Queen’s honour for Children in Care police officer
A police officer who took on a pioneering role to help children in Nottingham has been honoured by the Queen. PC Sam Flint started as the Children in Care police…
Nottingham left £8m out of pocket by inadequate Government student fund
Nottingham City Council is missing out on millions of pounds in Council Tax, due to the Government not compensating enough for the high numbers of students in the city. Last…
City Council and partners help 5,000 into jobs and apprenticeships in 2016
Thousands of people have been helped into work and training in Nottingham in the last year, thanks to Nottingham City Council and its partners. The total of 4,809 includes 2,300…
Sixty swimmers a-swimming
Sixty brave swimmers have signed up to take the plunge at Colwick Country Park on Boxing Day to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The charity splash follows the…
Inspectors praise Nottingham residential home for high standards of care
A Nottingham care home which looks after elderly people with dementia has been rated as ‘good’ by regulators. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an unannounced inspection at the…
Bulwell charities receive early Christmas present!
Charities in Bulwell received an early Christmas present thanks to the good deeds of local people as the ‘Bin It For Good’ project results were announced! Nottingham City Council joined…
#LivingLegends display recognises people who help others
People who go the extra mile to help others are being recognised in a special display in the city centre. A #LivingLegends ‘wall of honour’ features the photographs of more…
Thousands of presents donated to children in care for Christmas
Thousands of presents have been donated to children in care for Nottingham City Council’s Christmas Stars appeal. The annual campaign asks council staff and local businesses to buy a gift…
Council makes £27m more savings as Government leaves bill to local taxpayers
Nottingham City Council is preparing to set next year’s budget against a backdrop of £130m of cuts to its Government grant since 2010 and a national shift towards local taxpayers…
Art, music and fun for Robin Hood Energy Light Night in event’s tenth year
Musicians on trams, multi-sensory art installations, a silent disco and a lantern parade will all feature in the Robin Hood Energy Light Night programme, which is now being finalised. The…