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ITV News
08-07-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Coastal erosion plan to rehome 'high-risk' Hemsby households in £1.6m project
A pilot scheme could help rehome 30 households in a seaside village who are at risk from coastal erosion. Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) has proposed investing £1.6m in developing a project to provide new housing for people living in Hemsby, Norfolk. It is one of the most vulnerable stretches of Norfolk coastline, with many properties expected to become unsafe in the coming years. Up to 30 homes in high-risk areas in Hemsby could be demolished with the aim of eventually replacing them with new housing built on farmland. The project would work through the authority procuring land further away from the eroding cliffs before undertaking the necessary surveys and negotiations to secure planning permission. This will result in the land increasing in value, which, if sold, could help the borough council recover the costs. Next week, cabinet members at the Conservative-controlled council will be asked to approve the initial £1.6m budget to bring the project to fruition, which will use Resilient Coasts funding from the Environment Agency. In a report, officers said: 'The aim is for the very first time to give people at high-risk of erosion, choices through financial support, whilst addressing coastal erosion impacts and accommodating coastal adaptation.' Carl Smith, leader of the council, said the move would allow the council to act 'creatively' to support the community of Hemsby, which has been told new sea defences would be unaffordable. He said: 'As everyone is aware, our coast is on the frontline of erosion and the effects of climate change. "To adapt to these changes, we are determined to find solutions that best help the people affected. 'This funding would provide us with a unique opportunity to test and realise meaningful adaptation in Hemsby, including financially supporting and safely relocating residents at very high risk of coastal erosion.' Councillors will meet to discuss the project on July 15.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sculpture trail unveiled to help regenerate town
A sculpture trail aimed at regenerating a Norfolk town through art and culture will be officially unveiled on Friday. Great Yarmouth Borough Council invested £380,000 in the project, largely through the government's Town Deal Fund. Artworks commissioned by local, national and international artists have been installed over the past six weeks. Councillor Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: ''The new trail is simply fantastic. I, like many others, have watched it take shape over the past few months and am delighted it is now complete." The pieces all celebrated the best of Great Yarmouth, from its role as a circus capital, its maritime and medieval history, through to its embrace of clean energy and transport links. The launch will start at midday with a ceremonial unveiling of the "Yarn with Ernie" sculpture - created in honour of local artist and potter Ernie Childs - in the town's recently revamped Market Place. A walking tour of the sculptures will take place, with members of the public invited to join civic dignitaries, including High Steward of Great Yarmouth Henry Cator OBE, who is chair of the Great Yarmouth Town Deal Board. A number of the artists who created the pieces will also be at the launch to talk to people about their works. Among the guests will be a representative of the Ukrainian Embassy, attending in honour of Alex Lidagovsky - whose seven-metre-tall Tightrope Walker is the UK's first permanent sculpture by a Ukrainian artist. Mr Lidagovsky was forced to leave Kyiv after the Russian invasion in 2022. His studio was subsequently bombed before he arrived in the UK. The trail also featured a unique section of tiled paving outside Christchurch created by Great Yarmouth's Reprezent Project to reflect the cultural impact of the town's Portuguese community. It is the only piece of traditional Portuguese pavement art - or Calçada Portuguesa - in the UK, and depicts Phillippa of Lancaster, who became Queen of Portugal through marriage to King Joao I. Great Yarmouth Heritage Guides will be on hand to lead tours and distribute free maps of the route. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Artworks previewed before sculpture trail begins Portuguese pavement mosaic would be 'UK's first' Artist honours Black Beauty author on model horse First look at painter Ernie for town history trail
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sculpture trail unveiled to help regenerate town
A sculpture trail aimed at regenerating a Norfolk town through art and culture will be officially unveiled on Friday. Great Yarmouth Borough Council invested £380,000 in the project, largely through the government's Town Deal Fund. Artworks commissioned by local, national and international artists have been installed over the past six weeks. Councillor Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: ''The new trail is simply fantastic. I, like many others, have watched it take shape over the past few months and am delighted it is now complete." The pieces all celebrated the best of Great Yarmouth, from its role as a circus capital, its maritime and medieval history, through to its embrace of clean energy and transport links. The launch will start at midday with a ceremonial unveiling of the "Yarn with Ernie" sculpture - created in honour of local artist and potter Ernie Childs - in the town's recently revamped Market Place. A walking tour of the sculptures will take place, with members of the public invited to join civic dignitaries, including High Steward of Great Yarmouth Henry Cator OBE, who is chair of the Great Yarmouth Town Deal Board. A number of the artists who created the pieces will also be at the launch to talk to people about their works. Among the guests will be a representative of the Ukrainian Embassy, attending in honour of Alex Lidagovsky - whose seven-metre-tall Tightrope Walker is the UK's first permanent sculpture by a Ukrainian artist. Mr Lidagovsky was forced to leave Kyiv after the Russian invasion in 2022. His studio was subsequently bombed before he arrived in the UK. The trail also featured a unique section of tiled paving outside Christchurch created by Great Yarmouth's Reprezent Project to reflect the cultural impact of the town's Portuguese community. It is the only piece of traditional Portuguese pavement art - or Calçada Portuguesa - in the UK, and depicts Phillippa of Lancaster, who became Queen of Portugal through marriage to King Joao I. Great Yarmouth Heritage Guides will be on hand to lead tours and distribute free maps of the route. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Artworks previewed before sculpture trail begins Portuguese pavement mosaic would be 'UK's first' Artist honours Black Beauty author on model horse First look at painter Ernie for town history trail
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Great Yarmouth sculpture trail unveiled to help regenerate town
A sculpture trail aimed at regenerating a Norfolk town through art and culture will be officially unveiled on Yarmouth Borough Council invested £380,000 in the project, largely through the government's Town Deal commissioned by local, national and international artists have been installed over the past six Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: ''The new trail is simply fantastic. I, like many others, have watched it take shape over the past few months and am delighted it is now complete." The pieces all celebrated the best of Great Yarmouth, from its role as a circus capital, its maritime and medieval history, through to its embrace of clean energy and transport launch will start at midday with a ceremonial unveiling of the "Yarn with Ernie" sculpture - created in honour of local artist and potter Ernie Childs - in the town's recently revamped Market Place.A walking tour of the sculptures will take place, with members of the public invited to join civic dignitaries, including High Steward of Great Yarmouth Henry Cator OBE, who is chair of the Great Yarmouth Town Deal Board.A number of the artists who created the pieces will also be at the launch to talk to people about their works. Among the guests will be a representative of the Ukrainian Embassy, attending in honour of Alex Lidagovsky - whose seven-metre-tall Tightrope Walker is the UK's first permanent sculpture by a Ukrainian Lidagovsky was forced to leave Kyiv after the Russian invasion in 2022. His studio was subsequently bombed before he arrived in the trail also featured a unique section of tiled paving outside Christchurch created by Great Yarmouth's Reprezent Project to reflect the cultural impact of the town's Portuguese is the only piece of traditional Portuguese pavement art - or Calçada Portuguesa - in the UK, and depicts Phillippa of Lancaster, who became Queen of Portugal through marriage to King Joao I. Great Yarmouth Heritage Guides will be on hand to lead tours and distribute free maps of the route. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
There's so much to explore beyond the seafront in Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth isn't just about the glittering lights of the seafront. Beyond the buzz lies a quieter side, one of rivers, reeds and rich natural beauty waiting to be explored. Located where the Broads National Park meets the North Sea, Great Yarmouth Borough boasts a unique landscape. The meeting point for the rivers Bure, Yare and Waveney marks the beginning of more than 125 miles of navigable rivers, broads and man-made channels that wind through some of Norfolk and Suffolk's most peaceful and picturesque countryside. These waterways can be explored by boat, paddle board or on foot, a great way to take in the beautiful, natural surroundings. A standout destination is Breydon Water, a vast RSPB nature reserve that is also part of the Berney Marshes. Wet grassland, intertidal mud and saltmarsh makes an ideal place for wading birds and waterfowl to shelter, feed and rest. Throughout the year, thousands of ducks, geese and swan's visit. Look out for pink-footed geese, widgeons and black tailed godwit in the water. While on the banks, you might spot redshanks, avocets and lapwings. For those who love a good walk, the Angles Way is a breathtaking route from Breydon Water to Burgh Castle. As you stroll past windmills and grazing marshes, you'll eventually arrive at one of the best-preserved Roman sites in East Anglia. Burgh Castle Fort, built in the third and fourth centuries, was once part of a chain of 'Saxon Shore' forts defending the coast from invaders. Today, it stands as a peaceful reminder of our region's ancient past, with panoramic views stretching across the marshes. Take a walk from Winterton to Martham Broad (Image: Great Yarmouth Borough Council) Across the borough nature thrives, from windswept dunes at Winterton Beach, where you may spot a grey seal along the shoreline in the winter, to the picturesque and peaceful stretch of water at Martham Broad, which is teeming with dragonflies and rare birds. Many of these places are connected by scenic walking paths or cycle routes, making it easy to discover nature just moments from the town. There are also a variety of parks where you can enjoy the peace and quiet, play with the kids or enjoy a picnic. Bure Park sits alongside the River Bure and features a children's playground, seasonal pitch and putt and 20 acres of open space. It also has a lake with wildfowl and plenty of picnic seating – something to please everyone. In the centre of town, St George's Park features memorials for the First and Second World Wars, as well as beautifully planted flower beds and a children's play area. You'll also be able to spot a couple of pieces included in the sculpture trail that takes place this summer from here, too. St George's Park will host a couple of pieces included in the sculpture trail that takes place this summer (Image: Great Yarmouth Borough Council) Exciting new additions coming to the town include the redevelopment of Emerald Green Park in Gorleston-on-Sea, which will include a brand-new skate park, a multi-use games area, and exciting new play equipment. Designed with inclusion in mind, this will be a vibrant space for all ages to enjoy – encouraging active lifestyles and a stronger sense of community. Whether you're visiting for the first time or rediscovering your hometown, take time to venture beyond the promenade. From ancient ruins and wildlife-rich marshes to peaceful parklands, Great Yarmouth is so much more than just a seafront – it's a place where nature, history and community live side by side.
