News
April 2021
Protecting the history of 160-year-old homes in Nottingham
Eighty-Three Grade II listed homes in Nottingham are the focus of a new heritage project – looking at the history of the buildings and the people who lived there.
Easter Eggs donated to homeless families in Nottingham
Children in a Nottingham City Homes hostel for homeless families are being given an Easter surprise this week.
Nottingham on Call meets with Alex Norris MP
Nottingham on Call had the chance last week to meet virtually with Alex Norris MP last week to talk about our latest innovations and the progress they're making as a service.
March 2021
Services over Easter
Details of our services over the Easter bank holiday weekend (Friday 2 to Monday 5 April)
£12.3m energy-efficient makeover for hundreds of Nottingham homes
Almost 700 homes across Nottingham are set to benefit from state-of-the-art measures that will make them warmer and more energy efficient.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
It’s International Women's Day on 8 March, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
Nottingham office space to be converted to new council homes
Unused offices in Radford are being turned into eight new social housing apartments.
Improving the lives of hospital patients
A housing scheme that works to reduce hospital admissions has been given further funding to continue.
February 2021
NCH creates safe new homes for survivors of domestic violence
Nottingham City Homes is working with Nottingham City Council and refuge providers at Central Women’s Aid, Juno Women’s Aid and Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing to support families into these new homes.
Apprentices Build the Future at Nottingham City Homes
National Apprenticeship week runs from 8 to 14 February, and this year the theme is Build the Future.
It’s National Apprenticeship week!
It's National Apprenticeship Week, and the theme this year is ‘Build the Future’, which couldn’t be more apt for NCH!
Work starts on new apartments in Nottingham
Construction on a landmark development of 21 new apartments for private rent has started at the edge of The Meadows.
NCH supporting coronavirus vaccination in Nottingham
NCH is working with other agencies across Nottingham to make sure those eligible for a coronavirus vaccination receive it as soon as possible.
January 2021
Housing First supports homeless man to start his own business
A former rough sleeper is planning to set up a catering business once the coronavirus pandemic is over, thanks to an innovative approach to supporting rough sleepers led by Nottingham City Homes.
Drones take to the skies to inspect council houses
We’ve found an innovative and cost saving way of inspecting the roofs of council homes in the city.
New jobs created for young people in Nottingham
We've secured up to £68,000 in Government funding to create 10 new job placements for unemployed 16-24 year olds.
Construction starts new affordable homes in Nottingham
Work to build 106 new council houses has started in Top Valley.
Owen is an outstanding young role model!
The Nottingham Building Society has named NCH resident Owen Brindley as an outstanding young role model in its Innovative Young People of 2020 awards.
December 2020
Housing Ombudsman Self-assessment code
The Housing Ombudsman has produced a guide on complaint handling for all social landlords to adopt.
NCH staff brighten up Christmas for children in temporary accommodation
The children of homeless families in Nottingham are being helped to enjoy Christmas this year by the generosity of staff at Nottingham City Homes.
New council homes complete in Nottingham
Families are now starting to move into 20 new council homes in Top Valley, Nottingham - just in time for Christmas.
NCH is only Nottingham-based employer in Apprenticeships Top 100
Nottingham City Homes has been named as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the country.
Our services over Christmas and New Year
On behalf of everyone at Nottingham City Homes we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Details of our services over the Christmas period can be found here.
November 2020
The Charter for social housing residents
The government has released its Social Housing White Paper that looks to reset the relationship between social housing landlords, residents and the social housing regulator.
Plans approved for new apartments in Clifton
Plans for 36 new council apartments in Clifton have been given the go ahead.
Housing to Health and the coronavirus pandemic
Nottingham’s Housing to Health initiative steps up to meet COVID-19 needs.
Maria Shakespeare, Community Hero
A huge well done to Maria Shakespeare, winner of the #NottsLiveHeroes Community Hero award!
Nottingham women supported into construction jobs
Our Women in Construction programme is celebrating five years of helping women in the city look into careers like joinery and plastering.
October 2020
Nottingham is moving into Tier 3 restrictions
Nottingham is now into Tier 3 (Very High) restrictions.
Race at Work Charter
We've signed up to Business in the Community's Race Equality Campaign.
We're a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer
NCH is in the top third of England’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers
September 2020
New ‘Bee Hotels’ coming to Nottingham
Ten new ‘Hotels’ for bees are being created in Nottingham, thanks to an Apprentice at Nottingham City Homes.
Nottingham City Homes awards outstanding residents
We celebrated our outstanding tenants and leaseholders with a series of special socially distanced award presentations.
August 2020
Planning granted for over 100 homes in Nottingham
Nottingham City Homes, on behalf of Nottingham City Council has been given planning permission to build 131 council homes in Bestwood.
Plans given the go ahead for new apartments in St Ann’s
The flats will go to single people and couples on the council house waiting list.
July 2020
Calls for more funding for homelessness service in Nottingham
Nottingham City Homes has joined the call on the Government to ensure a national expansion and continued long-term funding of a project that helps to house people living on the streets.
New family homes for Nottingham
Twenty new homes have been built in The Meadows, which will now go to local families on Nottingham’s council house waiting list.
Nottinghamshire Pride 2020
Let's celebrate, and to remember the importance and significance of Pride.
Local workers to help create greener Nottingham homes for the future.
More local jobs are being created to support a project to make council housing in the city greener.
New green vehicles for Nottingham
New electric cars added to our fleet.
More support to help victims of domestic abuse
Nottingham City Homes has been awarded over £33,000, as part of emergency funding to support victims of violence throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
High demand for water in Nottingham
The record Spring temperature have lead to a big increase in demand for water across the Midlands.
June 2020
Gardening skills
Help grow your skills and potential with our video training sessions.
Homes at the heart
Everyone deserves a safe, secure, comfortable place to call home.
Nottingham City Homes signs open letter to Boris
Kick start the economy by investing in jobs and people.
New funding to create more eco-friendly homes in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council and NCH have been awarded grant funding to develop new ways of making homes warmer and more energy efficient.
Plans submitted for new apartments in St Ann’s
Nottingham City Homes has submitted a planning application for 48 new apartments in St Ann’s.
100 celebration trees planted as part of climate change effort
We have planted 100 trees across Nottingham as part of our plans to tackle climate change.
First five-star estate!
An estate in Lenton Abbey has been our first estate to be awarded five-star status by our ACE Inspectors .
May 2020
Fencing repairs
We are working to tackle a backlog of fencing repairs.
Housing online downtime
Housing Online will be unavailable this weekend.
April 2020
Keeping you safe - gas safety checks during the coronavirus outbreak
Our priority during the coronavirus outbreak is to keep you and our staff safe.
Rent free weeks brought forward
We know that this is a worrying time financially for many people. We will always take a supportive approach to help people with their rent: no-one will lose their tenancy as a result of coronavirus.
March 2020
Coronavirus
How we're dealing with the virus at NCH
New family homes completed in Nottingham
Thirteen new council houses have been completed, as Bulwell families move into their new homes.
Rent increases from April
Your rent will be going up from April 2020.
New family homes in Nottingham
Work starts on new family homes in Nottingham.
February 2020
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to the new and improved Nottingham City Homes website.
January 2020
More ultra-low energy homes on the way
The next phase of a pioneering scheme to turn hard-to-heat council houses in Nottingham into ultra-low energy homes is underway.
We're going green!
Nottingham City Homes (NCH) today launches its first electric vehicles.