Young people prepare for Council Takeover
Nottingham city councillors and local MPs will be handing over the reins of power to the next generation tomorrow (Friday 25 November) when young people get the chance to take…
£190,000 for parks takes WREN nest egg to £2million
Four Nottingham parks are sharing a bumper bonus of £190,000 thanks to WREN. The money will help open a new café, build two new play areas and improve landscaping. The…
Nottingham Castle project announces £13.9m National Lottery investment
Nottingham City Council is pleased to announce today that it has received a grant of £13.9m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards the Nottingham Castle Transformation Project. Artist’s impressions…
City Council welcomes Government U-turn on ‘pay to stay’ rents plan
Nottingham City Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to backtrack on proposals that would have seen families on modest incomes pay more for their council homes. Under the ‘pay to…
‘Put needs of the City first in review of boundaries’ says Council Leader
The Leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Jon Collins, has voiced his concerns about plans for new Parliamentary Constituency Boundary arrangements for Nottingham which he believes would erode the clear…
New licensing scheme proposed to improve private rented housing
A new licensing scheme for landlords is being proposed by Nottingham City Council to improve standards in the private rented housing sector. The amount of privately rented housing in Nottingham…
£400,000 upgrade for Arboretum
Work will start next week on £400,000 improvements to the Arboretum, Nottingham’s oldest public park. By next spring, visitors will be able to visit a new café in the restored…
Chilly dips at Colwick Country Park
Open water swimmers who enjoy a chilly dip can take the plunge at Colwick Country Park throughout the winter. Five ‘Chill Swims’ have been organised following the success of regular…
City Council deals with over 4,500 complaints about private rented housing
Nottingham City Council has handled over 4,500 complaints and requests for help over the last four years about housing conditions in Nottingham’s private rented sector, according to latest figures. A…
Celebrating £100,000 Bulwell Community Meadow
A green open space in Bulwell will be celebrating its £100,000 transformation with an official opening on Friday (11 November). The former landfill site in Hoewood Road has a new…