While the progression for the new Central Library continues at pace as part of the new Broadmarsh Car Park, Bus Station and retail development, a decision has been made to not re-open the Nottingham Central Library at its current location on Angel Row, since its closure on Friday 20 March following … [Read more...]
Alfresco dining area to give city-centre businesses a boost
A ‘pop-up’ outdoor dining space is coming to Nottingham’s Old Market Square from Friday. The area, organised by Nottingham City Council and supported by Nottingham BID, has been designed to support local food and drink outlets as part of the city’s reopening strategy from the Covid lockdown … [Read more...]
Work to replace city centre tram track finishing early
Essential work to replace tram track between the Royal Centre and Old Market Square tram stops is to finish almost a week ahead of schedule. The replacement work was due to be completed next Sunday (July 19) but the network will now be ready to reopen on Tuesday (July 14). Contractors … [Read more...]
Imagination Library delivers 250,000 books to children in Nottingham
A scheme that gives free books to children has reached a major milestone in Nottingham. A total of 250,000 books have now been delivered to children aged 0-5 in Nottingham through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The book-gifting charity was introduced in the city in 2009 and now has more … [Read more...]
Resuming council services
Nottingham City Council is getting ready to restart a range of its services as the city adapts to a ‘new normal’ during the COVID 19 pandemic. The council is carefully considering which services can reopen - with the priority being on safety - as lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease and … [Read more...]
50 electric vans available on free trials to local firms
Businesses in Nottingham are to be offered free trials of new electric vans after the City Council was successful in winning a £2.69m Government grant. The money will pay for the Electric Van Experience (EVE) Project – the purchase of 50 vehicles for companies to take on a try-before-you-buy … [Read more...]
Nottingham’s 2028 Carbon Neutral Action Plan is blueprint for a green recovery
Almost 1,000 responses from residents, businesses and organisations across Nottingham have helped to shape how the city aims to become carbon neutral by 2028. A two-month consultation earlier this year has been used to inform and change the City Council’s 2028 Carbon Neutral Action Plan. And … [Read more...]
Drivers to pay for on-street car parking again in Nottingham
On-street parking charges will be re-introduced on Nottingham’s streets next week – although key workers will still be able to park for free. Nottingham City Council relaxed charges and enforcement in March at the start of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions to help support the pandemic … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Support is available for Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire homes from the Warm Homes Hub!
Nottingham City Council and Local Authorities across the County have joined forces to launch their new £4.3m Warm Homes Hub which will help residents struggling with their health, household income and energy costs during the Coronavirus outbreak. Together with charities Nottingham … [Read more...]
Notts County charity teams up with City Council to launch health campaign
IN a bid to encourage the people of Nottinghamshire to remain physically and mentally active during lockdown, Notts County FC Football in the Community has teamed up with the Get Out Get Active Nottingham and This Girl Can Nottinghamprojects, hosted by Nottingham City Council to deliver the … [Read more...]