Posts Tagged ‘Gorleston-on-Sea’
Pulling pints to support local pubs
This evening I am hosting a pub quiz to raise funds for the East Coast Hospice at the Albion Public House in Gorleston. I won’t just be answering questions but will spend some time on the other side of the bar serving drinks to show my support for our local pubs. As a member of the cross-party beer group in Parliament I am passionate about helping the pub trade during this difficult time. The All
Welcoming New Homes Cash for Great Yarmouth
The Government has given Great Yarmouth Borough Council a welcome £1/2 million boost, as part of the New Homes Bonus. The New Homes Bonus is a multi-billion pound programme that rewards communities when they accept more housebuilding in their area, with extra reward for building new affordable homes, and for getting long-term empty homes back into use. This is just one of the policies the Government has introduced to help resolve the current housing crisis. These
Nexus centre will connect students with engineering
Work starts on training centre in Gorleston
I couldn’t miss the opportunity of getting behind the controls of a JCB to cut the first sod as construction work starts for the building of the Nexus Centre in the Beacon Park. This £700,000 engineering skills centre, for 14-19 year olds, is a major project for East Consortium a group of local schools and colleges in the Great Yarmouth area. Boosted by government funding for vocational education the centre will provide training and apprenticeship
UPDATE – Gorleston Pier Public Meeting
Those attending the public meeting to discuss the Gorleston Pier, are asked to submit questions in advance to Anne Edwards, the Editor of the Great Yarmouth Mercury. This will allow representatives from Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk County Council to provide detailed answers on the night. All questions on the evening will be selected independently by Mrs Edwards. To ask your question, send your name and address to Great Yarmouth Mercury, 169 King Street,
