Today, Monday 22nd June, marks the 72nd anniversary of the landing of SS Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948 carrying passengers from the Caribbean, who were invited to Britain to assist with post-war reconstruction. Each year on 22nd June, National Windrush Day, we celebrate the contributions of the Windrush generation and their descendants. This evening […]
Today the organisers of the Black Lives Matter protest were welcomed to the Council House and the young people, who helped to clean graffiti from the building, were thanked by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham and Nottingham City Councillors. City Council Leader, Cllr David Mellen, said: “Nottingham is a city where people from different backgrounds […]
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of the American police has rightly ignited anger not just in the USA but around the world. Here in Nottingham, we recognise and share this strength of emotion and we will all stand in solidarity with people across our communities, and beyond. We’re extremely proud […]
A Public Health England review has found that people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups in the UK are more likely to die from coronavirus https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/889195/disparities_review.pdf Cllr Rebecca Langton, portfolio holder for Communities, said: “We are pleased that following public pressure, Public Health England have published this long awaited report today. Whilst the findings […]
A new plaque has been officially unveiled today ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday 8th March. Positioned on the Council House exterior on South Parade, the plaque honours the women who were first to hold important political leadership roles in the city. The plaque celebrates the following Nottingham women: 1920 First women elected to […]
A new plaque will be officially unveiled ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday 8th March. Positioned on the Council House exterior on South Parade, the plaque will honour the women who were first to hold important political leadership roles in the city. The plaque unveiling will take place at 1.30pm on Friday 6th March. […]
On Wednesday 4 December 2019 the fourth Disability History Month Partnership Conference will take place at Nottingham Council House. Disabled people and stakeholders have been invited. The partners involved are: Nottingham City Council Nottinghamshire County Council Notts Fire and Rescue Service Nottingham City Homes Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust City […]
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 awful attack in Halle tragically left two people dead. It seems clear it was motivated by anti-Semitic views, which is something we wholeheartedly condemn. Nottingham, […]
Nottinghamshire Pride – Saturday 27 July 11am – late Thousands of people are expected to join this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride celebrations in the city on Saturday 27 July – the largest event of its kind in the East Midlands. Over 8,000 people from Nottingham’s diverse population and visitors from all over the country are expected […]
OFFICIAL OPENING: Cllr David Mellen cuts the ribbon to officially open the Rainbow Road with Leigh Ellis from Notts Pride, and sponsors from Robin Hood Energy, Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham Together and members of the LGBT community A Rainbow Road has been created in Nottingham city centre to mark this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride celebrations. Four […]