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Your weekly Nottingham news
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A message from Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan
As we come up to Christmas, I want to say a big thank you to everyone across Nottingham who helps keep our city clean, safe and welcoming. Our recent Love Your City Centre Day of Action was a great example of teams and partners working together to make a real difference.
We’re also sharing updates on festive waste and recycling collections, which will run earlier than usual, so please remember to check your revised dates below.
I'm pleased to see Nottingham recognised as one of the top-performing authorities for walking and cycling, showing our continued commitment to a greener, more accessible city.
I’ve also really enjoyed getting out into the community ahead of Christmas, including attending my local Christmas lights switch-on and fair. A huge thank you to the volunteers and organisers who helped make it such a magical event - and to Santa too!
Finally, I’d like to wish a very Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating, and warm festive wishes to everyone across Nottingham.
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This Sunday (14 December) marks the beginning of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. To everyone in our city observing this special time, we send our warmest wishes for eight days filled with peace, joy, and light.
Hanukkah is a celebration of hope, resilience and community, values that sit at the heart of Nottingham. Whether you’re lighting the menorah, enjoying time with loved ones, or taking part in community events, we hope this season brings brightness and connection.
🕯️ Chag Sameach to all who celebrate. May your homes and hearts be filled with light.
The final Love Your City Centre Day of Action took place last week, bringing together council teams and partners for a coordinated effort to improve cleanliness, safety and support in the city centre. Teams carried out a wide range of activity including street cleaning, graffiti removal, business engagement, welfare checks and targeted enforcement, helping create a more welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works and visits Nottingham. This marks the last in the current series of Days of Action, reinforcing our continued commitment to maintaining a safe, vibrant and well-cared-for city centre.
As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, please remember that waste and recycling collection days will change over Christmas and New Year. Many collections will take place earlier than usual, so check your updated dates and put your bin out by 7am on the correct day:
Festive Collection Days
- Monday 22 Dec ➡️ Saturday 20 Dec
- Tuesday 23 Dec ➡️ Monday 22 Dec
- Wednesday 24 Dec ➡️ Tuesday 23 Dec
- Thursday 25 Dec ➡️ Wednesday 24 Dec
- Friday 26 Dec ➡️ Saturday 27 Dec
- Thursday 1 Jan ➡️ Friday 2 Jan
- Friday 2 Jan ➡️ Saturday 3 Jan
Recycling Centre (Redfield Road)
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Closed: 25–26 December and 1 January
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Open: Daily from 8am to 4pm on all other days
Recycle Your Real Christmas Tree
Bookings are now open for real Christmas tree collections! Spaces are limited, so book early to ensure your tree gets a green goodbye.
Extra Binformation
Please break down or cut up boxes before recycling as all waste and recycling must fit inside your bin with the lid closed. If you're not sure if something can be recycled, use our Recyclopedia Search Tool to check thousands of items and find out the best way to dispose of them.
 Nottingham has been chosen as one of just eight pilot areas in England to develop a new Young Futures Hub.
Announced this week as part of the National Youth Strategy, the Hub will bring together youth workers and specialist professionals to offer joined-up support for young people - including wellbeing, education and employment pathways, and early help where needed.
We’re already engaging young people through surveys and workshops to help shape what the Hub should look like. We’ll continue working with Government, partners and the voluntary sector as plans develop.
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Nottingham's buses are second to one!  
Latest passenger numbers show that Nottingham bus patronage is up, and remarkably, Nottingham has the second highest bus usage outside of London, following Brighton and Hove, at 130 passenger journeys per head.
Bus industry magazine Route One also reported that Nottingham, is one of the few local authorities this year to exceed levels of patronage from 2010, which is when Department for Transport’s dataset began.
Have you got your invitation to the ball yet? Cinderella continues its fab-u-lous run at the Theatre Royal until Sunday 4 January. Audiences have been delighted with the show saying it’s the best they’ve seen for years. Lead by Craig Revel Horwood, don’t miss out on the amazing cast, sets, costumes and special effects in a festive feast that will have you laughing all the way into the new year!
And if you want to secure your favourite seats early for next year, Jack and the Beanstalk is already on sale for Christmas 2026! Opening on Saturday 28 November until Sunday 3 January this will be a giant of a panto full of fun! It’s the panto you’ve BEAN waiting for!
You can book for both pantomimes online at trch.co.uk or by calling the box office on 0115 989 5555.
Get ready for a magical festive season in Nottingham!
Cinderella at Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall brings the classic panto to life with sparkle, laughter, and glamour - expect laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling scenery and a spectacular family night out.
At Wollaton Winter Light Trail the historic grounds have been transformed into a glowing wonderland of light and sound, complete with illuminated displays, festive bars, food stalls, marshmallow-toasting, funfair rides and immersive storytelling - perfect for a magical evening stroll.
Winter Wonderland at Old Market Square fills the air with seasonal cheer, including ice-skating, Observation Wheel, Christmas market stalls, cosy bars and street food.
Fairytale Christmas at Newstead Abbey invites visitors into the historic house decked with enchanting, fairytale-themed decorations, festive displays, craft stalls, and afternoon teas - a dreamy, storybook Christmas treat for families.
Nottingham City Council has been ranked as one the highest performing local authorities in a Government review of active travel infrastructure and support.
Active Travel England – the government’s executive agency tasked with making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyday trips, recently published its active travel capability ratings for local authorities. Nottingham is one of eleven local authorities to achieve a 3 rating, putting it among the top councils. All eighty local authorities outside London took part in the process.
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Postal voters are now required to reapply every 3 years to continue voting by post.
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We’re contacting affected voters over the next 2 weeks by email, letter, or phone. This change in legislation means that around 90% of postal voters in Nottingham will need to reapply.
If you’re notified to reapply, please do so as soon as possible.
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Trespassing at the former Debenhams building on Long Row is now a criminal offence after Nottingham City Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team, working closely with Nottinghamshire Police, secured a Closure Order in response to repeated break-ins and dangerous access to the roof. The order, granted for an initial three months, aims to stop ongoing anti-social behaviour and protect public safety. This is a strong example of how partnership working is helping keep our city centre safe. |
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From this Saturday (13 December), Sherwood residents will be able to access a new mobile library service while work continues on the permanent library. The mobile library will offer books, resources and community services from a convenient temporary location, ensuring residents can continue to enjoy library provision ahead of the new building opening next year. |
Porchester Road walking and cycling improvements completed ahead of schedule
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Nottingham City Council were awarded £2.7m from Active Travel England and the East Midlands Combined County Authority to complete this two-phase project.
This is an important addition to the council’s strategic cycling network, linking to the improvements on Carlton Road and following the completion of last year’s Active Travel Fund project on St Ann’s Well Road.
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More Nottingham news and events |
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Parking offer for Broad Marsh
While you're in Nottingham supporting our great small and independent businesses ahead of Christmas, don't forget to take advantage of our parking offer - it's just £4.50 to park all day at Broad Marsh on either a Saturday or Sunday.
Festive fun at Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery!
Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery is bursting with festive cheer this Christmas!
Meet Santa and take home a baby Christmas spruce, browse our magical Christmas Market for handcrafted gifts, and enjoy festive workshops for kids. Adults can join wreath-making sessions using greenery from our city parks.
And of course, pick out your perfect locally grown Christmas tree with a new one planted for every tree cut.
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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?
- ⚙️ Server Infrastructure Analyst – £40,777–£44,075
- 🚛 Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver – £28,598–£31,022
- 🛡️ Risk Officer – £40,777 rising to £44,075
- 👶 Experienced Children’s Social Worker – First Response – £46,142–£49,282
- 🛣️ Technical Lead – Traffic Management – £46,142–£49,282
- 👥 Care Team Leader – £36,363–£39,152
- 🏡 Experienced Children’s Social Worker – £46,142–£49,282
- 🧰 Floor Layer – £36,363–£39,152
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