Impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities
A Public Health England review has found that people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups in the UK are more likely to die from coronavirus https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/889195/disparities_review.pdf Cllr Rebecca…
Walking and cycling improvements planned as Covid restrictions are eased
The Government has announced £2.5m of new funding for Nottingham to introduce temporary measures to encourage walking and cycling as Covid restrictions are eased. The City Council has already invested…
City Council shows solidarity against racism
Nottingham City Council is to light up two key buildings tonight as a show of solidarity against racism in light of the death of George Floyd in America. Cllr Rebecca…
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…