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A message from Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan

I’m delighted to share that Nottingham City Council has officially partnered with Balfour Beatty, our trusted lead delivery partner, to bring our exciting new walking and cycling bridge over the River Trent to life. This ambitious project, fully funded by Central Government through the Transforming Cities Fund, marks a significant step toward a greener, more connected future.

I’m eager to see construction progress and watch this landmark take shape on our city’s skyline. Once completed, the bridge will enhance Nottingham’s cycling and pedestrian network, providing a safe, traffic-free route over the river and empowering more people to travel sustainably and healthily.

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Huge step forward on landmark new walking and cycling bridge - Contracts signed ahead of works beginning on site this month ??

Nottingham City Council have entered into a £12.6m delivery contract with Balfour Beatty to deliver the city’s new 85 metre long walking and cycling bridge over the River Trent. 

Balfour Beatty have a proven track record of delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, and it is expected that over 100 people will be employed during the project including 4 apprentices. 

The network arch bridge will be 20 metres high from its deck to its peak, weighing in at 160 tonnes, or about as much as a blue whale. 

The new foot and cycle bridge will link the north side of the river where the new Trent Basin community of 350 homes continues to take shape, and the south side of the river with sports facilities, riverside walks and green spaces are close by. 

This contract signing signals the start of construction for the bridge scheme, with the first activity on site the demolition of the warehouse previously used by Flo Skate Park – this is required to create the space necessary for the construction of the bridge. 

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Construction timeline: 

* February/March: Site clearance including vegetation clearance and demolishing a warehouse formerly used by Flo skate park 

* March: Balfour Beatty will bring equipment, materials and cabins to site 

* April onwards: Pilings are screwed into the ground to support the bridge structure 

* Summer – autumn: The bridge will be built on site using large, prefabricated sections of steel arriving from local company Briton Fabricators Ltd, based just eight miles away in Hucknall 

* November: The completed bridge and basin bridge will be lifted into place on its supports by a huge crane 

* Winter 25/26: Ramps, steps and hard and soft landscaping completed including paving, planting and lighting 

* Spring 2026: The new bridge opens

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Full programme announced for Light Night

With just two weeks to go until Nottingham Light Night (Friday 28 February & Saturday 1 March) the full programme has now been announced! This free, family-friendly event features more than 35 installations, activities and performances across the city centre. 

The programme and map [ [link removed] ] are now available to download, and printed guides can be picked up from the Tourism Centre on Smithy Row and at key locations on the day. Attendees can also plan their itineraries and read more about all the installations using the free It’s in Nottingham app [ [link removed] ].

In addition to the previously announced installations, visitors can explore magical "Nocturnals" at the Green Heart, interactive "Giant Chimes" at Trinity Square, the immersive "Sunshine on a Fallen Tree" at Nottingham College Fletchers Theatre, and much more.

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Fun FREE half-term activities in Nottingham

If you're looking for things to do in Nottingham this February half-term, the AskLion website is the place to find them!

AskLion have put together a page with information about events and activities across the city, designed to keep children and families happy throughout the half‐term holidays including:


* Nottingham Festival Of Science & Curiosity (FOSAC)
* Parks
* Libraries
* Green's Windmill
* Community venues
* Active Nottingham leisure centres
* And more!

Take a look at what is going on in your local area: February half-term activities | AskLion [ [link removed] ]

*Half-term activities at Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall & Newstead Abbey*

There are a wide range of events & activities to ensure a great day out for all the family this half term holiday at Nottingham's heritage sites:

Nottingham Castle half-term activities [ [link removed] ]

Wollaton Hall half-term activities [ [link removed] ]

Newstead Abbey half-term activities [ [link removed] ]

*Have a go cycling events*

FREE half-term have a go at cycling events are taking place next Monday 17 February at Harvey Hadden and Victoria Embankment.

Harvey Hadden - 10-11am
Victoria Embankment - 12.30-1.30pm

Come along and learn to ride or build confidence with friendly sessions leaders - bikes and helmets are available to borrow if you can't bring your own along.

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Nottingham’s Digital Inclusion project a huge success

Nottingham residents have come together to make a real difference through the city’s *Digital Inclusion Project*, donating their old tech to help tackle digital poverty. Thanks to your generosity, we collected an incredible *123 usable devices* and *220 litres of recyclable electronic items*.

The donated items have now been collected by *Reconome*, a specialist refurbishment partner, who will restore them before they are distributed by the *Good Things Foundation*. These devices will soon be in the hands of people across *Nottingham and beyond*, helping them access vital online services, education, and job opportunities.

This initiative was made possible with funding from *Material Focus*, whose support has helped drive this important project forward. By donating your old tech, you have not only supported those in need but also contributed to a more sustainable future by keeping electronic waste out of bin.

A huge thank you to *everyone who donated* and to *Material Focus* for funding the project—your old tech is now a *lifeline for someone else*!

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More Nottingham news

* Tales from the caves is a FREE exhibition on at Nottingham Lakeside Arts until March 2025 [ [link removed] ]
* Reminder: the single bus cap is now set at £3 nationally - check with your operator to see if they're taking part [ [link removed] ]

* See what's on at Nottingham Family Early Help hubs [ [link removed] ]
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Did you know Nottingham Central Library offers British Sign Language sessions of some of their regular events? Events with BSL sessions take place on these days:


* *Totstime [ [link removed] ] *- First Thursday of every month
* *Story Time* [ [link removed] ] - Third Monday of every month 
* *Work Clubs [ [link removed] ]* - First and Third Tuesday of every month

See everything on at Nottingham Central Library here [ [link removed] ].

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