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Low election turnout could lead to ‘democratic legitimacy’ problems says expert

09 July 2024
Low election turnout could lead to ‘democratic legitimacy’ problems says expert

Low election turnout could lead to ‘democratic legitimacy’ problems says expert

09 July 2024

The low turnout in last week’s General Election could threaten the legitimacy of political leaders if the trend continues, an expert has warned.

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Former Little Chef likely to become fast food drive-through

04 July 2024
Former Little Chef likely to become fast food drive-through

Former Little Chef likely to become fast food drive-through

04 July 2024

A former Little Chef near Newark which has stood empty for nine years is likely to be turned into a drive-through KFC.

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How General Election night will unfold in Nottinghamshire

04 July 2024
How General Election night will unfold in Nottinghamshire

How General Election night will unfold in Nottinghamshire

04 July 2024

The General Election campaign will end this morning (July 4) as the nation goes to the polls to choose a Government.


Children on adoption waiting list facing delays

03 July 2024
Children on adoption waiting list facing delays

Children on adoption waiting list facing delays

03 July 2024

Nottinghamshire children are waiting two months longer to be adopted than a set national target.


Who to vote for in Rushcliffe and what they have to say

28 June 2024
Who to vote for in Rushcliffe and what they have to say

Who to vote for in Rushcliffe and what they have to say

28 June 2024

Rushcliffe is facing its closest race in decades after previously being regarded as a solidly Conservative seat.


“Our police officers need to be back in our communities”

18 June 2024
“Our police officers need to be back in our communities”

“Our police officers need to be back in our communities”

18 June 2024

Nottinghamshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner says he plans a “significant move” towards neighbourhood policing during his term of office.


New Nottinghamshire police commissioner to set out crime-fighting priorities

11 June 2024
New Nottinghamshire police commissioner to set out crime-fighting priorities

New Nottinghamshire police commissioner to set out crime-fighting priorities

11 June 2024

New PCC will make tackling knife crime, reducing road accident deaths and preventing violence against women and girls a priority for his term.

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Flood defence plans will offer security for flood-hit town, councillor says

31 May 2024
Flood defence plans will offer security for flood-hit town, councillor says

Flood defence plans will offer security for flood-hit town, councillor says

31 May 2024

Proposed flood defences in a town that has seen some of the worst flooding in Nottinghamshire would make people feel safer, a councillor has said.


Council to sell damp-ridden homes which are ‘threat to health’

31 May 2024
Council to sell damp-ridden homes which are ‘threat to health’

Council to sell damp-ridden homes which are ‘threat to health’

31 May 2024

A council is looking to sell off three homes with chronic damp and mould problems.


Renowned sculptures could go on display for first time in 40 years

29 May 2024
Renowned sculptures could go on display for first time in 40 years

Renowned sculptures could go on display for first time in 40 years

29 May 2024

Work by a renowned Nottinghamshire sculptor could go on display in Newark after being kept under wraps in a cemetery for 40 years.


‘Very little change’ on rejected solar farm applications

29 May 2024
‘Very little change’ on rejected solar farm applications

‘Very little change’ on rejected solar farm applications

29 May 2024

Developers are hoping to win appeals over two rejected solar farm applications near Newark after making changes to them.

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Long-awaited A46 bypass plans submitted to government

28 May 2024
Long-awaited A46 bypass plans submitted to government

Long-awaited A46 bypass plans submitted to government

28 May 2024

The government will begin looking at plans to widen and restructure the heavily-congested A46 bypass around Newark.


New Council headquarters takes shape after weather delays

27 May 2024
New Council headquarters takes shape after weather delays

New Council headquarters takes shape after weather delays

27 May 2024

Work on Nottinghamshire County Council’s new £18m offices near Hucknall is getting back on track after a wet start to the year slowed progress.

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Council could stop delivering school meals and other catering services in house

26 May 2024
Council could stop delivering school meals and other catering services in house

Council could stop delivering school meals and other catering services in house

26 May 2024

Nottinghamshire County Council leaders will consider whether school meals and other catering should no longer be delivered in-house.


Deadlines to register and get voter ID for the General Election

25 May 2024
Deadlines to register and get voter ID for the General Election

Deadlines to register and get voter ID for the General Election

25 May 2024

Voters have slightly less than four weeks to register to vote in the UK’s General Election.


‘Unsafe’ prison service to be brought under government control

24 May 2024
‘Unsafe’ prison service to be brought under government control

‘Unsafe’ prison service to be brought under government control

24 May 2024

The government will take over the running of a troubled Nottinghamshire prison, ministers have announced.


Developer appeals council’s decision to turn down two ‘unacceptable’ solar farms

22 May 2024
Developer appeals council’s decision to turn down two ‘unacceptable’ solar farms

Developer appeals council’s decision to turn down two ‘unacceptable’ solar farms

22 May 2024

Developers have launched appeals against a council’s decision to turn down plans for two new solar farms.


Council leader has survived a vote of no confidence

17 May 2024
Council leader has survived a vote of no confidence

Council leader has survived a vote of no confidence

17 May 2024

Nottinghamshire’s Conservative County Council leader Ben Bradley has survived a vote of no confidence.

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Councils prepare for life in new East Midlands authority

14 May 2024
Councils prepare for life in new East Midlands authority

Councils prepare for life in new East Midlands authority

14 May 2024

Council documents shed light on how the political landscape will shift responsibilities to the East Midlands mayoral authority in the coming weeks.

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Ben Bradley says no confidence vote is ‘kicking me while I’m down’ following mayoral defeat

13 May 2024
Ben Bradley says no confidence vote is ‘kicking me while I’m down’ following mayoral defeat

Ben Bradley says no confidence vote is ‘kicking me while I’m down’ following mayoral defeat

13 May 2024

The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has said a vote urging him to resign is intended to “rub his nose” in his mayoral election defeat.

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