Plan to tackle hate crime goes to Full Council
City councillors will be asked on Monday to formally approve a new plan to tackle hate crime in Nottingham. The Hate Crime Strategy, announced in October last year, has been…
Statement from the Leader of Nottingham City Council on schools reopening
Councillor David Mellen, also Portfolio Holder for Schools, said: Covid infection levels in Nottingham currently remain below the national average and infection levels among primary school children are lower still.…
A year at the Broadmarsh Centre – change, disappointment, optimism
More than 3,000 responses have been put forward ahead of a New Year’s Day deadline for how Nottingham’s Broadmarsh Centre site might be re-imagined. 2021 will see the ideas shaped…
City reaffirms global agreement to underline its ‘green’ agenda
The Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council has reiterated the authority’s carbon-neutral aims as she prepares to sign up once more to a global commitment. Councillor Sally Longford, pictured, will…
Tribute paid to legendary mountaineer and Freeman of Nottingham
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has paid tribute to legendary mountaineer and Freeman of the City, Doug Scott, who has died at the age of 79. Doug Scott, pictured…
Nottingham Christmas Market – Statement from the Mellors Group and Nottingham City Council
The Christmas market was closed today (Sunday 6 December) while we assessed the first day of phased opening on Saturday. Following ongoing meetings, including observing strong city centre footfall again,…
Council nominated for national local government excellence award
Nottingham City Council is in the running to be named the best local authority in the UK. It has been shortlisted for The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Service…
Students urged to check before paying landlord and agent fees
A warning about illegal fees has gone out to students in Nottingham as their thoughts turn to accommodation for the next academic year. It has come from Nottingham City Council’s…
Nottingham City Council explains its Christmas market decision
Following our announcement yesterday, we’d like to respond to concerns made on social media channels, and offer local residents further reassurances about the Christmas market. We fully understand that giving…
Councillor scoops national award for ‘outstanding’ pandemic efforts
A Nottingham councillor who went ‘above and beyond’ has won a national award to recognise her efforts for the vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic. Councillor Salma Mumtaz, who represents Basford,…