Government overlooks Nottingham for funding support
The Government has found extra funding to help out councils in rural areas and councils in the south – but Nottingham and other places hit harder by Government cuts have…
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…
Work to prepare for transformation of Broadmarsh area starts
Nottingham City Council will start work on Wilford Road and Wilford Street on Friday 22 January as part of its £250 million plan to transform and regenerate the Broadmarsh area.…
Free sporting opportunities for over 16s
Nottingham City Council is offering residents over 16 years old, eight weeks of free sports sessions in a range of settings across the city. With FREEsport –Nottingham citizens can choose…
Adequate support in place in Nottingham for homeless people
A number of tents have been erected on Station Street in Nottingham city centre, with occupants claiming they are homeless and calling for the council to open empty buildings for…
Indian visit brings trade and jobs potential
Leaders from Nottingham have returned from India feeling positive that the visit will lead to investment and business in the city. A presentation to the Confederation of Indian Industry Global…
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…
Government shifts burden of funding council services to local taxpayers
Council Tax and Business Rates payers in Nottingham are set to shoulder an increasing burden of funding local services. This is because of more Government cuts and changes to how…