Nottingham City Council in the news

Nottingham City Council and YES Energy Solutions are providing free solar panel installations to community groups in Nottingham to reduce energy costs and combat fuel poverty.

Nottingham City Council is performing annual maintenance on the Green Heart urban park to promote wildflower growth and sustain the award-winning green space.

Nottingham City Council is investing over £6 million in road improvements, targeting potholes, green infrastructure, and drainage, leveraging its improved financial position.

Nottingham City Council is facing an unexpected £27.3 million deficit in its SEND budget due to increased demand, posing an existential threat to its finances.

Nottingham City Council is investing a record 14 million in road repairs and improvements by March 2027, including 6 million of its own funds, to address potholes, enhance green spaces, and maintain street infrastructure.

Nottingham's Old Market Square is planning a 3.5m makeover, including a new water feature and landscaping, pending council approval and funding from government programs.

Nottingham City Council is undertaking a £3.5m project to revamp Old Market Square into a greener and more welcoming area, replacing broken fountains and adding more trees and seating.

Nottingham City Council is facing a significant 27.3m deficit in its special educational needs and disabilities budget due to an unexpected rise in demand, despite government plans to write off 90% of such deficits for councils with sustainable spending plans.

Nottingham City Council is facing a 27.3 million deficit in its SEND budget due to an unexpected surge in demand, mirroring financial challenges seen in other councils across the country.

Nottingham City Council is among the top 30 UK councils for house building, having delivered over 1,000 new affordable homes since 2014 and investing significantly in current developments.

Goose Fair concluded its most attended event in history with 586,356 visitors, despite tram strikes, showcasing its enduring popularity and successful collaboration among organizers.

Nottingham City Council is not pursuing the return of 17 missing statues from the Elite Building due to deterioration, time passed, and limited resources.

Nottingham is experiencing severe traffic disruption due to tram strikes and the demolition of a city centre car park, leading to altered bus routes and school transport measures, while the council defends the necessary development work.

Nottingham City Council is adjusting traffic light timings near Broad Marsh Car Park to improve traffic flow after events, following customer delays.

Nottingham City Council has expanded its recycling program to include items like crisp packets and cling film, leading to reduced contamination and improved recycling rates.

Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council are starting to prepare a new Minerals Local Plan, with a public consultation scheduled from October 12 to November 9, 2026.

Residents near Nottingham Goose Fair are unhappy with a new, complex parking permit system, which replaces a simpler, effective scheme from the previous year.

Free bulky waste collections will be available to Nottingham residents from October 19, 2026, allowing each household two free appointments annually for up to six items.

Nottingham City Council is implementing a scheme to have vandals clean up their own graffiti to deter reoffending and improve city appearance.

Nottingham City Council introduces a dedicated graffiti removal service, collaborating with the Immediate Justice program, to swiftly address vandalism and enhance public spaces.