Better support for people facing homelessness
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…
Fire safety works continue on high rise blocks in Nottingham – despite no funding from the Government
Work to install sprinklers and update safety measures is continuing on council high rise blocks in the city. Nottingham City Council owns 13 high rise blocks, which are managed on…
RIBA recognises Lenton Green as exemplar development
Lenton Green, a scheme that transformed five high-rise flats into new homes, has been recognised by the East Midlands region of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as a…
Landlord fined thousands of pounds over licensing offences
A Nottingham landlord has today been fined over £25,000 after admitting 12 licencing offences. Dexter Blackstock appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court where he faced charges relating to twelve unlicensed properties…
Nottingham City Homes’ special 100 year Big Birthday Bash!
Furry animals, superhero characters, live music and swing dance were all on offer to Nottingham City Homes residents and leaseholders at the sixth annual Fun Day. This year, to celebrate…
Henry Normal helps celebrate 100 years of council housing
One of Nottingham’s most famous sons, writer, poet, film and TV producer Henry Normal, is in the city to help celebrate 100 years of council housing this week. Nottingham City…
A year of improving housing standards for private tenants
Ascheme to help tackle problems in the private rented sector has reached its milestone first birthday. Nottingham City Council introduced a new housing licensing scheme for most houses in Nottingham…
£6 million pound retirement home set to open in Sherwood, Nottingham
Nottingham City Council and Nottingham City Homes are set to celebrate the opening of a brand new extra care centre in Sherwood – which is the latest addition to the…
Landlord fined £5,000 for overcrowding at Nottingham property
A Nottingham landlord has been fined almost £5,000 after admitting having too many people living in a rented property. Matteo Mariano, aged 53, of Ranmoor Road, Gedling, plead guilty at…
Nottingham City Council to buy more homes to meet housing need
Nottingham City Council has approved plans to buy back more than 250 former council houses. The four-year scheme, which was approved at the Council’s Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 18…