Bestwood’s newest residents are home in time for Christmas
Residents have now moved into their brand-new homes at Nottingham City Council’s Beckhampton development in Bestwood Park, just in time for Christmas. The homes are the latest to be completed…
Nottingham Rental Standard launched to Improve standards for private renters
Nottingham City Council, in collaboration with Unipol Student Homes and DASH Services (Decent and Safe Homes), has introduced the Nottingham Rental Standard. This initiative, born out of a continued commitment…
Food vouchers and free activities clubs for families this Christmas
Struggling families in Nottingham are to receive more support over the Christmas holidays with food vouchers and free outdoor activities. The City Council has repeatedly made £15-per-week vouchers available to…
Council responds to Government proposal to appoint Commissioners
Nottingham City Council has responded to the Government’s announcement that it is minded to appoint Commissioners to oversee the council following the latest progress reports from the Improvement and Assurance…
City Councillors meet to consider Section 114 Report
City Councillors will meet next week to consider what further steps need to be taken to tackle a £23m overspend in the authority’s budget caused by issues affecting councils across…
City Council faced with £50 million budget gap next year as national funding crisis hits local government
As the crisis in local government funding continues to impact on councils across the country, Nottingham City Council has highlighted it faces a £50 million gap in its budget next…
Council confirms to traders that market will close next summer
Nottingham City Council has this evening (Monday 11) met with traders at the Victoria Centre Market to update them on the current situation. The authority announced last year that it…
68% of the public in the East Midlands support raising the age of sale to create a smokefree generation
A new YouGov poll for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows 68% of people in the East Midlands support the Prime Minister’s plans to create a smokefree generation by…
Councils give green light to £4 billion East Midlands devolution deal
Residents across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham will get the chance to vote for the first-ever East Midlands Mayor next May, after councils gave the go-ahead to devolution for the…
Section 114 report issued for Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council’s chief finance officer has today (Wednesday 29 November) issued a report under Section 114(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 because, in his professional opinion, the…