Nottingham Housing Heroes Awards
Heroes of communities across Nottingham have been recognised at the Nottingham Housing Heroes Awards at the city’s Council House. The awards, hosted by Nottingham City Homes and formerly known as…
Innovative electric vehicle charging project launches in Nottingham
A UK-first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstrator project has launched this week. Installation of solar panels, battery storage and 40 bi-directional electric vehicle charging units mark the completion of the CleanMobilEnergy pilot…
Food vouchers and free activities clubs for families this Easter
Struggling families in Nottingham are to receive more support over Easter through school food vouchers and outdoor holiday activities. The City Council has repeatedly made £15-per-week vouchers available to all…
Nottingham Castle planned to re-open in June, if proposals approved
Nottingham City Council has set out plans which will see Nottingham Castle fully re-open in June, if councillors give them the go-ahead next week. Under the proposals, the council will…
Trading Standards probe uncovers £200,000 fake car-parts scam
Two Nottingham men have been given suspended prison sentences after an investigation by Trading Standards officers found they made more than £200,000 selling fake car parts. Nasir Abdulla, aged 35,…
Public support for £1.14 billion East Midlands devolution plans
The results of a consultation on devolution proposals for the East Midlands have been published, showing substantial support for the plans. Local leaders are backing devolution to promote economic growth,…
Combined effort to boost city’s health shortlisted for national award
Nottingham’s Director of Public Health has spoken of her delight after partnership work across the city was recognised nationally. A submission from Nottingham City Council has been shortlisted in the…
Council sets balanced budget and four-year financial plan
Nottingham City Council has set a balanced budget for 2023/24 and Medium-Term Financial Plan through to 2026/27. Proposals approved by councillors at a meeting of the Full Council today (6…
More pupils get first-choice secondary school on National Offer Day
More than 100 more pupils in Nottingham have received their first choice of secondary school for September this year – despite a larger number of applications than 2022. On National…
Government support is available for household energy bills
The Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Funding has been launched by the Government this week. The scheme will provide £400 of support for UK households without a direct relationship…