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Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

04 May 2025
Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

Reform UK gain control of Nottinghamshire County Council in sweeping victory

04 May 2025

Reform UK have taken control of Nottinghamshire County Council in a sweeping victory that has been replicated across the wider Midlands.


Water firm commits to meeting sewage spills targets by end of year after criticism from MP

01 May 2025
Water firm commits to meeting sewage spills targets by end of year after criticism from MP

Water firm commits to meeting sewage spills targets by end of year after criticism from MP

01 May 2025

Nottinghamshire’s water supplier says it is still on track to meet targets for cutting sewage spills following criticism from an MP.


Pub owner given permission to host live music and late-night drinks after concerns addressed

08 April 2025
Pub owner given permission to host live music and late-night drinks after concerns addressed

Pub owner given permission to host live music and late-night drinks after concerns addressed

08 April 2025

A pub company has been given permission to host live music and late-night drinks at a new village venue.


Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

08 April 2025
Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

Village pub owner makes changes to planned opening hours after concerns

08 April 2025

The owner of a pub in a Nottinghamshire village has made changes to its planned opening hours after concerns were raised.


‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

06 April 2025
‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

‘Significant concerns’ over live music and late-night drinks plans for village’s pub

06 April 2025

Residents have raised “significant concerns” over a pub company’s plans for live music and late-night drinks at a new venue.


Mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff after family criticise patient’s ‘appalling’ care

04 April 2025
Mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff after family criticise patient’s ‘appalling’ care

Mandatory dementia training for all hospital staff after family criticise patient’s ‘appalling’ care

04 April 2025

A patient’s family has criticised the ‘appalling’ and ‘undignified’ care he received before he died at a Nottinghamshire hospital.


Trust boss ‘absolutely committed’ to cooperating with Nottingham attacks inquiry

28 March 2025
Trust boss ‘absolutely committed’ to cooperating with Nottingham attacks inquiry

Trust boss ‘absolutely committed’ to cooperating with Nottingham attacks inquiry

28 March 2025

The boss of a troubled NHS trust says the organisation will be committed to cooperating with a public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.


County councillors to vote on changes in pay after changes in political balance

26 February 2025
County councillors to vote on changes in pay after changes in political balance

County councillors to vote on changes in pay after changes in political balance

26 February 2025

Nottinghamshire county councillors are expected to vote on changes to some members’ pay following a change in political balance.


Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers accuse Government of delaying pension payout

13 January 2025
Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers accuse Government of delaying pension payout

Former Nottinghamshire mineworkers accuse Government of delaying pension payout

13 January 2025

Former Nottinghamshire miners have accused the Government of unnecessarily delaying a decision to pay out a multi-billion pound pension pot surplus.


More than 500 emergencies waiting for ambulance when critical incident declared

08 January 2025
More than 500 emergencies waiting for ambulance when critical incident declared

More than 500 emergencies waiting for ambulance when critical incident declared

08 January 2025

East Midlands Ambulance Service had more than 500 emergencies waiting for a response when the service declared its first ever critical incident.


‘Massive increase’ in customers needing support as water bills to rise by almost 50%

06 January 2025
‘Massive increase’ in customers needing support as water bills to rise by almost 50%

‘Massive increase’ in customers needing support as water bills to rise by almost 50%

06 January 2025

Severn Trent has promised to support customers having difficulties paying their water bills ahead of an expected increase of almost 50%.


Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’

03 January 2025
Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’

Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’

03 January 2025

East Midlands mayor Claire Ward has admitted progress to start transforming the region has been difficult due to recruitment challenges.


Districts and boroughs feel ‘let down’ by Government funding announcement

30 December 2024
Districts and boroughs feel ‘let down’ by Government funding announcement

Districts and boroughs feel ‘let down’ by Government funding announcement

30 December 2024

District and borough councils say they feel ‘let down’ and ‘underwhelmed’ after the Government announced funding for struggling local authorities.


Concern over lack of pothole funding detail after £75m announced for region’s ‘poor’ roads

25 December 2024
Concern over lack of pothole funding detail after £75m announced for region’s ‘poor’ roads

Concern over lack of pothole funding detail after £75m announced for region’s ‘poor’ roads

25 December 2024

Nottinghamshire County Council’s leader has raised concerns over a lack of detail on the exact amount of pothole funding the council will receive.


‘Opportunities and risks’ in plans to merge councils

24 December 2024
‘Opportunities and risks’ in plans to merge councils

‘Opportunities and risks’ in plans to merge councils

24 December 2024

Political leaders past and present are divided over the Government’s plans to merge local Nottinghamshire councils in an attempt to cut costs.


‘Dreadful’ experiences for ambulance patients as hospital handover delays reach second-highest on record

03 December 2024
‘Dreadful’ experiences for ambulance patients as hospital handover delays reach second-highest on record

‘Dreadful’ experiences for ambulance patients as hospital handover delays reach second-highest on record

03 December 2024

Ambulance bosses say patients are having “dreadful” experiences after hospital handover delays reached the second-highest levels ever recorded.

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

27 November 2024
‘Big task’ ahead for county council and Conservatives, upcoming leader says

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

27 November 2024

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


Second councillor makes leadership bid for County Council

26 November 2024
Second councillor makes leadership bid for County Council

Second councillor makes leadership bid for County Council

26 November 2024

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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Concerns over council’s reliance on technology to bring costs down in social care

26 November 2024
Concerns over council’s reliance on technology to bring costs down in social care

Concerns over council’s reliance on technology to bring costs down in social care

26 November 2024

Concerns have been raised that County Council could be too heavily relying on technology to bring down its soaring costs in social care.


Council ‘crystal clear’ it will not close county libraries as new 10-year plan considered

25 November 2024
Council ‘crystal clear’ it will not close county libraries as new 10-year plan considered

Council ‘crystal clear’ it will not close county libraries as new 10-year plan considered

25 November 2024

Nottinghamshire County Council says it is “crystal clear” it will not close libraries or cut services as a new 10-year plan is considered.


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