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To begin this week’s newsletter, I want to talk about the incredibly sad incident that took place at Colwick Country Park this week. On behalf of Nottingham City Council, our hearts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the young person who has sadly died. We will be working with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service to understand the full circumstances of what happened, but we join with them in highlighting the extreme dangers that open water such as lakes, rivers, quarries or canals can present. As the current warm spell continues and as we approach the summer season, we urge people to follow the guidance at Colwick County Park and other sites and not enter the water unless as part of properly supervised open water swimming sessions. Read more about water safety here.
Two weeks ago, the UK Supreme Court issued a ruling which will have implications for single-sex provision across the country. Whilst the country continues to review the implications of the judgement and we await national guidance, I want to celebrate Nottingham’s rich diversity, and we will ensure it continues to be a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and connected. We are an inclusive city, committed to our values and to supporting our communities. Nottingham will continue to stand in solidarity with our transgender community and will never tolerate discrimination in any form against trans women, trans men or anyone else on the basis of a person’s sex, gender identity, gender expression or trans status. This will be an extremely unsettling time for some, in particular trans, gender diverse and non-binary people, and their families, friends and allies. Please be supportive and treat people with kindness. We want everyone to feel valued and confident to be their authentic selves. Nottingham is and will always be a city for all.
This week, I’m pleased to share news of a new £100,000 grant opportunity we’ve launched to support local projects that promote community cohesion and tackle hate in our city. Applications are open now and I encourage those interested to find out more and apply. I am pleased to report that we will also be launching a smaller grants programme in the next few weeks that will support community cohesion and local projects. You can read more below.
It’s been a fantastic week for women’s football in Nottingham, as Nottingham Forest Women secured promotion to the Women’s Championship with a dominant 7–2 victory over West Brom at The City Ground. Congratulations to the team on this incredible achievement and for continuing to raise the profile of women’s sport in our city.Â
 
Residents are invited to a special Concert for Peace to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day in May.
The family friendly event will take place at the Nottingham War Memorial, Victoria Embankment, on Sunday 4 May, between noon and 4pm.
The eagerly-anticipated concert will feature:
 Performances from the Band of the Royal Engineers, Nottingham Military Wives Choir and the Ukrainian Community Choir
 Sounds and songs from the wartime era
 Audience participation
All waste, recycling, and garden waste bin collections scheduled on both May bank holiday Mondays will take place on the Saturday instead (2 days early).
Nottingham City Council has launched a new ÂŁ100,000 grant opportunity to support projects that promote community cohesion and tackle hate across the city.
Voluntary and community sector organisations can apply for up to ÂŁ100,000 over two years to deliver activities that build trust, celebrate diversity, and create stronger connections between local people.
Applications are open now and close on 21 May 2025.
Nottingham’s reputation as the 'City of Caves' is growing stronger than ever, with 924 caves now recorded thanks to dedicated research by Nottingham City Council’s heritage team.
Caves aren’t just empty spaces – they tell the story of how people lived, worked, and survived over centuries.
This ongoing project is helping to protect our city’s unique subterranean landscape for future generations.
Find out more about the project and how you can get involved below
As part of our new Love Your City Centre campaign, Cllr Khan joined council teams, police, and Neighbourhood Safety Officers to visit key areas in the city centre and discuss issues including litter, graffiti, and anti-social behaviour.
These walkabouts are an important way for us to assess problem areas together and coordinate our efforts to keep the city centre clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
Thank you to all those working hard on the ground every day to make a difference. Keep up to date with this campaign by following us on social media!
The city council has revealed further details about a ÂŁ20m redevelopment of Bulwell town centre.
The authority successfully bid for £19.8m from the previous government’s Levelling Up Fund to revamp the area and boost economic growth. and the planned new works will complement recent transport infrastructure investment through the Transforming Cities Fund.
The new project will deliver a range of improvements to make the town centre more attractive, including to Bulwell Bogs, the Market Place, bus station toilets and wider public realm.
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For anyone heading out near the riverside – please be aware that a section of the footpath between Lady Bay Bridge and the playpark path will be closed from 5 May 2025 until spring 2026. This is to allow for the safe construction of the new Waterside Bridge, which will connect Lady Bay with the Trent Basin development, as well as to carry out improvements to the footpath itself. We’re working to keep disruption to a minimum during this time and appreciate your patience as a signed diversion route will be in place. Â
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Comedy at the Castle
Get ready for three extraordinary evenings of laughter and entertainment as Nottingham Castle plays host to a spectacular stand-up comedy event this May bank holiday!
- Friday 2 May
- Saturday 3 May
- Sunday 4 May
Book tickets now!
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New Exhibition - FOREST
24 May to 2 November 2025
“FOREST is an exhibition that delves into the myth and magic of arboreal art, exploring how this timeless and powerful totem can shape artistic thought and creative practices.”
The exhibition showcases six newly commissioned works created exclusively for Nottingham Castle, in the company of prints, drawings and photographs from Nottingham’s own Collection, including the iconic, large-scale painting of the Major Oak (1882) by Nottingham-born artist Andrew MacCallum (1821-1902).
Find out more here
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Nottingham City Council is encouraging citizens to check if they are eligible to be claiming pension credit.
It is estimated that over ÂŁ11.5 million in pension credit is going unclaimed in Nottingham City. Pension credit can not only top up income but acts as a passport to unlocking other benefits including housing benefit and council tax support as well as eligibility for winter fuel payments, free NHS dental treatment, hospital transport and lower water bills.
Read more here
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Have your say on letting boards
We're looking to reinstate restrictions on the display of letting boards in parts of Hyson Green & Arboretum, Lenton & Wollaton East and Radford, following several complaints from members of the public, resident groups and local councillors about the increasing quantity of them.
Share your views here
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