Lockdown helps city efforts to nurture bee friendly spaces
Improved air quality is one positive outcome from lockdown – and it’s led to wildflowers and bees thriving in Nottingham’s parks and along roadsides. The council has a pledge to…
Nottingham City Council statement on schools
Cllr Neghat Khan, Portfolio Holder for Early Years, Education and Employment in Nottingham: “Nottingham City Council knows how important education is for children in our city and the council will…
A new conservation area for the Old Meadows
Plans to make the Old Meadows, which includes the Embankment and Memorial Gardens, into a conservation area have been approved by Nottingham City Council. The proposals, which were put forward…
Student accommodation developers to contribute towards more affordable housing in Nottingham, under council proposals
Developers of new student accommodation in Nottingham will have to pay a contribution towards new affordable housing in the city, under new proposals by the City Council. The council is…
New permanent Chief Executive for Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council has appointed Mel Barrett, currently Chief Executive of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, as its permanent new Chief Executive. Mel’s appointment follows the departure of Ian Curryer…
Council Leader commends Nottingham’s response to Covid-19 – and commemorates those lost to it
A minute’s silence will be held at the City Council’s first full council meeting during lockdown today (Monday 18th May) – live streamed to the public – to remember the…
Reopening of schools and childcare settings in Nottingham City
Nottingham City Council has responded to the Government announcement that schools will reopen on 1 June to primary school children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 – as well…
Supporting rough sleepers through the coronavirus pandemic
City Council staff, partner agencies and the voluntary sector have been praised for “moving heaven and earth” to ensure rough sleepers are accommodated during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Government issued…
New way to nominate old local buildings for special status launched
Nottingham City Council is asking which local historic buildings and assets you would like to put forward to be included on Nottingham’s Local List. The call comes as the city…
City council appeals for more foster carers
Nottingham City Council is appealing for more caring people to become foster carers to give children the gift of a loving, stable home. This may seem like a big step…