‘Storysmash’ Jumps into Action
The £226,335 Storysmash Creative Writing project gets underway this week. Storysmash is a 12 month programme of activity using the close connection between creative writing, reading and digital games focusing…
TV Presenter Lends Support to World Exclusive Dinosaur Exhibition
The ground-breaking Dinosaurs of China exhibition, which is bringing some of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils in the world to the UK this summer, has a new high profile supporter in…
Chance to get involved in World-Exclusive Dinosaur Exhibition this summer
Nottingham City Council is offering the opportunity to be a part of the incredible Dinosaurs of China, Ground Shakers to Feathered Flyers Exhibition coming to Wollaton Hall and Nottingham Lakeside…
Watson Latest GB Fed Cup Star Confirmed for Aegon Open Nottingham
Great Britain’s Fed Cup star and British No. 2 Heather Watson has been confirmed for the 2017 Aegon Open Nottingham. Watson, who is part of the Aegon GB Fed Cup…
Nottingham schools making progress on their ‘journey of improvement’
Pupils, parents, teachers and staff have been praised for the improvements made in Nottingham schools. Councillor Sam Webster, Portfolio Holder for Education, Employment and Skills at Nottingham City Council, has…
More Nottingham children offered a place at their first-choice school
Nearly 95% of children in Nottingham have been offered a place at their first or second-choice primary school – up 2% on last year. Figures out today (Tuesday 18 April)…
Council Leader calls for mandatory minimum sentences for knife crime following fatal assault
The Leader of Nottingham City Council has called for the Government to introduce mandatory minimum prison sentences for knife crime following a fatal assault on Woodborough Road, Nottingham, on Friday.…
Businesses donate close to 3,000 Easter eggs for Nottingham children
Thousands of children, including those in care, are getting an Easter treat after companies in Nottingham donated chocolate eggs. Staff at businesses across the city have been donating the treats…
Paperless Council Tax billing is a hit
The City Council’s promotion for paperless Council Tax billing has been a great success, with 1477 signing up during the month long campaign to get their Council Tax statement by…
International honour for work with young people
A city council worker who supports young people involved in serious offending or at risk of being taken into care has become the first in the UK to receive a…