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61% reduction in temporary pothole repairs reported

16 December 2022
61% reduction in temporary pothole repairs reported

61% reduction in temporary pothole repairs reported

16 December 2022

Temporary pothole repairs have decreased by two-thirds in Nottinghamshire since a review into highways maintenance led to more permanent improvements.


Progress made in efforts to cut smoking in pregnancy

13 December 2022
Progress made in efforts to cut smoking in pregnancy

Progress made in efforts to cut smoking in pregnancy

13 December 2022

Health experts are trying to dramatically reduce the number of Nottinghamshire women smoking while they are pregnant.


Government re-commits to devolution

06 December 2022
Government re-commits to devolution

Government re-commits to devolution

06 December 2022

A minister has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting a devolution deal to “empower” the region.


Councils set to learn outcome of Levelling Up bids

05 December 2022
Councils set to learn outcome of Levelling Up bids

Councils set to learn outcome of Levelling Up bids

05 December 2022

Nottinghamshire councils should find out by the end of the month if their bids for millions of pounds in Government Levelling Up cash were successful.


Campaign launched to protect against spiked drinks

30 November 2022
Campaign launched to protect against spiked drinks

Campaign launched to protect against spiked drinks

30 November 2022

Training for pub staff and anti-spiking devices are being used to protect women in Newark at night.


NHS trust that runs mental health services 'requires improvement'

29 November 2022
NHS trust that runs mental health services 'requires improvement'

NHS trust that runs mental health services 'requires improvement'

29 November 2022

An NHS body that runs mental healthcare services in Nottinghamshire has again been rated as requires improvement by the healthcare watchdog.


No dip in temperatures for swimmers

28 November 2022
No dip in temperatures for swimmers

No dip in temperatures for swimmers

28 November 2022

There are no plans to reduce the temperature of public swimming pools in the district, despite rising costs.


Councillors to get a 4% pay rise

28 November 2022
Councillors to get a 4% pay rise

Councillors to get a 4% pay rise

28 November 2022

Nottinghamshire county councillors will receive a 4% pay increase following an independent review of their allowances.


Hundreds respond to consultation over fire service changes

27 November 2022
Hundreds respond to consultation over fire service changes

Hundreds respond to consultation over fire service changes

27 November 2022

More than 1,200 people have had their say on cuts to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service as part of a public consultation on the plans.


Calls for extra money given to care companies to be used for staff wages

26 November 2022
Calls for extra money given to care companies to be used for staff wages

Calls for extra money given to care companies to be used for staff wages

26 November 2022

A £1 hourly uplift approved to support Nottinghamshire care workers with pay is not being spent by all care companies specifically on staff wages.


Care home beds booked to reduce hospital pressures

10 November 2022
Care home beds booked to reduce hospital pressures

Care home beds booked to reduce hospital pressures

10 November 2022

About 150 care home beds have been booked by the NHS in Nottinghamshire to ease pressure in hospitals and ensure patients are discharged more quickly.


Trust 'under significant pressure' ahead of busy winter months

07 November 2022
Trust 'under significant pressure' ahead of busy winter months

Trust 'under significant pressure' ahead of busy winter months

07 November 2022

The trust that runs Newark Hospital remains under significant pressure as it prepares for the busy winter months, a meeting was told.


Public to have their say on regional devolution deal

07 November 2022
Public to have their say on regional devolution deal

Public to have their say on regional devolution deal

07 November 2022

Nottinghamshire has joined neighbours in Nottingham, Derbyshire and Derby in approving the next stages of the East Midland’s £1.14bn devolution deal.


Plans set to be approved to bring sites back into use

04 November 2022
Plans set to be approved to bring sites back into use

Plans set to be approved to bring sites back into use

04 November 2022

Newark and Sherwood District Council is planning to bring two old sites back into use with new housing.


Millions needed for councils to balance books

31 October 2022
Millions needed for councils to balance books

Millions needed for councils to balance books

31 October 2022

Surging inflation, rising energy costs and increasing staff pay means Nottinghamshire councils need tens of millions of pounds to balance their books.

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Councils make changes after damning report into historic child abuse

24 October 2022
Councils make changes after damning report into historic child abuse

Councils make changes after damning report into historic child abuse

24 October 2022

Two councils have outlined significant changes to foster care and safeguards for children since a damning report into historic child sex offences.


Reassurance given over devolution costs

14 October 2022
Reassurance given over devolution costs

Reassurance given over devolution costs

14 October 2022

A council leader has repeated his assurances a new regional council led by an elected mayor will not be funded through a rise in council tax.


'Use it or lose it' campaign planned for buses

13 October 2022
'Use it or lose it' campaign planned for buses

'Use it or lose it' campaign planned for buses

13 October 2022

Nottinghamshire County Council is drawing up a “use it or lose it” sales campaign to encourage more people on to buses.


Council reports significant challenges in care worker recruitment

07 October 2022
Council reports significant challenges in care worker recruitment

Council reports significant challenges in care worker recruitment

07 October 2022

Recruitment and retention for care workers face significant challenges as Nottinghamshire County Council struggles to retain staff in the sector.


Cost of living support revealed for thousands of families

04 October 2022
Cost of living support revealed for thousands of families

Cost of living support revealed for thousands of families

04 October 2022

A £5.6m winter fund is being released to help some of the most financially vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire cope with the cost of living crisis.


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