Book of condolence for victims of Lahore attack
A book of condolence has been opened at Nottingham’s Council House for the victims of the attack in Pakistan on Easter Sunday. The attack in a park in Lahore killed…
Nottingham marks its respect for Brussels victims
Belgian flags are flying at half-mast on Nottingham Castle and the Council House in sympathy for those who died in yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Brussels. A book of condolence will…
Mayor of Harare welcomed to Nottingham
The Mayor of Harare in Zimbabwe, Mr Bernard Manyenyeni, was welcomed to Nottingham’s Council House last week as part of the friendship links between the two cities. The visit was…
Change to direction of traffic as part of Station Street improvements
The direction of traffic on Trent Street and Station Street will change from Wednesday (23 March) as Nottingham City Council’s £1.375m Station Street improvements reach the next phase. The improvements…
City Council sets budget for 2016/17
Nottingham City Council has set its budget for 2016/17 – with a Council Tax increase of 3.95% needed to keep vital services like adult social care going following Government cuts.…
Government overlooks Nottingham for funding support
The Government has found extra funding to help out councils in rural areas and councils in the south – but Nottingham and other places hit harder by Government cuts have…
Chancellor’s nod could trigger Devolution revolution for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Only ‘the nod’ from Chancellor George Osborne now stands between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire securing the biggest handover of powers from Government in generations. New laws received Royal Assent yesterday (28…
Government proposals present threat to vulnerable
Thousands of vulnerable people in Nottingham could be placed at risk of losing specialist accommodation as a result of Government proposals to reduce housing benefit. Older people, those with mental…
Adequate support in place in Nottingham for homeless people
A number of tents have been erected on Station Street in Nottingham city centre, with occupants claiming they are homeless and calling for the council to open empty buildings for…
Indian visit brings trade and jobs potential
Leaders from Nottingham have returned from India feeling positive that the visit will lead to investment and business in the city. A presentation to the Confederation of Indian Industry Global…