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Nottingham secures £925k government funding to transform youth services
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (228+ words) Nottingham City Council has been awarded "925,000 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to accelerate the transformation of youth services across the city. The funding, set to be formally accepted at a meeting of the Council's Executive Board…...
Creating a shared Vision for the Nottingham’s future
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (630+ words) Nottingham has reached an important milestone in the development of a new long-term Vision that will guide how the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods grow and thrive over the next 15 years. Over the past two months, residents, businesses, community organisations,…...
Council sets budget to deliver for local people and invest in Nottingham’s future
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (265+ words) The city increase is lower than that set by Nottinghamshire County Council'and'also'the maximum 4.99% increase allowed by Government'which many other councils across the country have opted for." "Through the25m of additional funding in this budget, we are planning to invest in things…...
Public and private sectors come together to represent Team Nottingham at global property showcase
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (245+ words) More than a dozen organisations from the public and private sectors will represent Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as the Team Nottingham delegation heads to'MIPIM'in Cannes, France. The event " described as the world's largest property festival " attracts thousands of investors and developers…...
City Council set to slash council tax increase
3+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) In October last year, Nottingham City Council consulted on proposals to balance its budget for 2026/2027 which assumed a 4.99% increase in council tax. The authority also forecasted a "1m surplus and included an investment package of "15m and efficiencies of "11.5m to provide better…...
Nottingham Light Night full programme announced
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) Nottingham Light Night is back for its 18th year on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February 2026. See the city glow after dark for this free, family-friendly event, and explore landmarks, streets and hidden corners. More than 30 immersive and interactive light-based installations, performances, and…...
Year of Reading Launch
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (427+ words) This year we will celebrate everything our library service offers, with a programme running across Nottingham Central Library and all community libraries. Our aim is simple: to help create a city of readers by offering events and activities that connect…...
Celebrating home at Nottingham Light Night
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (198+ words) Nottingham Light Night is set to return for its 18th year on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February 2026. The city will be illuminated after dark for this free, family-friendly event, allowing visitors to explore landmarks, streets, and hidden corners. More than 30 immersive and…...
City centre safety strengthened through investment into additional frontline roles
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) The Council is investing'to support and expand the Safer City Partnership presence in the city centre. The red-jacketed Safer City Partnership officers provide a visible, approachable presence, helping people feel safe, offering support and acting as extra eyes and ears…...
From £827m to £292m: Nottingham City Council reduces debt by nearly £535m in six years
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (265+ words) Nottingham City Council has reduced its general fund debt by almost64%over the past six years, marking a significant milestone in the Council's financial improvement journey. In 2020, the Council's general fund debt stood at827million.Following the latest debt repayment this year, that…...