, so we’re here to help! 🏡✨ ✅ What is it? – The Local Plan sets out how land is used and developed for housing, businesses, and infrastructure to shape the future of our borough. ✅ Why do we need it? – It helps ensure the right development happens in the right places, protecting our environment while meeting community needs. ✅ How can you have a say? – You can provide feedback on the plan by 31st January. ✅ What happens next? – The Council will submit the Final Draft Plan to a Planning Inspector who will examine the plan – those who provide feedback before 31st January will have a right to participate and make their case. Find out more and stay informed here: https://lnkd.in/esyN2AUf #LocalPlan #ShapingOurFuture #GreatYarmouth

🌟 Leaders' Reception at GYBC: An Afternoon of Insight & Opportunity 🌟 Yesterday, we hosted the Leaders' Reception, bringing together representatives from local businesses to discuss the borough’s exciting future. Council Leader Cllr Carl Smith delivered an insightful presentation on key projects shaping our area, including: ✅ The success of the Herring Bridge ✅ Progress on The Place, our new library and university centre ✅ Ongoing Public Realm improvements ✅ Major regeneration plans for The Conge and North Quay The evening also featured a guest speaker from RWE, who provided a fascinating overview of the Offshore Energy Sector and its growing significance for Great Yarmouth. Carl Smith reflected on the event, saying: "It was fantastic to welcome so many local businesses and share the progress we’re making across the borough. From infrastructure and regeneration to new opportunities in offshore energy, Great Yarmouth is on an exciting path, and collaboration with our business community is key to its success." #GreatYarmouth #LeadersReception #InvestGY #Regeneration #OffshoreEnergy #HerringBridge #ThePlace

🌟 More Support for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Services in Norfolk 🌟 From April 1, 2025, second homes in the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk District Council, and Great Yarmouth Borough Council areas will be subject to a 100% council tax premium, doubling the rate unless exemptions apply. Thanks to a collaborative agreement with Norfolk County Council, 25% of the extra revenue raised will go towards funding affordable housing and homelessness services in these districts, areas significantly impacted by second home ownership. 💬 Leaders share their thoughts: 🔵Cllr Alistair Beales (West Norfolk): “This agreement ensures funds raised go directly to communities most affected, delivering much-needed housing and homelessness support.” 🔵Cllr Carl Smith (Great Yarmouth): “This vital £240,000 of new funding for Great Yarmouth will make a meaningful difference for our residents.” 🔵Cllr Tim Adams (North Norfolk): “An additional £1.7m will help us tackle our biggest challenge—providing support for people in urgent need of housing.” 🔵Cllr Andrew Jamieson (Norfolk County Council): “We welcome this initiative, with funds supporting local homelessness services and other vital services like social care.” This agreement highlights the power of collaboration between councils to invest in solutions that matter most to our communities. 🏠✨ #NorfolkHousing #CouncilTax #AffordableHousing #HomelessnessSupport #GreatYarmouth

Today we attended Holocaust Memorial Day Service alongside the Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Paula Waters-Bunn, with a moving service led by Revd Simon Ward. 🕯️ This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia, a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering the past and standing against hatred in all its forms. Organised by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT), this year's theme for the Memorial Day is For a Better Future. The theme aims to highlight that everyone has an opportunity to take action for a better future where people are not suffering prejudice or persecution because of their faith, ethnicity or other characteristic. Every year on Holocaust Memorial Day across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. 💚 #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025 #80YearsOn #LightTheDarkness

✨ Glow Your Own Way! ✨ Join Freshly Greated for a magical evening at Glow Your Own Way today! 🌟💡 Expect dazzling lights, creative displays, and a glowing celebration of community and creativity. Don’t miss out on this FREE event! For full details and the latest updates, head over to Freshly Greated’s event page: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecE7ZwSV #GlowYourOwnWay #FreshlyGreated #GreatYarmouth #LightUpTheNight

**Important Notice:** We understand that changes to bus services can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience. Norfolk County Council has informed us that starting Monday, January 27, buses from Martham, Caister, and Norwich will be dropping off passengers at Market Gates bus station. Please note that this stop is only for drop-off. To catch your bus, we kindly ask you to use the temporary bus stops set up around the town centre. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these changes together. 🤗

📢Project Manager - Major Projects 📢 Fixed Term (2 years) 37 hours per week Band 8 Closing date: 5 February 2025 Interviews: W/C 10 February 2025 https://lnkd.in/echD-9Y7 #recruitment #gybc #greatyarmouth #newopportunity #gyjobs

This morning, Councillor Emma Flaxman-Taylor and Melanie Holland, Head of Strategic Housing, joined BBC Radio Norfolk to discuss the exciting and important decision to approve Abbeyfield House’s transformation into accommodation for vulnerable people. 🏠💙 This much-needed scheme will provide a safe and supportive environment for those in need across the borough, offering access to vital care and services to help them get back on their feet. 🙌✨ By working together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate community for everyone in Great Yarmouth. 🌟 Catch up on the interview to hear more about how this project will make a real difference. 💬 Full interview available on demand at BBC Radio Sounds. #GreatYarmouth #SupportingOurCommunity #VulnerableSupport #MakingADifference

📣 We understand that managing your finances can sometimes feel overwhelming. We're here to help as we prepare the Council Tax Bills, Business Rates Bills, and Housing Benefits Notifications for the upcoming 2025-2026 financial year. 📑 👉 To make things a little easier for you, did you know that you can sign up to receive your Bills and Notifications via email? This way, you can stay informed without the need for paper statements. 💻 👉 If you'd like to sign up, simply click the link here: https://lnkd.in/eAnjcrEs. 📣 We also want you to feel in control of your accounts, which is why we've created the Council Tax, Business Rates, Sundry Debt, and Benefits Online Portal. This user-friendly portal allows you to view your accounts at any time and offers convenient options for claiming refunds, reporting changes in your circumstances, making payments, and updating your payment methods. 📱 To log in, click the link here, and if you haven’t created an account yet, it’s quick and easy to register: https://lnkd.in/eMJHWdpC. We're dedicated to supporting you and making this process as straightforward as possible. Thank you for being part of our community! 💚