New housing laws to bring greater security for private renters
Major changes to England’s private rented sector will come into force from 1 May 2026 as the government introduces the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The new law aims to give…
Nottingham City Council announces free school-holiday swimming for under-16s
Nottingham City Council has announced a new free-swimming programme for under-16s, providing 22,000 free swimming spaces during school holidays from July 2026 to February 2027. Backed by £197,000 of investment,…
Council delivers on promises with major investment in frontline services
Nottingham City Council is delivering on its promise to citizens, with a major package of investment set to transform frontline services, support families and boost pride across the city. Following…
Council sets out next chapter in city’s district heating success story
Nottingham City Council has confirmed the next stage in plans to support the long-term growth and development of the city’s district heating network, which has provided affordable, reliable, low-carbon heat…
New Sherwood Library to open on 17 April
Nottingham City Libraries is excited to announce that the brand-new Sherwood Library will open on Friday 17 April 2026, marking a major milestone for the community following a long-awaited redevelopment.…
Government says Council ‘on a much stronger footing’ as it backs continued improvement
The Government has expressed its confidence in the progress made by Nottingham City Council over the last two years, resulting in a much-improved financial position and the on-time departure of…
Final chance to have a say on Government statutory consultation on Local Government Reorganisation
Nottinghamshire residents, businesses and organisations have one week left to take part in the Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation. The consultation, which launched in February, is open until Thursday…
Nottingham Children’s services showing signs of improvement
Progress is being made by Nottingham City Council on improving its children’s services, according to findings published by Ofsted following its latest monitoring visit. The Government inspectorate says that although…
Temporary closures at St Ann’s Valley and Wollaton Libraries for improvement works
Nottingham City Libraries will be carrying out improvement works at two of our community libraries this March. These upgrades are part of a wider project to modernise seven libraries across…
Purple Flag award recognises Nottingham as a vibrant and well-managed city
Nottingham city has been awarded the Purple Flag for the 16thconsecutive year, but what does this mean for residents and visitors to our city? Across the UK, just like the…