?? Your weekly Nottingham News update – 18 July 2024



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A message from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Neghat Khan

Cllr Neghat Khan

It’s no secret that Nottingham City Council is in a challenging position. As the new Leader of the council, I am ambitious for our city and committed to putting us back on track to deliver for our citizens and to balance our books. I’m pleased that this week the council’s Executive Board recommended our Council Improvement Plan, as approved by Commissioners, goes to Full Council in August for approval.  Our Improvement Plan sets out a clear roadmap for our journey to become fit for purpose.

Our Improvement Plan says the council must change – and we must do this quickly. The future council must look, feel and operate differently to the Nottingham City Council of today:


* We must be clear on our role and purpose as a council
* We must be realistic about what we can deliver
* We must be more effective and efficient in how we operate

I also believe that we must be more consistent in getting the basics right so that our residents know what they can expect from their council.  

I’m confident we can do this. We all have a role to play and I urge everybody to work with us on this – to support us to do better for Nottingham.

You can read the Improvement Plan here [ [link removed] ]. I’d welcome your feedback and reflections at [email protected]


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Nottingham Beach

Nottingham Beach is open!

The Beach is back at Old Market Square for the summer holidays until Sunday 1 September.

Open from 10am daily, there’s a bigger and better sandy beach and pool area, beach bar, rides, seaside-themed stalls, live music, and activities such as volleyball, movie nights and salsa dancing.

Entry is free for visitors wanting to enjoy the beach, boardwalk and paddling area. Find out more [ [link removed] ].

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£20 million improvements on the way for Bulwell Town Centre Regeneration

Following Nottingham City Council’s bid for Central Government funding which saw the city allocated around £20 million, the money was formally accepted this spring. 

The money will allow Nottingham City Council to make huge improvements to Bulwell including:  


* A new modern marketplace - around 20,000 square metres of improvements and the creation of a ‘Bulwell Promenade’ linking the marketplace and bogs area.
* More trees and greenery 
* Improved public toilets at Bulwell Bus Station 
* Better pedestrian links between spaces and links to local transport  
* Improvements to Bulwell Bogs, including new play elements, seating areas and and improved connectivity with the River Leen   
* Historic buildings and shopfronts will have their heritage features restored 

Nottingham City Council Major Projects team will be at Bulwell Riverside on 23 and 26 July from 10am – 4pm to remind local communities of the plans developed in the bid work and capture feedback to feed into the design process which will be starting soon.

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New transport nottingham website

New Transport Nottingham Website

We're excited to announce the launch of our new Transport Nottingham website. This platform is your go-to place for the latest updates on transport projects and news in our city. You can now explore the project map to see what work is happening near you.

Check out the website here [ [link removed] ]

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Houses

Have your say on the city’s Housing Strategy – Homes Fit for the Future

A draft Housing Strategy – Homes Fit for the Future –  has been developed to improve the quality, supply and affordability of housing in the city. 

The strategy, which runs to 2028 and has been put together by Nottingham City Council, will cover social housing, the private-rented sector and owner-occupied homes. Partnership working will be key to achieving the vision and responding to housing need in the city, and the strategy provides a framework for organisations to work together.

A public consultation which launched this week offers people an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft strategy. To take part in the consultation please fill out our online survey [ [link removed] ]. The responses we receive through the survey will help shape the final strategy document and our actions for the next four years.

Find out more about the strategy here [ [link removed] ]

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Council House st George flag

Pictured left to right: Cllr Ethan Radford, City Council Deputy Leader; Chris Booth, John E Wright ; Christine Bailey, University of Nottingham; Cllr Neghat Khan, City Council Leader; Chris Simon, CEO of England Touch and Jenna Frudd, Willmott Dixon

Touch rugby World Cup comes to Nottingham

City Council leader Councillor Neghat Khan joined representatives from the International Touch Federation and host venue the University of Nottingham today to celebrate the Touch rugby World Cup currently being held in Nottingham.

The giant St. George’s flag on the Council House, sponsored by Willmott Dixon and John E Wright, will remain in situ until the weekend when the world championships for hugely popular sport Touch Rugby will draw to its conclusion. Hosts England will be facing 38 different nations, with over 5,000 athletes and spectators currently in the city for the event.

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More Nottingham news

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The British Transplant Games are taking place at Harvey Hadden Sports Village between 31 July - 3 August


* This month's Sound at Central at Nottingham Central Library on Fri 19 July [ [link removed] ]has a Pride theme curated by Niche Artefact! Experience a red-carpet entrance & prosecco reception, with live performers & the unveiling of The Birth of Pride exhibition
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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 [ [link removed] ]


* Are you passionate about shaping our city for the better? Nottingham City Council is looking to recruit a Senior Principal Planning Officer [ [link removed] ] and an Area Planning Manager [ [link removed] ] 

 

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