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At Executive Board on Tuesday, councillors will be voting on a proposal that plans to keep libraries open that had been previously set for closure.
A previous proposal agreed last year was to close four libraries: Aspley, Basford, Bilborough and Radford-Lenton.
Under the new proposal, the Council would keep those four libraries open, whilst still delivering on the ÂŁ1.5m saving agreed in 2024.
As part of the new proposal, Radford-Lenton library will continue to operate largely as it does now, while the Council will be working towards securing agreement with voluntary sector organisations to take on the running of the remaining three buildings and continue to offer local provision and community access.
Though the Council is reducing services, we are trying to keep all library buildings open and may even be expanding services through our community partnerships in the voluntary sector. The Council would continue to own the buildings, we would not be selling them, and we would be working to continue access to some library provision at Aspley, Basford and Bilborough.
By getting an agreement to secure voluntary organisations to take on the buildings and offering service provision, we are hoping to keep these buildings open and maintain them as community assets. These voluntary organisations would have access to funding the Council doesn’t, which could be used to repair, improve and maintain these buildings, as well as the potential to increase and broaden services currently on offer.Â
As a council we are committed to getting our house in order and become a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads Nottingham forward. This proposal will deliver the ÂŁ1.5m saving agreed by council last year, while putting the whole library service on a more sustainable and defendable footing up to 2030 and work toward keeping these libraries open.
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Illuminate your imagination as you explore the city centre, from Old Market Square to the Green Heart, and from Sneinton Market to Nottingham Castle. You can see more than 30 immersive and interactive light-based installations, performances, and activities from Friday 28 February & Saturday 1 March after dark.
Whether you’re an arts and culture enthusiast, looking for a free family trip out, or want to get the perfect content for your socials, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Light Night is produced by Nottingham City Council and It’s in Nottingham – the city’s business improvement district. The event is funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, It's in Nottingham, and Nottingham City Council. Cultural organisations across the city also support the event.
Find out more
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Over the past year, we’ve been helping people embrace walking and cycling for healthier, more active lifestyles. As part of a national trial, the programme has given healthcare professionals and social prescribers the ability to refer patients to services that promote walking and cycling.
With free activities like bike maintenance workshops, led walks, and cycle training, plus easy-to-follow walking routes on the Go Jauntly app, over 1330 participants have already joined in. A free community e-bike library with 46 e-bikes/e-trikes for loan will also open in 2025.
Find out how you can get involved and view the calendar of activities here
Until 27 April, Nottingham Castle is home to an exhibition giving Nottingham residents and visitors the chance to see world-class paintings by Artists Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Auguste Renoir and Alfred Sisley, who helped to define the artistic movement known as Impressionism.Â
Their work forms the core of this exhibition, thanks to four paintings on loan to Nottingham Castle from The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA. They are joined by treasures from Nottingham’s own collection, chosen in response to themes and details drawn from each painting, celebrating art and artefacts, some of which were inspired by the Impressionist movement here in our own city.
Impressions runs until 27 April 2025 - see it with the Nottingham Castle ÂŁ15 annual ticket - one adult and up to three children can use it to take advantage of everything at the Castle, including play area, exhibitions and more for a year.
Join Nottingham Energy Partnership's Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT Hub) for their workshop - 'How to insulate traditional, Victorian homes: Cost, savings and materials'.
⏰ 6pm - 7.30pm
đź“… Thurs 23rd January
đź“ŤÂ Queens Walk Community Centre, Queens Walk, The Meadows, NG2 2DF
This is a free in person event which will cover:
âś… How to maximise the insulation of your walls and roof
âś… The materials that can be used for insulation, their costs and benefits
âś… Q&A session
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Insulating your home can help to reduce the amount of energy required to heat it, because less warmth will be lost through the walls and roof. That means lower energy bills, a warmer, healthier living environment, and decreased carbon emissions from heating.Â
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