A message from City Council Leader, Councillor Neghat Khan
“ Over the past year, we’ve delivered real improvements across Nottingham City Council, focused on faster, more responsive services for residents.
We’ve strengthened Customer Services, made it easier to get in touch, invested in cleaner neighbourhoods, and improved support for those who need it most. Our priority is simple: a council that works better for everyone.
Nottingham remains a city full of energy and ambition. Regeneration is gathering pace, new opportunities for local businesses are emerging, and we’re continuing to invest in housing, skills, and sustainability. In June, the Regulator of Social Housing upgraded our rating from C3 to C2, a clear recognition of the progress we’ve made and our commitment to improving housing services. Together, these efforts are building a stronger, greener, more inclusive city.
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In this Arrow and those that follow, you’ll find the stories behind that progress, updates on what we’ve achieved, the events we have got planned, and what’s next for Nottingham. We are proud of how we are working alongside residents to shape Nottingham’s future and we look forward to taking you on that journey with us.
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We’re also making it easier to get help by improving services so they’re simpler, quicker and more accessible. Join our Citizen’s Panel; share your views and help us get things right.
More funding for frontline services that matter most to you
We’re investing an extra £7.6 million in services that make a real difference to residents and communities right across the city.
The funding will support a wide range of initiatives designed to improve everyday life across Nottingham, from cleaner streets and free swimming sessions for young people to support for families, local businesses and job opportunities.
The investment builds on the council’s improving financial position and forms part of its commitment to delivering for Nottingham people, tackling inequality, and helping communities thrive.
How the funding will make a difference across Nottingham
More youth workers and activities for young people
rights advice and better access to services
street cleaning and deep cleans
for local businesses and apprenticeships
School-holiday swimming sessions
During each school holiday, until June 2027, with a budget of £243,000 we’re offering 22,000 free public swimming spaces for under-16-year-olds*, at all six Active Nottingham Leisure Centres.
More children and young people can access swimming, helping reduce physical activity inequalities and improving their health, wellbeing and confidence. Support for non-swimmers or those lacking confidence will be available.
* Nottingham city children under 16 years. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult/ person over 16 years, who can attend for free.
for information about free swimming
FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARSAGE*OF
FUNDING BOOST
for Nottingham’s Imagination Library
Nottingham’s Imagination Library has received £150,000 of additional funding, which will enable a further 5,700 children to start the scheme, so we can continue to inspire a love of reading in our youngest residents.
600,000 books already delivered
The scheme, which provides free books to children from birth to age five, supports early language development and literacy and is part of our commitment to give every child the best start in life through books and reading.
More opportunities for Nottingham’s young people
We’re making a major investment in youth services by funding 40 new Youth and Development Workers and expanding access to activities including sport, arts, music, and leadership programmes.
The initiative will help more young people build confidence, develop skills, and access positive opportunities in their local communities.
40 = new Youth and Development Workers More confident and skilled young people
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Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF)
This fund supports Nottingham residents who are struggling financially and can connect them with the right support. Whether that’s:
emergency crisis payments that may be available
advice and support with energy costs, utility bills, and improving energy efficiency
help with housing costs, housing-related issues, and staying in your home
improving your financial situation long-term checking benefits entitlement expert financial guidance
support to help you find work, access training, and improve employment opportunities
referrals to advice services and organisations for help with family wellbeing issues
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part of the wider £7.6 million investment programme in services.
Machines dispensing free tampons and pads will be installed at selected locations this summer, helping to make essential hygiene products more accessible to residents who need them, providing cost-of-living support, and improving access to everyday essentials.
Keep an eye out for more information on locations and availability later this summer.
when you need it most School uniform support scheme
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Earlier this year, schools were invited to register their interest in joining our new citywide school uniform support programme, helping families with the cost of school life while strengthening inclusion and sustainability.
Partnering with Cress, an online pre-loved uniform shop, we will fund any participating schools’ online access to the platform, which provides an easy-to-use portal for collecting, managing, and redistributing pre-loved school uniforms to families.
The first round of local schools should be online before the summer holidays, then families will be able to:
Residents will also be able to donate any outgrown items to their local school.
The scheme is designed to be universal and inclusive, ensuring all families can benefit.
For those eligible for Pupil Premium, additional ‘free code’ access will ensure that cost is not a barrier.
check if their school has signed up set up an online account shop for items of pre-loved branded and unbranded uniform and kit save money be more environmentally friendly to check if your school is involved, or to donate
Parks FOR PEOPLE
We’ve secured £3 million of Section 106 funding to reinvest into parks and greenspaces across the city making them, cleaner, safer and more welcoming places for everyone to enjoy.
Initiatives include:
resurfaced paths
refurbished and brand new play areas
installing new bins and benches
creating new and improved greenspace areas across the city
Green Flag is about more than an award – it reflects the care, pride and ongoing work that goes into keeping our parks special for local communities.
Green Flag
We’re committed to increasing our Green Flag-accredited parks to 29 by 2029.
With our new 4-year plan, we aim to have more well-managed parks and greenspaces, that meet high standards for cleanliness, safety and environmental care.
This reflects our ongoing focus on:
improving quality supporting biodiversity ensuring our parks are safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone
We’re improving your streets
After years of low-level road maintenance funding from previous central governments, we’re pleased to have secured £8 million to spend improving our streets and roads this financial year.
This is a 40% increase from last year – and we’re getting on with making real improvements to our road surfaces, and footpaths. With this money, we’ll be able to improve the city’s streets, including, the full length of Abbey Street and Abbey Bridge, Nuthall Road, Middleton Boulevard, Edwards Lane, Bramcote Lane and Western Boulevard and more to come!
Keep up to date and learn more about all the things we’re doing to improve our streets and city
Report a problem with a road near you, and as part of Our Streets for People project, which is back this summer, your local ward councillors will prioritise repairs and improvements, making travelling by car, on foot or by bike easier.
to report an issue with a road, footpath, street light or other infrastructure issue
YOU CAN NOW RECYCLE IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN! EVEN MORE
From June, food and drink cartons, aluminium foil, foil trays, and plastic bags and wrapping can all be placed in your existing recycling bin alongside paper, card, cans, glass and plastic containers.
New items that can be collected are:
Food and drink cartons (tetrapak), with or without lids
Aluminium foil (scrunched into a ball)
Foil trays, for example, pies, tarts, ready meals, takeaway boxes
Carrier bags, salad/fruit/ vegetable bags, frozen food bags, bread bags, cereal bags
Multipack outer packaging: such as toilet paper and kitchen roll wrapping
Bubble wrap and cling film
Film lids and sleeves, Crisp, chocolate, sweets, biscuit, cake, and ice cream wrappers
Fruit and vegetable nets
Remember
Recycle items
Recycling more helps conserve natural resources, reduce waste and lower disposal costs, meaning we can invest more money into vital council services.
COMING THIS AUTUMN
Bulk y waste collections
Free bulky waste collections are coming back to Nottingham from autumn 2026.
You’ll be able to arrange up to two free collections each year for large household waste items that can’t be reused or recycled. Keep an eye out for booking details later this year.
this summer
Nottingham Beach
Wednesday 15 July –Monday 31 August, Old Market Square
FREE ENTRY
Nottingham Beach brings six weeks of summer fun, entertainment, and seaside vibes right into the heart of the city.
Old Market Square will once again be transformed with real sand, rides and attractions, the Beach Bar, and FREE entertainment including movie nights, salsa dancing, volleyball, and live music.
Outdoor Cinema
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August, Wollaton Park
Outdoor movie experiences you couldn’t script any better. Films include Dirty Dancing, Sing, Queen Celebration, Bing and His Friends, Andrea Bocelli 30, and Jurassic Park.
Open-Air Theatre
Throughout the summer until Sunday 6 September Wollaton Park, Newstead Abbey and Nottingham Castle
Pack your picnics, blankets and camping chairs to enjoy live theatre in the great outdoors. New and traditional performances.
to book tickets, sign up for our What’s On emails, or for more information
Lord Mayor’s Day
Sunday 2 August, Nottingham Castle
Join the Lord Mayor for a celebratory day at Nottingham Castle, featuring live music on the bandstand, stalls, a medieval camp with have-a-go archery, the chance to meet Robin Hood and his outlaws, story-telling, and activities.
Notts Pride
Saturday 25 July, city centre
Notts Pride promises the biggest, boldest and brightest celebration of Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ communities yet, featuring a vibrant parade, live entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Nottingham Carnival
Sunday 16 August, Victoria Embankment
Haçienda
Saturday 22 August, Wollaton Park
The legendary Haçienda hosts an impressive line-up of deep house and electronic music pioneers, including Faithless, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Graeme Park, DJ Paulette B2B Erol Alkan, Marshall Jefferson, and Terry Farley.
Archery GB National Tour: The Final
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September, Victoria Embankment
Bring your energy to Nottingham’s biggest Caribbean cultural event, with a free colourful parade of spectacular costumes and choreography, plus live performances and mouthwatering food in the Carnival Village.
Foolhardy Folk Festival
Sunday 30 August, Nottingham Arboretum
A family-friendly event filled with brilliant music curated by Beans on Toast, good company, tasty food, cold drinks and warm sunshine in a truly beautiful setting.
Top archers compete at the biggest UK archery competition. Witness the stars of the sport, including Olympians, Paralympians, and worldleading athletes, go head-to-head, hoping to be crowned this year’s champions.
Goose Fair
Friday 25 September –Sunday 4 October, Forest Recreation Ground
Nottingham’s world-famous Goose Fair will once again be held over ten days. With more than 400 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty for all ages, Goose Fair has been staged annually in Nottingham since at least 1284.
NEW WATERSIDE BRIDGE OPENS
First new bridge over the River Trent in nearly 70 years
Funded through investment secured by the council, from central government
Manufactured using British steel, just a few miles up the road, at Briton Fabricators Limited
Built and lifted into place by Balfour Beatty using a workforce made up of 70% local people
£6.7 million injected into the local economy
Early June saw the opening of our new Transforming Cities - funded walking and cycling bridge over the River Trent, between Trent Basin and Lady Bay. This huge project involved dozens of partners and years of planning – an incredible success story for our city.
to see connecting routes for walkers and cyclists
Respect for Nottingham
Working with partners, we’re taking action to create cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods through our Respect for Nottingham campaign creating a city that everyone can be proud of.
Initiatives include:
Investing in new Safer City Partnership Officers
We’re also taking robust action against criminal activity and illegal trading, including:
Improving public spaces and community safety
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Promoting pride in our city
Developing a new app for residents to upload evidence regarding anti-social behaviour
Action to tackle trespassing at the former Debenhams site
Clamping down on premises selling illegal tobacco and vapes for more information or to report any incidents
We’re listening
Residents had their say on proposals for a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Nottingham city centre. The proposals aim to address behaviours that can negatively impact people living, working and visiting the city. Following feedback during the consultation, we will now be consulting on people wearing face coverings.
PROVIDING BETTER HOUSING FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
BUILDING A BETTER NOTTINGHAM AT OAKDENE
Oakdene, St Ann’s
We’re building 24 new, affordable homes on the site of the former Oakdene care home in St Ann’s. The foundations are complete, and timber frames have been installed.
The innovative construction method being used is kinder to the environment, supporting our carbon-neutral ambitions and ensuring a quicker build time.
Renters’ Rights Act
This new law was introduced on 1 May 2026 to improve security and standards in the private rented sector.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 aims to create a fairer system for both tenants and landlords with key updates including: the removal of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions
changes to how and when rents can be increased
greater clarity around tenants’ rights, including requests to keep pets
new rules to reduce unfair bidding practices
Helping people sleeping rough in Nottingham
If you see someone sleeping rough in Nottingham, there are ways you can help.
You can alert local outreach teams through StreetLink, which helps connect people with accommodation, healthcare and support services. Nottingham City Council also works with partners, including Framework and local charities, to support people off the streets and into longer-term help.
Helping city residents save on energy bills
We’ve secured £7.4 million from the government’s Warm Homes: Local Grant (WHLG), which will support low-income homeowners and private renters to upgrade their homes with a range of free energy-efficiency measures including:
Insulation
solar panels
double-glazed doors and windows
air source heat pumps
Over the next two and a half years, we aim to support the residents of more than 420 homes who are at risk of, or in fuel poverty by reducing energy bills and improving comfort and wellbeing.
Due to high levels of early interest, residents need to register for future phases of the project
To find out more, contact Nottingham Energy Partnership on 0115 947 2207 or email: warmhomeslocalgrant@nottenergy.com
Next chapter in city’s district heating success story
Nottingham’s district heating network has been providing reliable heat and hot water to homes and businesses since the 1970s. Today, it supplies around 5,000 customers across the city using heat generated from Nottingham’s energy-from-waste facility.
The council is now planning the next chapter of the network’s success, exploring opportunities to expand and modernise the system so it can continue delivering affordable, sustainable heat for years to come.
MAJOR MILESTONE FOR BROAD MARSH
The ongoing redevelopment of the Broad Marsh site is central to our long-term vision for the city. Demolition will progress in phases and will complement the significant investment already made. Further developments will include approximately 1,000 homes, around 2,000 jobs and new green areas and public spaces.
MILESTONES ARE:
Council sold the site to Homes England in March 25
Collaboration agreement supporting a 3-way partnership with Homes England and EMCCA, launched in April 26
Homes England launched procurement of a development partner in May 26
NHS Community Diagnostic Centre on site due to be completed in Spring 27
Demolition of part of the frame is now underway
NCP car park is scheduled for demolition in autumn this year
Market testing for temporary use
Ahead of the long-term redevelopment, Homes England is calling for local businesses, creatives, and community groups to take temporary spaces around the Green Heart and Drury Walk from this summer.
Led by Homes England and partnered with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)
Nottingham’s Vision for the future HOME HEART HOST
We’ve launched our Nottingham Vision setting out a bold future for Nottingham; cementing it as a great place to live; that’s full of pride and belonging; and one that welcomes people and opportunity. Built on 10 Bold Ideas shaped by local people, including a Children’s Forest and Sports Corridor, it will guide real improvements across the city, from jobs and transport to communities and climate action.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
Greener neighbourhoods and cleaner streets
Better homes and stronger communities
More jobs, skills and opportunities
Safer, healthier and better-connected places
A city where people work together
FROM YOUR IDEAS REAL CHANGE
Thousands of residents helped shape this Vision through workshops, events and surveys, making it reflect what matters most to Nottingham people.
Now, partners across the city are working together to turn that vision into real, visible change.
Read the full Nottingham City Vision and explore the 10 Bold Ideas online: nottinghamcity.gov.uk/vision
For more information
PRIDE IN PLACE
INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Pride in Place is a major investment programme that is improving neighbourhoods and strengthening communities across Nottingham. Projects are already underway in three areas: Broxtowe and Cinderhill, St Ann’s East and Clifton.
CLIFTON
THE GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED A FOUR-YEAR, £8 MILLION INVESTMENT PLAN FOR CLIFTON, WHICH WILL DELIVER:
More activities and opportunities for young people
Improvements to parks and open spaces
Plans to enhance the market and high street
Funding for community spaces and support for local voluntary groups
BROXTOWE AND CINDERHILL AND ST ANN’S EAST IN BROXTOWE, CINDERHILL AND ST ANN’S EAST, LOCAL PEOPLE ARE HELPING TO SHAPE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT PLANS.
These will be submitted to the government later this year, with funding expected to begin from 2027/28 if approved.
BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH RESIDENTS, PRIDE IN PLACE IS DELIVERING LASTING IMPROVEMENTS THAT MAKE NEIGHBOURHOODS STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT AND PLACES PEOPLE CAN BE PROUD TO CALL HOME.
REOPENS! SHERWOOD LIBRARY
Sherwood Library has officially reopened following a major redevelopment, bringing a much-loved community space back to the heart of the neighbourhood.
The bright, modern library features: a dedicated children’s area
public computers
study spaces
free Wi-Fi and a programme of activities for residents of all ages
The reopening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, family activities and special events, welcoming residents back through the doors after a longawaited return.
We know how much this library means to local people, and it’s fantastic to see it brought back to life as a vibrant, modern community space where people can come together.
of Nottingham City Council for opening times and more information
Councillor Neghat Khan
Leader
Local Government Reorganisation: what it means for you
Residents, businesses and organisations have shared their views on proposals to reshape councils across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This government-led process, known as Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), aims to simplify how services are delivered in the future.
Our preferred option shown below looks at changing boundaries to properly reflect residents’ sense of local identity and how: people move around they work across the region services are used
Reorganisational benefits include: economic growth reduced costs strengthened local decision-making a more financially sustainable future
This proposal takes the more difficult option, for the right reasons.
What’s happened so far
The government has now reviewed submissions and consultation feedback, and a final decision is expected in summer 2026.
What next?
Councils will begin detailed planning for any changes decided by the government, including how services are organised and how residents access support.
What it means for you
In the short term, day-to-day services will continue as usual. Over time, services should be simpler to access, more efficient, and better connected to local communities.
Support and services for you
We’re here to help you access the support and services you need, when you need them. You can contact the Council in a way that works for you, online, by phone or in person.
Your Notts Directory
Your Notts Directory is our online directory for information, advice and guidance for Adult and Children’s Health and Social Care across the city and county areas with dedicated sections including: food and food support childcare feeling lonely homes and housing for more information
Support for our older residents
The Age Friendly Nottingham partnership is working to make the city a great place to grow older, with support and services available across the city, including:
pension credit entitlement free energy advice locations across the city to ‘take a seat’ when out and about, and more for more information
We’re bringing back our popular Residents Survey, allowing you to COMING SOON tell us what we’re doing right and where we can improve further.
Help shape the future for Nottingham’s children and young people
The council is developing a new Children and Education Strategy and we want to hear your views.
We’re asking parents, carers, residents and partners what children and young people need to thrive in Nottingham, what is working well, what could be improved, and what should be prioritised over the coming years.
Your feedback will help inform the long-term priorities for children, young people and families across the city. to have your say 9August 2026 The surveyshort is openuntil
