Council staff praised for efforts to keep Nottingham moving
Crews from Nottingham City Council have been praised for working through the night to keep roads open. The City was hit with snow showers overnight on Wednesday far heavier and…
Commendation for community protection officer injured in attempted murder
A City Council community protection (traffic) officer is to receive a special commendation after he sustained serious injuries following a murder and his attempted murder while on duty. Fahad Ashfaq,…
Nottingham taxis to join the top rank
New eco-friendly taxi cabs and a smartphone app for hackney cab passengers have been launched in Nottingham. Nottingham City Council unveiled models of next-generation taxi vehicles on March 1 which…
100 days to go until ITU World Triathlon Series arrives in Great Britain
British Triathlon launches volunteering campaign to #MakeItHappen this summer. 27 February saw British Triathlon officially launch the search for 500 Tri Maker volunteers to help bring the Accenture World Triathlon…
Plans approved for two new developments as new Broadmarsh area starts to take shape
Planning permission has been granted for the proposed Broadmarsh Car Park and Bus Station development and Nottingham College’s new City Hub. The new developments were approved at Nottingham City Council’s…
City Council proposes £27m of savings due to Government cuts
Nottingham City Council’s Executive Board has agreed extra proposals to balance its 2018/19 budget – totalling £27m of savings due to Government funding cuts. Facing the toughest budget since the…
All hail Nottingham’s new taxi service!
A taxi revolution is underway in Nottingham – with new-look eco-friendly hackney cab vehicles and a new user-friendly app set to be unveiled in the city from 1st March. Nottingham…
Cross-party push for Government to fund Nottingham fire safety works
Nottingham City Council’s opposition group has added its support to calls for the Government to provide funding for essential fire safety work on high rise blocks in the city. The…
City Council’s £20m of commercial activity to help offset Government cuts
Nottingham City Council is leading the way when it comes to generating income to help offset Government funding cuts – generating £20m a year from commercial activities. The council has…
Better standards for Nottingham’s private rents as new licensing scheme gets green light
Private tenants in Nottingham will benefit from better quality accommodation and greater protection from rogue landlords after the Government approved a new licensing scheme. The City Council scheme covering over…