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Your weekly Nottingham news
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A message from Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan
Across Nottingham, there’s a lot happening that reflects both the vibrancy of our city and the work underway to keep it moving, welcoming and inclusive.
We’re excited that Nottingham Light Night is nearly here, with the event set to once again transform our streets and landmarks after dark. Alongside this, you’ll find updates below on activity in our libraries as we celebrate the National Year of Reading, as well as information on road and footway improvements taking place across the city to help make every day journeys safer and easier.
Earlier this week, I was joined by Rabbi Gili, Rabbi Lent and other civic leaders from across Nottingham in remembering the million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust. Holocaust Memorial Day shows us that when one community is targeted, all of us must stand together. Nottingham is a proud, diverse city. People of different faiths, cultures and backgrounds live here side by side. That diversity is not a weakness, it is our strength. Our city is strongest when we choose understanding over fear, when we listen to one another, and when we stand up for each other.
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There’s just one week to go until Light Night returns on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February, and the full programme is now available for you to browse and plan your evenings! See the city glow after dark for this free, family-friendly event, and explore landmarks, streets, and hidden corners.
Highlights include:
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Parallels at Old Market Square
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The Cat That Slept For A Thousand Years at Sneinton Market Square
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Electric Avenues at Sneinton Market Avenues
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LIMB at Nottingham Castle
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Mycelium Network at the Robin Hood Statue
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Obelisk of Connectivity outside St Mary's Church
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Creative Showcase at Nottingham College
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Move with Marina at Trinity Square
And many more installations and activities across the city! The guide and map can be downloaded here, or pick up a copy from the Tourism Centre on Smith Row leading up to the event, and at key locations on the day. You can also download the free It's in Nottingham app to read more about the installations and plan your route with the interactive map.
We're repairing potholes and roads and improving footpaths around the city
With additional funding secured for the 2026/2027, Nottingham City Council is working hard to improve roads and make driving, walking and cycling easier and safer.
- We're currently working overnight to resurface Queens Drive between Castle Bridge Road and Crossgate Drive. If you usually travel in this area overnight, take a look at the diversion info here.
- We're also currently on site on Alfreton Road adding a new pedestrian crossing.
- You can see details of all the repair and resurfacing works we're doing on our website.
- If you experience a pothole, please report it to us - once a pothole is reported it will be inspected and triaged. If someone else has already reported the same pothole, you'll see that on our website so you don't duplicate their report.
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Nottingham City Libraries is celebrating the National Year of Reading with a full programme for adults and children. There will be booklists, reading challenges, poetry workshops and community activities, plus chances for the public to share their own book reviews throughout the year.
To build on this flagship launch, libraries across the city will host early creative activities including nature‑themed poetry workshops, ESOL creative sessions, a Community Poetry Board from 23 January, and a Spoken Word Digital Exhibition opening for submissions on 26 January. These events are the start of a wider Year of Reading programme running through 2026, with more to come - including an Adult Reading Challenge, half‑term family events and further city‑wide celebrations to help everyone discover reading in their own way.
If you haven't visited the library recently pop in or visit our website to discover what's on offer!
We’re consulting on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for part of Norfolk Place in Nottingham city centre, following ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour in the area.
The proposal would restrict public access to a section of the alleyway. We’re inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to share their views as part of the consultation.
The consultation closes on 27 February 2026.
A free travel app for commuters in Nottingham and Derby has been downloaded more than 5,000 times in the first six weeks since launch.
Ride, which brings together a host of integrated transport information and ticketing options in one handy place, has been jointly created by Nottingham and Derby city councils.
The app combines buses, trams, trains, walking, cycling and shared transport services, including car club, rental e-scooters and e-bikes. It can be downloaded from your app store now.
Latest figures show that 5,056 people have started using Ride to help them get around locally.
More here...
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Help Shape the Future of Nottingham
Nottingham is changing – and we want citizens to help shape what comes next.
The Nottingham Vision sets out a shared ambition for the future of the city we call home, focusing on what matters most to the people who live, work and study here. From neighbourhoods and opportunities to culture, growth and fairness, this is your chance to have a say in Nottingham’s long-term direction.
Nottingham City Council is inviting citizens to get involved, share ideas and help shape a vision that truly reflects Nottingham.
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Do you vote by post? You may need to reapply before 31 January
If you've been notified to reapply to vote by post, you will need to reapply by 31 January 2026 if you have not already done so.
The quickest way to reapply is online - it only takes a few minutes. Those who don't reapply by 31 January 2026 will have their postal vote cancelled but can reapply at any time after this deadline.
For further information or support, visit our website or contact our team via email - [email protected] or by phone on 0115 876 4111.
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Have you been affected by flooding in Nottingham?
It's your last chance to fill in our flood experience survey. We would like to know how flooding affects residents across the city.
Your experiences will help us improve how we respond to floods, plan future infrastructure and better support our communities.
Please complete the survey before Sunday 25 January.
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💼 We’re recruiting: Income Officer (Housing Services
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We’re looking for a skilled and customer-focused Income Officer to join our Rents team!
This is a key role supporting the recovery of former tenant and leaseholder arrears, helping to maximise income for housing services while working sensitively and fairly with customers. You’ll manage your own caseload, support performance monitoring and reporting, and act as a point of reference for colleagues on former debt and arrears matters.
📅 Closing date: 3 February 2026 (midnight)
This role is ideal for someone with experience in rent collection or debt recovery, a strong understanding of the benefits system, and the ability to communicate clearly, confidently and with empathy.
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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?
- 🧠 Specialist Perinatal Practitioner – Healthy Little Minds | £36,363–£39,152
- 🛠️ Joiner (NCCHS) | £36,363–£39,152
- 🚛 Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver | £28,598–£31,022
- 🎥 CCTV & Control Room Operative (L2) | £26,824–£27,694
- 🎭 Technician Senior | £37,011–£40,208
- 🤝 Customer Retention Officer | £26,824–£27,694
- 🌳 Public Realm Operative (L2 – Team 1) | £25,583–£26,403
- 💻 Systems Administrator | £26,824–£27,694
- 🌱 Public Realm Operative (Level 2 – Parks) | £25,583–£26,403
- 📄 Information Officer (FOI) | £28,598–£31,022
- 🏠 Housing Casework Advisor | £28,598–£31,022
- 🏊 School Swimming Teacher / Lifeguard | £26,824–£27,694 (pro rata)
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