Despite the pandemic, the city of Nottingham has once again been awarded Purple Flag status, a prestigious award that it has held since 2010. Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – is an international award to raise the standards and broaden the appeal of town and city centres from early evening […]
Partners across the city are joining forces to tackle issues in local areas, including crime, anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and dog fouling. A series of Days of Action will be taking place across Nottingham over the next year. It comes after feedback from members of the public about issues in their neighbourhoods and what they want […]
Residents in 375 flats in Bestwood are set to benefit from additional fire safety measures which will give them further peace of mind that they would be safe in the event of a fire. Following full consultation with the residents, the Leen Valley flats in Bestwood, which comprises two or three storey low-rise blocks, will […]
A total of 56 vehicles were towed away or clamped during a week-long crackdown on untaxed vehicles in Nottingham. Among them was a vehicle with no tax, MOT or insurance – enforced during a joint Week of Action between Nottingham City Council and the DVLA last week. The City Council took on devolved powers in […]
Nottingham City Council is giving out £15 vouchers to support families over the 31 May – 4 June half-term holiday in Nottingham. More than £230,000 will be spent on food for families where children receive free school meals. The funding is coming from the Government’s Covid Local Support Grant Scheme. The half-term voucher will be […]
Further significant steps towards transforming the former Broadmarsh shopping centre site will be taken next month. In July 2020, the lease for the former Broadmarsh shopping centre was handed back to Nottingham City Council after intu went into administration. Since then, the City Council has reopened the critical right of way connecting the city centre […]
A fresh call has gone out for adults in Nottingham to get vaccinated – to help the city’s continued unlocking of Covid-19 restrictions. Adults over the age of 32 are now eligible and the Council is urging everyone to come forward when their turn arrives. Those aged between 40 and 49 no longer need an […]
Landlords are being asked to help find safe places to live for homeless individuals and families in Nottingham Nottingham City Council are asking landlords in the Private Rented Sector, who may have an empty home or space for a new tenancy to get in touch to help give people a home. The council’s Nottingham Private […]
In the past fourteen months of Covid-19 with repeated lockdowns, Nottingham’s parks and green spaces have been a lifeline for so many people in our city. Now, the beauty of spring in our parks has been brought to people who haven’t been able to get out and see it for themselves. Residents in the Oaks […]
One hundred people who are interested in getting up close and personal with a gigantic 67 million-year-old beast are being sought this summer.