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New Conservative group leader announced for district council

New Conservative group leader announced for district council

New Conservative group leader announced for district council

Yesterday, a new leader of the Conservative group at Newark and Sherwood District Council was elected.


Council taking ‘unacceptable’ housing delays ‘very seriously’

Council taking ‘unacceptable’ housing delays ‘very seriously’

Council taking ‘unacceptable’ housing delays ‘very seriously’

A council has assured it is taking its delays in re-letting its properties ‘very seriously’, and aims to be back on track in the next financial year.


Incoming council leader to ‘bang on the drums for education’ as SEND plan support improves

Incoming council leader to ‘bang on the drums for education’ as SEND plan support improves

Incoming council leader to ‘bang on the drums for education’ as SEND plan support improves

The incoming county council leader says he will keep applying pressure on Government for changes to SEND services for young people.


‘That actually isn’t democracy’: councillors react to proxy vote in Government’s consultations for more remote meetings

‘That actually isn’t democracy’: councillors react to proxy vote in Government’s consultations for more remote meetings

‘That actually isn’t democracy’: councillors react to proxy vote in Government’s consultations for more remote meetings

Councillors have backed the idea of them having power to decide whether to hold meetings remotely — but say voting should always be done in person.


Communities at risk from flooding urged to apply for funding

Communities at risk from flooding urged to apply for funding

Communities at risk from flooding urged to apply for funding

Residents at risk from flooding are being urged to apply for help via a council’s Flood Resilience Scheme.


Driving up skills and productivity with people and businesses

Driving up skills and productivity with people and businesses

Driving up skills and productivity with people and businesses

Since I took on the Portfolio for Sustainable Economic Development, I’ve been privileged to see some amazing events hosted by the District Council.


‘Disappointing’ 40-day turnaround for rented council properties

‘Disappointing’ 40-day turnaround for rented council properties

‘Disappointing’ 40-day turnaround for rented council properties

It is taking a council over a month on average to re-let its properties, exceeding its target by nearly a fortnight.


MP backs local parent campaigners calling for tighter restrictions on smartphone use in children

MP backs local parent campaigners calling for tighter restrictions on smartphone use in children

MP backs local parent campaigners calling for tighter restrictions on smartphone use in children

A Nottinghamshire MP has backed local campaigners calling for tighter regulation on smartphone usage in children and young people.


Council discuss plans to create new care home facility

Council discuss plans to create new care home facility

Council discuss plans to create new care home facility

Town councillors have expressed their opinions — and concerns — over plans to convert a former adult day care centre to a new care home to Newark.


What do people think about the assisted dying bill?

What do people think about the assisted dying bill?

What do people think about the assisted dying bill?

In its weekly voxpop, the Advertiser found out people’s opinions about the assisted dying bill and the fact that Newark’s MP is to vote against it.


‘Big task’ ahead for county council and Conservatives, upcoming leader says

‘Big task’ ahead for county council and Conservatives, upcoming leader says

‘Big task’ ahead for county council and Conservatives, upcoming leader says

The upcoming leader of Nottinghamshire County Council says he has a “big task” ahead as the Conservative Group plans for the authority’s election.


‘Location, location, location’: Kiddey Stones concerns persist as more than half against plan

‘Location, location, location’: Kiddey Stones concerns persist as more than half against plan

‘Location, location, location’: Kiddey Stones concerns persist as more than half against plan

A public consultation has revealed more than 57% of respondents are unsupportive of plans for the Kiddey Stones, with cost and location key concerns.

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Party leader quits role to focus on village’s project

Party leader quits role to focus on village’s project

Party leader quits role to focus on village’s project

A party leader has resigned from her role and left the party to focus on a village’s community project.


Second councillor makes leadership bid for County Council

Second councillor makes leadership bid for County Council

Second councillor makes leadership bid for County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for finance has announced his bid to become the Conservative-run authority’s next leader.

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