Labour’s new housing targets are too much for Great Yarmouth Friday, 13 December, 2024 Our country needs new houses built. Great Yarmouth needs new homes for people wanting to start on the property ladder, and we also need a healthy stock of social housing for those in need. We cannot underestimate the importance of building homes. However, and this is the important bit, this can only be accomplished in the right way if housing numbers are achievable and sensible, and do not side... Opinions
Social Housing Must Remain Foremost For Local People 10th August 2024 With the Government now scrapping the 'British Homes for British Workers' policy, and being unlikely to meet their target of 1.5m homes built within 5 years, it... Opinions
Great Yarmouth Borough Council Unveils Ambitious Action Plan 12th April 2024 When I talk to residents about the positive things happening in the borough and the plans that lay ahead, people understandably ask what these plans are and how... Articles
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 8th February 2024 National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships to our community, economy... Local News
Herring Bridge is Open! 8th February 2024 Great Yarmouth has recently witnessed a momentous event—the opening of the Herring Bridge. This new infrastructure marvel promises to usher in a wave of... Local News
Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides 1st October 2023 This is a topic which is very close to my heart, having experienced as a child, a family member attempt suicide. When someone takes their own life, the impact... Westminster News
Councils given new powers to increase fines for fly-tippers to £1,000 12th August 2023 One issue which regularly gets reported to me from residents in Bradwell, is the disgusting illegal dumping of fridges, microwaves, rubble, and other such... Local News
£165 million fund launched to transform local skills 28th May 2023 Improving skills in our local workforce is a necessity for improving economic opportunities in Great Yarmouth. It is also vital residents have the necessary... Local News
Renter's Reform for Households in Great Yarmouth 21st May 2023 Recently, the UK Government introduced once-in-a-generation rental reforms, empowering renters to challenge rogue landlords and enabling landlords to take... Local News
Further Funding To Help Repair Potholes In Norfolk 19th April 2023 Pothole repair enquiries are one of the most common pieces of correspondence I receive from residents, and I understand the danger they course to people... Local News
