Councillor David Mellen to read to 5,000 children in 50 days
Councillor David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Intervention and Early Years at Nottingham City Council, is launching his Big Reading Challenge – aiming to read to 5,000 children in 50…
Nottingham City Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Nottingham’s Council House will host a ceremony of commemoration this weekend for the victims of the Holocaust. The memorial service, organised by Nottingham City Council, One Nottingham and the city’s…
Nottingham aims to be first carbon neutral city in the UK
Nottingham could become the first carbon neutral city in the UK after the City Council set itself an ambitious target to achieve this by 2028. The city has already met…
Stonewall names Nottingham City Council one of Britain’s top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers
Nottingham City Council has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for…
Big Energy Saving Week 2019
Big Energy Saving Week 2019 (BESW) is back to help consumers understand their energy use, cut their bills and get the financial support they are entitled to. Many people could…
Trader spared custodial sentence after admitting possession and supply of illegal tobacco
A Nottingham man received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to the sale of fake cigarettes. Farman Fariq Abdulrahman, aged 28, of St Michael’s Avenue, Broxtowe, appeared at Nottingham…
‘Magnificent Seven’ praise for primary pupils
Primary pupils have been praised for the way they meet their school’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ standards. Ofsted inspectors said children at Rufford Primary and Nursery work hard to be caring, respectful,…
Nowhere to hide for rogue landlords, with Government-backed data system
An innovative data modelling tool to target rogue landlords in Nottingham more effectively has won financial backing from the Government. The new system, which received £43,821 from the Ministry of…
Nottingham City Council signs charter to support construction workers
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has today signed a charter to highlight and protect the rights of construction workers. Councillor Jon Collins signed the Unite Construction Charter on behalf…
Primary school praised for progress made by pupils
A Nottingham primary school has been praised for the improvements its pupils make in maths and English. Ofsted inspectors said Dunkirk Primary and Nursery has many children who do not…