Student accommodation developers to contribute towards more affordable housing in Nottingham, under council proposals
Developers of new student accommodation in Nottingham will have to pay a contribution towards new affordable housing in the city, under new proposals by the City Council. The council is…
Council secures £50,000 funding to bring ‘eCargo’ bikes to Nottingham
A fleet of electric bikes designed to move loads around will soon be seen on the streets of Nottingham. The City Council will team up with local manufacturer Raleigh to…
New permanent Chief Executive for Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council has appointed Mel Barrett, currently Chief Executive of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, as its permanent new Chief Executive. Mel’s appointment follows the departure of Ian Curryer…
Council Leader commends Nottingham’s response to Covid-19 – and commemorates those lost to it
A minute’s silence will be held at the City Council’s first full council meeting during lockdown today (Monday 18th May) – live streamed to the public – to remember the…
Nottingham Brews Up in time for Mental Health Awareness Week
Wilko is donating 12,000 teabags – that’s over 4,000 litres of tea – to a Nottingham initiative that supports the mental health of locals who may be feeling isolated and…
Honour our key workers by funding their work, says City Council
Councillor Sam Webster, Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Finance, has today warned that vital council services are under severe threat unless the Government keeps its promises to fully reimburse…
Reopening of schools and childcare settings in Nottingham City
Nottingham City Council has responded to the Government announcement that schools will reopen on 1 June to primary school children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 – as well…
‘If you can store waste safely at home – please do so’
Nottingham City Council is urging residents to continue storing waste at home safely if they can, ahead of the restart of some key waste services next week. The council’s Household…
Supporting rough sleepers through the coronavirus pandemic
City Council staff, partner agencies and the voluntary sector have been praised for “moving heaven and earth” to ensure rough sleepers are accommodated during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Government issued…
Help with council tax for Nottingham’s most vulnerable residents
More than 20,000 financially-vulnerable households in Nottingham are set to receive council tax discounts of up to £150 to help them through the Covid19 crisis. Letters are being sent out…