Court order for prolific shoplifter
A prolific shoplifter faces up to five years in jail if he breaches the latest court order to prevent his offending. Corey Smith, aged 36, of Alfreton Road, Nottingham has…
Councils join forces to tackle rogue taxis
Several Nottinghamshire councils have joined forces to tackle rogue taxis. Nottingham City, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood have all signed the ‘Cross Border Enforcement Protocol.’ In a…
Cross-party move to plug funding gap left by students
The Government needs to address a funding gap that exists because of the high proportion of students in Nottingham, leaving the city short of Council Tax. That’s the view of…
City Buildings sale agreed as transformation of city centre continues
Nottingham City Council has agreed the sale of an iconic city centre building to developers, Shoby Properties Ltd, giving the historic site a new purpose and creating much-needed office space.…
Nottingham welcomes first electric taxi outside London
The first electric hackney cab to operate outside London has taken to the streets of Nottingham this week. The LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) TX model has been bought by…
Fine for landlord admitting failings
A property management company has been landed with a legal bill of almost £2,000 after admitting that it failed to keep a property in Nottingham in good repair. Nottingham City…
Nottingham gets raw deal from Government over pothole funding
Figures show how major cities like Nottingham and Leicester are getting a raw deal when it comes to the Government handing out money to repair potholes – just £1.86 per…
Goose Fair stalwarts pick up a robin
The family business behind some of the biggest events in Nottingham is to sponsor a robin sculpture for this year’s headline event – Hoodwinked. Mellors Group is at the heart…
City Council sets out its stall for local firms
Nottingham City Council is setting out its stall for local businesses to win contracts from it over the next five years. The council’s Procurement Strategy for 2018-23 will build on…
City Council approves £27m of savings due to Government cuts
Nottingham City Council has approved £27m of savings to balance its 2018/19 budget due to Government funding cuts. Facing the toughest budget since the Government imposed austerity measures seven years…