The completion of works at a key junction in the centre of Beeston has enabled the lifting of major traffic restrictions in the town over the weekend. The Middle Street/Station Road junction was re-opened on Friday afternoon and this paved the way for two-way traffic to return to Chilwell Road. In addition, bus services have […]
Nottingham City is to make an early start on the next phase of work to support families with some of the most complex needs to make improvements in their lives. A target of changing the lives of 1,200 families was set for the City by the Department for Communities and Local Government by the end […]
Nottingham City Council has seen a £30m (29%) reduction in its main Government grant, announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government (December 18th). Even on the Government’s preferred measure of ‘spending power’ which includes other funding streams, Nottingham has lost £18m (5.5%) against a 1.8% national reduction – and making it one of […]
Nottingham City Council Children’s Centres are gearing up for a host of events to keep the little ones entertained over Christmas. There’ll be something for all the family over Christmas and New Year including festive parties and even day trips to theme parks for certain centres. There are 18 Children’s Centres across the city and […]
Nottingham City Council is ensuring that there’s plenty to do for the whole family in Nottingham city centre this New Year’s Eve, Wednesday 31 December 2014. The Old Market Square will have plenty to offer for visitors, with the Winter Wonderland open for food and drink, as well as the chance to enjoy a spot […]
Nottingham City Council is opening a book of condolence at Loxley House following the tragic events in Peshawar, Pakistan. People around the world have been stunned by the news that armed men wearing explosive vests entered a school in Pakistan and killed at least 132 children and nine staff. Nottingham City Council Deputy Leader, Councillor […]
The first Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) have been given to two Nottingham residents since the new Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 came into force in October this year. Community Protection obtained its first CBO on 10 December when Lauren O’Brien, aged 19, who now lives in Newark, was sentenced. O’Brien, who would regularly […]
A family learning project at Robin Hood Primary School in Bestwood has been named by OFSTED as an example of good practice in family learning. Developed in partnership between Nottingham City Council’s Family Learning Service and the school, the innovative project has worked to build strong relationships with parents and carers, helping them to feel […]
Nottingham City Council is reminding residents bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period. The new schedule is for week beginning December 22 and applies to both recycling (brown with grey lid) and household (green) waste bins due to be collected that Christmas week and New Year week. These are the […]
As work begins to transform Sneinton Market into a focal point for Nottingham’s emerging creative sector, new graphics have been installed at the site depicting the importance of the market’s past, present and future. As work begins to transform Sneinton Market into a focal point for Nottingham’s emerging creative sector, new graphics have been installed […]