Politics

Government to activate Bellwin fund for flooded Nottinghamshire areas

The Government has announced that it will activate the Bellwin fund to reimburse councils for costs incurred while dealing with the flooding.

Anti-semitism and anti-gypsyism definitions adopted by council

Councillors voted unanimously to adopt the working definitions of antisemitism and anti-gypsyism to help eliminate prejudice.

Greener grants are available

A grant scheme has been set up to make communities better places to live, work and visit.

Robert Jenrick keeps job after re-shuffle

Newark MP Robert Jenrick has maintained his role as Housing secretary following the Prime Minister's re-shuffle.

Council opt out of hunting ban

District councillors voted against a ban on any hunting activities on council land following last night's full council meeting.

Diesel usage sparks a pledge renewal

The fleet a council uses for its services remains powered by diesel at a time when it is promoting a cleaner, safer and greener environment.

A round-up of this week's planning applications

This week's district council planning applications include plans to build a two-storey house.

Community heroes are sought

Nominations are being sought for Nottinghamshire County Council's Community Hero Award.

Garages to go, bungalow is ago

A new bungalow will be built and two garages will be demolished after plans were agreed by the district council’s planning committee.

Council leader to discuss Towns Fund on Facebook Live

You have the chance to hear more about government funding opportunities for the town on Friday.

A round-up of this week's planning applications

This week's district council planning applications include plans to build six one-bedroom flats by Newark and Sherwood District Council.

Row over mental health scheme

Nottinghamshire County Council is scrapping a mental health scheme and Labour has accused the Conservatives of making callous and incompetent cuts.

Minister urged to act fast on refuge funding

Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Paddy Tipping, has written to Newark MP Robert Jenrick, welcoming the £15m Safe Accommodation Fund.

New hub to work with local people on how up to £25m of Towns Fund could be spent — Newark MP

Robert Jenrick said the Towns Hub aims to hear directly from people on the specific support and investment they need.

New chief executive appointed at county council

She was interim head of paid service at the council and will take up the new position on January 1.

County to receive additional £880,000 funding to combat violent crime

Nottinghamshire is set to receive an extra £880,000 in funding to tackle violent crime in 2020/21, it has been announced today by the Home Secretary.

Politics

Help for flooded homes and businesses

Government to activate Bellwin fund for flooded Nottinghamshire areas

Government to activate Bellwin fund for flooded Nottinghamshire areas

Anti-semitism and anti-gypsyism definitions adopted by council

Anti-semitism and anti-gypsyism definitions adopted by council

Greener grants are available

Greener grants are available

Robert Jenrick keeps job after re-shuffle

Robert Jenrick keeps job after re-shuffle

Council opt out of hunting ban

Council opt out of hunting ban

Diesel usage sparks a pledge renewal

Diesel usage sparks a pledge renewal

A round-up of this week's planning applications