Plea for responsible behaviour in city parks
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has called for everyone to take personal responsibility for sticking to rules as they are eased. Cllr David Mellen’s comments come after large crowds…
Warning of unsafe toys bought online ahead of ‘Black Friday’
Shoppers are being told to watch out for unsafe toys being sold by third-party online sellers as special deals for Black Friday and Christmas. With the Covid pandemic and current…
City takes action to stand against hate
City leaders will come together this week to launch a new plan to tackle hate crime in Nottingham. Nottingham City’s Hate Crime Strategy has been written with partners from across…
City swings behind Domestic Abuse campaign
A new public awareness raising campaign has been launched to promote the help available for people at risk of, or experiencing, domestic violence and abuse (DVA). The campaign, under the…
What we’re doing on knife crime is working, says council leader after 18% fall in incidents
People in Nottinghamshire are now less likely to be affected by knife crime than in most places across the country, new figures have revealed. The number of offences per 1,000…
Landlord fined thousands of pounds over licensing offences
A Nottingham landlord has today been fined over £25,000 after admitting 12 licencing offences. Dexter Blackstock appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court where he faced charges relating to twelve unlicensed properties…
Council Leader condemns attack in Germany
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has condemned yesterday’s attack near a synagogue in Germany and expressed his sympathy and support for Nottingham’s Jewish community. Cllr David Mellen said: “The…
Youth work helping to drive down knife crime in Nottingham
A series of new and established youth projects in Nottingham are helping to reduce knife crime in the city. Latest police figures show knife crime has fallen by 18.9% in…
City Council leader welcomes 19% fall in knife crime
The Nottingham City area has seen significant success in reducing knife crime, with a large decrease of 18.9% in the last year, according to latest police figures. The reduction is…
Campaign offers advice and support on money matters
Cllr David Mellen launches the City Council campaign to offer money advice and support A new campaign is advising people on how to get help and advice on debt and…