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This page contains politics news from in and around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire including all the latest from the major political parties including the Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, The Green Party and UKIP among others. Keep up to date with the latest politics stories by signing up for our newsletter.

13:56, 19 AUG 2026
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New details emerge on first election in Robert Jenrick's patch since Reform UK defection
Reform UK
The election will be the first chance constituents have had to vote since Robert Jenrick joined Nigel Farage's party
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Free England bus travel update as deadline fast approaches
Transport
The scheme has seen a 200 per cent increase in usage of some buses
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What will happen to the Union Flag banners after Nottingham's expansion?
Nottinghamshire County Council
More than a dozen of the council's banners have been vandalised
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Andy Burnham makes major free bus pass change from next year
Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that disabled people will be entitled to free bus travel 24/7 from April next year, removing time restrictions on disabled bus passes
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Full reopening date set after another sinkhole appears on busy Nottingham road
Nottingham City Centre
The road was previously shut on two separate occasions last year
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People who lived through St Ann's riots are scared to speak out due to fears of backlash
St Ann's
Confidential files revealing what happened are not likely to be seen by the public until 2058
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Unruly kids are breaking into dangerous buildings - but they aren't the only ones to blame
Crime
The city centre is awash with abandoned and derelict buildings. Something needs to change
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Knife crime in Nottinghamshire is at the highest level in seven years. There are fears we've lost control
Crime
Knife-related incidents across the county have risen by 14 per cent - something campaigners say is 'deeply concerning'
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Exciting plans to transform abandoned gym near Nottingham retail park given green light
property news
Despite being close to a McDonald's and Sainsbury's, it has been abandoned and sits covered in graffiti and overgrown weeds
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Andy Burnham's 35,000 state pension rule as 3 million must repay
HMRC
Around three million pensioners earning over 35,000 will have payments automatically clawed back
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Nottingham LGBTQ+ campaigners say they will boycott new restaurant
LGBTQ+
The company claims it does not have a political agenda and says it treats all customers with honour, dignity and respect
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Residents urged to make a difference as tighter Netherfield HMO rules touted
property news
Around 1.15 per cent of Netherfield housing is understood to be a HMO
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Defaced and with no sponsors - the story of Reform's Nottinghamshire Union flag banners
Reform UK
Thousands of pounds have been spent repairing some of the flags and banners
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Drivers born before 1957 could lose licences if they fail key test
Motoring
The government is examining new proposals
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Andy Burnham government work shift ban could cost businesses millions
Politics
Industry leaders are warning of serious consequences for employers and workers alike.
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Angry Facebook comments cause 'crisis' at Reform UK council as public money used to tackle them
Politics
The council has spent thousands working out how to tackle the scale of online anger on its social media pages
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Enquiries ongoing into restriction of recording Blidworth Parish Council meetings
Nottinghamshire
The council claims that the policies were put in place as a response to 'attempts to intimidate' staff but some residents think it is equates to a lack of transparency
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Where raft of new council and social homes are being built across Nottingham
Nottingham News
Nottinghams housing strategy, which covers the period between 2024 and 2028, set a target for 350 additional council homes to be built or bought
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Andy Burnham and John Healey consider 22 per cent charge for households with over 10k in savings
Your Money
The cash ISA allowance is being cut from 20,000 to 12,000 for under-65s from April next year
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage re-elected as Clacton MP in landslide victory
Politics
The Reform leader was not present to hear the official result
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Basement bar plans for prime Nottingham city centre location
Nottingham City Centre
'I think its a good spot. I would prefer to see the city used than left abandoned'
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Andy Burnham's two new driving rule changes could save UK motorists 93 per year
Politics
The new Prime Minister has already confirmed two new policies that will have a direct effect on road users
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DWP claimants could face driving licence eye test changes under Andy Burnham government
DWP
The Department for Transport is considering making eye checks compulsory for drivers over 70 renewing their licence
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DWP urges two groups of PIP claimants to register by August 21 for review workshops
Labour Party
The Department for Work and Pensions is calling disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to register before the August 21 deadline.
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