News Archive

The Big Reading Challenge raised money for 100s of books

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City Councillors read stories to over 1,000 children and raised money for 100s of free books for children in Nottingham

FREE Half Term Activities in Nottingham

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A week of activities designed to keep children and families happy throughout the Half-Term week. Take a look at what

Find out all you need to know about fostering at our Fostering Information Morning.

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If you want to understand the rewards of being a foster carer, some along to the Information Morning on Saturday

Consultation reveals Nottingham residents support proposed changes to bin collections

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Proposed new ways of carrying out bin collections in Nottingham are supported by three-quarters of respondents to a recent City

Crafted in Clay: Studio Ceramics and New Areas: Contemporary Ceramics exhibitions at Newstead Abbey

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Nottingham City Museums’ studio pottery collections will be celebrated in Crafted in Clay: Studio Ceramics, a pottery trail around Newstead

Safe Space scheme expands to city’s streets

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A mobile “Safe Space” will help ensure more women and girls can feel safe on a night out in Nottingham.

Nottingham becomes the latest area to fly the Purple Flag in 2023

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Nottingham has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy. It is a recognition of

Nottingham apprenticeships are on the national stage

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In National Apprentice Week (6 to 12 February), award-winning apprenticeships employer Nottingham City Homes (soon to become Nottingham City Council

Nottingham Year of Stories to encourage everyone in Nottingham to enjoy creating, sharing and exploring stories throughout 2023

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In summer 2023, Nottingham’s new Central Library, based next to the new Broadmarsh carpark and bus station, will open its

Nottingham is a leading city for Clean Air & Net Zero

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A new report highlights the city’s work to improve air quality through decarbonising transport & more.

Celebrating the beginning of LGBT+History Month

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Nottingham Council House will proudly fly the rainbow LGBT+ flag to mark the month.

Active Nottingham set to invest £1.5m in gym equipment

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Gyms at Harvey Hadden Sports Village and Clifton Leisure Centre are in line to receive a share of £1.5m for

Government recognises progress at Nottingham City Council with decision not to appoint commissioners

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Nottingham City Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to continue with the current arrangements in place for overseeing ongoing improvements

Sporting giants to provide Holiday Activity Clubs

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Thousands of Nottingham children have benefitted from free holiday activity clubs each Summer, Easter, Christmas and October Half Term break

Headliners announced for Splendour Festival 2023

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Two icons of UK music have been announced as headliners for the 15th birthday edition of Splendour. Madness and Noel

Nottingham wraps up UK-first wireless electric charging trial 

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Nottingham City Council’s UK-first wireless electric taxi charging trial is wrapping up this week, with the wireless charging infrastructure being

Big Reading Challenge aims to raise funds for more free books for children

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Nottingham City Council is holding another Big Reading Challenge in a bid to raise funds for a charity that gives

Nottingham’s Light Night returns for its 15th year on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 February

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Over 30 immersive and interactive light-based installations, performances and activities will once again feature right across the city centre as

City regeneration will continue apace during 2023

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2023 will see the regeneration of Nottingham’s Southside continuing apace, despite the disappointing setback of £20m of Levelling Up Funding

£7 million of funding for local transport, housing, and skills programmes

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Including £2m to help create private rented housing schemes to support homeless people. Just under £7 million in funding for