Nottingham City Council

Happy Friday! Here’s a little round up of some of the good things happening in Nottingham this week. All the latest news here: https://lnkd.in/e_behTEN

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As we reflect on the progress made, we reaffirm our commitment to equality and the fight against racism. At Nottingham City Council, we stand against intolerance and continue to promote fairness, inclusivity, and respect for all. #NoToRacism #EqualityForAll #EDI

Great news! Another step forward in a new life for the Broad Marsh area today. 🎉 The area including the former Broad Marsh shopping centre, the cleared site to the west of the Green Heart, the NCP multi-storey car park, Severns House and the former college site in Maid Marian Way will be sold to a buyer with a considerable track record of major developments. Plans for redeveloping the site include: 🏠More than 1,000 homes 👜Up to 20,000 square metres of retail, office and community spaces 👷Creation of around 2,000 full-time jobs Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eprCU-sc

Plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire took a step forward this evening with the City Council discussing interim proposals at its Full Council meeting. The city outlined it would favour a ‘Nottingham + 2 model’ and recommitted to working collaboratively with the eight other councils to ensure the best outcome for residents and businesses. https://lnkd.in/e7Hx4XxH

📢 Update on the Nottingham City Council power outage 📢 ➡ Our teams have been working round the clock to fix the power outage that impacted our IT systems and phonelines since Thursday. ➡The cause was a failure in the electrical safety circuit at our HQ, preventing backup generators from powering our systems. ➡ This unprecedented outage affected our central data centre ➡ Power has been reconnected, and some systems are back online, but further repairs and testing are needed. ➡ Phone systems are back up, but we expect high call volumes. Please use email for emergencies. ❌ Please don't come to Loxley House for appointments. This will need to be rearranged. Chief Executive Sajeeda Rose: "I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible resilience, patience, and professionalism colleagues have all shown in response to this unexpected challenge. "While we are making progress, we appreciate that this situation has been disruptive. We appreciate the public’s continued patience and cooperation. We will keep you updated as much as we can" 📲 Regular updates will be shared on Facebook and X. Read more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/em9_ZWrX

It's Sign Language Week! This year's theme is ➡️ More Than a Language: A Culture, Community, and Belonging. 💙💛 British Sign Language (BSL) is so much more than a language; it is the heart of our living, cultural heritage. It is a place to belong and feel seen. A place that is rich with history, humour, activism, and stories. For more information and training on British Sign Language and training courses, visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edyKJ_nV #SignLanguageWeek #BSL #CultureCommunityBelonging #InclusiveNottingham

📞 Our phone systems are now back up and running, however, we are expecting a high volume of calls. We recommend continuing to use the email addresses provided if you have an emergency ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7EF2_yp

⚡Following the power outage last week, we're still experiencing some issues with our systems. Our teams are actively working to fix the problem and investigate what happened.   🔄 We will continue to keep you updated on here and our website, so please keep an eye out for further updates.    Thank you for your patience during this time. To find out how to get in touch with us, and for updates on our services, visit our website ➡ https://lnkd.in/e7EF2_yp

🍀 Happy St Patrick's Day! 🍀 Join us the celebrations in the city centre today for the annual St Patrick’s Day event. Head to Old Market Square from 11:30am to 4:30pm to enjoy a range of Irish and Irish-inspired live music and culture on stage. 🎶🍻 It's a FREE event, so come along and make it a day filled with festivities, fun, and a celebration of Irish heritage. See you there! #StPatricksDay Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSsXGx9t #IrishHeritage #NottinghamEvents #OldMarketSquare #LiveMusic

🍀 The annual Nottingham St Patrick’s Day event returns to the city centre on Monday, 17 March, celebrating the city and region’s vibrant Irish community and descendants. Head to Old Market Square to enjoy a range of Irish and Irish-inspired live music and culture on stage. 🎶🍻 Join us for a day filled with festivities, fun, and a celebration of Irish heritage. See you there! https://lnkd.in/eX_C5zhZ #StPatricksDay #IrishHeritage #NottinghamEvents #OldMarketSquare #LiveMusic #CulturalCelebration