100 days since the country locked down and the city stepped up
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has highlighted the vital role played by local people, communities and the authority’s staff and services in supporting the city through the coronavirus crisis…
Over £2.5m of discretionary grants paid to local businesses as second round opens
Over 300 businesses have received a discretionary business support grant from Nottingham City Council to support small businesses in the city. Grants of £2,500, £5,000 and £10,000 have been paid…
Nottingham Beach and Riverside Festival cancelled for summer 2020
Nottingham City Council has today announced the cancellation of two major summer events. Both the Nottingham Beach and Riverside Festival will not take place this year due to the coronavirus…
Council faces severe financial consequences unless Government delivers on its promises
The financial impact of Covid-19 on Nottingham City Council is now estimated at around £86 million, the authority has revealed today. Like councils across the country, this means severe consequences…
Intu administration a major concern for UK cities but Nottingham’s regeneration will continue, says Council Leader
The announcement that intu has entered into administration is a major concern for cities and towns across the country where the company has shopping centres and a huge worry for…
Council House to be lit up for Armed Forces Day 2020
Nottingham’s iconic Council House will be lit up tomorrow (Saturday) in red, white and blue to mark national Armed Forces Day 2020. The day aims to show support for the…
72nd Anniversary celebration to honour the Windrush generation
Today, Monday 22nd June, marks the 72nd anniversary of the landing of SS Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948 carrying passengers from the Caribbean, who were invited to Britain…
Nottingham schools to celebrate ‘Books I love about love’
Pupils in Nottingham schools will discuss ‘Books I Love about Love’ during this year’s Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Day. Taking place in classrooms and homes through online distance learning…
City Council Leader responds to Reading attack
Nottingham City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen, has responded to the attack in Reading yesterday in which three people lost their lives. “The attack in Reading was an horrific incident…
Phased return of more children to Nottingham schools from 22 June
Nottingham City Council is to support primary schools to reopen for more pupils from Monday 22 June. Following the successful, phased return of more Year 6 pupils in Nottingham this…