Nottingham City Council has launched its new strategy – Homes Fit for the Future – which will improve the quality, supply and affordability of housing in the city.
Covering social housing, the private-rented sector and owner-occupied homes, the strategy runs until 2028 and is committed to a vision where: ‘Homes in Nottingham meet the aspirations and needs of our current and future residents. People live in safe, warm homes that they can afford, in vibrant local neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive’.
To achieve this, the strategy focuses on the following priority areas:
- Enabling the building of new homes and regeneration
- Enabling people with support needs to live independently,
- Improving housing standards while continuing the progress towards a carbon net zero future
- Making the best use of the available housing stock and supporting the development and acquisition of more affordable homes
- Preventing and reducing homelessness and rough sleeping
The delivery of the strategy will be monitored and reviewed through an Implementation Plan which will be reviewed regularly to ensure it continues to meet the changing needs of Nottingham’s growing population.
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The traditional Remembrance Service takes place on Sunday 10 November at the city's war memorial at Victoria Embankment. The ceremony will begin at 10.45am and include the two-minute silence and wreath laying. The Nottinghamshire Band of The Royal Engineers, accompanied by the Nottingham Hospitals Choir, will provide music for the service. People wishing to pay their respects and observe the ceremony are very welcome.
To mark Armistice Day, a short Service of Remembrance will take place on the steps of the Council House on Monday 11 November. Commencing at 10.55am with the two-minute silence at 11am, there will be a reading and prayer by the Bishop of Sherwood, The Rt Revd Dr Andrew Emerton, and the Last Post will be played on the bugle by a student from Nottingham High School. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
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A local scout group was given 130 Robin Hood pay-as-you-go cards to allow their youngsters to take part in a Monopoly-style race around Nottingham.
The Robin Hood Operator’s Group donated the free travel passes to the 1st Chilwell and Attenborough Scout Group to help Explorers, Scouts and Cubs join the second annual Oligopoly event.
Based loosely on the famous board game Monopoly, this version sees them racing around the city visiting different sites and earning points for each location they land at. Additional challenges during gametime can land extra rewards.
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Wishing everyone celebrating in Nottingham a blessed, healthy and prosperous Diwali.
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