Survey shows 93% of people in Nottingham get on well together
An impressive 93 per cent of people in Nottingham feel neighbours of different backgrounds get on well together, according to research – the highest figure in a decade. City Council…
A message from City Council Leader Cllr David Mellen and Portfolio Holder for Communities Cllr Rebecca Langton
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of the American police has rightly ignited anger not just in the USA but around the world. Here in Nottingham,…
Drivers to pay for on-street car parking again in Nottingham
On-street parking charges will be re-introduced on Nottingham’s streets next week – although key workers will still be able to park for free. Nottingham City Council relaxed charges and enforcement…
Walking and cycling improvements planned as Covid restrictions are eased
The Government has announced £2.5m of new funding for Nottingham to introduce temporary measures to encourage walking and cycling as Covid restrictions are eased. The City Council has already invested…
Lockdown helps city efforts to nurture bee friendly spaces
Improved air quality is one positive outcome from lockdown – and it’s led to wildflowers and bees thriving in Nottingham’s parks and along roadsides. The council has a pledge to…
Revealed: £2.7bn transport plan to revolutionise Nottingham’s links to HS2 hub station at Toton
Plans include four direct trains every hour from Nottingham to HS2 East Midlands Hub station New railway station at East Midlands Airport would be 26 minutes from Nottingham Nottingham Express…
Council secures £50,000 funding to bring ‘eCargo’ bikes to Nottingham
A fleet of electric bikes designed to move loads around will soon be seen on the streets of Nottingham. The City Council will team up with local manufacturer Raleigh to…
New permanent Chief Executive for Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council has appointed Mel Barrett, currently Chief Executive of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, as its permanent new Chief Executive. Mel’s appointment follows the departure of Ian Curryer…
Council Leader commends Nottingham’s response to Covid-19 – and commemorates those lost to it
A minute’s silence will be held at the City Council’s first full council meeting during lockdown today (Monday 18th May) – live streamed to the public – to remember the…
Honour our key workers by funding their work, says City Council
Councillor Sam Webster, Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Finance, has today warned that vital council services are under severe threat unless the Government keeps its promises to fully reimburse…