News Archive

Changes from the 1st June 2020

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The government have introduced a number of changes from 1st June, including changes to shielding measures. We recognise that the

Nottingham Small Business Fund launched – but Central Government funding not enough, says City Council

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A new small grants programme to support more Nottingham businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched today by

Too soon to bring more children back to Nottingham Schools

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Nottingham City Council has set out its clear position on the phased reopening of Nottingham schools to pupils from Reception,

Nottingham City Council launches Economic Recovery Unit

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Nottingham City Council is launching a new Nottingham Economic Recovery Unit (NERU) in response to the challenges the city and

Lockdown helps city efforts to nurture bee friendly spaces

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Improved air quality is one positive outcome from lockdown – and it’s led to wildflowers and bees thriving in Nottingham’s

Revealed: £2.7bn transport plan to revolutionise Nottingham’s links to HS2 hub station at Toton

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Plans include four direct trains every hour from Nottingham to HS2 East Midlands Hub station New railway station at East

Nottingham City Council statement on schools

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Cllr Neghat Khan, Portfolio Holder for Early Years, Education and Employment in Nottingham: “Nottingham City Council knows how important education

A new conservation area for the Old Meadows

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Plans to make the Old Meadows, which includes the Embankment and Memorial Gardens, into a conservation area have been approved

Nottingham’s food banks report significant increases in demand

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Food bank usage in Nottingham has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak – with increased demand above normal levels by 33%

This Thank You Day send an e-card to thank a #NottinghamStar

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Do you know a neighbour, friend, family member or volunteer who works hard to help others? Want to say a

Student accommodation developers to contribute towards more affordable housing in Nottingham, under council proposals

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Developers of new student accommodation in Nottingham will have to pay a contribution towards new affordable housing in the city,

Council secures £50,000 funding to bring ‘eCargo’ bikes to Nottingham

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A fleet of electric bikes designed to move loads around will soon be seen on the streets of Nottingham. The

New permanent Chief Executive for Nottingham City Council

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Nottingham City Council has appointed Mel Barrett, currently Chief Executive of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, as its permanent new

Council Leader commends Nottingham’s response to Covid-19 – and commemorates those lost to it

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A minute’s silence will be held at the City Council’s first full council meeting during lockdown today (Monday 18th May)

Nottingham Brews Up in time for Mental Health Awareness Week

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Wilko is donating 12,000 teabags –  that’s over 4,000 litres of tea –  to a Nottingham initiative that supports the

Honour our key workers by funding their work, says City Council

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Councillor Sam Webster, Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Finance, has today warned that vital council services are under severe

Reopening of schools and childcare settings in Nottingham City

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Nottingham City Council has responded to the Government announcement that schools will reopen on 1 June to primary school children

‘If you can store waste safely at home – please do so’

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Nottingham City Council is urging residents to continue storing waste at home safely if they can, ahead of the restart

Supporting rough sleepers through the coronavirus pandemic

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City Council staff, partner agencies and the voluntary sector have been praised for “moving heaven and earth” to ensure rough

Help with council tax for Nottingham’s most vulnerable residents

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More than 20,000 financially-vulnerable households in Nottingham are set to receive council tax discounts of up to £150 to help