Nine out of ten people in Nottingham say that they believe those living in the city have a responsibility to keep Nottingham clean by picking up after their dogs and disposing of rubbish properly.

Those who drop their litter or make other messes are in the minority ? so we?re asking everyone to help keep Nottingham a lovely place to live.

• Tell us about problems! Let us know about clean issues like dog poo, dumped rubbish, graffiti and more at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/reportit?- you can choose to create an account to get updates on the issue, or you can report it without creating an account
• Dispose of your rubbish responsibly. Put litter, cigarette ends and chewing gum in the bins provided or take it home with you
• If you own a dog, always pick up and dispose of dog waste in bins - any bin will do!
• Use the council?s bulky waste service to remove any unwanted household items - it's just ?20 for six items. Do not dump rubbish and unwanted household items on the street
• Put your bin out by 7am on the day of collection and take your emptied bin off the street on the same day
• Put the right waste in the right bins ? recycle it right! See what recycling we can and can't accept here

Local elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May 2023 and with less than a month to go, Nottingham residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have an accepted form of ID and are registered to vote.

Anyone who wants to have their say in these elections must be registered to vote by 11.59pm Monday 17 April and for the first time this year, residents will now need to show photo ID to be able to vote at a polling station.

The full list of accepted ID is available on the Electoral Commission?s website, along with more information about the new requirement and details of how to apply for the free ID, at?electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID.

Anyone who does not have one of the accepted forms of ID will be able to apply for free ID online at?voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk?or by completing a paper form by 5pm Tuesday 25 April.

Voters wishing to apply to the council for free ID should make sure they are registered to vote first. If you are not already registered, it only takes five minutes to register to vote online at?www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

People can also vote by post, where no photo ID is required. The deadline to apply or change details to vote by Post is 5pm Tuesday 18 April.

For help with applying for the free ID or to request an application form, email?[email protected]?or call 0115 8764111. Paper applications for voter ID should be sent to Electoral Services, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG.?

Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating! Vaisakhi is celebrated on Friday 14 April ? it?s one of the most significant holidays for Sikhs and it is the spring harvest festival.

• Vaisakhi Parade ? this Sunday 16 April around Nottingham with activities and food
• Vaisakhi in the Park at Wollaton Hall on Sunday 22 April ? food, activities and entertainment ? free entry on a first come basis.

Good luck to Nottingham Panthers as they prepare for the Viaplay Elite League Playoffs this weekend. Panthers have had significant success through the history of the club and we hope this weekend brings more!

Nottingham City Council is really proud that Motorpoint Arena is their home and we are wishing them all the best against the Cardiff Devils and their old rivals the Sheffield Steelers this weekend.