Government shifts burden of funding council services to local taxpayers
Council Tax and Business Rates payers in Nottingham are set to shoulder an increasing burden of funding local services. This is because of more Government cuts and changes to how…
Firm to pay £125,000 after man loses toe in escalator accident.
Managers of the West End Arcade shopping centre in Nottingham have been ordered to pay £125,000 following an escalator accident in which a man lost his big toe. Managing agents…
Robin Hood smartcards: making travel cheaper and easier
Travelling around Nottingham is about to be made easier and cheaper with the new pay-as-you-go Robin Hood smartcard. Available from Robin Hood Network ticket machines from Monday 14 December, the…
Nottingham awarded £100k to help domestic abuse victims
Nottingham City Council has today been given a share of a £3.5 million Government grant to make sure that victims of domestic abuse get access to the support they need.…
Proposals for transformation of Nottingham’s Broadmarsh area on display
Nottingham City Council’s wide-ranging plans to dramatically transform and regenerate the Broadmarsh area of Nottingham city centre, which were unveiled last week, are now on display in Lister Gate Square…
Pay to Stay rents plan will bring more poverty says City Council
Plans to make ‘higher earning’ families pay more for their council homes could lead to more rent arrears, more evictions and families doing without basic living essentials, Nottingham City Council…
Students visit Council House to learn about career in public sector
Pupils from two Nottingham schools were invited to the Council House to discover more about a career in the public sector. The Tomorrow’s Talent Day, organised by the City Council…
Nottingham Actress Recognised With Tram Honour
Wollaton-born actress Vicky McClure today became the latest local figure to be recognised by Nottingham’s tram network with a new tram named in her honour. The BAFTA TV Award winning…
Back the bid – businesses urged to support devolution revolution for East Midlands
Business and Council leaders have issued a rallying call to businesses to back a devolution deal for the East Midlands. Companies across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being urged to get…
City Council welcomes Arriva Rail North Limited as the new Northern Rail Franchise operator
Nottingham City Council is looking forward to working with Arriva Rail North Limited following the Department for Transport’s announcement of the successful Northern Rail franchise bidder on 10 December, 2015.…