Politics News - Hucknall Dispatch

Council announces more investment to help rough sleepers

A range of intensive wrap-around services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire have been awarded £837,000.

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The new MyNotts app is available to download now for free.

New app makes accessing council services even easier

In this day and age when 95 per cent of households have access to a smartphone, it comes as no surprise that two-thirds of our residents told us they would be likely to download an app to access council services if one was available, writes Coun Reg Adair, deputy leader of Nottinghamshire County Council.

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Renovation work taking place to improve energy efficiency at some properties in Nottingham

Scheme that cuts heating bills at old and cold council houses could benefit Bulwell

Bulwell could soon benefit from a pioneering scheme to turn hard-to-heat council houses into ultra-low-energy homes.

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The Top Wighay Farm development site, which is owned by the county council, on the Hucknall and Linby border.

Plan for 800-home village on Hucknall/Linby border is exciting, says council

Defiant Nottinghamshire County Council is pressing ahead with a plan for a new village on the Hucknall/Linby border, despite opposition.

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What an HS2 train might look like, designed by Alstom.

Go-ahead for HS2 is welcomed by county council leader

The go-ahead for the controversial HS2 railway, which will run by the outskirts of Hucknall, project has been welcomed by council chiefs.

Transport

Police attending one of the many car cruises that take place up and down the country.

Clampdown on car cruising in Hucknall area is hailed a big success

Residents in the Hucknall area have been thanked for their help in a successful clampdown on car cruising.

Crime

Coun John Handley, vice-chairman of communities and place committee at Nottinghamshire County Council

Bidding is now open for Local Improvement Scheme grants

The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) capital fund is a great example of how Nottinghamshire County Council is helping local communities to help themselves.

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Volunteers and school children launch the Moorhouse Community Orchard at Sutton Lawn.

Looking back on an eventful 2019 across Ashfield - and what 2020 has to offer

With 2019 now consigned to the history books, we are taking a look back on the past 12 months and the big developments seen across Ashfield since January 1, 2019.

Business

The county council's 12 recycling centres will all be open for most of the festive period.

'Tis the season to be jolly aware of recycling

At Christmas time we tend to buy and use more products compared with other times of the year – whether decorating the house, having to de-ice the car or buying extra food and drink products to get ready for festive gatherings.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, walks with Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry during a visit to Doncaster Market in September 13. Photo: Jon Super - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Northern MPs to 'hunt like a pack' to ensure voters have a reason to back the Tories again in five years

Northern MPs are going to “hunt like a pack” in the new Parliament which is being billed as a once in a generation opportunity to power up the North.

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Ben Bradley and Boris Johnson on the campaign trail in Mansfield.

General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep North Notts as Labour's 'red wall' collapses

All seats in Nottinghamshire outside of the city have been won by the Conservatives as Boris Johnson brought home the biggest Tory majority since Margaret Thatcher.

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Polling Station, Sheffield Town Hall - June 8th General Election 2017.

These are all the things you can and can't do in a polling station

The General Election is nearly upon us – and when you head to your local polling station, you need to be aware of the things you can and can’t do.

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Conservative leader Boris Johnson. Photo: PA

Tories' sniper-like focus on Yorkshire seats and Labour attempts to draw on past 'betrayal' as battle for Number 10 enters crucial final days

The Conservative Party has launched an all-out final assault on Yorkshire as the battle to gain seats in the North in next week’s General Election enters its crucial final stage.

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