Our Highways Management team frequently hear from residents who have been left with poor dropped kerbs work, as a result of rogue traders posing as official Council contractors.
These people illegally offer drop kerbs across the city at seemingly lower cost, but this can often lead to fines and expensive repair costs.
Only contractors with the correct qualifications can legally install a dropped kerb. Unauthorised work can cause safety hazards, leading the Council to remove the kerb at your expense. Poorly carried-out work can damage public property, like pavements or utilities (e.g., water or electrical lines). If you don’t follow the proper procedure, you could be held liable for repair costs.
There's just one week to go until Nottingham Light Night! Explore more than 35 light-based installations, activities and performances across the city centre. It's completely free and perfect for all ages, including families, culture vultures, and content creators.
Nottingham city centre
From 5pm until late
FREE event
If you haven't already, make sure to download the It's in Nottingham app to plan your route and read more about the installations. You can also pick up a Light Night guide from the Tourism Centre and at key locations on the day, or download a PDF version here.
Read more
How to get to Light Night
The £3 single fare cap is available on all Nottingham City Transport and trentbarton services (except for Red Arrow). There are also group tickets available on NCT and trentbarton buses and NET Tram.
If you're travelling by car, you can pre-book your parking at Broad Marsh Car Park for just £7 and enjoy a hassle-free experience. Parking is available for Light Night between 5pm - 2am. Simply enter your vehicle registration number when booking, and ANPR technology will handle the rest - letting you drive in and out with ease.
Recycling effectively is crucial for maintaining a clean environment and contributing to sustainability efforts in Nottingham. By sticking to the Council's recycling guidelines, residents can ensure their waste is processed correctly, reducing contamination and promoting efficient recycling processes.
Recycling in Nottingham
- All recyclable materials should be rinsed clean to remove food residue, dried to prevent mould and mildew, and placed loosely in the recycling bin—not bagged.
- The following items are generally accepted in your recycling bin:
-
Paper and Cardboard: Newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes, and paper packaging.
-
Plastic Containers: Bottles, tubs, and trays (ensure they are rinsed and free from food residue).
-
Glass: Bottles and jars of all colours.
-
Metal: Tin cans, aluminium cans, and empty aerosols.
- Certain items should not be placed in the recycling bin, including:
-
Plastic Bags and Film: These can cause issues with sorting machinery.
-
Polystyrene: Often mistaken as recyclable, but it should be disposed of in general waste.
-
Food Waste: Should be composted or placed in designated food waste bins if available.
-
Textiles: Clothing and fabrics should be taken to textile recycling points or charity shops.
Incorrect disposal of these items can lead to contamination, resulting in entire loads being sent to landfill or incineration.
Use our Recyclopedia search tool to find out how to recycle specific items.
Proper Bin Usage and Collection
-
Timing: Place your bin out after 7pm on the night before collection and retrieve it before 7pm on the collection day.
-
Bin Placement: Ensure bins are positioned safely and do not obstruct pathways. Promptly returning bins helps prevent misuse and potential hazards.
-
Avoiding Side Waste: The Council does not collect waste placed beside or on top of bins. All waste must fit within the bin with the lid fully closed.
Disposal of Specific Items
-
Small Electricals: Items like mobile phones, chargers, and hairdryers should not be placed in regular bins. Instead, take them to designated recycling points, ensuring all batteries are removed beforehand.
-
DIY and Bulky Waste: Materials such as soil, bricks, and rubble have disposal restrictions and can be disposed of at the HWRC.
Stay Informed
Recycling guidelines can evolve. To stay updated, regularly consult the Nottingham City Council's official recycling page.
Nottingham’s Wildlife Wellbeing Walks are a series of walk and talk events hosted by our Greenspace and Natural Environment teams. The events aim to showcase the wonderful parks and nature reserves in the district, and give opportunities to socialise with like-minded people, get exercise, discover new places and immerse yourself in the urban wildlife.
Walks change location each time to reflect the best every season has to offer, and are held on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Walks will be led by different people in team, adding a new perspective each event.
Wildlife Wellbeing Walks are always free. If there is an independent cafe on site, or nearby, we would rather you show some support there.
Join us this time for a steady stroll through Beeston Sidings LNR on Friday 28 February.
Find out more and reserve a spot here
- See what's on at Nottingham Family Early Help hubs
-
Did you know Nottingham Central Library offers British Sign Language (BSL) sessions of some of their regular events? Events with BSL sessions take place on these days:
See everything on at Nottingham Central Library here.
|
