New guidelines mean face coverings must be worn in council venues and a range of other new locations from Saturday 8 August 2020. The list of places where face coverings are needed has been extended by the Government to include indoor venues such as museums, galleries, heritage sites and libraries. Cinemas, theatres and community centres […]
In the anniversary week of Andy Murray’s astonishing 2012 gold and silver medal wins, Nottingham Tennis Centre is reminding players – from beginners to professionals that the centre is once again open for all kinds of tennis, at any level you like, for anybody who would like to play; and staff is ready to deliver […]
Nottingham City Council is reopening more of its libraries from Monday 3 August, as government restrictions begin to ease during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of a phased reopening, the City Council opened five libraries in July: the Dales Centre, Hyson Green, The Meadows, Southglade Park and Strelley Road. Nine more libraries will now reopen […]
Nottingham City Council is reopening its museums at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park and Newstead Abbey & Gardens from Saturday 1 August, as government restrictions are eased. Having previously closed all buildings and museums in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council has reopened the sites in phases, with the parks and […]
A 28-day challenge is being launched this weekend to show families in Nottingham how fun and easy it can be to go carbon-neutral. #28For28 aims to raise awareness of climate issues and what small things can be done which add up to make a big difference. The campaign is part of Nottingham City Council’s pledge […]
Nottingham’s two universities, together with Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, hospitals and Local Enterprise Partnership, have today launched the Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement – the first of its kind in the country. This first Civic Agreement, which announces more than a dozen initiatives that will take place over the coming year, harnesses the collective will […]
A ‘pop-up’ outdoor dining space is coming to Nottingham’s Old Market Square from Friday. The area, organised by Nottingham City Council and supported by Nottingham BID, has been designed to support local food and drink outlets as part of the city’s reopening strategy from the Covid lockdown restrictions. People will be able to buy items […]
Desmond Wilson, who was first elected to Nottingham City Council in 1991, representing St Ann’s right up until 2008, sadly passed away on Thursday 16 July. Des, as he was affectionately known, emigrated to Nottingham in 1957 aged 18 and having worked in the coal mines of Nottingham for three years, he worked for Nottingham […]
Nottingham City Council has today announced that the first of its leisure centres will reopen to the public from Monday. The authority’s eight centres were forced to close in March ahead of the Government introducing strict Covid lockdown measures to slow the spread of the virus. A huge amount of preparation has taken place over […]
The Government’s failure to fully cover the costs of the Covid pandemic has forced Nottingham City Council to propose an additional £12.5m of budget cuts which will affect local services. The Council has seen estimated costs and lost income due to Covid-19 soar to £87.9 million since the pandemic began. Emergency funding has been needed […]