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…
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…