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Housing Benefit payment date change (Bank Holiday)

If you are due a Housing Benefit payment for your rent on Monday 25 May, please be aware that due to the Bank Holiday, this payment will be made on Tuesday 26 May instead.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

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Great Yarmouth Borough Council submitted its Final Draft Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule for independent examination on 24 February 2025. Further information can be viewed on the links above.

Please see below for the latest press releases from Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Our News and Press section enables you to view all of the latest council and partners' news, and search through our archive for previous press releases.

Press releases 2026

Key legal victory for Great Yarmouth Borough Council over facilities in Houses in Multiple Occupation

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has won a key court ruling that has established important new case law around the facilities in hotels being used as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Great Yarmouth Borough Council elects new mayor for municipal year

Councillor Jade Martin, Mayor of Great Yarmouth

Councillor Jade Martin has been elected Mayor of Great Yarmouth for the 2026/2027 municipal year following a vote at the Town Hall by her fellow councillors.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council secures closure order after drugs raid at flat