Council reveals new names for ‘world-first’ electric bin lorries
Two electric bin lorries have been unveiled today (Friday) – after being named by the Nottingham public. The commercial vehicles were the first off the global production line to be…
City Council’s support for residents facing fuel poverty in lockdown wins national award
Nottingham City Council’s Energy Services team has won a national award for efforts to address fuel poverty and increase the use of green energy during the Covid crisis. The team…
World’s first OEM electric refuse collection vehicles come to Nottingham
Two new electric refuse collection vehicles will soon be helping to empty household bins across Nottingham City. Nottingham City Council has purchased two of the world’s first Original Equipment Manufacturer…
Nottingham’s carbon-neutral campaign signs off with bell-ringing
A 28-day challenge to show families in Nottingham how fun and easy it can be to go carbon-neutral formally ends tonight (Friday) with the sound of the Little John bell.…
City Council agrees an action plan to improve governance following auditor’s report
City councillors have agreed a comprehensive series of actions to improve governance arrangements at the council as well as for Robin Hood Energy and other council companies. The Action Plan…
Council accepts findings and recommendations of Robin Hood Energy governance report
Nottingham City Council has accepted the findings of a new report on its governance of Robin Hood Energy, the not-for-profit company set up by the authority to tackle fuel poverty…
Carbon Neutral Nottingham reaches global Wellbeing Cities Award finals
Nottingham has been selected as a finalist city in the Wellbeing Cities Awards, receiving international recognition for its Carbon Neutral Charter and Action Plan. It is the only English city…
50 electric vans available on free trials to local firms
Businesses in Nottingham are to be offered free trials of new electric vans after the City Council was successful in winning a £2.69m Government grant. The money will pay for…
Nottingham’s 2028 Carbon Neutral Action Plan is blueprint for a green recovery
Almost 1,000 responses from residents, businesses and organisations across Nottingham have helped to shape how the city aims to become carbon neutral by 2028. A two-month consultation earlier this year…
COVID-19 grant support available from the Warm Homes Hub
Nottingham City Council, district and borough councils across Nottinghamshire have joined forces to launch their new £4.3m Warm Homes Hub to help residents struggling with their energy bills and household…