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Small schools need to share bus costs and staff to avoid closures, council says

20 September 2024
Small schools need to share bus costs and staff to avoid closures, council says

Small schools need to share bus costs and staff to avoid closures, council says

20 September 2024

Smaller Nottinghamshire schools will be asked to share resources including bus costs and staff to save money.


Early release of 40 Nottinghamshire prisoners ‘was handled effectively’ says Commissioner

18 September 2024
Early release of 40 Nottinghamshire prisoners ‘was handled effectively’ says Commissioner

Early release of 40 Nottinghamshire prisoners ‘was handled effectively’ says Commissioner

18 September 2024

The early release of around 40 prisoners in Nottinghamshire last week was “handled effectively”, the county’s police commissioner has insisted.

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Deputy Police Commissioner appointed despite questions over value for money

17 September 2024
Deputy Police Commissioner appointed despite questions over value for money

Deputy Police Commissioner appointed despite questions over value for money

17 September 2024

A new deputy police and Crime commissioner has been appointed, despite questions over whether the £63,000 role is value for taxpayers.

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New school meal provider to be found within a year

15 September 2024
New school meal provider to be found within a year

New school meal provider to be found within a year

15 September 2024

School meals in Nottinghamshire will be provided by a different service for the start of the next school year.


‘Sad story’ of former RAF hall to come to end with demolition

13 September 2024
‘Sad story’ of former RAF hall to come to end with demolition

‘Sad story’ of former RAF hall to come to end with demolition

13 September 2024

An RAF officers’ mess which was once a ‘wonderful building’ will be knocked down after falling into ruin.

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Setting up resident parking scheme could be streamlined under new council plans

13 September 2024
Setting up resident parking scheme could be streamlined under new council plans

Setting up resident parking scheme could be streamlined under new council plans

13 September 2024

It should be quicker and easier for residents to start parking schemes in their neighbourhoods, a review has recommended.


Fears people ‘don’t know how bad diseases are’ as vaccination rate falters

11 September 2024
Fears people ‘don’t know how bad diseases are’ as vaccination rate falters

Fears people ‘don’t know how bad diseases are’ as vaccination rate falters

11 September 2024

Sliding vaccination rates are being described as a ‘serious situation’ as the number of children being given jabs continues to miss targets.

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New providers considered for public health contract after trust’s failings in killer’s care

10 September 2024
New providers considered for public health contract after trust’s failings in killer’s care

New providers considered for public health contract after trust’s failings in killer’s care

10 September 2024

A £15m-a-year Nottinghamshire public health contract could be handed to a new company amid scrutiny of an NHS trust.


County Council’s new headquarters move labelled ‘common sense’ as questions persist

08 September 2024
County Council’s new headquarters move labelled ‘common sense’ as questions persist

County Council’s new headquarters move labelled ‘common sense’ as questions persist

08 September 2024

Conservative county councillors say the imminent move from the authority’s County Hall headquarters is ‘common sense’.

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Demolition of derelict buildings could pave way for housing project

05 September 2024
Demolition of derelict buildings could pave way for housing project

Demolition of derelict buildings could pave way for housing project

05 September 2024

A decision is due next week on the demolition of former RAF buildings which could open the door for dozens of homes to be built.


Redesigned Mansfield NHS testing centre given approval after budget problems

04 September 2024
Redesigned Mansfield NHS testing centre given approval after budget problems

Redesigned Mansfield NHS testing centre given approval after budget problems

04 September 2024

Revised plans have been approved for a scaled down Mansfield NHS testing centre which was found to be over budget.


Castle restoration plans to be modified after archaeological finds

04 September 2024
Castle restoration plans to be modified after archaeological finds

Castle restoration plans to be modified after archaeological finds

04 September 2024

The discovery of 18th century archaeological remains has led to alterations for Newark Castle’s restoration plans.


Radcliffe solar farm approved after ‘overwhelmingly positive response’

30 August 2024
Radcliffe solar farm approved after ‘overwhelmingly positive response’

Radcliffe solar farm approved after ‘overwhelmingly positive response’

30 August 2024

A solar farm near Radcliffe-on-Trent has been approved after the majority of people asked about the project welcomed the proposal.


Plans for new Starbucks and McDonalds spark criticism from residents

26 August 2024
Plans for new Starbucks and McDonalds spark criticism from residents

Plans for new Starbucks and McDonalds spark criticism from residents

26 August 2024

Plans for a new McDonalds and Starbucks on a rural road would only help to “saturate the countryside” with fast food chains, some residents say.

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Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust’s overbudget diagnostics centre scaled down

26 August 2024
Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust’s overbudget diagnostics centre scaled down

Sherwood Forest Hospital Trust’s overbudget diagnostics centre scaled down

26 August 2024

A multi-million-pound community diagnostics centre offering earlier access to MRIs, x-rays and ultrasounds is be scaled back.

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Winter fuel payment cut will hit 178,000 Nottinghamshire pensioners

20 August 2024
Winter fuel payment cut will hit 178,000 Nottinghamshire pensioners

Winter fuel payment cut will hit 178,000 Nottinghamshire pensioners

20 August 2024

Nearly nine in ten Nottinghamshire pensioners will no longer be eligible for winter fuel payments this year, according to government figures.

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Call for new Trent bridge to meet demands of booming population

19 August 2024
Call for new Trent bridge to meet demands of booming population

Call for new Trent bridge to meet demands of booming population

19 August 2024

A new bridge over the River Trent will be needed as a borough’s population swells, the councillor responsible for the area’s housing has warned.

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Government urged to commit to ‘no brainer’ road improvements

15 August 2024
Government urged to commit to ‘no brainer’ road improvements

Government urged to commit to ‘no brainer’ road improvements

15 August 2024

Senior county councillors have asked the government whether major schemes promised by the previous administration will still go ahead.

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Huge solar farm plans labelled ‘white whale’ after majority oppose it

14 August 2024
Huge solar farm plans labelled ‘white whale’ after majority oppose it

Huge solar farm plans labelled ‘white whale’ after majority oppose it

14 August 2024

Residents are divided over plans for a large solar farm development, with some saying it won’t have an impact and others labelling it a ‘white whale’.

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Council continues to chase government over delayed Levelling Up money

14 August 2024
Council continues to chase government over delayed Levelling Up money

Council continues to chase government over delayed Levelling Up money

14 August 2024

Newark and Sherwood District Council is still asking the government where £20m of promised Levelling Up funding is.

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