Death of former City Council Leader
Former Leader of Nottingham City Council Betty Higgins has died aged 92. Elected as a Labour councillor to what was then the Manvers Ward of the City Council in 1971,…
Nottingham to put culture at the heart of a successful local economy
Nottingham could become a leading European city for culture and creativity by being at the forefront of a new approach to culture recommended by a national enquiry. The Culture Cities…
Nottingham aims to be first carbon neutral city in the UK
Nottingham could become the first carbon neutral city in the UK after the City Council set itself an ambitious target to achieve this by 2028. The city has already met…
Stonewall names Nottingham City Council one of Britain’s top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers
Nottingham City Council has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for…
Nowhere to hide for rogue landlords, with Government-backed data system
An innovative data modelling tool to target rogue landlords in Nottingham more effectively has won financial backing from the Government. The new system, which received £43,821 from the Ministry of…
Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground Awarded Centenary Field Status
Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground is to be designated a Centenary Field commemorating those lost in World War One. The new status is to be marked by planting three native Oak…
Government austerity means £22m more City Council savings next year
Austerity isn’t over for Nottingham, with the City Council’s main Government funding slashed by three quarters since 2013 – plummeting from £127m to just £25m for the forthcoming year. On…
Nottingham among host cities for UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 tournament
Nottingham has been announced as one of the host cities for UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 matches after England was confirmed as hosts by the UEFA Executive Committee on Monday .…
Over £12,500 compensation for illegally evicted tenant could lead to more cases
Private tenants in Nottingham are being urged to report rogue landlords, after an illegally evicted tenant was awarded over £12,500 in damages in a test case. The council’s Safer Housing…
Spotlight on blueprint for Nottingham’s future
Proposals which will shape how Nottingham develops in the future go under the Government’s spotlight later this month before they are officially adopted as the way forward. Every Planning Authority…