Nottingham Indymedia: 'nottinghamshire_county_council'

Budget protest at County Hall

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:34:31 +0000

On Wednesday 13th November, Notts County Unison held a protest at County Hall against the cuts being proposed at Nottinghamshire County Council.

The council reverted to Labour control in May, but this has made little difference to the austerity programme in the county which continues apace.

Spanish Civil War memorial re-dedication event

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 12:37:31 +0000

On Saturday 27th July a ceremony was held to "re-dedicate" the Spanish Civil War memorial at County Hall.

Protest against Notts County Council budget

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:18:52 +0000

On Thursday 23rd February, Nottinghamshire County Council met to debate and vote on its budget for 2012-13. Following from previous years, this will see millions slashed from the budget and further job cuts.

The council meeting began at 10am, while the protest kicked-off at 12.30pm.

N30: County Hall pickets report

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:48:41 +0000

County Hall is the HQ of Tory-run Nottinghamshire County Council, led by the appropriately named Kay Cutts. As public sector unions took action in defence of their pensions on November 30th, it was just one of the hundreds of picketed building across the country.

June 30th: County Hall Lobby

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:38:04 +0000

On June 30th, while teachers and civil servants went on strike against attacks on their pensions, Nottinghamshire County Council was meeting to slash the Supporting People and daycare budgets. A small lobby was organised in front of County Hall by Notts County Unison in protest.

Notts County Council workers strike against cuts

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:31:30 +0000

On Thursday 24th February, Unison members at Nottinghamshire County Council were out on strike against £150 million budget cuts. The strike was timed to coincide with the council meeting where the budget was to be set. The union also organised a march across Trent Bridge and a rally in front of County Hall.

Nottinghamshire is the first council in the UK to experience strike action in response to the cuts, but with jobs and services being slashed across the country many more unions are likely to join them. Workers at Barnet council have already voted to strike against privatisation plans dubbed, “easyCouncil,” while Unison members at Birmingham reportedly voted unanimously for a strike ballot at meetings held in early-February.

On the newswire: Notts County Council Strike: 2 Rally & Speeches | Notts County Council Strike: 1 The March | Notts County Council strike: rally | Notts County Council strike: March | Notts County Council workers on strike | Notts County Council workers to strike

Previous features: Notts County Council announce £72m cuts | Protests against county council cuts

Notts County Council strike: rally

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:21:43 +0000

On February 24th Nottinghamshire County Council met to set its budget. Unison members at the council were on strike, to coincide with this the union organised a march across Trent Bridge and a rally in front of County Hall.

Notts County Council strike: March

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:41:17 +0000

On February 24th Nottinghamshire County Council met to set its budget. Unison members at the council were on strike and the union also organised a march and rally.

Notts County Council workers on strike

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:13:18 +0000

On Thursday 24 February, Unison members at Nottinghamshire County Council were out on strike against £150 million budget cuts. The strike was timed to coincide with the council meeting where the budget was to be set.

Notts County Council workers to strike

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:24:24 +0000

Workers at Nottinghamshire County Council are to strike on Thursday 24th February, following the announcement of a yes vote in the ballot for industrial action.