School attendance continues to improve in Nottingham
School attendance has improved again for the seventh year in Nottingham, according to new figures from the Department for Education. The city’s rate of overall absence fell faster than the…
‘Put needs of the City first in review of boundaries’ says Council Leader
The Leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Jon Collins, has voiced his concerns about plans for new Parliamentary Constituency Boundary arrangements for Nottingham which he believes would erode the clear…
Nottingham lights up with festive feeling for Christmas
Nottingham will celebrate the beginning of the festive season at the annual Christmas Lights switch-on event, on Thursday 24 November in Old Market Square. Entertainment will kick off at 5.30pm…
City Council will invest in new city centre library
Nottingham City Council is undertaking a deal which will allow it to develop brand new library facilities in the city centre. The council has sold its Angel Row library site…
Wheel of Nottingham returns for Robin Hood Energy Light Night in tenth year
Robin Hood Energy Light Night on Friday 10 February will see the return of the popular Wheel of Nottingham to the Old Market Square for the event’s tenth year. The…
Council announces extra £100,000 to support rough sleepers this winter
An extra £100,000 is being provided by Nottingham City Council to provide additional support for rough sleepers this winter. The funding will enable the Council and partners to continue to…
New licensing scheme proposed to improve private rented housing
A new licensing scheme for landlords is being proposed by Nottingham City Council to improve standards in the private rented housing sector. The amount of privately rented housing in Nottingham…
HS2 benefits will come to Nottingham, Government confirms
The Government’s announcement confirming the local leg of HS2 with a station at Toton has been welcomed by Nottingham City Council. The Department for Transport has today confirmed the eastern…
£400,000 upgrade for Arboretum
Work will start next week on £400,000 improvements to the Arboretum, Nottingham’s oldest public park. By next spring, visitors will be able to visit a new café in the restored…
Chilly dips at Colwick Country Park
Open water swimmers who enjoy a chilly dip can take the plunge at Colwick Country Park throughout the winter. Five ‘Chill Swims’ have been organised following the success of regular…