How is your council finding new ways of making money to fund local services?
What would you do if the money coming into your household was cut by three-quarters? One option would be to find new ways of making money to keep paying your…
Parents urged to return unsafe toy dolls sold in Nottingham
Nottingham City Trading Standards have sounded a warning about unsafe toys that have been on sale ahead of Christmas. The dolls, described as ‘Sweet Fashion Doll’ and ‘Girl Beautiful Doll’…
Cutting air pollution must be a Government priority, says leading councillor
A call for the Government to commit to urgently cut air pollution levels in the UK made today by a national group of 175 doctors and health professionals has been…
Government cuts lead to hard-pressed council tax payers funding care for the elderly
Nottingham City Council is setting next year’s budget against the backdrop of having its Government funding slashed by three-quarters over the past decade. It means that to keep on meeting…
Community champion thanked for selfless work helping youngsters
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has congratulated a Nottingham man after he scooped a national television award for his community work. Volunteer Keiren Thompson has been named the BBC’s…
Completed restoration work at Newstead Abbey unveiled
Painstaking restoration work to 12th and 18th century parts of Newstead Abbey has been completed on the West Front and Cannon Fort. The end result of six months of work…
What we’re doing on knife crime is working, says council leader after 18% fall in incidents
People in Nottinghamshire are now less likely to be affected by knife crime than in most places across the country, new figures have revealed. The number of offences per 1,000…
Nottingham creatives to help bring city’s rebellious past to life
A local company has been chosen to create a series of animated films to be played in the new Rebellion Gallery at Nottingham Castle. Bottletop, which is based within the…
Nottingham City trading standards warn of ‘the ‘12 scams of Christmas’
A warning has gone out to consumers in Nottingham to make sure they don’t fall victim to a festive scam. Christmas is a great break for families but is also…
City Council Leader condemns London Bridge terror attack
Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen, has responded to the news that a suspected terror attack took place at London Bridge earlier today: “The details of exactly what happened…