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Our next ward surgery is this Saturday, 11am - 12pm, upstairs at the Park Squash Club.
Pop by if you have any issues we can help with, or if you just want to say hello.
Wishing Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims across Nottingham
May you have a peaceful and blessed month
Nottingham's commissioners are leaving- on schedule
They say that our financial improvement is "significant in such a short timeframe, indeed almost unimaginable"
By rebuilding our finances, we're able to invest in our frontline services in this year's budget
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevn3veg8ygo
Labour has announced additional support for pubs, who will see their business rates cut and frozen until 2019. This is with millions more for the Hospitality Support Fund and permission for pubs to open later for World Cup matches this summer
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It's In Nottingham have transformed the disused phone box at the top of Hockley with a map of nearby resources for rough sleepers, like hot food and accommodation. The work was done with Framework and features artwork by former rough sleepers
www.itsinnottingham.com/news/notting...
Nottingham Labour has cut the City Council's debt more than 60%, giving us a better financial footing than Reform's Notts County Council. With help from better funding from the Labour government, we're set to invest more in front line services this budget
www.nottinghampost.com/news/notting...
Plans have been submitted to demolish the old NCP car park on Maid Marian way as part of the next step of the Broadmarsh development. This will open up the city centre and bring better views of Nottingham Castle from the area
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In case you missed it!
Some good news highlights for Castle Ward and Nottingham over the last couple of weeks!
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Out today with council staff, Community Protection, university and It’s In Nottingham to spot issues ahead of Thursday’s day of action. We covered Greyhound St, Market Square, Wheeler Gate & Exchange Walk.
Got something that needs fixing? Email matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
I'm upstairs at Central Library this morning, 11am - 12pm for the first Castle Ward surgery of the year.
Don't fancy facing the cold? Email me at matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk if there's anything I can help you with.
A very Merry Christmas to everyone in Castle Ward and all across Nottingham.
However you're spending it, we hope you have a wonderful day.
I'm upstairs in a very Christmassy Park Squash Club until 12 for the last surgery of the year. Pop by if there's anything I can help with
If you can't make it, email me at matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk; I'll be monitoring my emails for urgent casework over the holiday period
Our last surgery of the year is coming up, this Saturday, 11 am - 12 pm, at the Park Squash Club. Stop by to let us know about any concerns, questions or just to say hi.
If you can't make it, send an email with any issues you have to matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk and I'll pick them up.
Visited Middle Hill and Sussex St with our green spaces team and Cllr Corall Jenkins. It’s a great spot, but some of the greenery needs a bit of love.
To keep this route into the city centre looking its best we’ll be investing £50k in weeding and new planting in the coming year.
Hi Martin, really sorry to hear this! My next surgeries will be on 13th Dec, Room 3 in Central Library and 20th Dec, upstairs at the Park Squash Club, both 11 am - 12 pm. If you'd like, you can drop me an email to matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk and I'll pick it up before then?
A photo focusing on the pavement on East side of George Street. Centered is new raised tactile paving, forming a square by the edge of the pavement.
A photo focusing on the pavement on West side of George Street. Centered is new raised tactile paving, forming a square by the edge of the pavement.
We installed new tactile paving during recent road works on George Street in Hockley. This is a small but important addition to make our city more welcoming and accessible.
Is there a spot near you that needs an accessibility upgrade? Let us know below or by email.
A beautiful day for our Nikkah with family, friends and the love of my life.
I spent this afternoon visiting Brightmoor Street and Brightmoor Court with colleagues from the council's housing department.
We had a good chat with a couple of residents, noted a few repairs, and talked about some plans to make it an even better place to live for our tenants.
At last week's Notts County Council meeting, Tory leader Sam Smith made some pretty strange claims about Nottingham...
If Sam does want to visit the castle, now he knows it's open, he can get a year-long ticket for only £15! He can even book ahead at nottinghamcastle.org.uk/admission
Spent a lovely Saturday afternoon speaking to residents in Castle Exchange and the rest of Broad Street and Western Street. Spotted some issues with trade waste which have been reported and left contact info in case there are any repeats.
Out this morning with council staff, It's In Nottingham and the universities, taking in Market Square, Long Row, Clumber St, Lincoln St and Clinton St West. We found some issues with waste, fly-tipping and grafitti which we'll be addressing at a day of action on Friday.
Spending today in Nuthall East & Strelley, supporting @broxtowelabour.bsky.social's Domenica Lopinto in today's by-election. The election is a knife edge between Labour and Reform, and the weather is a knife edge between sunny and rainy.
We're upstairs in the Park Squash Club again this Saturday for our regular ward surgery. Come by between 11 am and 12 pm for a chat about whatever matters to you, no appointment needed.
We're upstairs in the Park Squash Club again this Saturday for our regular ward surgery. Come by between 11 am and 12 pm for a chat about whatever matters to you, no appointment needed.
I was in Central Library this morning with council staff, speaking to residents as part of our Future Council Conversations. We were asking the public what they think of council services and what they would change about how we do things. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat!
Upstairs in Room 3 of Central Library this morning until midday for our regular ward surgery.
Come say hi if there's anything you'd like to talk about, or catch me next Saturday at the Squash Club in The Park, or email on matt.shannon@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
We remain concerned about rising violent crime on the canal path. Patrols are being increased, and we’re exploring options for better lighting and CCTV. We'll be meeting with the Canal & River Trust and other partners to look at more responses.
www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-n...
I visited Carter Gate today with council staff to listen to local concerns. There's work to do; residents raised issues with waste and green spaces. We’ll be writing out about the work we're doing, including sorting out the bins, organising a litter pick, and making regular visits until it’s sorted.
I marched with colleagues from the GMB trade union at Notts Pride today. With LGBT+ communities continuing to come under attack, particularly our trans neighbours, Pride is as important as ever.
