The number of children missing lessons in Nottingham has fallen faster than anywhere else in the UK. Statistics published by the Department of Education show that in the last school year (Sept 2013 – July 2014) pupil absence decreased from 6.1% in 2012/13 to 5.1% in 2013/14. This is down to a drop in authorised absence […]
An event is being organised by the Nottinghamshire Road Safety Partnership to help businesses adopt driving practices that will prevent accidents, save lives and reduce operational costs. The Driving for Better Business Nottingham Seminar will be held on Tuesday June 16th, 2015 at Nottingham Trent University’s Nottingham Conference Centre. Its aim is to encourage local […]
Following the success of the popular free winter Citycard Cycle day hire offer, the City Council is extending the promotion over the summer as part of Nottingham’s Cycle City campaign. With £6.1m set to be invested in Nottingham’s cycling infrastructure, the free Citycard Cycle hire offer gives people that don’t cycle the opportunity to give […]
Nottingham City Libraries and Information Service and partners Digital Unite will be running a series of fun and informative activities aimed at to supporting people to gain confidence and develop their digital skills. The week long programme called Spring Online Week, takes place in libraries across Nottingham City from 20 to 26 April 2015. It […]
The ace benefits of tennis will be on show when the Nottingham Building Society (The Nottingham) hosts the second of its series of tennis taster days, supported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), this Saturday (18 April). From 10am to 4pm people in Market Square,Nottingham, will be served up interactive demonstrations, games and competitions and […]
Partners from across Bestwood are coming together to have a ‘Day of Action’ in the area on Wednesday 15 April. The ‘Day of Action’ will tackle issues raised by residents in the area and will see a focus on tenant involvement, welfare advice, recycling, anti social behaviour and dog fouling. There will be focus on […]
Daytime tram tests have commenced on a further section of Nottingham’s new tram lines. Following a series of successful night-time trials, trams are now set to become a familiar sight on the Chilwell line through the QMC and alongside University Boulevard after an initial test run today (Tuesday). This section of the expanding network includes […]
Wednesday 15 April is #DeDay, marking the final push to get young people aged 16-24 registered to vote by 20 April ahead of the General and Local Elections on 7 May. #DeDay – short for Democracy Day – has been organised by Bite the Ballot, the national campaign encouraging more young people to vote. In […]
Couples may soon have the chance to get married in the majestic surroundings of Nottingham Castle. And they can get a feel for the heritage site as a wedding venue when it holds its first wedding fair for over 25 years this weekend. The free wedding fair will be held on Sunday 12 April from […]
Nottingham City Council is set to consult on proposals to pedestrianise part of Station Street as part of wider proposals to improve the environment around the station and links to the city centre. The plans would significantly improve the public realm alongside Nottingham Station to complement its recent £60m upgrade. They also tie in with […]