Government proposals present threat to vulnerable
Thousands of vulnerable people in Nottingham could be placed at risk of losing specialist accommodation as a result of Government proposals to reduce housing benefit. Older people, those with mental…
Summer to be smokefree as Nottingham gets tough on tobacco
Nottingham City Council will make 2016 a ‘Smokefree Summer’ as it looks to dramatically reduce the number of smokers in the city. Key family events in public spaces will be…
Fernwood Primary pupil to give piano performance in Monaco
Seven-year-old Summer Catachanas, a Fernwood Primary School pupil, has been selected to represent the UK in Monaco at the Yamaha European Junior Original Concert. During the concert, 12 young composers…
Nottingham City Council is a ‘Safe Place’ for vulnerable people
A scheme which provides places for vulnerable people to go to if they are abused or harassed in public has been launched in Nottingham City Council’s headquarters and eight city…
Credit Union taking a bite out of loan sharks’ business
Nottingham Credit Union has reported a 28% increase in loans made during December compared to the previous year. Nottingham City Council has been supporting the Credit Union to encourage more…
Inspired by ‘My Beautiful Nottingham’
New photography and art competitions are being launched to celebrate the beautiful green landscapes and corners of Nottingham. Keen young artists, along with photographers of all ages, are invited to…
Electric dreams becoming a reality
Nottingham City Council’s bid for Government money to help achieve a low carbon, sustainable transport future has been successful. And Nottingham has been chosen to host a visit by Secretary…
Exciting programme announced for Robin Hood Energy Light Night
Robin Hood Energy Light Night takes place in Nottingham on Friday 5 February, with over fifty free activities to be enjoyed around the city. Programme details have been announced and…
City Council awarded over £150,000 to tackle Rogue Landlords
Nottingham City Council’s Community Protection Safer Housing team has today (Friday 22 January) been awarded £151,079 to help tackle the issue of rogue landlords in Nottingham. This follows on from…
Nottingham seals ‘smart’ deal to work with Indian city of Jaipur
Nottingham City Council has signed an historic agreement by video application Skype to support Jaipur to become one of India’s ‘smart’ cities. The Government of India is embarking a £445bn…