Government proposals present threat to vulnerable
Thousands of vulnerable people in Nottingham could be placed at risk of losing specialist accommodation as a result of Government proposals to reduce housing benefit. Older people, those with mental…
Government funding announcement confirms unfair settlement for Nottingham
The Government has announced today what funding they will give to councils in 2016/17 – with Nottingham City Council’s main grant cut by £15.4m to £58.4m. The figure has halved…
Nottingham awarded £100k to help domestic abuse victims
Nottingham City Council has today been given a share of a £3.5 million Government grant to make sure that victims of domestic abuse get access to the support they need.…
Nottingham Actress Recognised With Tram Honour
Wollaton-born actress Vicky McClure today became the latest local figure to be recognised by Nottingham’s tram network with a new tram named in her honour. The BAFTA TV Award winning…
Robin Hood Energy undercuts competitors with new pay-as-you-go tariff
In anticipation of the start of a colder snap, the country’s first local authority-owned, licensed energy supplier, Robin Hood Energy, has launched a new prepayment tariff, Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG). PAYG is…
City Council Deputy Leader reacts to Chancellor’s autumn statement
The Chancellor’s autumn statement pulls even more funding from councils, undermining their ability to provide vital local services. That’s the reaction of the City Council’s Deputy Leader Councillor Graham Chapman…
Support in place for homeless this winter
A robust Cold Weather Plan is in place in Nottingham to provide support for rough sleepers, with a winter shelter and other measures now in place through until the end…
Celebrate Christmas in our neighbourhoods!
Citizens across Nottingham can get into the Christmas spirit with the many light switch on events taking place across neighbourhoods! Cllr Nicola Heaton, Portfolio Holder for Community Services at Nottingham…
Caution as gales blow in
With heavy gusts of wind forecast for the area this evening, the City Council is advising people to avoid wooded areas of parks. The Met Office has issued a severe…
Nottingham marks its respect for Paris victims
A minute’s silence was held in the Old Market Square at 11am today (November 16) to remember those who died in the recent attacks in Paris. The moment of respect…