Changes from the 1st June 2020
The government have introduced a number of changes from 1st June, including changes to shielding measures. We recognise that the pandemic has not gone away, and so these changes can…
Nottingham Small Business Fund launched – but Central Government funding not enough, says City Council
A new small grants programme to support more Nottingham businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched today by the City Council’s Nottingham Economic Recovery Unit (NERU), however the…
Too soon to bring more children back to Nottingham Schools
Nottingham City Council has set out its clear position on the phased reopening of Nottingham schools to pupils from Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 from Monday 1 June. Cllr…
Nottingham City Council launches Economic Recovery Unit
Nottingham City Council is launching a new Nottingham Economic Recovery Unit (NERU) in response to the challenges the city and its businesses expect to face as a result of the…
Lockdown helps city efforts to nurture bee friendly spaces
Improved air quality is one positive outcome from lockdown – and it’s led to wildflowers and bees thriving in Nottingham’s parks and along roadsides. The council has a pledge to…
Revealed: £2.7bn transport plan to revolutionise Nottingham’s links to HS2 hub station at Toton
Plans include four direct trains every hour from Nottingham to HS2 East Midlands Hub station New railway station at East Midlands Airport would be 26 minutes from Nottingham Nottingham Express…
Nottingham City Council statement on schools
Cllr Neghat Khan, Portfolio Holder for Early Years, Education and Employment in Nottingham: “Nottingham City Council knows how important education is for children in our city and the council will…
A new conservation area for the Old Meadows
Plans to make the Old Meadows, which includes the Embankment and Memorial Gardens, into a conservation area have been approved by Nottingham City Council. The proposals, which were put forward…
Nottingham’s food banks report significant increases in demand
Food bank usage in Nottingham has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak – with increased demand above normal levels by 33% or more. Several food banks have also reported increases in…
This Thank You Day send an e-card to thank a #NottinghamStar
Do you know a neighbour, friend, family member or volunteer who works hard to help others? Want to say a huge thank you or tell them how much they mean…