Safe Space scheme expands to city’s streets
A mobile “Safe Space” will help ensure more women and girls can feel safe on a night out in Nottingham. The innovative scheme will see a Nottingham City Council Community…
Nottingham becomes the latest area to fly the Purple Flag in 2023
Nottingham has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy. It is a recognition of the city’s vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and…
‘Amazing free security scheme has made everyone feel safer’
A landlord who benefitted from thousands of pounds worth of free security equipment at his properties says the “amazing” Safer Streets scheme has made his tenants and the whole community…
Five years after Grenfell, work continues to make sure residents in tall buildings are safe
Five years on from the Grenfell disaster, Nottingham City Council is continuing to take action to support residents living in tall and multi-occupied buildings in the city. The council is…
‘Super-strength’ illegal vaping products seized during city raids
Trading Standards officers in Nottingham have seized illegal vaping products – some containing five times the legal amount of nicotine and e-liquid. Nottingham City Council officers bagged up hundreds of…
Nottingham city centre internationally recognised as safe place to socialise
Metal detectors outside bars, high-visibility police patrols and a joined-up CCTV network that sees suspects arrested within minutes are just some of the reasons why Nottingham has been officially declared…
Green light for £62k expansion of CCTV network in Nottingham
Nottingham is to benefit from an extra 12 state-of-the-art surveillance cameras as part of a project to keep people safe and catch criminals. The Home Office has approved plans for…
New surveillance equipment installed to prevent crime in Nottingham Park
A new high-quality CCTV camera has been installed in a busy Nottingham park as part of a six-figure project to tackle crime and make people safer. The camera has been…
Meet the officer taking on burglars in Nottingham
Residents in parts of Nottingham are getting their own dedicated Burglary Reduction Officer. Julian Best will work with the local community undertaking risk assessments of properties at risk of burglary,…
It’s good to talk – don’t fall victim to a scam or con artist
Nottingham residents are being urged to talk to friends and family if they suspect being targeted by con artists. The advice from Nottingham City Council Trading Standards Service comes as…