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Neghat
A message from Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan

Congratulations to all Nottingham students across the city on their GCSE results. For those students who didn’t get the results they hoped for, there are lots of opportunities and you should talk to your teachers about next steps and pathways.

On Sunday, The Lord Mayor and the Deputy Leader attended a civic ceremony to mark  the 80th anniversary of VJ day honouring those who served and passed away fighting Japan in WW2. It was also great to see the Nottingham Carnival back - a showcase of the community spirit and togetherness of Nottingham. This was a wonderful multi-cultural event celebrating Nottingham’s Afro-Caribbean community, with vibrant costumes, music and entertainment.

This Sunday also marks Ukraine’s Independence Day. Nottingham continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine – today and every day.







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Nottingham Skyline
*Turning words into action – investing in your council services*

Councillor Ethan Radford, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Finance and Resources, has outlined how by getting its house in order, the Council is able to commit an additional in-year spend of around £2m to provide better value for money in some of our core, universal services.

*Find out more here..* [ [link removed] ]


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Grades
Congratulations to all students receiving their GCSE grades this week! 

Whatever your grades, it is about celebrating your hard work, resilience, and achievements. 

If things didn’t go as planned, remember there are lots of routes to success and support available to help you take the next step.

*Find advice and guidance here* [ [link removed] ]


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Highways map
Check out our new highways map

*Want to find out what road improvements are happening near you? *

Take a look at our NEW highways map on the website. You can zoom in on your area and use the filters to see what the status of the work is (complete, live, programmed) and what type of work is taking place. Plus we've added some before and after photos!

*View the map here* [ [link removed] ]






Vote
Don’t lose your vote – residents in Nottingham City urged to check voter registration details

City residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

The annual canvass allows Nottingham City Council to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losing their voice at elections, and to encourage them to register before it’s too late.

*Find out more here* [ [link removed] ]


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*Outdoor Cinema at Wollaton Park*

From heartwarming family favourites to sing-a-long classics and adventure-packed blockbusters, there’s something for everyone this bank holiday weekend with Adventure Cinema. You can also enjoy a specially curated soundtrack before each film.


* Friday 22 August, 7.30pm: The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long (PG)
* Saturday 23 August, 6.30pm: Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza (PG)
* Sunday 24 August, 11am: The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U)
* Sunday 24 August, 3pm: Moana 2 (U)
* Sunday 24 August, 7.30pm: Wicked Sing-A-Long (PG)

*Book your tickets here. [ [link removed] ]*

MM

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*Festivals at Nottingham Arboretum*

The UK's biggest daytime disco *Day Fever* is coming to Nottingham Arboretum on Saturday 23 August for the perfect summer party! Expect the greatest nostalgic hits of the 20th century as you party among the trees, with impromptu crowd singalongs and plenty of bars and street food stalls. *Book tickets [ [link removed] ].*

On Sunday 24 August, acclaimed English folk singer Beans on Toast brings some of his favourite performers to join him for the *Foolhardy Folk Festival*, an uplifting celebration of folk music at Nottingham Arboretum. *Book tickets.* [ [link removed] ]

Festival

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*Fresh warning issued to drivers about fraudulent use of blue badges*

Enforcement officers at Nottingham City Council are reminding motorists they face prosecution if they continue to use blue badges which belonged to deceased relatives.

They are urging drivers to respect the integrity of the UK-wide scheme – which ensures that people with severe mobility issues caused by disabilities can park closer to their destinations – following a sharp rise in cases this year.

*Read more here. [ [link removed] ]*

Blue Badge

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Council Takes Action to Recover £66,000 from Fraudulent Skip Hire Operator

Nottingham City Council has successfully secured a court order to recover over £66,000 from a man previously convicted of operating a fraudulent skip hire business. 

*Read more here. [ [link removed] ]*

Skip

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Cycling Festival

Cycling Festival

*Friday 29 August, 1pm - 4pm at Harvey Hadden.*

A free activity for the whole family! The afternoon will include:

??‍♀️ Cycle circuits
??‍♀️ Adult learn to ride sessions by RideWise (you must book these in advance here [ [link removed] ])
??‍♀️ Security bike marking by Nottinghamshire Police
??‍♀️ A puncture repair workshop and more!

There's no need to book. If possible, please bring your own bikes and helmets. If you don't have your own, there will be some available to borrow.



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Get creative for FREE this summer!

The Summer Arts Pop-Up is back at Victoria Centre (Upper Mall, next to The Entertainer) every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11am–3pm (until the end of August).

No booking needed – just drop in and let your creativity flow!

Kids

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*Free activities *

Parks

Bushcraft for Beginners- Sellers Wood | August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM

A Walk in the Park- Sellers Wood Nature Reserve | August 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Bushcraft for Beginners- Clifton Grove | August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM 

*Book your tickets here  [ [link removed] ]*



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More Nottingham news and events





 

Local Government Reorganisation: shaping  our future

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) will reshape the way services are delivered across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. As we look ahead, it's vital we do so based on facts, not outdated assumptions. *Read more here. [ [link removed] ]*

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*Have your say on Nottingham’s parks!* 

Do you use Nottingham’s parks and open spaces? Whether it’s for walking, relaxing, playing, or picnicking — we want to hear from you! 

Help us keep them welcoming, safe, and beautiful by sharing your thoughts in our Annual Parks Survey. Your feedback helps us improve and protect the places you love. *Complete the survey now! [ [link removed] ]*

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Trading Standards joins forces with East Midlands colleagues to crackdown on unsafe cosmetic products

Our Trading Standards team joined forces with East Midlands colleagues to crack down on unsafe cosmetics.

Concerns? Contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133. *Read more here. [ [link removed] ]*

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Active Nottingham Summer Staycation Challenge

Ready to make the most of your summer workouts? From 4 to 31 August 2025, Fitness+ and Swim+ members can take part in the Active Nottingham Summer Staycation Challenge for a chance to win amazing prizes - *just by staying active at your local leisure centre! [ [link removed] ]*

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*Job vacancies*





This week’s job opportunities at Nottingham City Council:

We’re looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Could one of these roles be for you?


* *Allotment Greenspace Development Officer* – £36,363 – £39,152
* *Greenspace Commercial Manager* – £51,356 – £54,495
* *Park Ranger* – £28,598 – £31,022
* *Biodiversity & Policy Officer* – £40,777 – £44,075
* *Principal Analyst – Children’s* – £40,777 – £44,075
* *Private Rented Sector Development Officer* – £32,597 – £35,412
* *Morning School Cleaner* – £24,413 – £25,185 (pro rata, part time)
* *Homelink Advisor (fixed term/secondment)* – £26,824 – £27,694
* *Solicitor – Contracts and Commercial* – £40,777 – £44,075

*See all our current vacancies* [ [link removed] ]






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