A message from Cllr Neghat Khan, Leader of the Council

Football is coming home! Good luck to England who take on Netherlands in the semi-finals of the Euros tonight. I’m sure they will do us all proud. I’m pleased that we have put up the giant England flag on our Council House in recognition of their progress in the tournament. It’s the biggest flag in the country and we have been supported in doing this by sponsors Willmott Dixon and John E Wright. Council finances remain challenging but, as a proven problem solver, I am determined to find more ways like this that we can work with businesses, partners and the voluntary sector to make good things happen for Nottingham.

Picture shows Cllr Khan with Deputy Leader Ethan Radford and flag sponsors Jenna Frudd from Willmott Dixon and Chris Booth from John E Wright.

Council sets out its plan to bring about improvement

A blueprint for how it will become a financially sustainable, resilient and better run organisation which consistently delivers services which residents can trust and rely on.

The Council’s Improvement Plan, due to be discussed by its Executive Board on 16 July, addresses the issues and challenges which led to the Government’s appointment of Commissioners to oversee the authority.  The Plan has been developed and agreed with the Commissioners and will guide the improvement required across the Council over the next 2 years. 

Delivery of the Plan will result in a Council that looks, feels and operates significantly differently to the way it currently does.

More here… 

Launch of new plan for Nottingham’s economy

A new plan has been created to help boost Nottingham’s local economy over the next ten years.

Nottingham City Council have worked with partners across the city to create the Economic Plan for all private, public and third sector partners, residents, and stakeholders.

The vision is to deliver a vibrant, sustainable, and investment friendly Nottingham that promotes inclusion, secures resilience and unlocks prosperity for our residents and businesses.

The Nottingham Growth Board, which is a partnership of some of Nottingham’s key businesses, educational institutions, and public sector organisations, will oversee the plan.

The idea behind the Economic Plan is to have:

• A shared vision for improving the economy of Nottingham
• A plan to help the city grow in a fair and sustainable way that benefits all citizens of Nottingham
• A framework of activity to help focus ambition and investment in our city
• A plan for all partners in the city to work towards to create sustainable and inclusive economic growth

The vision will be delivered by four key ambitions across four themes:

People and Skills: To facilitate additional employment of 12,000 new jobs by 2030.

Enterprise and Investment: To generate £500m of additional Gross Value added by 2030 in the city.

Infrastructure & Connectivity: Develop infrastructure and services to serve a city population of 345,000 and a population across Greater Nottingham of 710,000 by 2030.

Liveability,  Experience and Regeneration: To secure the next £4bn of regenerative investment in our city and bolster quality of life

Read the full plan here.

Events coming up this summer…

Nottingham Beach returns to Old Market Square from Wednesday 17 July – Sunday 1 September. There'll be a bigger and better sandy beach and pool area, plus all your favourite rides, a Santorini-themed beach bar, and activities such as volleyball, salsa dancing and movie nights. Entry is free for visitors wanting to enjoy the boardwalk, beach and paddling area. Find out more

Enjoy Open-Air Theatre at Wollaton Hall, Newstead Abbey and Nottingham Castle from Saturday 20 July – Saturday 31 August. Performances include Romeo & Juliet, Robin Hood, Beauty & The Beast, and a brand new comedy – The Secret Life of Henry VIII – about one of England’s favourite monarchs. Book here: Wollaton Hall | Newstead Abbey | Nottingham Castle

Join Adventure Cinema for fantastic outdoor movie experiences at Newstead Abbey from Friday 26 – Sunday 28 July. Pack a picnic, blanket and camping chair, and enjoy a specially curated soundtrack of music before each film. Book here: Top Gun (12) | Mamma Mia! (PG) | Back to the Future (PG)

This year’s Nottinghamshire Pride event takes place on Saturday 27 July. The parade will begin at 11am at the junction of Lister Gate and Castle Gate (outside M&S), following a new route through Hockley, and finishing at Sneinton Market Square. Here you can browse stallholders and enjoy the Main Stage line-up! Find out more

More Nottingham news

• National Highways have begun A52 bridge repairs which mean lane closures and overnight working in the area. Allow extra time for your journey if you're travelling through the area or visiting QMC
• Are you passionate about shaping our city for the better? Nottingham City Council is looking to recruit a Senior Principal Planning Officer and an Area Planning Manager