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Investing in Our Schools Means Investing in Our Communities
To the Editor: As a longtime educator and a neighbor of State Representative Nick Menapace, I have both a professional and personal perspective on why education matters—and why I support Nick’s approach to education funding. Having spent 25 years in education, I know firsthand that strong schools don’t happen by accident. They require dedicated educators, appropriate resources, and a commitment to giving every student the opportunity to succeed.
Record levels of roads investment for the city as Nottingham City Council invests over £6m fixing and improving our streets
The money is on top of £8m in external funding allocated to the city by EMCCA for road maintenance for 2026/27, a 40% increase on last year. A huge increase in the funding available to improve the state of the city’s roads, footpaths and public areas should have a visible impact in the next few months.
How to get to Goose Fair
How to get to Goose Fair Goose Fair opens at 12pm on Friday 25th September at the Forest Recreation Ground. Due to industrial action, there will be no tram service to Goose Fair at The Forest tram stop on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September, and Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October. There is the potential for further impacts on tram services during the week.
Greener future for Nottingham businesses as workplace travel grants enable more staff to cycle to work
Nottingham City Council’s innovative Workplace Travel Service is continuing to support local businesses in their quest to go greener. Up to £25,000 is up for grabs to help Nottingham businesses, organisations and charities to improve workplace travel options by introducing eCargo bikes, cycle shelters, showers for cyclists and electric vehicle charging points.
Middleton newsagent and customers choose Burnside Centre for £3,500 PayPoint donation
Ikram Vali, owner of Middleton News and PayPoint’s first Community Champion Award winner, has chosen Burnside Centre as the recipients of a £3,500 donation After winning the award, Ikram asked his customers which local cause they wanted the community fund to support, with Burnside Centre the standout choice The funding will help the charity continue providing opportunities, support and activities for children, families and residents across the community Welwyn Garden City, 16 September 2026:...
Waterside Bridge used more than 130,000 times since opening in June
Nottingham’s brand-new footbridge over the river Trent between Lady Bay and Colwick is proving incredibly popular with residents and visitors to the city alike. Since the bridge opened on 2 June, an average of 996 walkers and 447 cyclists have used it each day – with that number shooting up to 5970 walkers and 849 cyclists during the fun day to celebrate the new bridge held on 14th June.
CT4N ceases trading, impacting Easylink and other Nottingham bus services
CT4N, a bus operator serving parts of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, has ceased trading with immediate effect. The closure will affect a number of bus and demand responsive transport services across the region. As the Local Transport Authority for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is working closely with local councils, transport partners and bus operators to assess the impact and look at replacement services wherever possible.
More streets set to be transformed as Nottingham gears up for fourth year of Streets for People
Nottingham City Council will soon embark on the fourth year of its popular Streets for People programme of neighbourhood improvements.
Gregory Boulevard transformation will make area safer for everyone, especially those walking and cycling
Work to begin later this month Nottingham City Council is starting work soon on a project to make changes along Gregory Boulevard to make the area safer for everyone, and especially those walking and cycling. Following the allocation of funding from the East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) for this project, Nottingham City Council has been planning the project and consulting with local people.
Maid Marian statue unveiled in city centre
Nottingham’s newest public artwork – located outside East West Nottingham at Tollhouse Hill/ Upper Parliament Street – celebrates Maid Marian, a legendary figure from Nottinghamshire folklore, often associated with community, resistance, and care for the natural world. In this artwork by renowned artist Alicja Biała, Marian is reimagined through native plants, stories, and the people of Nottinghamshire.
Boost for walking and cycling as Nottingham to benefit from over £15m in transport funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority
Nottingham City Council is expected to approve its acceptance of over £15m of new funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority to fund projects in its Local Transport Programme. Councillors will consider whether to formally accept the money at an Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 21 July. The funding, from the Mayoral Transport Fund, which is funded by Government, aims to drive growth and productivity through investment in integrated transport networks.
Celebration as Waterside Bridge opens to the public
Nottingham’s newest bridge is open for everyone to enjoy – almost seven decades after the last new major bridge over the Trent in the city opened. Nottingham City Council Leader Councillor Neghat Khan cut the ribbon officially declaring the eye-catching 87 metre network arch bridge open, along with East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor, Claire Ward.
Waterside Bridge Community Celebration
Join us for a FREE fun day to celebrate will take place on Sunday 14 June, 10am – 4pm with plenty of great activities on the north and south sides of the bridge. On the south side of the bridge, we’ll use the Rugby Club grounds to host sports activities, including have a go at rugby, inflatables, free face painting and more to be confirmed.
Exciting plans for new statue inspired by Maid Marian unveiled
Renowned artist Alicja Biala will create the artwork along with the local community Image:Work in progress drawingof the artwork,Maid Marianby Alicja Biala Nottingham City Council, BACKLIT Gallery and It’s in Nottingham, are thrilled to announce a vibrant new public artwork will be unveiled this summer. The artwork, which will be created by artist Alicja Biala who is renowned for her large-scale paintings and sculptures displayed in public places across Europe.
Waterside Bridge to open 2 June
Opening date and plans announced for the new walking and cycling bridge between Trent Basin and Lady Bay A new bridge providing a safe connection for walkers and cyclists over the River Trent between Trent Basin and Lady Bay will open to the public on Tuesday 2 June at 12 noon. After a ribbon cutting ceremony where children from local schools will join Councillors and other officials to declare the crossing open, the bridge will be open for the public to cross for the first time.
Nottingham to benefit from £17.6million transport funding boost
More than £17m will be invested into Nottingham’s transport network in 2026/27, thanks to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). The City Council is expected to accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 21 April.
Nottingham City Transport is officially the best bus operator in England!
Fantastic recognition for Nottingham as the 2026 Your Bus Journey survey results reveal that Nottingham City Transport is the best bus operator in England based on passenger satisfaction and that Greater Nottingham is the joint top region for satisfaction. As the definitive, independent bus passenger satisfaction survey in England, Scotland and Wales, Your Bus Journey gives detailed passenger feedback on 48,000 journeys through 2025.
Transfer of public transport responsibilities from Nottingham City Council to EMCCA
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is now the official Regional Transport Authority for the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Derby area. EMCCA has taken over responsibility for transport plans and strategies, investment and bus operations (working closely with local bus operators) throughout the region. However, EMCCA is not the Local Highway Authority, so the role of managing traffic and maintaining the roads remains with the city and county councils.
Nottingham’s buses are second to one!
The Department for Transport’s annual bus statistics once again show Nottingham’s buses going from strength to strength. Remarkably, Nottingham has the second highest bus usage outside of London, following Brighton and Hove, at 130 passenger journeys per head. Bus industry magazine Route One also reported that Nottingham, is one of the few local authorities this year to exceed levels of patronage from 2010, which is when Department for Transport’s dataset began.
Nottingham’s new Transforming Cities funded walking and cycling bridge successfully lifted into place
Earlier today, Monday 10 November – Nottingham’s brand-new footbridge was lifted into place over the river Trent following months of careful planning. The bridge was lifted into place by a huge CC6800 crawler crane which rose 75metres into the sky. This crane arrived onsite in sections last week and was carefully erected using other cranes. This morning the crane lifted the bridge from its supports and began slowly moving into position to swing the bridge over the Trent.
Nottingham Tram and Bus User Survey 2025
Our Tram and Bus User Survey for 2025 is now live until Sunday 16 November. We would really appreciate your feedback on your experience of using trams and buses in the city, so that we can identify what is working for public transport in our city, and what could be improved. The survey will take you up to 5 minutes to complete – thank you!
£1.8million of transport funding for Nottingham
More than £1.8m of external funding will be invested in delivering walking and cycling improvements in Nottingham, thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Nottingham City Council will discuss whether to officially accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on 21 October. It is proposed that the £1.3m of the funding will be used to deliver improvements along Gregory Boulevard between the A60 Mansfield Road and Noel Street.
Latest on Nottingham’s new walking and cycling bridge 🌉 The bridge will be lifted into place by a huge crane this November
This week, partners were invited to tour the new walking and cycling bridge being built at Trent Basin before it is lifted into place this November. Officers from partner authorities Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council joined others who have been instrumental in getting the bridge project off the ground.
September update - latest news on the bridge project - Transport Nottingham
Welcome to your September update on our project to build a new walking and cycling bridge between Trent Basin and Lady Bay. On the north bank of the river, the bridge structure has arrived on site fresh from the painters and is now being assembled and checked. Reinforced concrete works to the bridge abutments and foundations for the amphitheatre is progressing well. Next, the concreting works to the bridge will be completed, with reinforced concrete works to the ramps continuing.
New Era for Maid Marian Way: Safer Crossings, Greener Spaces, Better Connections
Works on the roads, footpaths, new cycle paths and signals are now complete, with pedestrians, cyclists and drivers now using the junction as intended.
Let's get back to school safely
As children in city schools get back to the classroom this week, and as the nights draw in and the weather grows gloomier, Nottingham City Council is asking everyone to work together to keep children safe around schools. Nottingham City Council is working to keep children safe on the school run through making improvements to the roads outside schools.
Fresh warning issued to drivers about fraudulent use of blue badges
Enforcement officers at Nottingham City Council are reminding motorists they face prosecution if they continue to use blue badges which belonged to deceased relatives. They are urging drivers to respect the integrity of the UK-wide scheme – which ensures that people with severe mobility issues caused by disabilities can park closer to their destinations – following a sharp rise in cases this year.
Pedestrian Crossing Project on Queens Road
August 8, 2025 We’re working to add a pedestrian crossing on Queens Road, outside the Railway Station car park and new student accommodation blocks The Barnum. See the full works plan here. Works began 28 July and will continue until 5 September 2025. No road closures are required on Queens Road as part of this project with workers using lane closures to do the works during the quieter school summer holiday period. Summer Leys Lane will be closed from 22/08/25-29/08/25 with a diversion plan here..
Bridge bulletin - Your latest on the bridge project July update - Transport Nottingham
August 6, 2025 Welcome to the latest bridge bulletin for the end of July/beginning of August! What’s going on down at the riverside as part of our Transforming Cities funded project to create a new walking and cycling bridge over the river Trent at Trent Basin?
Final phase of Maid Marian Way transformation begins with resurfacing works from 21 July
The final phase of the ambitious Maid Marian Way regeneration project will begin on Monday 21 July with overnight resurfacing works. As part of the project, roads which connect to the Maid Marian Way junction will be resurfaced in overnight works lasting four weeks, Monday – Thursday from 10pm – 6am. During the overnight works, road closures and diversions will be in place which will be available to view via the Transport Nottingham website.
Nottingham celebrates major milestone as Renewing Local Streets programme is completed
In 2021, Nottingham City Council bid for and won £18million as part of a competitive process from Central Government to deliver the ‘Renewing Local Streets’ transport programme. This work aimed to improve streets and local town centres and made walking and cycling easier and safer, through three main strands. Streets for People School Streets Greener Streets Renewing Local Streets programmes are now complete, with £18million invested into improving our communities.
Clean Air Day - 19 June - Do your bit for healthier air - Transport Nottingham
Today, June 19 is clean air day! Breathing in polluted air emitted from cars and other sources seriously damages health – contributing to cancers, dementia, heart disease, strokes and more.
Brand new bridge takes shape
June 5, 2025 Local company Briton Fabricators Ltd have built the bridge using British steel Over recent weeks, the residents and commuters of Hucknall have noticed something new taking shape on the horizon – Nottingham’s brand-new walking and cycling bridge is being fabricated using British Steel, just a few miles from its eventual home. The 85metre long bridge is being fabricated and erected in Hucknall, enhancing the local economy.
Dr Bike and Bike register event
May 22, 2025 Get a bike once-over and repairs from Dr Bike Jobseekers living in Nottingham city will be able to register for Sustrans reconditioned bike distribution events and get personal route planning advice Get bike security advice and free bike registration from Nottinghamshire Police Tuesday 3 June 11am – 2pm, Outside Broad Marsh Cycle Park, Collin Street Details of upcoming FREE have a go at cycling events around the city.
Bridge Bulletin - April! Your latest on the Bridge project - Transport Nottingham
April 25, 2025 This is your monthly Bridge Bulletin, bringing you the latest news and info on our project to build a new walking and cycling bridge over the river Trent at Trent Basin and Lady Bay. The warehouse that used to house Flo Skatepark has now been demolished – making the space needed to assemble the massive bridge and for a crane to lift it into place this autumn Thank you for your patience while the path between the river and playparks at the Hook, Holme Road, Lady Bay, was closed.
Nottingham City Council welcomes £16.4million transport funding boost
More than £16m of external funding will be invested into Nottingham city’s transport network in 2025/26 thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Nottingham City Council is expected to officially accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 22 April.
Nottingham leads the way in city bus services
March 28, 2025 A new independent focus survey from Transport Focus has confirmed what residents and visitors to Nottingham know – that we have some of the best buses around. Transport Focus are an independent organisation representing the interests of bus passengers. Bus passengers were surveyed throughout 2024 in almost 40 different regions on all aspects of their journey, including punctuality, value for money and the experience of disabled customers.
Bridge Bulletin March 2025
March 26, 2025 Here’s your March 2025 update on our progress on our project to build a new walking and cycling bridge over the Trent at Trent Basin Clearance of vegetation has taken place on site, preparing the bank where the bridge will land Work has begun to demolish the warehouse which housed Flo Skate Park The footpath between the playparks at the Hook and the river, on the south side of the river, is now closed until late April while its being upgraded as part of the bridge project.
City Council announce plans for Safer Roads funding
Two Nottingham locations will receive upgrades to help keep people safe A second tranche of funding to improve road safety in Nottingham City received approval at Nottingham City Council’s Executive Board meeting on 18 March. The Safer Roads Fund is a national programme aimed at improving road safety for users and improving reliability of the road network. Schemes are selected by the Department for Transport based on data identifying these routes as having major road safety concerns.
Public art plan revealed for Maid Marian Way
Residents and visitors are being invited to say what they’d like to see in a new piece of public art As part of the project to transform the former roundabout on Maid Marian Way, a newly created public artwork is planned for the pedestrian area in front of Premier Inn.
Victoria Bus Station Improvements
Six weeks of further improvement works to one of Nottingham’s key transport interchanges, Victoria Bus Station, will start from Monday 17th February. Construction will begin at the York Street and Union Road junction to improve traffic flow. This project will replace the current “scissor” configuration, which can be confusing for car park users, with a simpler design that gives buses priority and makes entering the underground car park safer.
Bridge contracts - Transport Nottingham
Nottingham City Council have entered into a £12.6m delivery contract with Balfour Beatty to deliver the city’s new 85 metre long walking and cycling bridge over the River Trent. Balfour Beatty have a proven track record of delivering high-profile infrastructure projects, and it is expected that over 100 people will be employed during the project including 4 apprentices.
British Cycling - FREE cycling events - Transport Nottingham
February 10, 2025 Thanks to funding from the Active Travel Capability Fund, Nottingham City Council in partnership with British Cycling bring you FREE fun sessions to help you have a go at cycling and build your confidence on a bike. Join friendly session leaders Abbie and Graeme at a session near you. Monday 17 February FREE family drop-in session during half-term – come along and enjoy having a go at cycling, plus advice, guidance and confidence building to help adults and children ride a bike.
Nottingham City Council set to trial new location for taxi rank close to the front of Nottingham Station
Nottingham City Council is beginning an 18-month trial to understand if a new location could be a permanent safe option for additional taxi ranks serving residents and visitors using Nottingham Railway Station. Carrington Street is being trialled as a location for a rank of eight wheelchair accessible taxis adding additional taxi capacity close to the front of Nottingham Railway Station.
Workplace Travel Service
November 29, 2024 From a small reprographics company founded in 1900 in central Nottingham, John E Wright has grown into a leading UK supplier of Signage, Exhibition & Print with operations in six cities. Now a £7 million business with 70 employees the business stands ready for its next chapter which will include a heavy focus on the environment.
Queens Drive and Colwick Park & Rides closed today
November 27, 2024 Queens Drive Park & Ride and Colwick/Racecourse Park & Ride are both closed today, Wednesday 27 November. Nottingham City Council apologises for this inconvenience. If you usually use Queens Drive Park & Ride: See a map of alternative park & rides here NCT Navy 49 will remain on Queens Drive as service 49A – Please use Clifton Bridge North as an alternative.
Travelling to Nottingham Winter Wonderland
November 20, 2024 Winter Wonderland is open at Old Market Square until Tuesday 31 December. With more than 80 Christmas market stalls, the Sky Skate Ice Path and ice rink, Ice Bar, Sur La Piste and Altitude chalet bars, and Observation Wheel, the attraction is expected to welcome 1 million visitors into the city this festive season.
Improvements in Bilborough and Leen Valley now complete on Beechdale and Hollington Roads
November 15, 2024 Nottingham City Council has completed a £5.7m project to make a busy area in Bilborough and Leen Valley safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The council successfully bid for money from the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund to make improvements along Beechdale Road and Hollington Road. £590k was also contributed by Sustrans.
Council-owned Nottingham City Transport wins big at routeone awards
November 15, 2024 Nottingham City Transport are celebrating after once again being crowned Large Bus Operator of the year at the routeone awards. The judges noted that all seven finalists in the Large Operator of the Year category run buses in challenging urban environments, where congestion poses a major difficulty. Despite that, each delivers a successful operation.
Nottingham business benefits from grant for EV chargers!
October 21, 2024 Bridgeway Consulting have become the latest local Nottingham business to benefit from a grant through the Workplace Travel Service. The programme, funded from Government’s Local Transport Plan and Nottingham’s Workplace Parking Levy, helps local businesses and organisations to fund green travel improvements up to £25,000, to pay for items such eCargo bikes, cycle shelters, showers for cyclists and electric vehicle charging points.
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