Make sure this year’s Halloween is remembered for the right reasons
A warning has gone out about the dangers of some costumes and toys sold ahead of Halloween at the end of the month. Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards department has…
Energy projects help scoop regional title for second successive year
Nottingham City Council has defended its ‘Best Local Authority’ title at a regional energy awards ceremony. The Council held off strong competition from Derby, Leicester and Peterborough to land the…
‘Green’ menu lands national award for school catering service
Nottingham City Council’s catering team has won a national accolade for championing environmental issues through school menus. The authority scooped the ‘Green’ Menu & Marketing Award 2021 at the annual…
Nottingham takes part in national film to promote fostering service
Nottingham City Council’s fostering service is showcasing a national film designed to increase the number of carers. Local authorities across the country have joined forces on the unique film project,…
Free school meal vouchers available for half-term holidays
Food vouchers will be available to pupils in Nottingham for the October half-term next week after the Council secured a £3.5m grant. The money, made available by Government, will support…
Goosey’s flying visit to Old Market Square
Goosey the Goose Fair goose will once again fly into Old Market Square – and she’s urging people to come along to say hello! The eight-foot figure is the emblem…
Council ‘reluctantly’ cancels Bonfire Night event at city park
Nottingham City Council has today announced the cancellation of its Bonfire Night and fireworks display. The popular annual event, organised in partnership with Mellors Group Events, was due to be…
National campaign highlights the dangers of high-powered magnets
A warning has gone out to parents in Nottingham about the dangers of small magnets found in their children’s toys. It has come from Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards team…
Urgent call for Prime Minister to retain ‘lifeline’ benefit payment
Cross-party politicians have joined forces to call on the Government to rethink its decision to scrap the weekly £20 Universal Credit uplift. Councillor Sam Webster, Portfolio Holder for Finance and…
Goose Fair 2021 cancelled due to Covid concerns
The decision has been taken to cancel this year’s Goose Fair due to ongoing concerns and uncertainty around Covid. Nottingham City Council, which owns the Forest Recreation Ground – currently…