News Archive

Nottingham receives “green rating” from UNICEF UK as city moves closer to Child Friendly City recognition 

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Nottingham has officially received a ‘green rating’ by UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), marking a major milestone in its

Nottingham City Council awards local organisations almost £150,000 in Winter Support Grants 

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Nottingham City Council is pleased to announce that its Winter Support Grant, delivered as part of the UK Shared Prosperity

Local Government Reorganisation proposal published

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Nottingham City Council has published its Local Government Reorganisation boundary review proposal – known currently as Bii – ahead of

Funding secured to help thousands of Nottingham smokers quit through ‘Swap to Stop’

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Nottingham City Council has secured funding through the national Swap to Stop programme for 2,000 free vape starter kits, each

Latest budget forecast shows Council spending on track

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Nottingham City Council continues to demonstrate financial stability, with the authority’s latest budget forecasts projecting a £14.6m underspend for the

Nottingham’s new Transforming Cities funded walking and cycling bridge successfully lifted into place 

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The 87metre, 175tonne bridge was lifted into place by a huge crawler crane  On Monday 10 November – Nottingham’s brand-new footbridge was lifted into

Snape Wood primary school in Bulwell recommended for closure

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Snape Wood Primary & Nursery School in Bulwell has been recommended for closure due to a decline in pupil numbers

Major development plan is moved forward for Government approval

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Councillors have today (Monday 10) voted through a formal planning document setting out where thousands of new homes will be

Nottingham’s famous Council House clock restored to its former glory 

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Nottingham’s iconic Council House clock has been restored for the first time in nearly half a century, bringing the much-loved timepiece back

Councillors to discuss Local Government Reorganisation plans

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Councillors in Nottingham will have their chance to discuss proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, in

Remembrance Sunday & Armistice Day 2025

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The traditional Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday 9 November at the city’s war memorial at Victoria Embankment. The ceremony

Nottingham City Council submits formal proposal to tackle letting board clutter

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Nottingham City Council has submitted a formal proposal to the Secretary of State seeking to restrict the display of letting

Supporting biodiversity in our Green Heart

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Did you notice the wildflower areas around the Green Heart pond looked a little different last week? The vibrant growth

New initiative aims to create smoke-free sidelines at Nottingham’s grassroots football clubs 

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A new initiative is being launched across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to promote healthier, more family-friendly grassroots football by encouraging local

Sherwood Library engagement closes following strong community response 

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A six-week public engagement on temporary library arrangements for Sherwood has now closed, with more than 1,100 residents sharing their

Celebrating Black foster carers this Black History Month

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At Foster for East Midlands Councils, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month in the UK this October.  This year’s

Council to receive £5m funding to improve recycling

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Nottingham is set to receive a Government grant of £5.025 million which will be used to expand citywide recycling collection

‘Future Council Conversation’ launched as City sets out Budget for continued improvement

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Nottingham City Council is asking local people to give their views about the issues that matter most to them and

Foster for East Midlands part of national fostering film ‘The Run’

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Foster for East Midlands is proud to be part of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning

Nottingham City Council publishes Local Flood Risk Management Strategy  

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The plan sets out how the city plans to manage flood risk in the future  Nottingham City Council has published