Nottingham’s extra support measures for the homeless in cold weather have kicked this week, to provide enough shelter for anyone otherwise sleeping on the street as the temperatures drop. Nottingham City Council and a range of partners provide a range of support all year round, which is stepped up between October and March – with […]
Crews are continuing to clear floodwater around Nottingham today (Friday) to help keep the city moving. Heavy rainfall across the region yesterday led to issues in the city centre and some neighbourhoods. Nottingham City Council crews were out late into the evening attending highway flooding issues. The focus has been on hotspot areas and the […]
Highways crews have been out and about in Nottingham today (Thursday) to help keep the city moving after constant heavy rainfall has caused roads to flood in some areas. All of Nottingham’s 40,000 plus gullys – the metal grates seen in the street – are cleared annually, with known problem areas targeted more frequently particularly […]
A plan which sets out Nottingham City Council’s priorities and ambitions for the start of a new decade has been published. The Council Plan for 2019-2023 was signed off by councillors at a City Council meeting today (11 November). A resolution had previously been passed by the Council in May adopting the policies outlined […]
Nottingham City Council’s homelessness support service will be easier to access online and in person, following changes starting this month. The Housing Aid team is moving from its Lower Parliament Street premises to the council’s Loxley House headquarters on Station Street in January, as part of wider improvements to create a one-stop shop for the […]
The winners have been announced in awards designed to honour people in Nottingham who strive to improve the health and wellbeing of others. Finalists of the Michael Varnam Awards were invited to a special ceremony at The Council House. The awards take their name from former Sneinton GP Dr Michael Varnam who dedicated 35 years […]
No schools in Nottingham City will close to become polling stations at the General Election, in a pioneering move by the City Council to prevent an impact on children’s learning. Around a decade ago, most schools in Nottingham like elsewhere would close for elections, because Returning Officers have the power to require a school to […]
The Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council has received national acclaim for her work promoting environmental projects. Councillor Sally Longford won the Councillor Achievement Award for Environment and Sustainability as part of awards run by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) together with CCLA, a specialist fund manager for local authorities and charities. Councillor Longford, […]
Nottingham City Council, along with Nottinghamshire County Council, will be working with a range of local groups and partners to mark Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s fallen on Remembrance Sunday – 10 November and on Armistice Day – 11 November. Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have collaborated on a commemorative installation for the evening between […]
The East Midlands’ biggest bonfire and firework celebration will take place at the Forest Recreation Ground next Tuesday evening (5 November). The biggest free fireworks event in the city was attended by over 40,000 people last year and similar numbers are anticipated. There is a whole evening of entertainment on offer. The event kicks off […]