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As you may have already heard, Sajeeda Rose is set to become the Council’s new Chief Executive following an extensive recruitment and selection process. The appointment is subject to formal approval at a meeting of Full Council on Monday 5 August.
Sajeeda has served as the Council’s Corporate Director for Growth and City Development since September 2021, successfully leading on planning, transport, economic development, property, major regeneration and housing for the council. She was also a key part of the team that helped establish the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Sajeeda has a wealth of experience in leading change and transformation at the council as well as in other organisations in the East Midlands. She led the transition of the housing management services back into the council and has led on the redevelopment of Broad Marsh which is a major opportunity for the City. As the Chief Executive of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, she was influential in successfully securing and delivering investment to support the regional economy and has a strong track record of performance and delivery.
Our council faces significant challenges, but I am confident that Sajeeda’s knowledge, expertise and experience will help us to continue to move forward on our improvement journey.
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The new Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, visited Nottingham in his first official ministerial visit last week to see how the city has built a top-quality bus network through public ownership.
The Minister met with Nottingham City Council and Nottingham City Transport (NCT) and the Mayor for the East Midlands, Claire Ward, to learn more about how Nottingham has developed its popular, award-winning and green-rated network thanks to local  investment.
Earlier this month, and confirmed in the King’s Speech, the newly-appointed Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced plans for a bus revolution, handing power back to local councils through franchising and public ownership.
NCT has been publicly owned since 1897, with Nottingham a pioneer in managing to keep control of their municipal bus company despite deregulation. NCT’s long history of innovation and excellence illustrates what can be achieved with a publicly owned bus network.
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Work starts on the Active Travel England-funded improvements on Porchester Road in Mapperley next week.
The funding will enable the council to deliver a more modern pedestrian and cycling-friendly scheme, with clear segregation from traffic. It will also provide a safer walking and cycling route for those travelling to and from residential areas, Hogarth Academy and City Centre/Carlton Road destinations.
Find out more about the work happening here
Nottinghamshire Pride takes place tomorrow (Saturday 27 July) in the city centre, celebrating the region’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
The Parade will begin at the junction of Lister Gate and Castle Gate (outside M&S), following a new route through Hockley and finishing at Sneinton Market. It will be split into three waves, each departing at intervals from 11am. Stewards and volunteers will be on hand to guide and organise those taking part - come and join Nottinghamshire's biggest celebration of diversity!
From 12.15pm-6.30pm the Main Stage at Sneinton Market Square will host a fantastic line-up of artists, speakers and musicians, including Tia Kofi, The Dolly Show, Ashly Song, and Rob Green. Here you can also browse stalls and local independent businesses, plus a licensed bar. The party then continues in Hockley into the evening. Find out more.
During the Parade there will be a number of road closures and this will also affect some transport services, including NET Tram which will be suspended between Nottingham Station and Royal Centre between 10.30am-12.30pm. Click here for more information.
Nottingham City Council is working to make holistic changes to the bus network in Nottingham. This has included infrastructure improvements such building more bus lanes, as well as improving ticketing options and access to public transport for a wider range of people.
Through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Nottingham City Council has been working with Nottinghamshire County Council and local bus/tram operators to make real changes across the public transport network.
This fund - supported by the Department for Transport aims to ensure authorities and operators work together to improve services for passengers. Read more about how we’re working to improve bus services in the city here.
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